Two Syllable Names for Girls

Dashan

Pannie

Tincie

Evleyn

Macle

Dymone

Sowsan

Sharlin

Alsion

Josett

Edmund

Sherlene is a feminine name that emerged as a variation of Shirley, with influence from names ending in the popular '-lene' suffix. It combines elements of Shirley (meaning 'bright clearing' from Old English) with the melodic ending seen in names like Marlene and Darlene. This variation likely gained modest usage during the mid-20th century when Shirley itself was popular, thanks partly to child star Shirley Temple. Sherlene offers a slightly more elaborate and distinctive alternative while maintaining familiar roots. The name has never reached high popularity rankings but represents the creative naming practices of the era. Its usage has declined in recent decades as naming trends shifted away from such variations, though it retains a certain vintage charm for those seeking uncommon names with familiar elements.

Sherlene

Wadine

Larell

Faylyn

Hynleigh

Tenyia

Cigi

Kryztal

Shyera

Two-syllable girl names dominate the English lexicon, with over 15,000 two-syllable names for girls on Nameberry.

 such as the Sanskrit Malti and the Welsh Arwen, the elegant French Celine and the multi-cultural gender neutral name Peri.

 complete list of two-syllable female names

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 in English names. Eloise obviously has three syllables rather than two, while Hayes has only one.

Wade through our entire collection of two-syllable female names here, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

Two-syllable girl names including top two-syllable names for girls such as Emma and Ava and unique two-syllable girl names such as the Sanskrit Malti and the Welsh Glynis. (Page 1055)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names