15,000+ Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Zoelie
Origin:
French from GreekMeaning:
"life"Description:
Zoelie, also spelled Zoélie, looks like a modern elaboration of Zoe but may have deeper roots. It is thought to be a form of Zoelle, a feminization of Zoel, the French version of the saintly name Zoellus. His name seems to be a form of Zoilos... which itself comes from the same root as Zoe, meaning "life"! Whether it's ancient or modern, Zoelie is a pretty name that might appeal as an unusual alternative to Sylvie and Coralie.
- Taren
- Baie
- Pilvi
Origin:
FinnishDescription:
A sweet Finnish nature name, meaning "cloud".
- Kajsa
- Selin
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"flood, torrent"Description:
A popular name in Azerbaijan, but also used in Turkey, the Netherlands, and the UK, Seli̇n is a Turkish name with a nature-related meaning. It ultimately comes from the Arabic word syl, meaning "torrent".
- Huntleigh
Origin:
Variation of Huntley, English surnameMeaning:
"meadow of the hunter"Description:
Huntley is among the most evenly-split gender-neutral names, while Huntleigh is virtually all girl. Huntleigh is actually more common than the original.
- Ragna
- Abad
- Daleah
- Quintia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"the fifth"Description:
Like Quentin, Quintin and Quintana, Quintia was once reserved for the fifth child in a family, but now would make an interesting choice for a child coming anywhere in the birth order.
- Abria
- Kevyn
Origin:
IrishMeaning:
"handsome"Description:
Using Kevyn (or even Kevin) for a girl breathes new life into this tired boys' name.
- Alston
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"dweller at the old town"Description:
Dropping the H off hot surnames gets you a whole new name. The trend is multiplying: Hadley becomes Adley, Harley become Arley, Harlow becomes Arlowe, and now Halston becomes Alston.
- Meshell
- Villa
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"country house"Description:
A word that carries a broad range of connotations across Europe, all of which ultimately derive from the Roman term for a country estate. Villa is well established as a surname, especially in Spanish-speaking countries, and has also occasionally been used as a first name for girls.
- Trishia
- Patzi
Origin:
Native American, OmahaMeaning:
"yellow bird"Description:
Though unrelated, this would probably be taken as a fanciful spelling of Patsy.
- Liwy
- Yza