In 2014 328 baby boys were given different double barreled or hyphenated names which is a tenfold increase since the mid-1990s.

Good double barrel boy names. Reggie means king and Ray means a wise protector. Creating a double-barrelled or hyphenated name might be just the right option and is a great solution if you cant choose between two names. Henrys feast day is July 13 patron of the childless of Dukes of the h andicapped and those rejected by Religious Order.

In the South when it comes to naming our boys double names just roll off the tongue. Saint Henry II was one of the best rulers of the Christian Roman Empire. I dont know any adults with double barrelled first names that actually get called by them other than by their mothers.

Sturdy names such as John James and William contribute their fair share. Rose is probably the most popular choice - think Amelia-Rose Summer-Rose anything Rose really. Theres been a surge in double-barrel first names whether its about social climbing or creativity - either way classrooms are starting to see a lot more Amelia-Roses Ellie-Mays and Billie-Jos.

Makes you think of. A good flowing first and middle name has the same ring to it without the need for a hyphen. But we love the unique names theyve been paired with.

You will also likely have visions of baby cowboys but dont give in so easily. The double-barrelled surname is nothing new. Jo-Cooper English origin this is one of our favourite cute double-barrelled baby names that is classic for boys but modern for girls.

Can go by AJ Jay Andrew-James. It is not just Jack. Jamie-Taylor sounds more like a boy.