Two Syllable Names for Girls

A highly unusual Old Testament name that had a burst of popularity in the States in the 19th Century.

Erkin is an Uzbek vocabulary word from Old Turkic, and is widely used as a unisex name in Turkey. In English-speaking countries, it is unknown but straightforward and with a great meaning.

A unisex Arabic name that literally means "water that falls from a great height", referring to a fountain or spring in paradise.

This strong Norwegian name war goddess name, commonly heard in both midcentury Norway and Iceland, has never ventured far beyond its native culture.

Zosime is a rare name from Ancient Greece that's a feminization of Zosimus or Zosimos, the name of several early saints, a pope, and an author of the history of the Roman Empire. It's a name that feels at once ancient and futuristic, which gives it enormous potential in the contemporary world.

The French and Spanish word for "hummingbird" is lithe and charming as a girl name.

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.

The feminine Quinta is virtually unused in the US, though male forms of the Roman family name Quintus, such as Quintin and Quentin, are quite popular. That may change with the emergence of comedian and actress Quinta Brunson, creator of the television show Abbott Elementary.

Snowy short form.

When Frankie meets Brooklyn, what happens? You get Franklin, a Presidential name used almost exclusively for boys up until now. But parents who want an out-of-the-box long form for popular nickname Frankie might consider this.

Completely undiscovered double-l name with an abundance of rhythmic charm.

Form of Bilqis used in Latin America