Two Syllable Names for Girls

Cornish form of Guinevere. Saint Minver was one of the many holy daughters of King Brychan. Also found as Miniver, Menvra, Menfre and more.

This Arabic name is used for both girls and boys. The high-minded meaning can also be translated as esteem or veneration.

This English surname was originally a nickname for someone with a pock-marked face. It's a less-than-ideal meaning, but Greeley's upbeat sound and modern unisex style keep it on our lists.

Leonia is one of the rarest of the feminizations of Leo and brothers that have lion-related meanings and are growing in popularity throughout the Western World. Leona is the most popular of the group in the US, followed by Leonora, Leonor, Leonie, and even Leo and Leon for a handful of baby girls last year. But Leonia was given to fewer than five baby girls in 2022.

An androgynous alternative to Hazel, an American favorite that continues to rise.

If you live in an English-speaking country, there are so many variations of this august name that would make life simpler.