Two Syllable Names for Girls

Farrell is usually considered a boy's name, though the soft sound of this Irish surname makes it perfectly appropriate for a girl, reminiscent of Farrah.

Reminiscent of Puritan and Pilgrim name choices, Sincere is a relatively modern virtue name. Though it is predominantly used on boys - almost ten times more often - Sincere is still given to around 50 girls each year.

A recent favorite among boy names, now a top riser for girls.

Ettie or Etty works as a nickname for any name with a prominent "et" sound, usually at the end: think Henrietta, Juliette or Colette. The -ette ending is a French diminutive suffix.

Derived from the Hebrew words shai, meaning "gift," and li, "mine." The Shaily variation is more common in Israel and the US.

One of the coolest girls in the class of '73, still cute but not quite as youthful.

Authentic African name with unfortunate coffee association, also too close to the male Kofi.

Kosma sounds like a name from a 1950s science fiction movie. Better contemporary choice: Cosima.

Derived from suvarna, a Sanskrit word meaning "good color".

Has an incomplete feeling....

Galician form of Eugenia, in the Top 20 in Galicia and Top 200 in Spain.

In Irish mythology, the term merrow was synonymous with "mermaid." According to legend, the merrow wear caps called cohuleen druith so they can remain under the water.

Yardley, a surname redolent of British soaps and perfume, was used for her daughter by Megyn Kelly.

Shevonne is proof that a name can be pretty and tacky at the same time.

Spelling this name with a y instead of the conventional way -- Bailey -- makes it a tad more feminine and also adds a touch of water. Baylee is another popular feminine alternative.

Appreciated by religious Jews for its connection to "Hatikva," the Israeli national anthem.