15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names
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Matti
Diminutive of Martha or Matilda, Aramaic or "lady; battle-mighty"
"lady; battle-mighty"
Matti could be a short form of Martha, Matilda, or even Madeline. The -i ending makes it feel cute and light. With names like Teddi trending for girls, Matti makes a spunky, tomboyish option.
Martine
French
"warlike"
Sleek and sophisticated.
Martene
Martene is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant of Martina or Martine, which are feminine forms of Martin. The root name Martin derives from Mars, the Roman god of war, suggesting…
Martunne
Martunne is an uncommon feminine name with an elegant, French-inspired sound. Likely a modern variation of names like Martine (French feminine form of Martin) or possibly a creative combination…
Martel
Martel is a feminine name of French origin that initially developed as a surname meaning 'hammer.' It gained historical significance through Charles Martel, the 8th-century Frankish military leader…
Marvel
English word name
Marvel, now a character name in The Hunger Games series, was a miracle name of yesterday, on the girls' Social Security list until 1941 and reaching a high of 487 at the turn of the last century,…
Marvia
Marvia is a feminine name that likely developed as a variation of Marva, which itself derives from the Latin name Minerva (the Roman goddess of wisdom) or possibly as a feminine form of Marvin. The…
Marvette
Marvette is a feminine name that appears to be a derivative of Marva or Marvel, with the diminutive feminine suffix '-ette.' It combines elegance with uniqueness and has French stylistic influences.…
Mollie
Variation of Molly
This new/old spin on Molly -- nickname-names with the ie ending were particularly popular at the turn of the last century -- that has landed this name in the US Top 1000.
Mirja
Finnish form of Miriam
If you are looking for an unusual way to honor an ancestral Mary or Miriam, Mirja might make a good choice. Zero baby girls were given this name in the US in 2014. The rising popularity of Anja has…
Minette
French
"faithful defender"
Frenchified name rarely used in France. And perhaps even more rarely used in the US -- there were NO baby girls given the name on the official records of 2021.
Maymie
Maymie is a sweet, vintage feminine name that originated as an affectionate diminutive form of May or Mary. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in the American South,…
Minti
Minti is a rare feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be derived from the herb mint, suggesting freshness and vitality, or it could be a variation of Minty, a nickname for Araminta.…
Polly
English variation of Molly, diminutive of Mary, Hebrew
"bitter"
An alternative to the no-longer-fresh Molly, the initial 'P' gives Polly a peppier sound, combining the cozy virtues of an old-timey name with the bounce of a barmaid. Associated with Tom Sawyer's…
Mimi
Diminutive of Mary, Miriam, and others
Sweet, nicknamey name belonging to the tragic heroines of both La Bohème and Rent . Mimi might feel too slight for many parents to use on the birth certificate, but as a short form, it's one of the…
Maurene
Maurene is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Maureen, which itself derives from the Irish name Máirín, a diminutive form of Máire (the Irish form of Mary). The name ultimately traces back…
Marette
Marette is a delicate feminine name that likely developed as a diminutive form of Mary or Marie, or potentially as a variant of Marietta. With roots connecting to the Hebrew name Miriam, it carries…
Molli
Molli is a charming feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Molly, which originated as a diminutive of Mary. The name has Irish roots, where Molly became a common nickname for Mary…
Malle
Malle is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Estonian, it serves as a diminutive form of Magdalene, while in French it can relate to "mall" meaning trunk or chest. In Nordic countries,…
Maurine
Maurine is a feminine name derived from the Latin name Maurinus, which comes from 'Maurus' meaning 'dark-skinned' or referring to someone from Mauritania in North Africa. A variant of Maureen,…