Two Syllable Names for Girls

An epithet for the goddess Radha as well as a name for Tulsi, the holy basil plant.

This simple but alluring name — some might associate it with the Kama Sutra — was chosen by heavy metal rocker Sammy Hagar for his daughter.

Cleda is a simple but rare name that may be related to Cleta, the name of one of the Charities or Graces.

This spelling variation of the more commonly known Pippin may be used as a nod to basketball star Scottie Pippen.

Bouncy South African girl name whose sound doesn't quite match its meaning.

Carleigh, a fancier way of spelling Carly, reflects the trend toward trying to make an ordinary name more special by fiddling with the spelling. Yes, Leigh is a feminine way to spell Lee, so Carleigh is theoretically an acceptable way to spell Carly, but it doesn't really work that way. People will wonder: is it Car-lay? Car-lee-uh? And your child will forever have to spell her name. Stick with Carly....or better, Carla or Carlin, or better yet, Charlotte or Caroline.

Notable British surname associated with fashion designer Vivienne.

Unique baby names are often found in nature, conjuring up the beauty of the lake between California and Nevada that has become a popular tourist destination. Though Tahoe is also a line of SUVs, which may not be the kind of unique name you're after.

Tahitian names are not well-known beyond the South Sea islands, but with their nature meanings and the new popularity of Hawaiian names, they may travel far in the future.

Variant of Julianne

If you can add Lynn to a name, someone will and Mae is no exception to the rule. This compound name sits somewhere between the mid-century charm of Marilyn, Jerilyn, and Jocelyn, and the contemporary cool vibes of Jazlynn, Oaklynn, and Emberlynn.

Used as a pet name for Sara(h) or Salome(a), especially in Nordic countries. Salka Valka (full name: Salvör Valgerður) is the feisty protagonist of Nobel Prize-winning Icelandic author Halldór Laxness’ novel of the same name. Since then, it has been in rare but regular use in the Nordic countries, especially Iceland.

No, not a creative spelling of Tyla - Thailah literally means the Thai Queen.

Best known in the US as the name of Chris Brown's son (they pronounce it like "echo"), but Aeko is a traditional Japanese name for baby girls.