Two Syllable Names for Girls

This cheerful name is usually written as Sevinç in its native Turkey, or as Sevi̇nc in Azerbaijan. It is notably born by footballer Sevinç Çorlu and is also the name of several Turkish places. Pet forms of Sevinç include Sev, Seva, Sevulya, and Sevashka, while related names include Sevil, Sevim, and Sevgi.

The name of one of the Nereids – daughters of the sea god Nereus – in Greek mythology. A moon of Neptune is named in her honor.

Gwenno originated as a diminutive of Gwenllian, Gwynhwyfar or Gwendolen, but it is increasingly being bestowed as a full name, with between 10 and 20 births a year in England & Wales. Musician Gwenno (full name Gwenno Mererid Saunders) is a famous bearer.

The English cognate, Heather, is stuck in the '70s, but Hungarian Hanga is a modern hit in its country of origin.

French version of the mythological name Phaedra.