Two Syllable Names for Girls

Despite the possibility of gender confusion, the Hero in Greek myth was a woman. Myleene Klass got that when she chose Hero for her daughter, and Sam Taylor-Wood and Aaron Johnson used it as their daughter's middle--and we wouldn't be surprised to see more girls with this heroic name.
 In Greek legend young Leander swam across dangerous waters every night to court his beloved Hero. In Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, Hero is the love interest of Claudio and cousin of Beatrice.

Hero

Hesed

The disgraced heroine of The Scarlet Letter's name, after long neglect, just might have a chance at revival, following in the wake of sister-name Esther. We've characterized her elsewhere as an eccentric aristocrat, much more accepted in the U.K. than she has been here.
 Hester's beyond-Hawthorne's literary appearances include as characters in Theodore Dreiser's novel An American Tragedy, in Oscar Wilde's play A Woman of No Importance, in John Irving's novel A Prayer for Owen Meaney, and as Niles and Frasier Crane's mom on Frasier.
 Hetty is Hester's usual nickname, sometimes used independently.

Hester

Hevyn

Hibah

In Arabic, hilal is the word for the crescent moon that marks the beginning of the month on the Islamic calendar. Hilal is a common girl name in Turkey, but is typically masculine in Arabic.

Hilal

Hili

Hilton

Hollen

Hudes is an uncommon feminine name with several possible origins. It may derive from a surname of Spanish or Portuguese Jewish origin, possibly connected to the Hebrew name 'Yehuda' (Judah), meaning 'praised' or 'thanksgiving.' Alternatively, it could relate to place names or represent a rare variant of other traditional names. The name gained some recognition through American playwright Quiara Alegría Hudes, known for writing the book for the musical 'In the Heights.' As a given name, Hudes has a distinctive, concise quality with a sophisticated sound. Its rarity makes it appealing to parents seeking truly unique options with cultural depth. The name's brevity and clear pronunciation give it a certain strength, while its potential Jewish or Hispanic connections add cultural richness and historical resonance.

Hudes

Hudis

Humna

Hyatt

This cutesy nickname is best known as that of Imogene Threadgoode in the movie Fried Green Tomatoes.

Idgie

Ifrah is a feminine name with Arabic and Somali origins, meaning 'joy,' 'happiness,' or 'delight.' This meaningful name holds particular significance in Muslim communities, where it represents the positive emotions associated with faith and blessings. Though relatively uncommon in Western countries, Ifrah has maintained steady usage throughout East Africa, the Middle East, and within diaspora communities worldwide. The name's brevity and distinctive sound make it both memorable and accessible across cultures. With its uplifting meaning and elegant simplicity, Ifrah appeals to parents seeking a name with positive connotations and cultural significance. The name's growing international presence reflects broader appreciation for its meaningful origin and pleasing phonetic quality.

Ifrah

Iga is virtually unknown in the US but ranks among the Top 1000 girls' names in the UK, undoubtedly because of the number of Polish immigrants there. It is one of those nickname-names, like Isa and Ella, that can stand in for a wide range of proper names such as Jadwiga or Hedviga.

This Arabic name is used for both girls and boys. The high-minded meaning can also be translated as esteem or veneration.

Ikram

Ilee

Ileigh

Illy

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

 is too daunting, you can consult our hand-picked list of the 150+ 

Note that this list is automatically generated from the full list of names on Nameberry, and the machine sometimes 

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

Wade through our entire collection of two-syllable female names here, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.

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 388)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names