Two Syllable Names for Girls

Dira

Disha is a feminine name of Sanskrit origin meaning 'direction' or 'path' in Hindi and other Indian languages. Beyond its literal translation, the name carries philosophical undertones of guidance, purpose, and spiritual orientation. Disha has been gaining popularity both in India and among the Indian diaspora, appreciated for its meaningful connotations and melodious sound. While still relatively uncommon in Western countries, its short length and easy pronunciation make it accessible across cultures. Parents might choose this name for its beautiful significance—suggesting that their daughter will find or show the way in life—as well as its connection to Indian heritage and values.

Disha

Dreamy

Durva

Made up of the contemporary and cool East, paired with popular Lyn, this compound name is slightly edgy and slightly trendy, but, is surprisingly literary too thanks to Ellen Wood's 19th-century sensation novel, East Lynne. Given to 11 girls in a recent year, it is also spelled as Eastlynn, which was chosen for an additional 9 babies. Content creator "_xoimher" named her daughter Eastlyn in 2026.

Eastlyn

Eilene

Eilish is one of those Irish names that, thanks to a celebrity, has suddenly become much more familiar outside of Ireland. Irish-American singer Billie Eilish (Eilish is actually one of her middle names) introduced the wider world to this Irish name as actress Saoirse Ronan did with hers. 

Interestingly, Saoirse Ronan's character in Brooklyn, based on the novel by Colm Toibin, was named Eilis, pronounced AY-lish in the movie (although usually EYE-lish or EYE-leesh with the fada).

While the Anglicized version of Eilish or Eilís is usually given as Elizabeth, it is sometimes translated to Alice, which is closer to the AY-lish pronunciation.

Eilish

A name with a modern vibe and plenty of energy, as an English name, Ekko may well be a twist on the Greek Echo, both a word referring to a repeated, reverberating sound, and to a mythological nymph, cursed by the goddess Hera to only repeat the last words spoken to her. Given to 15 babies in the US in a recent year, it may appeal to fans of Hero, Juno, and Indigo.
 
This form also coincides with the Danish and Norwegian word for "echo", making it feel less like a 'creative' spelling and more like name with cross-cultural appeal.
 
If you like the idea of Ekko but find it a little too out there, you could consider it as a nickname to Erika.

Ekko

Elie is a versatile name used for both boys and girls, though this entry focuses on its feminine usage. As a female name, it's often a short form of Elizabeth, Eleanor, or Ellen, originating from Hebrew elements meaning "God is my oath." In French contexts, the pronunciation (eh-LEE) gives it a particularly elegant quality. While simple, Elie has a sophisticated charm that works well internationally. The name has gained modest popularity as parents seek shorter, less fussy alternatives to traditional longer names. When used for girls, Elie offers a subtle feminine quality while maintaining a certain strength and simplicity. Its brevity makes it distinctive among more elaborate feminine names while still connecting to traditional naming heritage.

Elie

Much more manageable than the full form of the name. Possible international alternative to Ella.

Elka

Ellise is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Elise, which is a French short form of Elizabeth, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Elisheva meaning 'God is my oath.' Alternatively, it could be related to Ellis or Elias. The double 'l' and distinctive ending give Ellise a refined, elegant quality while maintaining simplicity. Though never reaching high popularity rankings, Ellise has maintained steady if minimal usage in English-speaking countries. The name strikes a pleasant balance between familiarity and uniqueness, offering an alternative to more common Elizabeth derivatives. Its gentle sound and classic roots make it timelessly appealing while its spelling variation provides a touch of individuality.

Ellise

Elysse is a refined feminine name that appears to be a variation of Elise, which itself derives from the Hebrew name Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath' or 'God is abundance.' The distinctive spelling with 'y' and double 's' gives the name a graceful, French-inspired flair. While less common than Elise or Alyssa, Elysse maintains a delicate and sophisticated quality. The name has a timeless elegance that crosses cultural boundaries, making it appealing to parents seeking something familiar yet distinctive. Elysse combines the classic roots of Elizabeth with a modern spelling, offering a balance between tradition and uniqueness that has allowed it to maintain steady, if modest, usage throughout the years.

Elysse

As a girl name, Emlyn is likely to be a contracted form of Emmeline or Emmalyn, appealing to those who like drop the middle sound of the aforementioned names, and want something concise, stripped back, and contemporary looking on paper. In this case, Emlyn could mean "rival" from Emmeline or "universal lake, universally pretty" from Emmalyn (if you consider it a smoosh name).
 
More traditionally, however, Emlyn is a masculine Welsh name, combining the elements em and glyn meaning "around the valley" (or possibly from llyn, giving it the meaning "around the lake").
 
In the US, it was given to 10 girls in a recent year.

Emlyn

Enzleigh

Esper

Espyn

Essa is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic, it's a variation of Isa (the Arabic form of Jesus) and means 'God is salvation.' In Irish contexts, Essa derives from the Gaelic 'os' meaning 'deer' or possibly as a diminutive of Esther. In some South Asian cultures, particularly in Pakistan and India, Essa appears as both a feminine and masculine name. The name remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, making it a distinctive choice. Its brevity and melodic quality with soft consonants give it an appealing, gentle sound while maintaining a unique character. Essa has seen modest usage in recent decades without becoming mainstream, appealing to parents seeking a simple yet uncommon name with multicultural resonance.

Essa

A variation made famous by Australian Aboriginal tennis champ Evonne Goolagong.

Evonne

Eyra

Faryn

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 259)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names