Two Syllable Names for Girls

Variation of Kalin.

Eliot is the sleekest spelling of the original, very occasionally used for girls, perhaps to honor novelist George Eliot.

A Titan and mother of Athena in Greek mythology.

This name caught the attention of American parents beginning in 2018, when the Fox show The Four: Battle for Stardom premiered. Zhavia Ward was a finalist on the first season.

The spelling variation Torrance starting being used on baby girls after the premiere of the 2000 movie Bring it On, in which Kirsten Dunst played Torrance Shipman, captain of the cheerleading squad. The Torrence spelling never caught on with girls in the same way, and is 83% male compared to Torrance's 55%.

A European nickname for Katherine variations.

Old fashioned nickname that some girls just might be able to pull off. You'd just have to be sure your little Fancy was one of them.

Might frequently be understood as "pilly." Can also be a short form of Pilar -- though the long form is better.

This, the simplest French female version of Paul, was brought into the U. S. mix by novelist Paule Marshall, whose roots are in the West Indies.

With Grace getting so popular, you may want to explore its international variations such as Grazia, or go all the way to Graziana or Graziella.

A word name that's appealing when applied to a person boogying or doing ballet; a different story in the context of Santa's reindeer.

A popular Arabic name borne by a famed Lebanese actress and singer, could provide an intriguing alternative to Sarah.