​
​
Advanced Search

Two Letter Girl Names

Pamela Redmond
By Pamela Redmond
Updated Wed Nov 22 2023

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.

RELATED:

Girl Names

Search Names by Number of Letters

  1. Io

    • Origin:

      Greek mythology name

    • Description:

      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, was in classic myth raped by Zeus and escaped from him by changing herself into a cow.
  2. Bo

    • Origin:

      Norse nickname

    • Meaning:

      "to live"

    • Description:

      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".
  3. Ki

    • Origin:

      Korean

    • Meaning:

      "arisen"

    • Description:

      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 year, but none named Ki. Ki is also the name of the Sumerian earth goddess.
  4. Vy

    • Description:

      Vy is a beautiful feminine name of Vietnamese origin, meaning 'grand' or 'excellent.' This short but meaningful name embodies elegance and simplicity while carrying significant cultural depth. In Vietnam, Vy is often given to girls with hopes they will live up to its meaning of greatness and distinction. Though relatively uncommon in Western countries, the name has gained some international recognition for its brevity and melodic quality. Vy is easy to pronounce across different languages and cultures, making it a practical yet distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with Asian roots and universal appeal. Its simplicity belies its strong meaning, representing aspiration and excellence.
  5. Ia

    • Origin:

      Cornish

    • Description:

      This punchy little name, reminiscent of Latin Io, has a whimsical and beautiful fable behind it. According to legend, the Cornish saint Ia was an Irish princess who sailed across the sea to Cornwall on a leaf. She was martyred and buried at the spot where the church of St Ives (called Porth Ia - "St Ia’s cove" - in Cornish) now stands. EE-ah is the Cornish pronunciation, but EYE-ah is also accepted.
  6. Jo

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Joanna or Josephine, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"

    • Description:

      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 Stevie. If you like that form, you can lengthen it to Joey.
  7. My

    • Origin:

      Swedish diminutive of Maria

    • Meaning:

      "bitter; wished-for child"

    • Description:

      Although the sound is pretty, "my" is too common of an English word for My to be usable as a baby name in Anglophone countries.
  8. Ro

    • Origin:

      Short form of Rose, Rosemary, Rowena, Rory et al

    • Description:

      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-.
  9. Po

    • Origin:

      Italian river name

    • Description:

      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.
  10. Mo

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Maureen, Irish variation of Mary, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "bitter"

    • Description:

      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 - and part of a rising trend of boyish nicknames for girls.
  11. Fe

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "faith"

    • Description:

      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 Fernanda, meaning "brave voyager".
  12. Kc

    • Origin:

      Modern, initials K + C

    • Description:

      A two-initial nickname occasionally used on birth certificates — and a minimalist spelling of Kaci/Casey.
  13. Em

    • Origin:

      Short form of Emma or Emily, German or Latin

    • Meaning:

      "universal or rival"

    • Description:

      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 onward. But we can see it working as a creative middle name, perhaps a clever way to honor Grandpa Mike?
  14. Lo

    • Origin:

      Swedish

    • Meaning:

      "lynx"

    • Description:

      Lo is a Top 100 name in Sweden, but the Lou spelling is more user-friendly for an English-speaking child.
  15. Do

    • Description:

      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 happiness. In Korean naming traditions, it might appear as part of a compound name with meanings related to 'path' or 'way.' The name's simplicity gives it a modern, minimalist appeal across cultures. Despite its brevity, Do carries cultural depth in its respective origins. While uncommon as a standalone name in Western countries, it has seen some usage in multicultural communities. Its concise nature makes it distinctive and easily pronounced across languages, though its simplicity sometimes leads to it being mistaken for a nickname.
  16. Su

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Susan, Turkish, Chinese

    • Meaning:

      "lily; water; plain, simple, respectable"

    • Description:

      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 "respectable".
  17. El

    • Description:

      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' means 'God' and appears as an element in many biblical names. As a feminine name on its own, El has a minimalist, modern appeal aligned with contemporary trends toward short, gender-flexible names. Though rare as a complete given name, its simplicity gives it versatility. El carries spiritual undertones through its Hebrew meaning while maintaining neutrality as a nickname. This duality makes it appealing to parents seeking a name that's simultaneously straightforward and meaningful, modern yet connected to traditional naming elements.

  18. Li

    • Origin:

      Hebrew or Chinese

    • Meaning:

      "to me, or logic, power, beauty"

    • Description:

      This short and sweet multicultural name has a lot of potential meanings packed into its two letters!
  19. Ye

    • Origin:

      Chinese

    • Meaning:

      "leaf"

    • Description:

      Ye is a name with a lovely meaning, which is probably just a bit short for usage outside the Chinese community. Paired with Mei, however, it could work. Ye-Mei would mean beautiful leaf, a lovely name for an autumnal daughter.
  20. An

    • Origin:

      Chinese or Vietnamese

    • Meaning:

      "peace or safe, secure"

    • Description:

      A gender-neutral Chinese name that originated as a surname, An can be used for girls or boys and means peace or quiet. An may also be a Vietnamese name meaning safe and secure. Its equivalence to the English article an may make it feel slight in an English-dominant culture.