Two Syllable Names for Girls

Baylyn

A pan-European variant of Bertha and nickname for -berta ending names, such as Alberta and Roberta. It's certainly much more appealing than its predecessor, but unlikely to become a hit in the US anytime soon.

Berta

Besan

Beyla is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Bella (meaning 'beautiful' in Italian), a form of the Hebrew name Bilhah, or connected to Beyla, a goddess in Norse mythology associated with bees. The name has a gentle, melodic quality with its soft consonants and flowing vowel sounds. While relatively uncommon in the United States, it has seen modest usage in recent decades as parents seek names with both cultural depth and a contemporary feel. Beyla offers an intriguing alternative to more common names like Bella or Kayla, with its distinctive spelling and sound providing uniqueness while remaining accessible and feminine.

Beyla

Birdee

Blaikley

A respelling of Bowen that gives the option of cozy nickname Wyn/Wynnie as well as Bo.

Bowyn

Bradlee as a feminine name represents a modern trend of traditionally masculine names being adapted for girls. Originally an English surname derived from "brad" meaning "broad" and "lee" meaning "clearing in the woods," Bradlee has gained some popularity as a feminine first name in recent decades. This spelling variation adds a feminine touch to the more common Bradley. The name carries connotations of strength and natural beauty. Parents choosing Bradlee for their daughters often appreciate its balance between familiarity and uniqueness. While still uncommon for girls, Bradlee embodies the contemporary movement toward gender-neutral naming practices while maintaining a distinctive identity.

Bradlee

Brayah

Braylie

Brewer

Brightyn

Burklee

Caira is a delicate feminine name with Celtic origins, primarily found in Ireland and Scotland. It's often considered a variant of Keira or Ciara, derived from the Gaelic word 'ciar' meaning 'dark' or 'black-haired.' In Irish tradition, it can also relate to Ciara, a feminine form of Ciar, which was the name of a 7th-century saint. The name has a lyrical quality with its flowing sounds and simple pronunciation (KY-ra or CARE-a). Though not extremely common in mainstream usage, Caira has maintained steady popularity among parents seeking names with Celtic heritage that aren't overly common. It projects an image of natural beauty, strength, and cultural richness.

Caira

Caiyah

Extremely simple and extremely distinctive -- a winning combination.  Sound-alike Calla is a Greek (and botanical) name that means beautiful. 

Cala

<p>Calie is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of Callie, which itself originated as a diminutive of Caroline or Callista. The name has a bright, cheerful quality with its soft sounds and feminine ending. This alternate spelling gives a fresh twist to the more traditional Callie while maintaining its friendly, approachable character. The name's association with Caroline connects it to historical roots meaning 'free woman' or 'strong,' though in modern usage Calie stands as its own distinct name. While not among the most popular names, Calie offers a balance of uniqueness and accessibility. Its short, melodic nature makes it easy to pronounce across different languages.</p>

Calie

Rugged nature name with possibilities...but more for boys. 

Canyon

Carlisle may be a male name in <em>Twilight</em> (he's vampire hero Edward's adoptive father), but in the real baby naming world, it's used about a quarter of the time for girls.  Unusual now, we think Carlisle (or Carlyle) has the potential to be the next Carter.

Carlisle

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 274)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names