Two Syllable Names for Girls

Oaklen

Oakly

Onix

Onyxx

In early, pre-Norman Ireland, this name was borne by both a sister and a niece of high king Brian Boru.  Now, the English form Orla is more commonly used.

Orlaith

<p>Orya is a concise feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Hebrew, meaning "light" or "God's light," connecting it to names like Orli or Ora. Alternatively, it could have Sanskrit roots meaning "truth" or be a variation of the Russian name Olya. In some contexts, it may relate to the constellation Orion. This multicultural name has remained relatively rare in Western countries but has seen some increased interest among parents seeking short, distinctive names with cross-cultural appeal. Orya has a modern, streamlined feel while maintaining connections to ancient languages and meaningful concepts. Its brevity, melodic sound, and spiritual associations make it appealing to parents seeking a name that is both simple and profound.</p>

Orya

Owynn

A Yoruba goddess worshipped in Nigeria, known for her ability to destroy everything that comes into her path. She is often represented with a tornado.

Paighton

Paisely

Unrelated to the word "parish", the surname originally was used for people who lived in or were from Paris.

Parrish

Long one of the most popular <a href="https://nameberry.com/search/girls-names/p">girls' names starting with P</a>, Patti replaced Patsy as the midcentury's popular, peppy babysitter but has now joined her in the retirement home.

Patti

Patton

Boyish diminutive of Paula, Pauline, Paulette or Paulina, with new style value as part of the nicknameish Billie, Frankie, Stevie, and Scottie gang. Pauley makes it more surname-ish while Polly ties its peppy sound to mother Molly.

Paulie

Paxley

Payden is a modern variant of the name Peyton, with roots in English surname traditions. Originally meaning 'fighting man's estate' or 'Paegas settlement,' it emerged as a first name in the late 20th century. Though traditionally used for boys, Payden has gained popularity as a feminine name, exemplifying the trend of surname-to-first-name crossovers with creative spellings. The feminine version began gaining traction in the 1990s and 2000s, appreciated for its contemporary sound and unisex appeal. Parents often choose Payden for its strong yet approachable quality and its balance between uniqueness and familiarity.

Payden

One of the rarest of the floral names, though not without some teasing potential. <em>Peony</em> is a historical 1948 novel by Pearl S. Buck.

Peony

Pharah

Pheonyx

Pixie is a cute -- quite possibly too cute -- name that suddenly feels possible thanks to the craze for names that contain the letter x.  Though its origin may be uncertain, a pixie is internationally recognized as a sprite or fairy: tiny, sometimes green, usually pointy-eared.

Pixie

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

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 in English names. Eloise obviously has three syllables rather than two, while Hayes has only one.

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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 364)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names