Two Syllable Names for Girls

A jazzy Irish surname, most notably borne by the great sax player John Coltrane, this name has been used for boys since the 90s and fits in to the recent trend for last names as first names. Now, with Murphy, McKay, McCoy, and Campbell in use for girls, Coltrane has intrigued some contemporary parents for their daughters. 
 From it's Irish roots, it means "descendant of Coltarán", though it has its origins in Old English too, likely given to someone from a place where coal or charcoal was mined.
 
Nickname Colt is a possibility, along with Coco, Rae, and Connie.

Coltrane

Khylin

Krislin

Xina

Shayra

Mischelle is a feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of Michelle, which derives from the Hebrew name Michael meaning 'who is like God?' This variant spelling incorporates the word 'mischief,' giving the name a playful, spirited quality while maintaining its classic roots. The name Michelle gained significant popularity in the mid-20th century across English-speaking countries, while the Mischelle spelling has remained considerably less common, offering distinction while preserving the familiar sound. Parents might choose this spelling to add uniqueness to an otherwise traditional name or to reflect a spirited personality they envision for their daughter. The name maintains the same French-influenced pronunciation as Michelle despite the spelling variation. Mischelle peaked in usage in the United States during the 1970s but has since become quite rare, giving it a vintage yet distinctive quality.

Mischelle

Xanna

Burlie

Genett

Popular in Azerbaijan, Ali̇na is a variation of the multicultural Alina, which has several different roots, including Slavic, Arabic, and Germanic. 

Ali̇na

Mentha

Jela

Shalise

Cherette

Schandra

Danyea

Yeliz

Chandley

Rubith

Fayrene

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 1654)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names