Two Syllable Names for Girls
- Umai
Origin:
TurkishMeaning:
"mother, placenta"Description:
In Turkish mythology, Umay was the mother goddess of the Earth, protecting women, children, and fertility. The name is derived from the Turkish root umāy, meaning "placenta." The placenta was considered to have incantatory properties, making Umay the ideal name for this goddess. Today, it's a well-used girl name in Turkey, along with Ece, another name for the goddess.
- Nidya
- Bryonie
- Zuma
Origin:
American place-name and ArabicMeaning:
"peace"Description:
Zuma is a name that can appeal to almost anyone — just pick your association! There's former South African president Jacob Zuma, the Malibu beach, video game, and more. Children will associate it with the male Paw Patrol character — which may explain why Zuma is becoming more popular among dogs.
- Rivers
Origin:
Nature name and surname, EnglishMeaning:
"rivers"Description:
Rivers is an indisputably unisex surname with is strong nature connotation and its connection to the character Diana Rivers from Charlotte Bronte's novel Jane Eyre. Rivers is also the first name of one of the girl Sweet Home sextuplets.
- Sabienne
- Patia
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"noblewoman"Description:
An uncommon short form of Patricia – an innovative way to honor Great-Aunt Pat.
- Palace
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"royal residence"Description:
Royal names are on the rise. Along with names such as Princess, Queen, and Royal, why not Palace? Why not indeed.
- Tamzin
- Gideon
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"hewer; or, having a stump for a hand"Description:
An Old Testament name traditionally used for boys, but with the potential to cross over on the tails of Ezra, Noah, James, and Micah in a wave of increasingly gender-neutral Biblical names. Examples of female Gideons in television include characters on shows such as The Flash and Legends of Tomorrow. About a dozen baby girls were given the name Gideon in 2022.
- Ziola
Origin:
Variation of Zoila, GreekMeaning:
"lively"Description:
Ziola is a Zoe relative via Zoila, the feminine form of the Ancient Greek name Zoilos or Zoilus, borne by a 4th century BC cynic philosopher. Zoilos adopted a name meaning "Homer whipper" for himself.
- Bennette
Origin:
Feminization of Bennett, English, medieval form of BenedictMeaning:
"blessed"Description:
Bennett doesn't really need feminizing — over 100 baby girls in 2020 were given the name as it is — but if you need to make it clear that it's a girl name, Bennette is one way to do that. It was given to five girls in 2020, and before that had not been on the charts at all since 1981.
- Bilhah
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"bashful"Description:
Biblical name from the Old Testament.
- Renleigh
- Mici
- Sekai
Origin:
African, ShonaMeaning:
"be humorous"Description:
For parents searching for an African name that is wearable in the US, Sekai is a wonderful option for a daughter.
- Lynea
- Exie
- Houston
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"Hugh's town"Description:
As far as Texas place names go, Houston is more unique than Austin and Dallas and more attractive than Marfa.
- Athene