15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names

Eline is a delicate feminine name with multiple potential origins. In the Scandinavian tradition, it functions as a variant of Helena or Ellen, while in French contexts, it may be considered a form of Aline. The name carries a gentle, refined quality with its soft sounds and simple structure. Eline is more common in Northern European countries, particularly the Netherlands, Belgium, and Norway, where it maintains steady popularity. The name's international versatility makes it appealing for multicultural families, as it translates well across language boundaries while remaining distinctive. With its elegant simplicity, Eline balances uniqueness with accessibility.

In Islamic tradition, Asiya was the wife of Pharaoh and the adoptive mother of Moses. She is celebrated as an exemplar woman for accepting monotheism and going against her husband's beliefs in order to be faithful to Allah. Some scholars believe that Moses went on to name the continent of Asia in her honor.

Spiritual word names are becoming more and more popular – think Peace, Bodhi, Zen and Psalm – and Spirit is among the rarer options, given to a couple dozen baby girls each year in the US. It's the name of the horse in the kids' TV show Spirit.

Ysabel is the original spelling of this ever-more-popular name, though to English-speakers, the initial Y may confuse pronunciation. Only 14 baby girls were given the Ysabel spelling in the US last year, while Isabel and Isabelle were each given to about 1800 babies.

Mickie is a feminine diminutive form of Michelle or Michaela, which ultimately derive from the Hebrew name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'. It emerged as a playful nickname before gaining status as an independent given name. Popular during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1940s and 1950s, Mickie offers a casual, friendly alternative to more formal names. The spelling variation with 'ie' rather than 'y' gives it a distinctive touch. While its usage has declined in recent decades, Mickie retains a vintage charm and can be found across English-speaking countries, often associated with vibrant, spirited personality traits.

Teasagh or Teasag, which can be Anglicized as Jessie, is a Scottish form of Jean, which itself originated as a Scottish feminine form of John. Scotswomen called Jessie are more likely to be properly named Teasagh than Jessica.

Narin in Turkish and Narîn in Kurdish, this name has a sleek and sophisticated sound.

Irish Gaelic spelling of Molly, which derives from Mary.

Arzu was once a popular baby name in Turkey, ranking as high as Number 14 in 1980. Now, it's more of a Turkish mom name, although it remains a common choice for babies in Azerbaijan, where Arzu has been in the Top 100 since records began in 2015.

Also spelled as Freydís, this Norse and Icelandic name appears in Norse mythology, borne by Viking warrior and half-sister of Lief Erikson, Freydís Eiríksdóttir. While Freda and Freya are far more familiar in the English-speaking world, Freydis more distinctive and underused. Fourteen babies were given the name in the US in 2024.

Frisian short form of names that contained the Old Frisian element ēs, meaning "Æsir" (one of the two main pantheons of deities in Norse mythology).

Festive name of the wife of Salvador Dali. In Spanish, Gala comes from the Roman name Galla, a feminine form of Gallus meaning "rooster" or "a person from Gaul".

Sasi can be a nickname for the fuller Sasithorn, or just a name on its own. In a Western context, the very cute Sasi is probably the way to go.

Unique possibility for a girl born between September and November.

Saina is related to many other international princess-related names, such as the Arabic Sana and the Hebrew Sarah. It was introduced to the wider world by the Indian Olympic badminton player Saina Nehwal.

An aquatic Japanese choice that would work well cross-culturally. American parents are starting to pick up on this short and sweet international choice, with over 100 baby girls receiving this name per year.
/br> Fans of One Piece may recognize this name as the Straw Hat Pirates' navigator. In the US, NAMI is the acronym for the National Alliance on Mental Illness.

Tulsi is more than a simple nature name: The holy basil plant is sacred in the Hindu religion, used to honor the god Vishnu and representative of his consort, the goddess Tulsi. The Tulsi plant is often planted in Hindu houses and is used for medicinal as well as ritualistic purposes.

Right in step with the two-syllable irish surname-names now on the rise.

A diminutive form of the Finnish Katariina, used by Tove Jannson in her book The True Deciever.

This pretty Finnish name is a diminutive of a diminutive, going from Sarah to Sari to Saija.