15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names
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Mercey
Mercey is a feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Mercy, derived from the English word meaning 'compassion' or 'forgiveness.' This alternative spelling gives the traditional virtue…
Mersey
Mersey is an uncommon feminine name that likely derives from the River Mersey in northwest England, famous for flowing through Liverpool. As a given name, it follows the tradition of geographical and…
Merci
French
"thank you, mercy"
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.
Merry
English
"lighthearted, happy"
She'd better be. Merry is one of the classic names for Christmas babies .
Meri
Finnish; Maori
"sea; Mary"
Upbeat name that cheers you as soon as you hear it. One famous bearer is Maori feminist Meri Te Tai Mangakāhia. As Finnish name, it is connected to the sea.
Meriel
Variation of Muriel, Irish
"of the bright sea"
This pleasant modernization of a dated original is still rare but has real modern possibilities. Alternate versions include Merial and Meryl. Meriel was given to fewer than five baby girls in the US…
Meriol
Meriol is a feminine name with Celtic and Welsh origins, thought to be a variant of Meriel or Muriel. These names derive from elements meaning 'bright' or 'sea,' with connections to Celtic sea…
Meryl
Variation of Muriel via Meriel, Irish
"of the bright sea"
Meryl is a name that's at once rare and famous, thanks to Meryl (born Mary Louise) Streep. Streep's name is an invented short form of Mary Louise, but Meryl might also be a contraction of the unique…
Merial
Irish
"of the bright sea"
Merial is a feminine name with complex historical roots. It may derive from the medieval name Muriel (meaning 'bright sea' from Celtic elements 'muir' meaning sea and 'el' meaning bright) with an…
Muriel
Irish
"of the bright sea, sea-bright"
Once a poetic Celtic name, that of the angel who governs the month of June, Muriel has for a time, become the mom or grandma of TV sitcoms. A Top 200 name from 1912 to 1933, Muriel might just be due…
Merlyn
Merlyn is primarily used as a feminine name in modern contexts, though it has historical usage for both genders. It represents a variant spelling of Merlin, the legendary wizard from Arthurian tales.…
Merle
French
"blackbird"
A sleek, smooth, understated name off the grid in the US but among the Top 100 girl names in Germany. In the US, it is a unisex name, while in Germany and the Netherlands, it is predominantly…
Myrline
Myrline is a feminine name with likely French Creole or Haitian origins, though it may also have connections to the Greek element 'myron' meaning 'sweet oil' or 'perfume.' It could be considered a…
Merline
Merline is a feminine name with possible connections to the legendary wizard Merlin from Arthurian legends, with a feminized ending. It may also relate to the French name Merle, meaning 'blackbird.'…
Merla
Merla is a feminine name with varied origins and meanings across cultures. In Spanish, it derives from "merlo" meaning "blackbird," symbolizing beauty and grace. It can also be considered a variation…
Myrlene
Myrlene is a feminine name that likely developed as a variation of Myrtle or an elaboration of Merle. The name Myrtle derives from the evergreen shrub, which has been a symbol of love and immortality…
Murle
Murle is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be a variant of Muriel, which comes from Celtic roots meaning 'sea bright' or 'bright sea.' Alternatively, it could be related to the…
Myrleen
Myrleen is a feminine name of uncertain etymology, likely a variant of Myrna (which derives from an Irish place name meaning 'beloved') or possibly a creative elaboration of Myra (meaning 'myrrh' or…
Myrle
Myrle is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Merle or Muriel. Of Celtic and French origins, it ultimately derives from the Latin word 'muralis,' meaning 'relating to a wall.' Historically,…
Merril
Merril is a feminine name with roots as a surname derived from the Middle English 'merle,' meaning 'blackbird.' It can also be spelled Merrill or Merrell. The name carries associations with nature…