Two Syllable Names for Girls

Alfhild

Sochi

Rchel

Edom

Yeila

Sallee is a feminine name that originated as a variant spelling of Sally, which itself began as a diminutive of Sarah (meaning 'princess' in Hebrew). This distinctive spelling gives the familiar name a more elaborate, vintage feel while maintaining the friendly, approachable sound. Sallee had brief popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century but remains uncommon today. The name carries the same warm, cheerful associations as Sally while offering a more unique presentation. The double 'e' ending creates a visual distinction that appeals to parents seeking a traditional name with a slight twist. Sallee combines classic appeal with subtle uniqueness, suitable for those drawn to vintage names with refreshed spellings.

Sallee

Eileigh

Laighla

Typically used as a masculine name, Keelan may be considered an Anglicization of the Irish Caolán meaning "little slender one" or simply "slender" with a diminutive suffix. However, when used as a feminine name, it may be more accurate to say it comes from Caoilfhion (KEEL-in or KEEL-un), an Irish girl name meaning "slender and fair". Keelin and Caoileann are also used as spelling variations. 

Keelan

Wyleen

Frisian short form of names that contained the Old Frisian element ēs, meaning "Æsir" (one of the two main pantheons of deities in Norse mythology). The name also appears in the animated series The Legend of Korra.

Eska

Tranda

Also spelt Sebele, this soft-sounding name means "harvest" in the Amharic language of Ethiopia.

Seble

Khedra

Also spelled as Annick, this French name is a succinct form of the Breton Annaig, itself a diminutive of classic Anna. It was popular in the 1930s and 40s in France, though never as popular as Annick. 
 
A notable bearer is ice hockey player Annic Buchi.

Annic

Keshi

Gouri

Khaleigh

Pronounced with a softer G-, Geltrude has a touch of flair and a little less clunkiness that its strong, Germanic source name. Occasionally, though rarely used in Italy today, Geltrude ultimately derives from the elements ger and drud meaning "spear" and "strength", this form as been notably borne by the 19th-century opera singer Geltrude Righetti and by the 19th century saint and Patroness of Youth and Relic Custodians, Geltrude Comensoli.

Geltrude

Coleigh

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 772)

15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names