15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Shawna
- Marzia
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"of Mars"Description:
A fresher, feistier Italian variant of Marcia.
- Sylvian
Origin:
Swedish, NorwegianMeaning:
"of the forest"Description:
Form of Silviana
- Raylee
Origin:
Modern Invented Name, combination of Ray and LeeMeaning:
"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 KeeganDescription:
Right in step with the two-syllable irish surname-names now on the rise.
- Lenya
Origin:
Variation of Lenja, GermanMeaning:
"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, CornishMeaning:
"daisy"Description:
A Danish variant of Kaja (Kaya) or a Cornish word name derived from kaja "daisy".
- Anaelle
Origin:
Breton form of AnnaMeaning:
"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 BenedictMeaning:
"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:
ChineseMeaning:
"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 nameMeaning:
"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 ZoeDescription:
See ZOE.
- Delya
- Genoa
Origin:
Italian place-nameDescription:
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:
GermanMeaning:
"borderline"Description:
Edgy German capital with definite possibilities as a baby name.
- Kitsa
Origin:
Diminutive of Kyriaki, GreekMeaning:
"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:
HebrewMeaning:
"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, GreekMeaning:
"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