Two Syllable Names for Girls

Variant of Maris

This spelling variation of Zeppelin — such as rock star Led Zeppelin, or the type of German airship —has a more feminine feel. The zippy Z initial and the rock and roll association make this one a standout choice.

An antique nickname we're unlikely to see again. Tiney was used as a given name for small baby girls, as well as a nickname for names such as Christine and Ernestine.

A creative alternative to the dated Robin, and also a reference to the famed Della Robbia family of Florentine Renaissance artists.

Is this a yoonek spelling of Star Wars name Leia? A shortened take on Aaliyah? Laila with a Valley Girl accent? A complicated anagram of Hailey? Maybe all of the above. It's been growing in popularity for years, along with many other similar-sounding names, which will all surely be confused for one another, a la Kirsten/Kristen/Kirsta.