Two Syllable Names for Girls

For many, this is a Disneyfied name: Faline was the sweet doe Bambi fell in love with. The name is possibly based on Feline, a Latin name meaning "cat-like", however other sources suggest it comes from the French faon meaning "fawn", combined with the suffix -line. It is pronounced as FUH-LEEN in French and English or as fah-LEE-nuh in German, and was given to 7 girls in the US in 2024.

Faline

A unisex Arabic name, Firdaus comes from the Arabic firdaws meaning "paradise, heavenly, garden", in turn making it a spiritual choice, closely connected to the Islamic concept of
Jannah, the final resting place or abode of the righteous and good.
 
Predominantly used as a masculine name in Malaysia and Indonesia, it leans neutral or feminine elsewhere, notably in India, Egypt, Nigeria, and Pakistan. Alternative forms of the name include the Urdu Firdous and Firdos, the Somali Fardowsa, and the Bengali Ferdousi and Ferdous.
 
The 10th century Persian poet, writer of the epic, the Shahnameh was could Firdaus (or Ferdowsi).

Firdaus

Fletcher

Omitting the extra R of Forrest transforms the name from a masculine one referencing woodsmen to a unisex nature name. 

Forest

Forrest

Fraya

Cute nickname but the "gabby" synonym might prove problematic, especially is your daughter is chatty....or not.

Gabi

Ghala

Graycee

Graycen is a modern feminine name that emerged as a variant spelling of Grayson, which was originally an English surname meaning 'son of the steward' or 'son of Gregory.' This contemporary adaptation transforms the traditionally masculine Grayson into a feminine option through the modified spelling. Graycen began appearing on birth certificates in the early 2000s amid the trend of surname-inspired given names and creative spellings. The name carries associations with the color gray, suggesting elegance and sophistication. While still relatively uncommon, Graycen has been gaining modest traction among parents seeking a name that balances uniqueness with recognizable roots. The gender-neutral quality of the name appeals to families looking for a strong yet feminine choice.

Graycen

A variation of the English surname, Graylin, this contemporary option was given to 6 girls in a recent year, while alternative spelling Graylynn was chosen for 16. 

Graylyn

An alternative to Gracelyn with a more unisex vibe, Graylynn is a modern invention, likely inspired by the surnames Grayland and Graylin. A recent year saw it given to 16 girls, while Graylyn was given to 6. It could be interpreted as meaning "gray land" or "gray lake", or perhaps "gray and pretty".

Graylynn

Attractive English surname that sounds right at home with the other androgynous surname names that are currently on-trend. Greenlee Smythe is a character on the soap opera All My Children

Greenlee

Greenly

Greicy

Harriette is a feminine name of Germanic origin, a diminutive form of Harriet, which itself is a feminine version of Harry or Henry. The name means 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household,' suggesting strength and leadership. Harriette gained some popularity in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly among the British aristocracy, but has become less common in modern times, giving it a vintage charm. The extra 'te' ending adds a touch of elegance and distinction to the classic Harriet. While not among the most popular names today, Harriette occasionally experiences small revivals as parents seek out sophisticated traditional names with historical depth. The name carries associations with notable figures like the 19th-century writer Harriette Wilson.

Harriette

Harvest has been occasionally used as a name since the eighteenth century, originally as evenly unisex, but in the US data for last year was starting to lean more female, given to 29 girls and 11 boys. Harvest can be seen as pleasantly archaic, rich and ripe, fitting in with <a href="https://nameberry.com/popular-names">popular baby names</a> like Harper and Harry, and is also a fresh take on names like Autumn and August and one of the best <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/351/names-for-autumn-babies">names for autumn babies</a>.

Harvest

Hava is an anglicization of the Hebrew name Chava, which, like its English form Eve, means "life". In some accents, it may sound like "have a", so it's worth considering if this will be an issue combined with a last name. But overall, it's an elegantly simple name with a great meaning.

Hava

Hayla

Heyssel

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

 is too daunting, you can consult our hand-picked list of the 150+ 

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 233)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names