Two Syllable Names for Girls

A popular Israeli baby name inspired by Mount Arbel in the north, which overlooks the Sea of Galilee.

Skylar may be mainstream now, but Skylark is fresh and offbeat. With Lark gaining more attention as a name — following in Wren's footsteps — Skylark feels fashionable yet distinct. Skylark debuted on the US charts in 2022.

Last moment of glory was in the Janis Joplin sixties.

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.

Seen in Nordic countries as a nickname for Karolina or Karl.

Kiari is the middle name of the celebrity child of rappers Cardi B and Offset...and also the first name on her dad's birth certificate. If you like unique modern names, this is an attractive option that's a fresh spin on more established options for both genders, such as Kiara and Kyrie.

Probably better to stick with Jasmine -- this one's a little too Tasmanian devil. Or Tasmine might be better scrambled to the lovely Cornish Tamsin.

Though unrelated, this would probably be taken as a fanciful spelling of Patsy.

Cute nickname but the "gabby" synonym might prove problematic, especially is your daughter is chatty....or not.