Two Syllable Names for Girls
- Shaily
Origin:
Variation of Shaili, HebrewMeaning:
"my gift"
- Liepa
- Metta
- Caliadne
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"beautiful and holy"Description:
A little-known Callie name, belonging to a naiad in Greek mythology – a daughter of the god of the Nile. She was one of the wives of Aegyptus.
- Felia
- Nuray
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"bright moon"Description:
Nuray is one of the most popular girls' names in the Middle East though it's largely unknown and unused in the Western World. The meaning, related to the more familiar Noor, adds appeal.
- Cory
Origin:
Variation of Corey or short form of any Cor-beginning nameDescription:
This Corey variation is getting a fresh shot of style juice thanks to young It Girl Cory Kennedy (not to be confused with RFK daughter, filmmaker Rory Kennedy).
- Kairo
Origin:
Spelling variation of Cairo, ArabicMeaning:
"the conqueror"Description:
A fast rising city name and on trend for boys, Kairo has unisex potential too. Similar in sound to Kaia, Kyra, Skyla and Kai, Kairo was chosen by DJ Zinhle and later rapper, AKA, for their daughter, Kairo Forbes. Given to nearly 50 baby girls in recent years, it may well catch on in the future.
- Amor
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"love"Description:
The Latin word for love. Amor has strong potential for the middle name position.
- Sariyah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"night traveler, night rain"Description:
Bright and pretty, resembling Aaliyah, Delilah, Amaya and Sarah, Sariyah is a celestial and stylish choice,
- Braylee
Origin:
Modern invented nameDescription:
Combines the prefix of Brayden and the trendy -lee suffix, and has the marks of the popular Bailey.
- Zaidee
- Faizah
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"victorious"Description:
Captivating Arabic choice, sometimes transcribed as Fa'izah.
- Coraal
- Sheona
- Annael
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"the grace of God"Description:
The extra N in Anael adds a dose of femininity.
- Sameh
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"forgiving"Description:
Unusual Samantha alternative with little aural appeal.
- Ethie
- Marieke
- Adie