15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names

Melior

Melior is an unusual feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the Latin word 'melior' meaning 'better' or 'superior.' This rare name carries connotations of improvement and excellence.…

Mellear

Mellear is an unusual feminine name with obscure origins, possibly derived from ancient Celtic or Cornish linguistic elements. The name has a melodic quality reminiscent of names containing 'Mel-'…

Melyor

Melyor is an uncommon feminine name with possible Celtic or Cornish origins. It may be related to the medieval Cornish name 'Melior' or 'Meliora,' which means 'better' or 'more excellent' in Latin.…

Melisse

Melisse is a delicate feminine name derived from the Greek word 'melissa,' meaning 'honey bee' or 'honeysuckle.' This French variation of Melissa carries the same sweet connotations while offering a…

Melise

Melise is a delicate feminine name with several possible origins. It may be a variant of Melissa, which comes from Greek meaning 'honey bee,' carrying associations of industriousness and sweetness.…

Missy

English, diminutive of Melissa

A name that works until your daughter is, say, six.

Missie

Missie is a feminine name that originated as an affectionate nickname for Melissa or Mississippi. It has evolved into a given name in its own right, carrying a warm, friendly quality with its soft…

Misha

Russian, diminutive of Mikhail

Misha was a boys' name with a soft feminine sound and vowel ending until actress Mischa Barton turned it to the girls' side. Now Misha, like Sasha, works as well in either spelling for girls and…

Melvene

Melvene is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant of Melvin or Melvina. With Germanic origins, it's ultimately derived from elements meaning 'council friend' or 'dear friend.' This…

Melveen

Melveen is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variation of Melvin, which has Germanic origins meaning 'friend of justice' or 'council friend.' The modified ending gives the traditionally…

Memphis

Greek and Coptic place-name

"Enduring and beautiful"

Tied to the bluesy southern city and to the world heritage cite in Egypt after which it was named, Memphis is a modern choice with ancient history. Currently significantly more popular for boys in…

Mena

Spanish, diminutive of Filomena

Actress Mena Suvari (named after an Egyptian hotel) made this name seem especially appealing. Mena is also a minor Roman goddess of fertility.

Menah

Menah is a feminine name with roots that may be traced to various origins. In Arabic, it could be connected to meanings like 'gift' or 'blessing,' while some suggest it might be a variation of Mena…

Mercedes

Spanish

"gracious gifts, benefits"

Mercedes is one of the few names attached to luxury living that we can wholeheartedly recommend, it being a legitimate Spanish appellation stemming from one of the epithets given to the Virgin…

Mercede

Mercede is a feminine name derived from the Spanish title 'María de las Mercedes', which honors the Virgin Mary as 'Our Lady of Mercies'. The name ultimately stems from Latin 'merces' meaning…

Merceades

Merceades is a feminine name that serves as an alternative spelling of Mercedes. The original name comes from Spanish origins, derived from "María de las Mercedes," a title for the Virgin Mary…

Mercades

Mercades is a feminine name that represents an alternative spelling of Mercedes. The name Mercedes comes from Spanish origins, derived from 'merced' meaning 'mercy' or 'grace.' This variation with an…

Mersades

Mersades is an alternative spelling of Mercedes, a name with Spanish origins derived from the title "María de las Mercedes," meaning "Mary of Mercies" or "Mary of the Gifts." The name references one…

Mersade

Mersade is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a modern variation of Mercedes, which derives from Spanish and means 'mercies' or 'favors,' originally a title for the Virgin…

Mercie

Mercie is a feminine name that evolved as a variation of Mercy, which originated as a virtue name during the Puritan era. While Mercy refers to compassion and forgiveness, Mercie softens the name…