Two Syllable Names for Girls

Most recognizable as the name of London-born, America-raised author Jhumpa Lahiri. The award-winning writer was born Nilanjana Sudeshna Lahiri, but her Kindergarten teacher insisted she go by her nickname, Jhumpa.

Ogive is a rare variation of the German name Hedwig which means combat or war. Ogive of Luxembourg was a notable bearer of this name; in geometry, an ogive is a pointed arch (similar to the top of a rocket). It is said that Ogive of Luxembourg's bust was the inspiration behind the shape name.