Two Syllable Names for Girls

Mardi is a foreign word name that sounds like a homegrown nickname. For what? We're not sure, but it's kinda cute, and preferable to Tuesday.

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Feels like a hybrid. Better go for Edith or Evelyn.

Used as a first name for a handful of girls every year, Joplin could be seen as a distant cousin of other -lin names, like Caitlin, Brooklyn and Braelynn. We think it works even better as a musical middle name possibility for fans of Janis... or Scott. Both great connections — albeit very different from one another.

Ceren is an excellent cross-cultural Turkish choice, bearing resemblance to names like Serena and Seren. In Turkey, it refers to a baby gazelle and was most common among Gen Z. At its height, Ceren ranked at Number 15 on the Turkish charts in 2006.

Divorces Aspen from its nature and ski resort associations. Aspyn first broke into the Top 1000 in 2020.

Kitsa could be used as a cute elaboration of Kit or a nickname for Katherine, although the names are unrelated. It's traditionally a nickname for the rare Greek name Kyriaki.

Etel may freshen up the dated Ethel that many may consider still a bit too dusty for revival. Etel is used in Hungarian speaking countries, but is sleek and simple enough to work well in the States.

If you can see past its violent first syllable, Killa actually has a sweet sound and lovely meaning.