Two Syllable Names for Girls

Sharp and tough round the edges, Stokely is a strong sounding choice that may appeal to fans of Sawyer, Sutton, Blakely, and Sloane. Notably associated with Trinidadian-American activist, Kwame Ture — born Stokely Carmichael — known for his role in the civil rights and pan-African movement, it first appeared in the US charts for girls in 2018.
 
In a recent year, 19 boys and 6 girls were given the name.

Stokely

Candus is an uncommon feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Candace or Candice. These names derive from the ancient title "Kandake," used for queens or royal women in the ancient African kingdom of Kush (now part of Sudan). The unique spelling with the 'us' ending gives it a distinctive quality while maintaining connections to its more traditional counterparts. Candus has never achieved widespread popularity but saw occasional usage particularly in mid-20th century America. The name carries connotations of regality and strength from its historical roots. With its concise form and strong consonant sounds, Candus projects a sense of confidence and clarity. The distinctive spelling may appeal to parents seeking a recognizable name with an individualized touch.

Candus

Pompeo

Magnhild

Ajee

Glenys, like Glynis, is a Welsh name that has never caught on outside Wales. 

Glenys

Sussan

Sappha is a feminine name that likely derives from Sappho, the renowned ancient Greek lyric poet from the island of Lesbos who lived around 630-570 BCE. The name carries artistic and literary connotations due to this association. Sappha represents a slight variation that maintains the poetic essence while offering a unique spelling. It's an uncommon name that conveys sophistication, artistic sensibility, and a connection to classical literature. Parents choosing this name often appreciate its historical depth and cultural significance while enjoying its melodic sound and feminine quality.

Sappha

An anglicized spelling of the Turkish Zümra, a spin on the word zümrüt meaning "emerald". Popular in its traditional form in Turkey and Azerbaijan, it is also familiar in The Netherlands. The first syllable is said with an the oo sound of foot</e> or the u sound of put.

Zumra

Actress Geffri Maya Hightower, known for her roles in Private Practice and All American, introduced fans to her one-of-a-kind feminization of the hit mid-century boy name Jeffrey. So far, her name hasn't inspired any copycats, but as she continues to rise to stardom, we may start to see baby girls named Geffri pop up. Appropriately, Hightower's Instagram handle is @girlwithaboysname.

Geffri

A fresh take on Jessica, Jessel is currently borne in the public eye by Jessel Taank, a Real Housewife of New York City.
 
As a surname, Jessel is derived from the given names Joseph (via pet form Jessop or the Yiddish Yossel and Yessell) and Jesse.

Jessel

Atzin

The name of the hyena character in The Lion King was clearly chosen for it's villainous meaning—not exactly one you want for a baby, but if you can get past that, it's a nice name.

Shenzi

Pattie is a feminine name typically used as a diminutive form of Patricia, which derives from the Latin 'patricius' meaning 'noble' or 'of the patrician class.' This friendly, approachable variant peaked in popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century, particularly in the 1950s and 60s. Pattie has a warm, vintage charm that evokes the sock-hop era while maintaining a sweet, unpretentious quality. The name has occasionally been used for boys as a variation of Patrick, though this usage is much rarer. Notable bearers include singer Pattie Boyd, who was married to both George Harrison and Eric Clapton, lending the name some cultural cachet in music history.

Pattie

Karren is a feminine name that originated as a variant spelling of Karen, which derives from the Danish form of Katherine. Katherine itself comes from the Greek name Aikaterine, possibly meaning "pure." Karren gained some popularity in English-speaking countries during the mid-20th century but remained less common than Karen. The unique double-r spelling gives the name a distinctive appearance while maintaining the familiar pronunciation. Karren peaked in usage during the 1950s and 1960s in the United States, aligning with the popularity surge of Karen. Today, the name has decreased in frequency, giving it a vintage quality. Karren projects strength and clarity while its uncommon spelling offers individuality to those who bear it.

Karren

A plausible and solid sounding word name that is reminiscent of Annika and Bianca, Anchor is both grounding and bold as a name. Plus, familiar nickname Annie is there as an option.

Anchor

Karey

Menace fits into the growing group of badass baby names that work for boys or girls. Menace is exceedingly rare but has future possibilities.

Menace

Meighan

Jonice

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 732)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names