Two Letter Girl Names
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Two letter girl name, like all two letter names, are an elite group. Though Jo is by far the most popular two letter name for girls, it doesn't even rank among the Top 1000 -- thus, the big blank spot below.
Other 2 letter girl names on this short but sweet list include Lu, Vy, Io, and La. Of course, there are also a lot of two letter names that are short forms for other names, such as Ro for Rosemary and Vi for Violet.
If you're looking for 2 letter names for your baby girl, here's our complete list, ordered by their current popularity on Nameberry.
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The names
Lu
Diminutive of names beginning with Lu
Lu is an adorable mini-name that could be short for Luna, Lucinda, Luisa, or any other name beginning with the letters Lu. Or it can just stand on its own in first or middle place.
Jo
Diminutive of Joanna or Josephine, Hebrew
"Jehovah increases"
The name Jo still evokes the spunky image of the character in Louisa May Alcott's Little Women . Its literary status makes Jo one of the OG boyish nicknames for girls, ala Frankie, Billie, and…
Do
Do is a minimal feminine name found in several cultural contexts with different origins and meanings. In Vietnamese culture, it can be a given name meaning 'red' or symbolizing good fortune and…
Si
Si is an intriguing feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Chinese, Si (pronounced 'see') can represent various characters meaning 'silk,' 'thinking,' or 'four,' depending on the tone and…
Du
Du is an extremely rare feminine given name in English-speaking contexts, though it functions more commonly as a surname of Chinese, Vietnamese, or French origin. As a Chinese surname (杜), it ranks…
El
El as a standalone feminine name is exceptionally brief and can represent multiple origins. It might function as a shortened form of names like Eleanor, Elizabeth, Ellen, or Eloise. In Hebrew, 'El'…
Em
English diminutive of Emma or Emily
"universal; rival"
There are a lot of little girls called Em today, but not that many named Em, just Em. As a first name, it's a bit reductive, especially with all the children named Emma, Emily, Emilia, Emeline, and…
Fa
Fa is a concise feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Chinese, Fa (发/發) can mean 'to send out' or 'to develop,' symbolizing prosperity and growth. In Vietnamese, it may relate to musical…
Fe
Spanish
"faith"
Relatively popular in Spain until the middle of the 20th century, this sweet and lively Spanish virtue name is also a Marian name, short for María de Fe. In Galician, it is sometimes also short for…
Io
Greek mythology name
Io may be one of the slightest names in the book, but there aren't many two-letter names with as much substance as this Greek mythological example. Io, a name used for the largest moon of Jupiter,…
Ib
Ib is a rare feminine name with ancient roots, most prominently associated with Danish culture where it serves as a short form of the masculine name Ibsen or Jakob. In its feminine usage, it…
Ki
Korean
"arisen"
Ki was introduced internationally by Korean archer and gold medalist Ki Bo-Bae. Among girl names , Ki is simple yet truly unique: There were baby girls named Kia, Aki, and Kiki born in the US last…
Mo
Diminutive of Maureen, Irish variation of Mary, Hebrew
"bitter"
Mo is a punchy, unisex nickname with endless versatility, from Maureen to Morgan to the British favorite Imogen. Its simplicity and charm make it a modern pick for parents embracing minimalist names…
Po
Italian river name
The good news: the Po is Italy's longest river, flowing across the north. The bad news: Po is a manic, scooter-riding red Teletubby.
Ro
Short form of Rose, Rosemary, Rowena, Rory et al
Ro is a casual short form that doesn't usually appear on the birth certificate on its own. But it makes a friendly nickname for any girls' name starting with Ro-.
Su
English diminutive of Susan, Turkish, Chinese
"lily; water; plain, simple, respectable"
It may only be two letters long, but Su has substance and meaning. It can be a fresh spelling for the classic Sue, a Turkish name meaning "water", and a unisex Chinese name meaning "simple" or…
Tu
French, intimate form of "you"
"you"
The onetime star of "Northern Exposure" named his daughter Tu Morrow. Think about it.
Vi
Short form of Viola, Latin
"violet"
Vi is a common short form for Violet and Viola, not commonly used as a full name. But if you're trying to bridge a long first name and a long last, the minimalist Vi might be exactly what you need in…
Yo
Yo is an uncommon feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Japanese, it can be a shortened form of names containing the 'yo' sound, representing positive qualities like 'sun' or 'good…
Bo
Norse nickname
"to live"
This tiny but punchy name has multiple origins. It stands strong alone, but could be short for numerous names including Bonnie and Bodhi. In Mandarin Chinese, Bo means "wave".
