Two Syllable Names for Girls

Its association with the word liebe gives this name an endearing, adored aura.

Also seen as a surname.

Valo, an unusual entry in the o-ending category, can work for girls in the US. On Nameberry, it's especially popular among visitors from Bangladesh.

Sami is cute if overused in its more familiar Sammy form.

Now that Theodora (and Dorothea) are back, the adorable Teddi might work again for a baby girl.

Asma is an important name in the Muslim religion. Asma was a niece of Muhammad whose refusal to betray her uncle and father helped them escape to Mecca. Downside in English-speaking countries is that Asma sounds like asthma, the illness that blocks airways and makes it difficult to breathe.

An alternative international spelling of Julia.

A beautiful and little-known Arabic member of the super-stylish Lu- group of names, with a lovely natural meanings.

In the Bible this was the name of a midwife who helped deliver Moses.

Offbeat Anglicized form of the intractable Gaelic Rathnait.

An ancient name belonging to "the most beautiful of all women" in Germanic mythology, whose tragic story features in many northern European legends. The daughter of Sigurd and Gudrun, her jealous husband had her murdered after she was accused of infidelity, and was then himself killed by Swanhild's brothers.

Ukrainian-American actress Taissa Farmiga bears this unusual spelling of Taisa, from Taisiya and ultimately the Greek name Thaïs.

A pretty and intriguing elaboration of Gal — made internationally famous by Israeli actress Gal Gadot.

An informal nickname for names such as Julia, Juliette, and June.

You say Bryn, he says Bryana -- here's a name you might agree on.

In addition to being the appellation of an ancient grain goddess, this name was also borne by two mythic Irish figures, one of whom was betrothed to legendary chieftain Finn MacCool, the other the brave sixteenth century pirate Grainne Ni Mhaille— known in English as Grace O'Malley-- whose name passed into poetry as a symbol of Ireland.

Taliyah is an elaboration of Talia or a modern smoosh name, combining Taylor and Aliyah. Taliyah does sound natural, but we're not sure it improves on any of its originals.