Two Syllable Names for Girls

Irja is the Finnish translation of Irya, the Russian short form of Irina. Arja is a more modern variation.

This unisex Japanese name can be formed by many combinations of kanji, but the most oft-cited meaning is intuitive for English speakers — "mint."

Antiquated nickname for Cecilia and Cecily — these days Cece is much preferred.

Auðr was a male character in the Prose Edda — Thor's uncle and the son of the god of the night. Today it's more commonly seen in its Icelandic form, Auður, a Top 50 girl name in Iceland.

A fast-rising name in Iceland and the name of a minor goddess in Norse mythology.