Two Syllable Names for Girls

Gila and its variants have joyous meanings in Hebrew, but other kids might connect them to the monster. 

Gila

Gio is a cute, more androgynous variation of Gia that could work well as a nickname for names such as Giovanna, Giordana, or Giorgia. It was chosen by Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo for their daughter in 2018. 
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Giovanna is of course the Italian feminine form of John, so Gio could be a very dashing way to honor a familial John.

Gissell is a feminine name representing a variation of Giselle, which derives from Germanic origins meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage' (in the ancient sense of a peace treaty). This alternate spelling maintains the elegant sound of Giselle while offering a more distinctive presentation with the double 's' and double 'l'. The name carries ballet associations through the romantic ballet 'Giselle,' lending artistic and graceful connotations. While less common than Giselle, this spelling variation has appeared occasionally throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. Gissell has a delicate yet substantial quality, appealing to parents seeking names with European heritage and classical elegance but with a slightly unique orthographic twist.

Gissell

A name that's on the rise for boys but rarely used -- though possible -- for girls. 

Grady

Graelynn

Greysi

<p>Gurleen is a feminine name of Punjabi and Sikh origin, popular in the Indian subcontinent and diaspora communities. The name combines 'Gur' (referring to spiritual wisdom or the divine) with 'leen,' meaning 'absorbed in' or 'immersed in.' Together, Gurleen beautifully translates to 'one who is absorbed in divine wisdom' or 'immersed in the teachings of the Guru.' This meaningful name reflects the Sikh values of spiritual devotion and connection to knowledge. While traditional in origin, Gurleen has a contemporary sound that travels well across cultures. The name is melodic and distinctive with a positive meaning that emphasizes wisdom and spirituality, making it increasingly popular for parents seeking a name with both cultural significance and modern appeal.</p>

Gurleen

Hadis

Haislynn

Haivyn

Haizlynn

A cute and easily accessible Finnish nickname, although not one that is likely to become popular in America now that Hannah and co are on the decline.

Hanni

We've seen Haven take off as a nouveau girls' name; Harbour could follow in its wake. Harbor is the more commonly used spelling in the US, while Harbour is used in most other English-speaking areas of the world.

Harbour

Harvi

Hayslee

Heera

Hena

Hoda

Hollan

Hollins

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 277)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names