Two Syllable Names for Girls

Best associated with the Judy Blume novel of the same name, Deenie is a retro feeling nickname choice.

This spelling variation of Peta, chosen by Ani DiFranco for her daughter, might be a little difficult to pull off. Alternative suggestions: Petra and Petal.

French delicacy.

A radiant celestial name given in Hungary, meaning "shining star".

Old man nicknames on girls, like Frankie and Georgie, are a rising trend. Kennie fits into this style, and could honor a Kenneth or any other Ken- name.

Name of the imaginary Queen of Ix created by L. Frank Baum for one of his Oz books.

An uncommon name occasionally heard in Italy and Hungary, where it is also the word for "mint."

This spelling variation of the Biblical place name Eden is beginning to rise as well. While Eden ranks for both girls and boys, the Edyn spelling is strictly feminine.

The many spellings of Meagan each seem to suggest a different pronunciation. This one suggests Reagan or the pronunciation MAY-gan.

Tiiu is the cute Estonian form of Tiia, a Finnish diminutive of Dorothy and Dorothea.

Shoshone is the name of the tribe native to the western United States, sometimes called the Snake People or the Grass House people. Shoshone is also a lovely personal name that honors the culture.