Two Syllable Names for Girls

The original Rhiannon has more appeal.

Mulan comes from a Chinese mythological ballad, in which Mulan disguises herself as a man to take the place of her father in war. The 1998 Disney movie of the same name was based on this legend. Read more about Mulan and other Disney Princess Names in our featured blog.

Variant of Nasim

A beautiful Hawaiian girl's name that feels stylish today in line with popular Kaia, Naia, Amaia, and the like.

A rare geographical option which has never been given to more than 50 baby girls per year in the US, but is familiar to everyone. The actual meaning of the state's name, which comes from that of a local tribe, is unknown, but it has often been said to mean "people of the west wind".

A popular Scandinavian name which ranked consistently in Norway's Top 100 in the middle of the 20th century. The Danish version of the Oscars are named the Bodil Awards, after two famous Danish actresses Bodil Ipsen and Bodil Kjer.

As represented by supermodel Laragh McCann, gives the ordinary LAURA or LARA a soft Irish accent.

A classic Gaelic name, but too hoary to be a hit here.

A baby girl named Papa might cause some confusion, but the Papa (or Papatuanuku) of Polynesian mythology is the mother or earth goddess.

This beautiful name used in India is one of the many names of the Hindu goddess Saraswati. Aashvi, along with several other Hindu names, is currently on the rise.

Soft, amber-hued herbal and autumnal name that's used most often to describe the color of a horse. The proper spelling: Sorrel.

If Isla feels too mainstream.