15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names
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Anush
Armenian
"sweet"
A saccharine Armenian choice that may call to mind other names from around the globe, including the Russian Annuskha and Sanskrit Anusha.
Astghik
Armenian
"star"
Astghik is a popular baby girl name in Armenia as well as the name of the Armenian goddess of love, beauty, and water. Her name is derived from astġ , the Armenian word for "star".
Legna
Italian or modern invented name
"wood; angel"
This light, airy name has been given to a few dozen American girls since the early 2000s. It's a legitimate Italian word, but it's more likely to be inspired by the word "angel" backwards.
Leira
Spanish, alternative spelling of Leyre
Leyre (or in Basque, Leire) is the name of a mountain and monastery in northern Spain. Both are in the Top 100 girl names in Spain. English-speaking parents may prefer this phonetic spelling…
Melat
Amharic, Ethiopian
"gift of God; fine linen; sweet"
Melat is a lovely girl name that is frequently used in Ethiopia. Several meanings of Melat are possible, including "gift of God", and "sweet". Melat also refers to the fine linen or silk woven in the…
Tomi
Yoruba, Japanese, English
"enough for me; wealth; twin"
The short OH variation of Tomi was occasionally used as an alternative to Tommie in mid-century America, when it given to around 50 girls each year in the 60s and 70s, making it feel like an…
Lunéciel
French
"moon and sky"
At first glance, this looks like a name straight from Middle Earth, however, it actually comes from the French phrase, lune et ciel , meaning "moon and sky". Atmospheric and poetic too, Lunéciel,…
Thémis
Gaïa
French from Greek and Latin
"earth mother; rejoicing"
French spelling of Gaia.
Camélia
French
"camellia flower"
Flower name that is fairly popular in France, but little used (either in this spelling or Camellia) by English speakers.
Mahaut
French from Germanic
"battle-mighty"
A medieval French form of Matilda (equivalent to the English Maud) that's made a comeback in France in recent years.
Maudette
Elaboration of Maude, American
"little Maud"
This French-style name is, in fact, an American creation with only a handful of documented uses throughout history. Maudette combines the mini-name Maud — a medieval short form of Matilda, meaning…
Whiskey
English from Gaelic
"water of life"
Whiskey was the name of the badass girlfriend character in Glass Onion, played by Madelyn Cline. Naming your child after any kind of alcoholic drink is not recommended.
Abény
Variation of Abeni, Yoruba
"we prayed for her and she arrived"
Variation of the West African name Abeni, borne by the South Sudanese-Australian model Abény Nhial.
Blésnya
Angolan, meaning unknown
This unique name is best known as that of Angolan model Blésnya Minher.
Nidhi
Hindi, Sanskrit
"treasure"
This jewel of a name is relatively common among Gen X and Millennial Indian women. Model Nidhi Sunil is a notable bearer.
Nyagua
South Sudanese, meaning unknown
Nyagua is a uniquely South Sudanese girl name. Its exact meaning is uncertain, but colloquially, consensus is that Nyagua means "beautiful girl". A well-known bearer is model Nyagua Ruea. Nyagua is…
Rawdah
Arabic
"garden"
This Muslim girls' name has never gotten much use in the US, but Somali model Rawdah Mohamed may draw more attention to her name.
Tindi
Mexican, meaning unknown
Tindi Mar is a young Mexican model and climate activist with a one-of-a-kind name. Names that end in I are at the height of fashion right now, and Tindi has real potential. In Kenya, Tindi is a male…
Bennet
Variation of Bennett, English form of Benedict, Latin, "blessed"
"blessed"
This spelling of Bennett is typically seen as a surname, but gets moderate use as a first name for baby boys and girls.