15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names

Panya is a multicultural possibility with a sound that's pleasing to the English-speaking ear, though the Swahili translation, which might also be "rat," makes it less than savory as an African name.

A heroine in a Victorian novel written with a quill pen, has an unusual, offbeat charm.

Variant of Marianne or Maryann

Well used in Israel and in Russia, either on its own or as an endearment for Galila or Galina.

Brighid is the original Gaelic form of the name of the mythological goddess of fire, poetry, and wisdom. More commonly found these days in any number of different guises: Bridget, Brigid, Brigitte et al. Whatever form it takes, Brighid is one of the most classic and enduring Irish names for girls.

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

This offbeat word name refers to a small brood of birds. Cove has been an up-and-coming unisex nature name in recent years, and a few parents are recognizing Covey as an alternative. Be warned though that many will associate that first syllable with Covid.

A lovely and typical name on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Bothnia that no one in the English-speaking world will know how to pronounce. Maia sounds (virtually) the same and is far more familiar outside Finland and Latvia.

This pretty Ethiopian name means "unique" or "different", and would live up to its name in English-speaking countries. Pronounced "lee-yoo", this name can also be spelled Liyou.

Intriguing and unusual.

Lova, a Louise relative virtually unknown in the US, is one of the top girl names in Sweden.

Teasagh or Teasag, which can be Anglicized as Jessie, is a Scottish form of Jean, which itself originated as a Scottish feminine form of John. Scotswomen called Jessie are more likely to be properly named Teasagh than Jessica.