Two Syllable Names for Girls

This French name meaning goddess is a possible Gallic import in the Celine mode.

Ciza is a goddess in Polish mythology whose areas include nourishment and breastfeeding. It is recorded that the German city Ausburg was once known as Cisaris after this goddess.

This spelling variation of trending unisex Ari — both diminutives of Hebrew Ariel — means "lion of God".

A color name in two languages. As a Finnish word name, Sini is a fancy way to say "blue". In India, it means "white" or "fair".

Influential designer Miuccia (nicknamed Miu Miu) Prada's surname is much better known here than her first.

Earthy but ethereal Spanish word name that sounds a lot fresher than its sister Sierra.

This beautiful Hindi name made the US Top 1000 in 2016, and 2017, and has now re-entered again in 2022. Aadhya is one of the many names for the Goddess Durga in Hinduism.

Brona is an Anglicized form of Bronach or Bronagh, the name of a sixth century mystic and follower of Saint Patrick. The name is attracting some modern notice in the US via the character Brona Croft in TV's Penny Dreadful.

Traditionally a West African boys' name, Khari is used quite often for girls in the U.S. as well, thanks to its similarity to the more familiar Carrie. Khari is one of the African names that easily bridges cultures.

Sidda is a name made famous by the heroine of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood; it probably started life as a nickname.

Kessie is cute but slight.

Like Minnie and Winnie, eccentric enough to appeal to the iconoclastic parent.

One of those old-mannish names that sounds a lot fresher for a girl.

Spelt with an acute accent on the final syllable in Spanish, Catalan and Hungarian (Betsabé) and without in Polish (Betsabe), this unusual name is a sleeker form of Bathsheba.

As a feminine name, Konan has Japanese origins. It is the name of a villainous character in the Naruto franchise.

Meet my sibling, Sibley. Joking aside, Sibley sounds more possible than ever thanks to its trendy -ley ending and the new stylishness of big sister name Sybil.