Two Syllable Names for Girls

Lauran may not be a spelling used much currently, but it was given to baby girls fairly frequently in Lauren's heyday, back in the 1980s and 1990s. The Lauran spelling relates the name more directly to its mother name Laura, but may make people think the pronunciation is lor-AHN or lor-ANN rather than simply Lauren.

Perky and attractive Japanese girl name, associated with actress Rinko Kikuchi and photographer Rinko Kawauchi.

A sweet-sounding Yoruba name with an equally sweet meaning: "love me".

The lilting Lorelei has given birth to many variations, including this one, now extinct.

A fast-rising name in Iceland and the name of a minor goddess in Norse mythology.

Lillias is a spin on Lilias, two international members of the popular Lily family. Whatever the spelling, the name is so rare that it was given to no baby girls in the US in 2015.

Sayer is a surname derived for an occupational name. This may be related to Sawyer, which is where the woodcutter comes in, or to Sayer as in a person who says for a living, ie a reciter.

Actress Kirstie Alley popularized this short form that's been off the popularity register for a decade.

Also spelled Radhiya, this is a strong but--as the definition says--agreeable name.

A unique New Age possibility with a pleasing sound.

Sometimes used in the Hispanic community, along with the male TELMO. Has been associated with Telma Hopkins, singer with Tony Orlando & Dawn and onetime TV sitcom star.