15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Miyako
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"beautiful night child"Description:
Most common in Japan in the mid-20th century, but to Western ears it doesn't sound dated.
- Vianna
- Mariná
- Malti
Origin:
Sanskrit flower nameDescription:
Malti is an Indian floral name from the plant madhumalti — a tropical flowering vine that is known in English as the Rangoon creeper. In India, Madhu and Malti are often used as twin names or as a first/middle name combination.
- Edan
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"pleasure, delight; or era"Description:
Variant of Eden, or a Hebrew unisex name meaning "era".
- Glynis
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"small glen, valley"Description:
The feminine version of the common Welsh name Glyn became somewhat known in this country via the charming Welsh actress Glynis Johns. Variations include Glenys and Glynys. With other Welsh names--Gwyneth, Bronwyn, Bryn, Griffith--now on the American table, Glynis could make a distinctive tribute to an Uncle Glenn.
- Aada
Origin:
Finnish, meaning unknownDescription:
Vowel-loaded, acronym-sounding Finnish name might have some problems here. Stick with ADA.
- Windy
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"windy"Description:
And her sisters, Stormy and Sunny.
- Banksy
Origin:
Invented nameDescription:
Credit, of course, to the artist for inventing this secretive pseudonym, but we actually have Hilary Duff to thank for Banksy as a baby name. Banksy is Duff's nickname for her daughter Banks, born in 2018. Banksy debuted on the charts in 2020, when it was used for seven baby girls.
- Luda
Origin:
Diminutive of LudmilaDescription:
There may have been a time when Americans who heard this name thought of something other than the rapper Ludacris, and there may come another such time at some point in the future, but for now, it's probably best left to the man who was born Christopher Bridges.
- Lizzeth
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
Lizzeth is one of the more pleasing modern variations on Elizabeth, keeping the spunky Z sounds and the softer "eth" ending to create a balanced name. In 2014, nine baby girls were given this name in the USA.
- Gaja
Origin:
Polish and Slovene variation of Gaia, GreekMeaning:
"earth mother"
- Brilliance
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"brightness of light; exceptional intelligence"Description:
With its word name style and two equally lovely meanings, Brilliance could be one to watch.
- Tiger
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"animal name"Description:
Made familiar as a baby name via Tiger Woods, whose birth name is Eldrick. The golf star has made it a viable option for baby boys, and a handful of girls are also given the name each year in the US.
- Nastya
- Cardi
Origin:
Nickname nameDescription:
Cardi B is the stage name of the rapper born Belcalis Almanzar. The name Cardi originated as a short form of Bacardi, a nickname the musician got because her sister is named Hennessy, after the cognac. The B, she says, stands for a range of things, depending on the day, including Belcalis and Bacardi. Cardi is one invented name that's found instant fame and could go much further. For now, it's definitely one of the most talked-about girl names starting with C.
- Zibby
Origin:
Diminutive of ElizabethDescription:
Zibby is the adorable, zippy nickname for Elizabeth used for the lead female character in the film "Liberal Arts." Zibby can make a Libby for the 21st century.
- Mallie
- Yule
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"winter solstice"Description:
Yule is one Christmas baby name that doesn't sound very festive. We prefer Winter or even Christmas itself.
- Cynane
Origin:
GreekDescription:
The name of Alexander the Great's half-sister, known for her prowess in martial exercises.