Two Syllable Names for Girls

A beautiful meaning for a long-awaited child.

Pania is a possible alternative to Tania, if you want to go the New Zealand rather than Russian route.

Though this name is beginning to be added for girls, it's not usually in the classic Biblical form. Most parents would use Jaden or other more "creative" spellings such as Jaidyn.

This Hebrew water name has two main popular associations: Mayim Bialik, who played the title role in the early 90s TV series "Blossom," and the popular Israeli folk dance, "Mayim, Mayim."

Feline nickname for Tabitha — a bewitching vintage choice.

A sleek and simple Thai name with a wonderful floral meaning.

Makeup artist to the stars Gucci Westman has made this Italian fashion name a first.

Anatolian city visited by Paul in the Bible, though risks sounding a tad antiseptic.

Austin Powers famously said "Danger is my middle name," and for more and more children this is ringing true. Some babies are receiving Danger as their first name, in the style of lively word names like Wilder, Cannon, and Rebel.

Mittens is a common name for cats with mitten-like fur patterns on their paws. The word actually has feline origins — it shares a root with mite, an Old French pet name for a cat. It became linked with mittens because they were made of fur.

Cute and eminently wearable surname name for girls.

Norwegian variant form of Cecilia

The advent of Zemi is likely due to the ultra-stylish name Remi, which has been picking up steam for girls and boys. Zemi debuted in 2020, when it was given to six baby girls.

Alternative name for the mother of Andromeda in Greek mythology, Cassiopeia, which sounds like a stylish blend of Calliope and Cassia. There is also a place called Kassiopi on the Greek island of Corfu.