Two Syllable Names for Girls

Dates from when Charlene was hot enough to have spelling variations. 

Sharlene

Shawna is a feminine name that emerged as an Anglicized form of Siobhan, the Irish variation of Joan or Joanna, ultimately meaning 'God is gracious.' The name gained significant popularity in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, peaking in the early 1980s when it ranked in the top 200 girls' names. Shawna offers a more intuitive spelling for English speakers compared to the traditional Irish spelling while maintaining its melodic sound. The name carries a friendly, approachable quality with its soft consonants and balanced syllables. Though less common for babies born in recent decades, Shawna retains a warm, unpretentious charm that connects to Irish heritage without requiring pronunciation guidance.

Shawna

Shaye is a unisex name that leans feminine in contemporary usage. It has multiple possible origins, including as a variant of Shea (Irish, meaning 'admirable'), Shai (Hebrew, meaning 'gift'), or as a modern adaptation of the English word 'shy.' The name gained modest recognition in the 1990s and early 2000s as parents sought short, distinctive names with international flair. Shaye appeals particularly to those looking for names that work well in multiple cultures and are gender-flexible. Its brevity makes it modern and straightforward, while its soft sound gives it a gentle quality. Though never extremely common, Shaye maintains steady usage, particularly appreciated for its combination of simplicity and uniqueness.

Shaye

Shaylyn is a feminine name that represents a modern variation of traditional names like 'Shayla' or 'Shailene.' It likely combines elements of the Irish name 'Shay' (meaning 'hawk-like' or 'gift') with the popular '-lyn' suffix that emerged in American naming trends. This contemporary construction creates a name that feels both familiar and distinctive. Shaylyn gained modest popularity in the 1990s and early 2000s, part of the trend toward names with Celtic influences and creative spellings. The name has a melodic flow with its soft consonants and rhythmic syllables. Shaylyn appeals to parents seeking a name with modern sensibility that maintains connections to traditional naming patterns while offering their daughter a name that stands out without being difficult to pronounce or spell.

Shaylyn

Shiffy is a charming feminine name with Jewish origins, commonly used as a nickname in Orthodox Jewish communities. It typically derives from the Hebrew names Shifra (שִׁפְרָה) meaning 'beautiful' or 'improvement,' or occasionally from Yehosefa (Joseph's feminine form). The diminutive '-y' ending adds a touch of affection and informality. While primarily used within Jewish communities, particularly Ashkenazi circles, it remains relatively uncommon in mainstream usage. The name carries cultural significance as Shifra was one of the Hebrew midwives mentioned in the biblical Book of Exodus who defied Pharaoh's orders. Shiffy has a playful, friendly quality while maintaining connections to religious heritage and traditional naming practices.

Shiffy

Shrija

Sifat

Skilar

A rare unisex word/virtue name that is currently given to around 10 babies of each gender per year in the US. It could make for an unexpected route to bright, easygoing nickname Sol (or trendy nickname Ace). 
There is a male literary namesake in Solace Layfield, a character in Flannery O’Connor’s 1952 novel Wise Blood. Alanis Morrissette and Souleye used it as a middle name for their daughter, Onyx Solace, born in 2016.

Solace

Solette

A sparky, summery name, Soli likely derives from the Spanish and Portuguese name Sol, itself taken from the word for "sun". As such, it may also relate to the Italian Sole and French Soleil.
 
Additionally, Soli might be considered a diminutive of Solange, Soline, or Solenne, all meaning meaning "solemn" or "religious" from their Latin roots, or it could come from the Hebrew Solomon, meaning "peace".

Soli

Solie

Sophi is a feminine name functioning as a modern, streamlined variation of Sophia, which derives from Greek roots meaning 'wisdom.' This shortened form maintains the elegant essence of the original while offering a more casual, contemporary feel. While less common than Sophia or Sophie, Sophi has gained modest usage as parents seek simplified spellings and distinctive variations of classic names. The name carries the same rich associations with knowledge and insight as its parent name, but with a fresh, slightly unexpected presentation. Its brevity makes it practical while still preserving a sophisticated quality, appealing to those who appreciate traditional names with a subtle modern twist.

Sophi

Starlyn

As modern "smoosh" names go, Starlynn is not bad. Over the past two years nearly 40 American girls have been given this name. There may be some confusion with the name Starling (a type of bird), but that shouldn't be too difficult to overcome. Beware, however, its similarity in sound to Russian dictator, Stalin.

Starlynn

Stoni

Suha

Light, zippy, and sunny, Suvi has a sparky yet sweet feel. Notably borne by Finnish supermodel Suvi Koponen, it is taken from the Finnish word for Summer, making it and interesting alternative to soundalikes Susie and Suvi and to contemporary favorite, Sunny.
 
In a recent year, it ranked at #59 in the Finnish charts, though it has also seen use in India, possibly in borrowed from the Sanskrit survana meaning "good colour, bright, gold".

Suvi

An elaborate diminutive name that had its (quiet) heyday back in the 1920s and 30s, Sydelle is likely derived from Sarah (via Sadie), Siegfriede (meaning "victorious peace"), or Sydney ("St Denis"). Alternative theories are it was inspired by the surnames Sidell ("wide recess; wide valley") and Seidel (either from Siegfried or a German word meaning "tankard"). 
 
Also spelled as Sydell, Sydelle peaked in 1930 when it was given to 46 girls, though it appeared in the charts as recently as 2023, when 10 girls were given the name. Actress Sydelle Noel is a notable bearer.

Sydelle

Sydnie is a modern feminine variant spelling of Sydney/Sidney, a name with Anglo-Saxon origins derived from French place names combining 'Saint Denis' or from Old English elements meaning 'wide island' or 'wide meadow'. This particular spelling emerged as parents sought distinctive variations on the more traditional Sydney spelling. Gaining modest popularity in the United States during the 1990s and early 2000s, Sydnie offers a slightly more feminine appearance through its 'ie' ending while maintaining the same pronunciation. The name carries associations with the vibrant Australian city while offering a contemporary twist. Sydnie balances familiarity with uniqueness through its alternative spelling.

Sydnie

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 287)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names