Two Syllable Names for Girls

The name of the mother of King Arthur and Morgan le Fay in English legend. The Ygraine spelling was used in the BBC television series Merlin. Other forms of the name include Latin Igerna, French Igerne, and Welsh Eigyr.

For those looking for a name that connects to their Nepali heritage, Omya is a name that translates well.

A rare geographical option which has never been given to more than 50 baby girls per year in the US, but is familiar to everyone. The actual meaning of the state's name, which comes from that of a local tribe, is unknown, but it has often been said to mean "people of the west wind".

Not quite Dora or Daria, this name is often dismissed in favor of its more familiar counterparts, but it has versatile appeal, given that it has a number of different origins. It can be considered a feminine form of Dorian, a variation of Dorothy, an elaboration of Dora, or a variation of the Hebrew name Dor, meaning "generation". Also spelled Doria, it is borne by Doria Loyce Ragland, the mother of Meghan, Duchess of Sussex.

Has a feminine feline feel.

For devoted New Agers only: yoga practitioners know this as the center of spiritual energy in the body.

One of a bunch of attractive Slavic names with the same meaning, which also includes Slovene Cvetka, Slovak Kveta, and Bulgarian Tsveta.

An ancient Roman spelling of Paula, used more often than the male equivalent Paullus. Because of the meaning, this name was commonly given to younger daughters.