15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Kosta
- Bridger
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"lives near the bridge"Description:
Bridger follows one of the recent trendy name formulas: a brisk first syllable + -er ending + history as a surname. It recently broke through the top 1000 on the boys side, but Bridger remains a rarity for girls. The similarity to familiar feminine name Bridget makes it viable for a daughter.Bridger could work as a name for a baby whose heritage bridges multiple cultures.
- Jagger
Origin:
English occupational nameMeaning:
"carter"Description:
Jagger, made famous as the surname of Rolling Stone Mick, gets an entry in the girls' column thanks to Ashlee Simpson and Evan Ross, who chose it for their daughter. For either gender, this name rocks...but a bit jaggedly. Currently, there are nearly 20 times as many baby boys than girls are given the name Jagger. That balance may shift, making Jagger a more truly gender neutral name.
- Metztli
Origin:
Aztec mythological nameMeaning:
"moon"Description:
In Aztec mythology, Metztli, also called Meztli and Metzi, was the goddess of the moon, the night, and farmers. Some other interpretations of Metztli view her as a demon.
- Talla
- Leola
- Onda
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"wave"Description:
An Italian word name that somehow feels incomplete in itself.
- Anneke
Origin:
DutchMeaning:
"grace"Description:
Dutch, Limburgish and Afrikaans diminutive of Anne.
- Beloved
Origin:
Literary word nameDescription:
Toni Morrison, the modern master of literary names, made this one famous as the title character of a novel. But things didn't work out so well for that Beloved.
- Tony
- Neely
Origin:
Short form of Cornelia, Eleanor, Helena, or McNeilly, English, ScottishMeaning:
"horn; shining torch; son of the poet"Description:
A nickname style name, Neely could derive from the strong sounding Cornelia, as a playful alternative to Nelly from Eleanor and Helena, or as a variation of the Scottish surname McNeilly, with the cool meaning "son of the poet".
- Peita
- Maudie
Origin:
English and French diminutive of Matilda, GermanMeaning:
"battle-mighty"Description:
If Maude isn't vintage enough for you, you may try Maudie, an antique nickname for Matilda last popular at the turn of the 20th century.
- Helaine
Origin:
French variation of HelenDescription:
Like twins Helene and Elaine, a relic of the 1930s to 40s French Renaissance of names.
- Yagmur
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"rain"Description:
A popular nature name in Turkey, where it was in the Top 10 from 2005-2013. Spelt Yağmur in Turkish.
- Velva
- Aspyn
Origin:
Variation of Aspen, tree name and place nameDescription:
Divorces Aspen from its nature and ski resort associations. Aspyn first broke into the Top 1000 in 2020.
- Naiah
- Ceren
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"baby gazelle"Description:
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.
- Taja
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"to mention, to name"Description:
Soft, sultry resonance.