Two Syllable Names for Girls

A unisex name from Ethiopia with a prize-winning meaning.

Paddy is generally a nickname for the male Patrick, and not one used very often any more due to its derogatory connotations. But plausibly this could be a short form for Patricia.

Kendall is on the decline, but Kendry is a fresh and rare alternative. It is a traditionally masculine name in Madagascar.

Kuutar is the goddess of the Moon in Finnish mythology. She owns the gold of the Moon, spins golden yarns, and weaves clothes out of them. Her counterpart is Päivätär, the goddess of the sun.

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.

An old favorite in traditional Jewish families.

Cayden is one of the most popular names for baby boys in the US today, with all spellings together used for over 11,000 baby boys and ranking Number 14 in our Playground Analysis.

It may look almost identical to the Greek/Slavic name Xenia, but Xènia has different origins as Catalan diminutive of Eugènia. It may be liable to misspelling and pronunciation elsewhere, but we love that it's an ancient name that looks and sounds cool and modern.