Two Syllable Names for Girls

Peter

Promyss

A Finnish word name with the whimsical meaning of "fairy tale, fable, story", Satu has been used in Finland since the beginning of the 20th-century, though its peak was in the 60s and 70s, when more than 14000 babies were given the name. It's name day is celebrated on October 18th, which, since 2008, has also been Fairy Tale Day in Finland.
 
An equivalent to the (more familiar?) Swedish Saga, Satu has been heard far less often in its native Finland in recent years, while the similar Taru ("legend and myth") is rarer still. 
 
Satu coincides with the Indonesian and Malay word for "one".

Satu

Maragret

An extremely rare Welsh name, blending the elements teg meaning "fair, beautiful, and pretty" and either bron meaning "breast" or fryn meaning "hill". A way to nickname Tiggy perhaps, or one to ponder for those who like Tegan, Bronwen, Tegwen, Tesni, and Hafwen.

Tegfron

Neita

Deda

Sheindel is a traditional feminine Yiddish name commonly used among Ashkenazi Jewish communities, particularly those with Eastern European heritage. The name derives from the Yiddish word "sheyn" meaning "beautiful" and includes the diminutive suffix "-del," creating a name that essentially means "beautiful little one." Sheindel has been used for centuries within traditional Jewish communities, often passed down through generations to honor deceased relatives according to Ashkenazi naming customs. While the name decreased in general usage as Jewish communities assimilated into wider society throughout the 20th century, it has been preserved in more traditional Orthodox communities. Sheindel represents a connection to Yiddish culture and Eastern European Jewish heritage, carrying with it a sense of tradition and cultural continuity.

Sheindel

Cleis, also spelled as Cleïs, is an Ancient Greek name, likely derived from Kleio, either as a diminutive form, or to more closely resemble the word from which it comes, kleos. A relative of Cleo, Cleis means "glory".
 
The name is associated with the poet Sappho, whose daughter, and possibly her mother, might have been called Cleïs. This is based on interpretation, however, as some scholars suggest Cleïs was in fact a lover of Sappho, owing to the fact the word pais may be translated as "child" or "young lover".
 
In one translation of Sappho's work, Cleis is described as "like a golden flower" with "hair...yellower than torchlight".

Cleis

Marshele is a feminine name that appears to be a creative modern variation, possibly derived from names like Marsha, Michelle, or Marchelle. The distinctive spelling gives the name uniqueness while maintaining a familiar sound. Marshele has a melodic quality with its soft 'sh' sound and flowing ending. This name remains quite rare, making it an uncommon choice that stands out while still having recognizable elements. The name has a contemporary feel but doesn't feel overly trendy or tied to a specific time period. Marshele might appeal to parents seeking an individualistic name that combines familiar sounds in a new way. Its uncommon status means a person named Marshele would likely have a distinctive identity while not facing pronunciation challenges.

Marshele

Shainah is a feminine name of Hebrew origin, derived from 'shaina' meaning 'beautiful' or 'lovely.' Closely related to the Yiddish name Shane or Shayna, it represents a slightly anglicized spelling that maintains the original pronunciation. Popular primarily in Jewish communities, Shainah carries cultural and religious significance while being phonetically accessible across language barriers. The name experienced modest popularity increases in the late 20th century as parents sought names with meaningful cultural roots. Shainah balances traditional Hebrew naming traditions with contemporary sound patterns, making it both timeless and modern. The name's direct meaning of beauty makes it appealing to parents wanting a name with transparent positive attributes for their daughters.

Shainah

A name associated with fire and the autumnal shades of orange and red, Pyhrra is both a feminine form of the name Pyhrrus, and a figure in Greek mythology herself. A daughter of Pandora and Epimetheus, she and her husband are the only survivors of a flood sent by Zeus.
 
Derived from the adjective purrhos, usually applied when referring to hair color, the name means "flame-colored", and the mythological Pyrrha is described as being a redhead by Ovid and Horace. 
 
The name appears again in Greek legend, used by Achilles when he is disguised as a girl by his mother, in the hope of avoiding his prophesized death at Troy. Achilles later uses Pyrrhus for one of his sons, perhaps as a nod to this. 
 
Also the name of a minor planet making it a space-related choice, the name has also been used for characters in the game Soul Calibur V and in the web-series RWBY.

Pyrrha

Tasja

Licia

Jeannedarc

Succinct and stylish, Azri is a name that looks like it could be popular and on-trend; however, as of a recent year, it has never been featured in the US stats. It might be interpreted as having its origins in Arabic, from ʿadhriyy, meaning "pure, clean, chaste", or it could be read to have Hebrew origins, meaning "help", making it a relative to Azriel, Azariah, Ezri, and Ezra.
 
The name is used as a predominantly masculine choice in Malaysia.

Azri

Natae

Popular in France where it ranks in the Top 350, Naëlle is a feminine form of the (even more) popular boy name Naël. As such, it may also be considered a nickname for Gwenaëlle ("blessed and generous") and a feminine variation of Nathanaël ("gift of God").
 
Occasionally spelled without the accent too, it has been notably used by content creators David and Logan Klein.

Naëlle

Jaynelle

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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Note that this list is automatically generated from the full list of names on Nameberry, and the machine sometimes 

 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 1097)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names