Two Syllable Names for Girls

Splits the difference between Joanie and Joni, if you can't decide between the two.

While Karen may have to take a backseat for a few years, Kaarin feels fresh and sleek. This variation of classic Katherine is used in Nordic and Germanic areas.

Feminine form of Armand, has an elegant charm.

Mary has hundreds of variations around the world, and this German form, pronounced Ma-RYE-keh, is virtually unknown in English-speaking lands. A possible alternative to Mariah?

Alternative form of Zarin and Zari.

Parents seem to have decided that this spelling of popular boys' name Mason belongs to the girls -- perhaps because of its proximity to fashionable Maisie. It grew significantly in popularity throughout the 2010s.