15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names

A likable nickname-name in the Callie, Hallie mode.

Kiley is one of the more reasonable of the Kylie variations, which also include Kilea, Kilee, Kileigh, Kili, Kilie, Kylee, Kyley, Kyli, ad infinitum. Despite its similarity to the popular Riley, the high ranking Kylie will ensure that this choice comes with spelling confusion. For our part, we'd rather people stuck with the original Kylie, especially seeing as that is a Noongar Aboriginal word.

A popular Israeli baby name inspired by Mount Arbel in the north, which overlooks the Sea of Galilee.

More famously spelled Wallis as a feminine name: the woman for whom the King of England abdicated the throne.

Only slightly fewer girls are named Brandi each year than Brandy, 45 versus 57 in the US. Both spellings have their advantages and disadvantages.

Melvin is one of the ultimate nerd names, and Melva is not far behind.

This female version of Levi is much too apt to be mistaken for Livia.

In Cherokee, TS is pronounced like a J, which may lead to some pronunciation confusion. Nevertheless, Tsula is an appealing choice.

This intriguing name from Armenia has a lovely meaning "rainbow" and was used for the adorable protagonist of the film by the same name who hides in a suitcase and ends up going on an adventure to Turkey.

A Finnish nickname for names such as Esteri, Elisabet, or any name starting with Es-.

Variation of Valentina with the same pared-down appeal as Maren.

A pretty Slovene name related to the Slavic goddess of the dawn.

This Indian girls' name, in the Top 1000 in England and Wales, is virtually unknown in the US but has a pretty sound and is easily translated. If you're looking for a girl name with authentic Indian roots and a lovely sound and meaning, Simran might make an excellent choice.

Actress Milla Jovovich chose this uncommon but usable Welsh boy name for her daughter in 2020. Oisin is very popular in its native Ireland.

Yeardley (born Martha) Smith is the unusual name of the voice of Lisa Simpson; not advised unless your surname is Smith or Jones.

Though it sounds like Karen, this spelling makes the name more distinctive.

While Austin is a popular boys' name, this spelling, honoring novelist Jane, nudges the name toward gender-neutral, chosen last year for 67 baby boys and 57 girls.