15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names

  1. Shawna
    • Marzia
      • Origin:

        Italian
      • Meaning:

        "of Mars"
      • Description:

        A fresher, feistier Italian variant of Marcia.
    • Sylvian
      • Origin:

        Swedish, Norwegian
      • Meaning:

        "of the forest"
      • Description:

        Form of Silviana
    • Raylee
      • Origin:

        Modern Invented Name, combination of Ray and Lee
      • Meaning:

        "beam of light + meadow"
      • Description:

        A trendy choice that takes a little from Riley and a little from Kayleigh, to create the rather appealing meaning, "beam of light in the meadow".
    • Keagan
      • Origin:

        Irish, spelling variation of Keegan
      • Description:

        Right in step with the two-syllable irish surname-names now on the rise.
    • Lenya
      • Origin:

        Variation of Lenja, German
      • Meaning:

        "torch + grace; torch + beloved"
      • Description:

        An anglicization of the German compound name Lenja, created by blending Lena (from Helena), with either Anja, Tanja, or Maja.
    • Caja
      • Origin:

        Danish, Cornish
      • Meaning:

        "daisy"
      • Description:

        A Danish variant of Kaja (Kaya) or a Cornish word name derived from kaja "daisy".
    • Anaelle
      • Origin:

        Breton form of Anna
      • Meaning:

        "grace"
      • Description:

        Also spelled Anael, this offers a new spin on an old standard. Or even a couple of old standards, if you count Annabelle.
    • Bennette
      • Origin:

        Feminization of Bennett, English, medieval form of Benedict
      • Meaning:

        "blessed"
      • Description:

        Bennett doesn't really need feminizing — over 100 baby girls in 2020 were given the name as it is — but if you need to make it clear that it's a girl name, Bennette is one way to do that. It was given to five girls in 2020, and before that had not been on the charts at all since 1981.
    • Cira
      • Qianqian
        • Origin:

          Chinese
        • Meaning:

          "Diligent, vigorous"
        • Description:

          This name, which can also be a surname, is not a popular name, even in China. When used in poetry, Chinese academics interpret the word qianqian as meaning diligent and vigorous. A notable bearer is Meng Qianqian, a Chinese track and field athlete. The name is also used in the TV series Tiger Moms.
      • Admire
        • Origin:

          English word name
        • Meaning:

          "regard with respect"
        • Description:

          One of the newest virtue names, given to only a handful of baby girls in the most recent year on record.
      • Zoia
        • Origin:

          Slavic variation of Zoe
        • Description:

          See ZOE.
      • Delya
        • Genoa
          • Origin:

            Italian place-name
          • Description:

            One of the newer geographical site names, it has the advantage of sounding like a real girl's name because of its jen beginning and feminine a ending.
        • Berlin
          • Origin:

            German
          • Meaning:

            "borderline"
          • Description:

            Edgy German capital with definite possibilities as a baby name.
        • Kitsa
          • Origin:

            Diminutive of Kyriaki, Greek
          • Meaning:

            "of the lord"
          • Description:

            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
          • Origin:

            Hebrew
          • Meaning:

            "noble"
          • Description:

            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.
        • Xiola
          • Origin:

            Variation of Ziola or Zoila, Greek
          • Meaning:

            "life"
          • Description:

            A modern invented name, possibly a variation on Ziola, which comes from Greek Zoilos meaning "lively". It appears in several songs by the band Jane's Addiction, inspired by the adopted name of a former girlfriend of one of the band members.
        • Bridey