Two Syllable Names for Girls

A maternal goddess in Egyptian mythology, Hesat is often depicted as a cow and was said to provide humanity with milk.

This feminine form of Maël has the distinctive "aelle" ending found in Brittany, and is highly popular in France.

Dosia is rare but not foreign, especially since the antiquated name Theodosia was highlighted in the play Hamilton.

With echoes of Marty McFly, Martie is a charming retro nickname name which might derive from Martina, Martha, or even Marceline or Matilda.

Although Ashanti is a much better known name via the female hip-hop singer, Asante is also an appealing way to honor Asante or Ashanti heritage. It's the name of a people and language based in Ghana.

Rare biblical name.

Rhodos was the wife of Helios, the Greek god of the Sun, in Greek mythology. The Greek island of Rhodes is named for her.

The French word for "twin," often used to refer to items found in pairs. Its plural form, jumelles, is the word for binoculars.

Sky has been a trending sound in recent years, from Skylar to Skye to Skyla. Skylette is a new one in recent years, combining the celestial first syllable with the fashionable "-ette" ending.

Unusual name that's close -- possibly too close -- to several more familiar choices.

Arya has become a popular name thanks to the young heroine of Game of Thrones and because of the rise of similar Aria too. Now, variation Aarya has risen up the charts, making the Top 600 in the UK.

Eidra and its even sleeker sister Idra are simple-yet-unusual names -- no baby girls were given either name in the US in 2022. Eidra attracted attention as the name of a character of the Keri Russell TV show The Diplomat.