Two Syllable Names for Girls

This Dana-Donna variation has started to carve out its own place on popularity lists; an interesting alternative to Daniella as a namesake for a relative named Daniel.

Aeta is a punchy botanical name which grabs attention without being overly long or frilly.

Variantion of Iman borne by model Imaan Hammam.

Could be a modern virtue... or perhaps not for the parents!

Irish town names are now fair game -- as are most other places with connections to Ireland -- but are much better suited to boys.

Updates Lindsey for the 21st century.

The pronunciation may not be intuitive to English speakers, but this Finnish nature name is a top choice in its country of origin. Pihla derives from pihlaja, the Finnish word for the rowan tree.

One of the less frequently seen spellings of this popular name.

Evvie is a nickname used as a full first, beginning to be heard as a diminutive of such Ev-starting girl names as Evelyn and Everly. Not to be confused with Evie or Edie.

Quirky and cute.

Lerryn is a Cornish place name for both the River Lerryn and the village that borders it. The name belonged first to the river, which was named in the 13th century. Lerryn literally translates to "flood."

Easy nickname Maggie makes Maguire an appealing option for girls.