Two Syllable Names for Girls

The perfect name-accessory for a little princess, though its popularity is waning.

More commonly known as the Mongolian Gazelle, the Zeren is an antelope native to the steppes of Central Asia.

If you're looking for a beachy name with an Italian accento.

Jaslene, a reality show-related name via former America's Next Top Model winner Jaslene Gonzalez, a smoosh of Jasmine and the 'ene' ending, has dropped from Number 599 in 2007 to 976 in 2010.

An English combination of George and Anne or a feminization of George, more familiar in the elegant Georgiana form.

Popular in Azerbaijan, Milay is a name of uncertain origin. In Malagasy, it is the word for "need", while in Urdu, it translates to "found". Other sources suggest it is similar to the name Nilay - meaning "moon of the Nile". In that case, it would be comprised of the Turkish element ay, meaning "moon" and "Mil" which could refer to the Turkish province of Milas (or similar). A more literal translation could even be from Mil meaning "shaft", "axle" or "tree" combined with "moon".

A classic Gaelic name, but too hoary to be a hit here.

Chavelle is used both as a variation of Chevelle, an American name created by Chevrolet for a 1964 car model, and as a variation of Elizabeth.

Hot R & B singer Kelis Rogers's name is a combination of those of her parents' -- Kenneth and Eveliss.

Manette might be a fresh way to spin Mary or Marie, but popular French Manon has more grace and heft. Manet takes Manette in an artistic direction.

Mason with a French accent. Some parents may pick this spelling as an attempt to feminize or distinguish from trendy Mason.

One of the most popular Indian names for girls in the US.

In Norse mythology, Sieglinde is often better known as Signy. In Wagner's Ring Cycle, he uses the name Sieglinde to denote the character who is the twin sister of Siegmund and mother of the hero Siegfried.