15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names

  1. Moka
    • Description:

      Moka is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be inspired by the word for a type of coffee (mocha), which derives from Mocha, a port city in Yemen historically known for its coffee exports. Alternatively, it could have Japanese origins, where it can mean "fragrance" or "scent." As a contemporary given name, Moka has a brief, bright quality with its two distinct syllables. The name feels modern and unconventional in Western contexts, appealing to parents seeking something distinctive and easy to pronounce. Its coffee association might appeal to parents wanting a name with warm, comforting connotations, while its Japanese meaning offers a subtly poetic quality of ephemeral beauty.
  2. Gussie
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Augusta, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "great, magnificent"
    • Description:

      Gussie fits the growing trend of boyish nicknames for girls - alongside Charlie and Frankie. But Gussie is a bit fussy — try Gus.
  3. Hanni
    • Origin:

      Finnish diminutive of Hanna and Johanna
    • Meaning:

      "grace; God is gracious"
    • Description:

      A cute and easily accessible Finnish nickname, although not one that is likely to become popular in America now that Hannah and co are on the decline.
  4. Orsa
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Ursula
    • Meaning:

      "little female bear"
    • Description:

      The advantage of Orsa over the arguably-more-attractive Ursula is that it breaks the tie to the hideous she-witch of The Little Mermaid. Orsa definitely feels more ready for modern life now that brother name Orson is on the rise.
  5. Arete
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "virtue"
    • Description:

      Arete is a minor goddess in Greek mythology who personifies the idea of excellence or perfect virtue. There is also a mythological queen Arete, with her sister an "exacter of justice".
  6. Afton
    • Origin:

      Place-name
    • Description:

      Name of a town in Scotland that has a feminine strength.
  7. Mccartney
    • Origin:

      Scottish surname
    • Meaning:

      "son of Artan"
    • Description:

      McCartney is a widely familiar surname that is infrequently given as a first name. It first appeared on the charts for girls in 1996 but has never been given to more than 21 baby girls in a single year. McCartney meets our definition of a unisex name, although it used more often for girls.
  8. Citron
    • Origin:

      French
    • Meaning:

      "lemon"
    • Description:

      A Gallic twist on a word or nature name, which has a nice lemony feel.
  9. Jolly
    • Origin:

      English word name and surname
    • Meaning:

      "joyful"
    • Description:

      This cheerful name would be a fun seasonal choice of middle name for a child born around the holidays — or as a pet name for a dog or cat adopted during the Christmas season.
  10. Elide
    • Description:

      Elide is a feminine name with Italian and Greek roots. It likely derives from ancient Greek elements meaning "sun" or "radiant," or may be related to the Greek mythological figure Elidis. In Italian usage, it can be a variation of Elodie or a feminine form of Elidio. The name has remained relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries but has modest usage in Mediterranean regions, particularly Italy. Elide has a delicate, melodic quality with its soft consonants and vowel ending, giving it an elegant and sophisticated character. Those named Elide are sometimes associated with brightness, warmth, and creative expression.
  11. Florine
    • Origin:

      French
    • Description:

      This rare and archaic French name is a little too close to Chlorine for our liking. Despite its flowery origins, Florine has a warrior history - Florine of Burgundy was a female French crusader, who fought in battles alongside her husband and died after continuing to fight with seven arrows in her chest.
  12. Golden
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Meaning:

      "gold colored"
    • Description:

      Like Silver, Golden is a shimmering metallic color name, almost too dazzling perhaps. Nevertheless, Golden could be an unexpected route to the vintage nickname Goldie or a less floral alternative to Marigold. Former soccer player and team owner, Brittany Mahomes, chose the name Golden (middle name Raye) for her second daughter in 2025, sister to Sterling Skye and Patrick "Bronze" Lavon.
  13. Izel
    • Origin:

      Turkish variation of Eidel or Nahuatl
    • Meaning:

      "delicate; unique"
    • Description:

      As a feminine name, Izel is the Turkish variation of the Yiddish name Eidel, as well as a Nahuatl name derived from the word isel, meaning "unique."
  14. Efia
    • Origin:

      Akan
    • Meaning:

      "born on Friday"
    • Description:

      The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this system (think Kofi Annan, whose name means born on a Friday). Efia (also Afua) is the name for girls born on a Friday. (The male variant is Kofi)
  15. Lucerne
    • Origin:

      Swiss place-name or Latin
    • Meaning:

      "lamp"
    • Description:

      Projects the calm and pristine image of the picturesque Swiss lake and mountain town.
  16. Mairwen
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "blessed Mary"
    • Description:

      A sweet Marian name consisting of Mair, the Welsh form of Mary, and gwen, meaning "blessed, white".
  17. Crosby
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "village with crosses"
    • Description:

      This musical surname, associated with Bing Crosby and David Crosby of Crosby, Stills, & Nash could easily be used for girls, as names like Jagger and Bowie have been.
  18. Ailla
    • Origin:

      Meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Ailla is a name with many possible derivations, including Cornish (possibly meaning "beautiful"), French (deriving from Ailler, meaing Garlic), Finnish (related to Helga) and Turkish (where it may have a meaning connected to moonlight). None of these derivations are very clear; what is certain is that Ailla is a name with a beautiful sound and an international flavor.
  19. Lærke
    • Origin:

      Danish
    • Meaning:

      "lark"
    • Description:

      A sweet bird name that is very popular in its native Denmark, where it has been in the Top 50 girl names every year since 1996.
  20. Janiyah
    • Origin:

      Modern invented name, variation of Jane
    • Description:

      Janiyah’s star is definitely fading, but it will likely remain in the Top 1000 for years to come.