Two Syllable Names for Girls

Sienne

<p>Sierrah is a feminine name that represents a stylistic variation of Sierra, which derives from the Spanish word for 'mountain range' or 'sawtooth ridge.' The added 'h' gives the name a distinctive spelling while maintaining the melodic pronunciation. Sierra became popular as a given name in the United States during the 1990s, with Sierrah emerging as a more unusual alternative. The name evokes images of natural beauty, rugged landscapes, and the serene majesty of mountains. Sierrah carries a contemporary feel while connecting to nature themes that many parents find appealing. The unique spelling helps distinguish the name while preserving its connection to the geographical inspiration, making it suitable for parents who appreciate nature-based names but desire something slightly different from more common choices.</p>

Sierrah

An upbeat, unisex Hebrew name with a meaning to match. As a word, it is associated with Jewish celebrations, such as an engagement or a Bar Mitzvah. 

Simcha

Simra

Simrat

Sirin

Barbie's little sister, and like Barbie, Skipper is one of many Kindercore names — evoking nostalgia through beloved childhood characters — that is getting more attention. Skipper debuted in the US charts in 2022.

Skipper

Skyelar is a contemporary feminine name that combines elements of 'Skye' and popular '-lar' ending names like Skylar or Tyler. It evokes imagery of the open sky and carries associations with freedom, expansiveness, and natural beauty. This spelling variation adds a distinctive touch to the more common Skylar. The name emerged as part of the trend toward nature-inspired names and creative spellings that gained momentum in the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Though not among the most popular names, Skyelar appeals to parents seeking something modern and slightly unconventional while maintaining an appealing sound and positive associations with the natural world.

Skyelar

Skylen

A popular Indian girl name — and cousin to another popular Indian name, Neha.

Sneha

Sohee

Solis

Somer is a modern unisex name though more commonly used for girls, with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Summer, evoking the warmth and vibrancy of the season, or it could derive from an occupational surname referring to someone who carried out summing or calculations. The name has a contemporary, streamlined feel that appeals to parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. While not among the most popular names, Somer has maintained a steady if modest presence in naming records since the late 20th century. Its simplicity gives it versatility across cultures, and its connection to Summer provides pleasant associations with warmth, growth, and brightness, without being as directly seasonal as the more common spelling.

Somer

Soni

<p>Sorel is a unisex name that primarily leans feminine in usage. It has multiple possible origins: it may derive from a French surname referring to a reddish-brown horse color, from the French sorrel plant, or from places named Sorel in France and Canada. The name carries a sophisticated, somewhat enigmatic quality with its single-word simplicity. Extremely rare as a first name in most countries, Sorel appeals to parents seeking something distinctive with a French flair. Its crisp sound and natural reference create an elegant impression without being overly elaborate. The name has a contemporary feel despite its historical roots.</p>

Sorel

From its Armenian roots, Sosi is a nature name, associated with palm trees, however, it may also be considered a short form of Susan, Sophie, Sophia, Sosia, and more, giving it meanings such as "lily", "wisdom" and "saviour."

Sosi

Souleen

Over-the-top glitzy. Sparkle debuted in 1976 and peaked in 1979 when it was given to 124 baby girls. Since then, it has only been given to a small handful of girls most years in the US. Pretty Amaryllis, Swedish Tindra, and Greek Maira all have sparkly meanings, while Sparky feels closer to Sparkle but more in line with the likes of Ziggy, Goldie, and Stevie. 

Sparkle

Stassia

Stevee

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.

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 411)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names