15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names

  1. Hibo
    • Origin:

      Somali
    • Meaning:

      "gift"
    • Description:

      Somali and East African form of Hiba.
  2. Revere
    • Origin:

      word name; surname
    • Description:

      Similar in look to Reverie, Revere is far-less dreamy. Connoting both the meaning (to admire or esteem) and the US Revoluntionary War patriot, Revere could make an interesting choice for a boy or a girl, and will likely appeal especially to those with Massachusetts connections.
  3. Selie
    • Batya
      • Origin:

        Hebrew
      • Meaning:

        "daughter of God"
      • Description:

        A variation of the Old Testament Bithiah, Batya is a Hebrew variant of the name. Derived from bat meaning "daughter" and yah meaning "Yahweh", Batya (or Bithiah) is the name of one of Pharaoh's daughters, often depicted as the one to take Moses out of the Nile.
    • Binnie
      • Origin:

        Celtic
      • Meaning:

        "crib, wicker basket"
      • Description:

        Like Minnie and Winnie, eccentric enough to appeal to the iconoclastic parent.
    • Cadi
      • Origin:

        Welsh diminutive of Catrin / Catherine
      • Description:

        One of the cute diminutives that's in vogue in Wales... or could be an alternative spelling of Kaydie.
    • Martie
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Martina or Martha, Latin or Aramaic
      • Meaning:

        "of Mars; lady"
      • Description:

        With echoes of Marty McFly, Martie is a charming retro nickname name which might derive from Martina, Martha, or even Marceline or Matilda. Part of the growing trend of boyish names for girls, its vintage, approachable feel gives it standout appeal alongside similar picks like Scottie and Frankie.
    • Asante
      • Origin:

        Ashanti, Akan, Twi
      • Meaning:

        "African ethnic group; warlike"
      • Description:

        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.
    • Indah
      • Origin:

        Indonesian
      • Meaning:

        "pretty"
      • Description:

        An Indonesian name that is virtually unknown in the Western World but that is eminently portable, sister of India and Indre or Indra.
    • Kinslee
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Kinsley
      • Description:

        As Kinsley rises in the ranks, so do its variations. Kinslee broke into the Top 1000 for the first time in 2014.
    • Quetzal
      • Origin:

        Bird name, Nahuatl
      • Meaning:

        "large beautiful tail feather"
      • Description:

        A quetzal is a beautiful, brightly-colored bird found in Mexico and Central America. It is the national bird of Guatemala, as well as the name of their currency.
    • Jolán
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "violet"
      • Description:

        One of a number of similar forms of the "violet" name family used throughout Europe — others include Yolanda, Violante and Iolanthe.
    • Nneka
      • Origin:

        Igbo
      • Meaning:

        "my mother is supreme"
      • Description:

        Attractive African name with a meaning that honors mom.
    • Sioux
      • Origin:

        Native American tribe name
      • Meaning:

        "little snakes"
      • Description:

        The Sioux are groups of Native American tribes and First Nations peoples in North America, the two major modern divisions of which are the Dakota and Lakota. Not recommended as a baby name.
    • Zisel
      • Austyn
        • Origin:

          Spelling variation of Austin or Austen
        • Description:

          As with many other names, the y seems to make this name more girl-appropriate for some parents. About three-quarters of the babies named Austyn are female.
      • Kaiah
        • Lindley
          • Origin:

            English and German surname
          • Meaning:

            "from Lindley"
          • Description:

            Updates Lindsey for the 21st century.
        • Adra
          • Ici