bluedanube's list "2 syllable middles for girls" of 7 great name ideas: Nerys - Ethyl!

2 syllable middles for girls

A list of some 2 syllable names for girls, that I happen to like in the 2nd middle name spot.

A sweet yet substantial name of Welsh origin, Nerys has the fresh feel of Carys, but the vintage charm of Mavis, Morag, and Lois. Likely borrowing from the Welsh element nêr meaning "lord, chief", Nerys is a feminization and could then mean "lady". 
 
The name has featured in Star Trek (Kira Nerys) and in Doctor Who (a friend of Donna Noble), while it is also borne by actress Nerys Hughes.

Nerys

Tethys

Commonly heard in Israel, but here it could be an unusual way to honor Grandma Rose. 

Varda

Sorsha

Sorka

This 1950s Welsh bird name sounds less dated than our fifties Robin. 

Deryn

Ethyl is a feminine variation of Ethel, which derives from the Old English name Æðelþryð, meaning 'noble strength.' Popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, Ethyl has declined in usage in recent decades. The name shares its spelling with the chemical compound ethyl, which may have contributed to its decreased popularity as a given name. Though rare today, Ethyl represents a connection to Victorian-era naming traditions and carries a vintage charm. Some parents might choose it to honor an ancestor or for its distinctive, old-fashioned quality that stands out in modern times.