Two Syllable Names for Girls

French variation of Ophelia that might make that lovely-and-haunted name feel more viable, yet there will be inevitable pronunciation issues.

Russell has gone away, but the more feminine Russet may move in to take his place.

Destry rides again, this time as a Western flavored baby name. Derived from the French surname Destrier, from an Anglo-Norman word meaning "warhorse", this rugged name was popularized by the 1930 novel Destry Rides Again by Max Brand, subsequently adapted for the big screen.

Simple, delicate, and unusual.

Sultry name given added interest by that double 'a'.

Alternative spelling of the Welsh name Lowri, a form of Laura.

Is there anything more Australian than the beach and surfing? Tarni is the Kaurna word for wave/surf, and is sometimes used as a girls name in Australia. Other spellings that are sometimes seen include Tahnee and Tarney, but we prefer the more usual spelling.

Tiasa is a little-known river nymph from Greek mythology. Her name would be easily wearable on a child today.

Sounds like Marlon (as in Brando) and looks like marlin (as in the fish).

Ayva is a new entry in the popular Ava and Eva cluster. Its only advantage over the original is that it clarifies pronunciation....but that's not much of a problem if you simply spell it Ava.

As Ashley becomes one of today's "mom names" thanks to its popularity amongst millennial-borns, Ashton is a fresh alternative. This particular spelling is nearly completely equally split between girls and boys in 2022.

This name of a triple star system in Virgo has a New Agey astral feel.

Soft and gentle, but feels like a less meaningful contraction of Theodora.