Two Syllable Names for Girls

Lyja was created as a name for the Marvel Comics superhero in 1984. Her name has not caught on, but its similarity to names like Lila and Leah makes it a plausible choice, although pronunciation could be an issue (we would say LYE-uh).

Phibba, Phibah, Phibbi, and Phebe were common names among enslaved people in America. They derive from Afua, the traditional Akan name for girls born on a Friday. They were often Anglicized as Phoebe.

The Faroese word for the buttercup, the national flower of the Islands.