Two Syllable Names for Girls

This variation adds a second n to the more popular Finley, presumably to provide a more direct link to nickname Finn. Both spellings create a distinctly unisex name. However, while Finley is slightly more popular for girls, the Finnley spelling currently only ranks for boys.

A contraction of Llewellyn, traditionally masculine but given to a few girls each year as well.

An upbeat Hebrew name with a meaning to match.

Parul sounds almost like Pearl to the Western ear, which makes it a friendly cross-cultural Indian name. The flower the name Parul refers to has five petals.

The French word for "thank you" is rising as a girl's name in the US, along with the English Mercy — which recently re-entered the Top 1000 in 2013 after over 100 years of hiatus.

Inspired by the Mazda sportscar. 'Nough said.

Eunice is problematic enough.

Mattel is experiencing a revival in the Orthodox Jewish community, where it's becoming increasingly common as a first and middle name. It's the feminine version of Mottel, itself the Yiddish form of Mordecai. Mattel was commonly Anglicized as Matilda during emigration in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Merlin is an ancient wizardy name still occasionally used today. About ten baby girls were named Merlin in the US last year, and about 50 boys.

Occasionally heard in England, rarely here.