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800 Stunning Two-Syllable Girl Names

Looking for gorgeous two syllable girl names?

Two syllable baby girl names are the most popular among parents. Over half of the most popular baby names in the UK were two-syllable names, according to the latest UK baby name data from the ONS.

Baby girl sleeping in bed with toys

Names such as Mia, Ava, Lily and Ivy have remained firm favourites with parents in the UK, US and elsewhere in recent years. 

When you look at these cute names for girls it’s easy to see why. They roll easily off the tongue and go with a good variety of middle names too! 

The two-syllable names cover a lot of different baby name trends as well, including vintage girl names, with names such as Ada and Betty, and names ending in “y”, such as Ivy and Amy. 

We’ve got a list of 800 two-syllable girl names for you to choose from! 

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Best 2 syllable girl names 

These are my pick of the bunch for two-syllable girl names. There’s a lovely selection here, including simple, sweet names such as Ava and longer, delicate names such as Charlotte. 

Ava

Meaning birdlike or lively.

Ellie

Meaning light.

Emma

Meaning universal or whole.

Evie

Meaning life or breath.

Charlotte

Meaning free man.

Chloe

A name of Greek origin meaning blooming or fertility.

Daisy

After the pretty white flower, the word means day’s eye.

Harper

Meaning harp player.

Hazel

Meaning hazel tree.

Isla

A Spanish and Scottish name meaning island.

Ivy

An English name meaning vine.

Lily

An English name meaning purity and innocence.

Luna

Meaning moon.

Mia

Meaning mine.

Mila

This pretty name means gracious or dear one.

Nora

Meaning light.

Nova

Meaning new.

Rosie

An English name meaning rose.

Stella

Meaning celestial star.

Violet

Meaning purple.

Willow

An English name meaning willow tree or freedom.

Zara

Meaning radiance.

Zoe

Greek name meaning life.

Pretty 2 syllable girl names 

These pretty two syllable girl’s names are a great balance of feminine and bold, with adorable names such as Coco and Lola and strong girl names like Rachel and Whitney. 

Abby – A diminutive of Abigail, meaning “my father’s joy” (Hebrew).

Aine – An Irish name meaning “brightness” or “radiance”.

Ainsley – A Scottish name meaning “one’s own meadow”.

Alice – Of German origin, meaning “noble” or “exalted”.

Allie – A diminutive of Alison or Alexandra, meaning “noble” or “defender of the people”.

Amber – A gemstone name derived from Arabic, meaning “jewel” or “amber-colored”.

Amie/Ami – French variant of Amy, meaning “beloved” or “friend”.

Amy – From the Old French Amee, meaning “beloved”.

Ana – A variant of Anna, meaning “grace” (Hebrew).

Andi – A diminutive of Andrea, meaning “brave” or “manly”.

Angel – Of Greek origin, meaning “messenger” or “angelic”.

April – Latin origin, named after the month, which means “to open” (buds in spring).

Anna – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “grace”.

Annie – A diminutive of Anne, meaning “grace”.

Anouk – A diminutive of Anna, used in French and Dutch, meaning “grace”.

Asha – Of Swahili and Sanskrit origin, meaning “life” or “hope”.

Ashley – Of Old English origin, meaning “ash tree meadow”.

Ashlyn – A modern English name combining “ash tree” and “lyn” (lake).

Aspen – Named after the tree, which is known for its trembling leaves.

Aubree/Aubrey – Of German origin, meaning “elf ruler”.

Aster – From the Greek word for “star”.

Astrid – Of Scandinavian origin, meaning “divinely beautiful”.

Autumn – Named after the season, from Latin “autumnus”.

Avery – Of English origin, meaning “ruler of the elves”.

Bella – Italian for “beautiful”.

Billie – A diminutive of Wilhelmina, meaning “resolute protection” (German).

Birdie – An English name meaning “little bird”.

Blakely – Of Old English origin, meaning “dark wood” or “clearing”.

Bonnie – A Scottish name meaning “pretty” or “good”.

Brenda – Of Old Norse origin, meaning “sword”.

Bridget – Of Irish origin, meaning “exalted one”.

Cadence – Of Latin origin, meaning “rhythm” or “flow”.

Camille – Of French origin, meaning “young ceremonial attendant”.

Carly – A diminutive of Caroline, meaning “free woman” (German).

Carmen – Of Latin origin, meaning “song” or “poem”.

Cary – Of Welsh origin, meaning “pleasant stream”.

Carys – A Welsh name meaning “love”.

Charlie – A diminutive of Charles, meaning “free man” (German).

Chelsea – Of Old English origin, meaning “landing place for chalk or limestone”.

Christine – Of Greek origin, meaning “follower of Christ”.

Cleo – A diminutive of Cleopatra, meaning “glory” or “fame” (Greek).

Clover – Named after the plant, symbolizing good luck.

Coco – A diminutive form, often of the name Nicole or Colette.

Colette – Of French origin, meaning “people of victory”.

Cora – Of Greek origin, meaning “maiden” or “heart”.

Coral – Named after the marine organism, symbolizing beauty.

Corinne – Of Greek origin, meaning “maiden”.

Crystal – Named after the clear, transparent mineral.

Daphne – Of Greek origin, meaning “laurel tree”.

Darcy – Of Irish origin, meaning “dark one”.

Demi – Of French origin, meaning “half” or “small”.

Desi – A diminutive of Desiderio, meaning “desired” (Latin).

Devon – Of English origin, meaning “defender”.

Dixie – An American name associated with the southern U.S., meaning “tenth”.

Dulce – Of Latin origin, meaning “sweet”.

Della – A diminutive of Adela, meaning “noble” (German).

Delphine – Of Greek origin, meaning “dolphin”.

Delta – Named after the Greek letter and geographical landform, symbolizing change.

Dylan – Of Welsh origin, meaning “son of the sea”.

Eden – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “delight” or “paradise”.

Elin – A variant of Ellen, meaning “light” (Greek).

Elisa – A short form of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God” (Hebrew).

Elise – A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God”.

Ella – Of German origin, meaning “all” or “completely”.

Ellen – Of Greek origin, meaning “light”.

Ellie – A diminutive of Eleanor or Ellen, meaning “light”.

Elyse – A variant of Elise, meaning “pledged to God”.

Ember – Named after the glowing remains of a fire.

Embry – Of English origin, meaning “flat-topped hill”.

Emma – Of German origin, meaning “universal”.

Emme – A diminutive of Emma or Emily, meaning “universal” or “rival”.

Emmy – A diminutive of Emma or Emily, meaning “universal” or “rival”.

Enid – Of Welsh origin, meaning “soul” or “life”.

Esme – Of French origin, meaning “esteemed” or “loved”.

Eva – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “life”.

Flora – Of Latin origin, meaning “flower”.

Florence – Of Latin origin, meaning “flourishing” or “prosperous”.

Frances – Of Latin origin, meaning “free” or “from France”.

Freya – Of Norse origin, meaning “noble lady”.

Gemma – Of Latin origin, meaning “gem” or “jewel”.

Gracie – A diminutive of Grace, meaning “grace” or “blessing”.

Gia – A diminutive of Gianna, meaning “God is gracious” (Italian).

Gigi – A diminutive of Georgina or Virginia, meaning “earth worker” or “virgin”.

Gracelyn – A combination of Grace and Lynn, meaning “graceful lake”.

Ginger – Of English origin, named after the spice, symbolizing liveliness.

Ginny – A diminutive of Virginia, meaning “pure”.

Giselle – Of German origin, meaning “pledge” or “hostage”.

Hadley – Of Old English origin, meaning “heather field”.

Hallie – A variant of Hayley, meaning “dweller at the meadow by the manor”.

Halo – Named after the ring of light seen around the sun or moon.

Hamza – Of Arabic origin, meaning “steadfast” or “strong”.

Harbor – Named after the sheltered part of a body of water.

Heaven – Of English origin, meaning “paradise”.

Hailey/Hayley – Of Old English origin, meaning “hay meadow”.

Hana – Of Japanese origin, meaning “flower” or “blossom”.

Hannah – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “grace”.

Harley – Of Old English origin, meaning “hare meadow”.

Harlow – Of Old English origin, meaning “rock hill” or “army hill”.

Hattie – A diminutive of Harriet, meaning “home ruler”.

Haven – Of English origin, meaning “safe place”.

Hayley – Of Old English origin, meaning “hay meadow”.

Heather – Named after the flowering evergreen plant, meaning “heather plant”.

Heidi – A diminutive of Adelheid, meaning “noble kind” (German).

Helen – Of Greek origin, meaning “light” or “bright one”.

Holly – Named after the evergreen tree, symbolizing “holly tree”.

Honey – Of English origin, meaning “sweet”.

Honor – Of English origin, meaning “dignity” or “reputation”.

Jasmine – Named after the fragrant flower, from Persian origin, meaning “gift from God”.

Jenna – Of English origin, a diminutive of Jennifer, meaning “fair one” or “white wave”.

Jenny – A diminutive of Jennifer, meaning “fair one” or “white wave”.

Jessa – A diminutive of Jessica, meaning “God beholds” (Hebrew).

Jessie – A diminutive of Jessica or a form of Janet, meaning “God beholds” or “gracious” (Hebrew/Scottish).

Jewel – Of English origin, meaning “precious gem”.

Julie – Of Latin origin, a form of Julia, meaning “youthful” or “downy”.

Josie – A diminutive of Josephine, meaning “God will add” (Hebrew).

Joslyn – Of German origin, meaning “member of the Gauts tribe” or “cheerful”.

Juno – Of Latin origin, meaning “queen of the heavens”.

Justine – Of Latin origin, meaning “fair” or “righteous”.

Kathryn – A variant of Katherine, meaning “pure” (Greek).

Katie – A diminutive of Katherine, meaning “pure” (Greek).

Kaya – Of Native American origin, meaning “little but wise”.

Kayla – Of Hebrew and Arabic origin, meaning “laurel” or “crown”.

Kendall – Of Old English origin, meaning “valley of the River Kent”.

Kendra – Of English origin, meaning “knowledge” or “understanding”.

Kenna – A feminine form of Kenneth, meaning “born of fire” or “handsome” (Scottish).

Khloe – A variant of Chloe, meaning “blooming” or “fertility” (Greek).

Kiki – Often a diminutive of names like Christina or Katherine, meaning “pure” (Greek) or “follower of Christ” (Greek).

Kimber – Of English origin, meaning “from the wood of the royal forest”.

Kismet – Of Turkish origin, meaning “fate” or “destiny”.

Kirsten – A Scandinavian form of Christine, meaning “follower of Christ”.

Kristen – Of Scandinavian origin, meaning “follower of Christ”.

Kylie – Of Gaelic origin, meaning “boomerang” or “graceful”.

Kyra – Of Greek origin, meaning “lord” or “lady”.

Lacie – Of French origin, meaning “cheerful” or “from Lassy” (a place in France).

Laila/Lailah – Of Arabic origin, meaning “night” or “dark beauty”.

Lainey – A diminutive of Elaine, meaning “bright” or “shining light” (Greek).

Laney – A diminutive of Elaine, meaning “bright” or “shining light” (Greek).

Lara – Of Latin origin, meaning “famous” or “protection”.

Laura – Of Latin origin, meaning “laurel” or “victory”.

Lindsay – Of Old English origin, meaning “Lincoln’s marsh” or “island of linden trees”.

Lisa – A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God” (Hebrew).

Lizzie – A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God” (Hebrew).

Lennon – Of Irish origin, meaning “lover” or “small cloak”.

Leslie – Of Scottish origin, meaning “garden of holly”.

Lexa – A diminutive of Alexandra, meaning “defender of the people”.

Lei – Of Chinese origin, meaning “thunder” or “flower” (depending on pronunciation and characters used).

Lexie – A diminutive of Alexandra, meaning “defender of the people”.

Lexus – A modern name, possibly derived from Alexis, meaning “defender” (Greek).

Leyla – A variant of Layla, meaning “night” (Arabic).

Libby – A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God” (Hebrew).

Lie – A variant of Leah, meaning “weary” (Hebrew) or a diminutive of names like Caroline.

Lila – Of Arabic origin, meaning “night” or “dark beauty”.

Lilac – Named after the flowering plant, symbolizing “first love”.

Liza – A diminutive of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God” (Hebrew).

Lillie – A variant of Lily, named after the flower, symbolizing “purity”.

Lori – A diminutive of Laura, meaning “laurel” or “victory”.

Lottie – A diminutive of Charlotte, meaning “free man” (German).

Lucy – Of Latin origin, meaning “light”.

Lois – Of Greek origin, meaning “most desirable” or “superior”.

Lola – A diminutive of Dolores, meaning “sorrows” (Spanish).

Lucille – A diminutive of Lucia, meaning “light” (Latin).

Luna – Of Latin origin, meaning “moon”.

Lulu – Of Arabic origin, meaning “pearl”.

Luma – Of Arabic origin, meaning “dawn” or “sunset”.

Lumi – Of Finnish origin, meaning “snow”.

Lyla – A variant of Lila, meaning “night” (Arabic).

Lyra – Of Greek origin, meaning “lyre” (a stringed musical instrument).

Lyric – Of Greek origin, meaning “lyre” or “songlike”.

Maci/Macy – Of Old English origin, meaning “weapon” or “hill”.

Megan – A diminutive of Margaret, meaning “pearl” (Greek).

Maddie – A diminutive of Madeline or Madison, meaning “woman from Magdala” or “son of Matthew” (Hebrew/English).

Maggie – A diminutive of Margaret, meaning “pearl” (Greek).

Mandy – A diminutive of Amanda, meaning “worthy of love” (Latin).

Maple – Named after the tree, symbolizing strength and endurance.

Maia – Of Greek origin, meaning “mother” or “great”.

Mara – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “bitter”.

Marie – A French form of Mary, meaning “bitter” or “beloved” (Hebrew).

Maya – Of Hebrew, Greek, and Sanskrit origin, meaning “water”, “good mother”, or “illusion”.

Misty – Of English origin, meaning “covered with mist” or “dim”.

Molly – A diminutive of Mary, meaning “bitter” or “beloved” (Hebrew).

Milan – Of Slavic origin, meaning “gracious” or “dear”.

Miley – Of Irish origin, meaning “smiley” or “pleasant”.

Millie – A diminutive of Millicent or Mildred, meaning “gentle strength” (German).

Mimi – A diminutive of names like Miriam or Marilyn, meaning “bitter” or “beloved”.

Mina – A diminutive of Wilhelmina, meaning “resolute protection” (German).

Mindy – A diminutive of Melinda, meaning “gentle” or “dark” (English).

Minnie – A diminutive of Wilhelmina, meaning “resolute protection” (German).

Mira – Of Latin, Slavic, and Sanskrit origin, meaning “wonderful”, “peace”, or “ocean”.

Monday – Named after the day of the week, symbolizing the moon’s day.

Monet – Of French origin, associated with the artist, meaning “to be heard”.

Monroe – Of Scottish origin, meaning “mouth of the Roe River”.

Morgan – Of Welsh origin, meaning “sea-born” or “great circle”.

Mya – A variant of Maya, meaning “water” or “illusion”.

Myla – A feminine form of Milo, meaning “soldier” or “merciful” (Slavic/Latin).

Myra – Of Greek origin, meaning “myrrh” (a fragrant resin).

Naya – Of Indian and Arabic origin, meaning “renewal” or “new”.

Nevaeh – Heaven spelled backward, symbolizing “heaven”.

Nicole – Of Greek origin, meaning “victory of the people”.

Nia – Of Welsh origin, meaning “brightness” or “radiance”; also Swahili for “purpose”.

Niamh – Of Irish origin, meaning “bright” or “radiant”.

Nike – Of Greek origin, meaning “victory”.

Nina – Of various origins, meaning “little girl” (Spanish), “dreamer” (Native American), or “grace” (Hebrew).

Nixie – Of German origin, meaning “water sprite” or “fairy”.

Noa – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “motion”; also a variant of Noah.

Noelle – Of French origin, meaning “Christmas”.

Nola – Of Irish origin, meaning “white shoulder”.

Nomi – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “pleasant” or “beautiful”.

Nora – Of Latin origin, meaning “honor” or a diminutive of Honora.

Norah – A variant of Nora, meaning “honor” or “light”.

Nori – Of Japanese origin, meaning “seaweed” or “belief”.

Nouvel – Of French origin, meaning “new”.

Nova – Of Latin origin, meaning “new”.

Nyla – Of Arabic origin, meaning “winner” or “achiever”.

Nylah – A variant of Nyla, meaning “winner” or “achiever”.

Ocean – Of Greek origin, referring to the vast body of saltwater.

Olive – Of Latin origin, meaning “olive tree”, symbolizing peace.

Onyx – Of Greek origin, referring to the semi-precious stone.

Opal – Of Sanskrit origin, meaning “precious stone”.

Orchid – Of Greek origin, named after the delicate and exotic flower.

Orla – Of Irish origin, meaning “golden princess”.

Paisley – Of Scottish origin, named after the patterned fabric or the town in Scotland.

Pansy – Of French origin, meaning “thought” or named after the flower.

Paris – Of Greek origin, named after the city in France or the mythological figure.

Parker – Of English origin, meaning “park keeper”.

Patience – Of English origin, symbolizing “endurance” or “calm”.

Paula – Of Latin origin, meaning “small” or “humble”.

Payton – Of English origin, meaning “fighter’s estate”.

Peggy – A diminutive of Margaret, meaning “pearl”.

Penny – A diminutive of Penelope, meaning “weaver” (Greek).

Perla – Of Spanish origin, meaning “pearl”.

Petal – Of English origin, named after the part of a flower.

Peyton – A variant of Payton, meaning “fighter’s estate”.

Phoebe – Of Greek origin, meaning “bright” or “pure”.

Phoenix – Of Greek origin, referring to the mythological bird that rises from its ashes.

Piper – Of English origin, meaning “flute player”.

Pippa – A diminutive of Philippa, meaning “lover of horses” (Greek).

Polly – A diminutive of Mary or Pauline, meaning “bitter” or “small”.

Poppy – Of Latin origin, named after the flower symbolizing “remembrance”.

Posy – Of English origin, meaning “a small bouquet of flowers”.

Rachael – A variant of Rachel, meaning “ewe” (Hebrew).

Rachel – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “ewe” or “female sheep”.

Raven – Of English origin, named after the blackbird.

Raya – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “friend” or “queen”.

Reagan – Of Irish origin, meaning “little king”.

Rhea – Of Greek origin, meaning “flowing stream” or “mother of the gods” in mythology.

Riley – Of Irish origin, meaning “valiant” or “rye clearing”.

Rilynn – A modern name combining Riley and Lynn, meaning “valiant” and “lake”.

Rita – A diminutive of Margarita, meaning “pearl”.

River – Of English origin, referring to a flowing body of water.

Riya – Of Sanskrit origin, meaning “singer” or “graceful”.

Robin – Of English origin, named after the bird, or a diminutive of Robert, meaning “bright fame”.

Romy – Of Latin origin, meaning “dew of the sea” or a diminutive of Rosemary.

Rosa – Of Latin origin, meaning “rose”.

Roselyn – A variant of Rosalind, meaning “beautiful rose”.

Rowan – Of Gaelic origin, meaning “little red one” or referring to the rowan tree.

Roxanne – Of Persian origin, meaning “dawn” or “bright”.

Roxy – A diminutive of Roxanne, meaning “dawn” or “bright”.

Ruby – Of Latin origin, named after the precious red gemstone.

Ryann – A feminine form of Ryan, meaning “little king” (Irish).

Rylee – A variant of Riley, meaning “valiant” or “rye clearing”.

Sabine – Of Latin origin, meaning “woman of the Sabine people”.

Sable – Of Old English origin, referring to the black-furred animal.

Sadie – A diminutive of Sarah, meaning “princess”.

Saffron – Of Arabic origin, named after the spice, meaning “yellow”.

Sally – A diminutive of Sarah, meaning “princess”.

Salma – Of Arabic origin, meaning “peace”.

Sandra – A diminutive of Alexandra, meaning “defender of the people”.

Sandy – A diminutive of Sandra or Alexander, meaning “defender of the people”.

Sansa – Of Sanskrit origin, meaning “praise” or “charm”.

Saoirse – Of Irish origin, meaning “freedom”.

Sarah – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “princess”.

Sarai – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “princess”.

Sasha – A diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra, meaning “defender of the people”.

Sawyer – Of English origin, meaning “woodcutter”.

Saylor – Of English origin, meaning “sailor”.

Scarlett – Of English origin, meaning “red” or referring to the color scarlet.

Selah – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “pause and reflect” (often found in the Psalms).

Selene – Of Greek origin, meaning “moon”.

Sharon – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “a plain” or “fertile plain”.

Shayla – Of Gaelic origin, meaning “from the fairy palace” or “question”.

Sheryl – A variant of Cheryl, meaning “beloved” or “darling”.

Shiloh – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “peace” or “abundance”.

Shiva – Of Sanskrit origin, meaning “auspicious one”; a major deity in Hinduism.

Simone – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “one who hears” or “God has heard”.

Siobhan – Of Irish origin, meaning “God is gracious”.

Siri – Of Scandinavian origin, meaning “beautiful victory”.

Skyla – A variant of Skylar, meaning “scholar” (Dutch) or “eternal life” (English).

Skylar – Of Dutch origin, meaning “scholar”.

Soleil – Of French origin, meaning “sun”.

Sonja – A variant of Sonia, meaning “wisdom” (Greek).

Sonya – A variant of Sonia, meaning “wisdom” (Greek).

Sonnet – Of French origin, referring to a “short lyrical poem”.

Sophie – Of Greek origin, meaning “wisdom”.

Stacy – A diminutive of Anastasia, meaning “resurrection” (Greek) or “fruitful” (English).

Starling – Of English origin, referring to the bird.

Stella – Of Latin origin, meaning “star”.

Stevie – A diminutive of Stephanie or Steven, meaning “crown” or “garland” (Greek).

Stormi – A variant of Stormy, meaning “impetuous nature” or referring to a “storm”.

Story – Of English origin, meaning “tale” or “narrative”.

Summer – Of English origin, referring to the season.

Sunny – Of English origin, meaning “sunshine” or “cheerful”.

Suri – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “princess” or “red rose” (Persian).

Susan – Of Hebrew origin, meaning “lily” or “graceful lily”.

Sutton – Of English origin, meaning “from the southern homestead”.

Tara – Of Gaelic origin, meaning “rocky hill” or of Sanskrit origin, meaning “star”.

Tatum – Of Old English origin, meaning “Tate’s homestead”.

Taylor – Of English origin, meaning “tailor”.

Teagan – Of Irish origin, meaning “attractive” or “little poet”.

Teddy – A diminutive of Theodore, meaning “gift of God” (Greek).

Tessa – A diminutive of Teresa, meaning “harvester” (Greek).

Thelma – Of Greek origin, meaning “will” or “volition”.

Tina – A diminutive of Christina, meaning “follower of Christ”.

Tilly – A diminutive of Matilda, meaning “mighty in battle” (German).

Tori – A diminutive of Victoria, meaning “victory” (Latin).

Tulip – Of Turkish origin, named after the flower, symbolizing “perfect love”.

Topaz – Of Greek origin, named after the precious gemstone.

Tristen – A variant of Tristan, meaning “sorrowful” (Celtic).

Trudie – A diminutive of Gertrude, meaning “spear of strength” (German).

Thea – Of Greek origin, meaning “goddess” or “gift of God”.

Uma – Of Sanskrit origin, meaning “splendor” or a name of the Hindu goddess Parvati.

Una – Of Latin origin, meaning “one” or “unity”.

Venus – Of Latin origin, named after the Roman goddess of love and beauty.

Vida – Of Spanish origin, meaning “life”.

Vita – Of Latin origin, meaning “life”.

Vivi – A diminutive of Vivian, meaning “alive” or “lively”.

Whitney – Of English origin, meaning “white island”.

Willa – A diminutive of Wilhelmina, meaning “resolute protection” (German).

Winslow – Of Old English origin, meaning “friend’s hill”.

Winter – Of English origin, referring to the season.

Wynter – A variant of Winter, referring to the season.

Wylie – Of English origin, meaning “well-watered meadow” or “crafty” (Scottish).

Yara – Of Arabic origin, meaning “small butterfly” or “friend”.

Yasmin – Of Persian origin, meaning “jasmine flower”.

Zadie – Of Arabic origin, meaning “prosperous” or a variant of Sadie.

Zoey – Of Greek origin, meaning “life”.

Zion – Of Hebrew origin, referring to “highest point” or “holy place”.

Zola – Of African origin, meaning “quiet” or “tranquil”.

Zora – Of Slavic origin, meaning “dawn”.

Zuri – Of Swahili origin, meaning “beautiful”.

Old fashioned 2 syllable girl names 

If you love old fashioned vintage names then there are plenty of two syllable choices! Many of these have made a huge comeback in popularity in recent years, such as Ada and Etta which are both back in the top 200 baby names. 

  • Ada
  • Addy
  • Adele
  • Aggie
  • Angie
  • Aileen
  • Alma
  • Audrey
  • Betsy
  • Betty
  • Carol
  • Celeste
  • Clara
  • Claudette
  • Dolly
  • Dora
  • Doris
  • Dinah
  • Dusty
  • Edith
  • Edna
  • Eileen
  • Elaine
  • Esther
  • Ethel
Two syllable girl names
  • Etta
  • Gilda
  • Gladys
  • Greta
  • Ingrid
  • Irene
  • Iris
  • Jackie
  • Jolene
  • Judith
  • Judy
  • Kitty
  • Lilith
  • Louise 
  • Lucille
  • Mabel
  • Maisie
  • Margot 
  • Martha
  • Mary
  • Maureen
  • Myrtle 
  • Nancy
  • Nellie
  • Pauline
  • Primrose
  • Quinnie
  • Queenie
  • Sydney
  • Sylvie
  • Wallis
  • Wanda
  • Winnie
  • Vera

Unique 2 syllable girl names 

Want a baby name that’s rare and unusual? These unique two syllable baby girl names are less commonly used. 

Abril

Adley

Aerith

Aiko

Aislinn

Alpha

Ama

Amal

Amma

Andry

Ansley

Apple

Aqua

Arbor

Arden

Ari

Arie

Arrow

Ausra

Avah

Avi

Avis

Aya

Ayla

Aylin

Aysha 

Bailey

Bambi

Bebe

Belen

Bernice

Bette

Bradi

Braelyn

Braylee

Brenna

Bria

Brielle

Brienne

Brinkley

Brinley

Brisa

Bristol

Brooklyn

Brylee

Bryleigh

Brynlee

Bunny

Cadi

Caelyn

Caitlin

Cali

Calla

Callie

Calyx

Campbell

Camry

Camryn

Candy

Capri

Caprice

Cara

Carbry

Cascade

Casey

Catelyn

Ceres

Cezanne

Chana

Chandra

Chanel

Charlee

Chaya

Cherie

Cherish

Cheyenne

Cinder

Collins

Constance

Curie

Dallas

Dana

Dani

Danielle

Danna

Daryl

Daya

Deka

Dilan

Diane

Eastyn

Eilish

Eillie

Eira

Eire

Elseie

Emryn

Emrys

Ensley

Eos

Erin

Eshe

Evren

Fable

Fallon

Farah

Fifer

Finley

Frida

Fuchsia

Gaia

Garnet

Georgia

Gesine

Gilly

Glory

Golda

Halah

Haley

Halsey

Hedwig

Hedy

Henley

Holland

Hunter

Hydra

Icy

Ida

Iman

Indy

Inez

Io

Ira

Irie

Isa

Itzel

Jada

Jadis

Jaelynn

Jaime

Jairo

Jalen

Jamie

Jana

Janelle

Janis

Jayda

Jayla

Jaylee

Jayleen

Jaylene

Jazlyn

Jemma

Joelle

Jojo

Jollie

Jordan

Jordyn

Journey

Jovie

Juna

Juneau

Junie

Justice

Kaelyn

Kaia

Kailee

Kailey

Kali

Kallie

Kama

Kanna

Kara

Karen

Karla

Karsyn

Katelyn

Keagen

Kehlani

Keira

Kelly

Kelsey

Kensley

Kenya

Kenzie

Kerry

Keyla

Khari

Kia

Kiernan

Kiko

Kinley

Kinslee

Kinsley

Kira

Kirby

Kora

Kyla

Kylee

Kyree

Lacey

Lachlan

Laken

Lana

Landry

Laurel

Lauren

Lauryn

Layla

Lea

Leah

Leda

Leia

Leighton

Leila

Lena

Lennon

Lida

Lilou

Lina

Linda

Linden

Lizbeth

London

Londyn

Lotus

Luan

Maison

Maren

Marit

Marley

Marlo

Marvel

Mavis

Maxine

Maya

Memphis

Mercy

Merit

Merry

Miah

Michelle

Michonne

Mireille

Moxie

Nala

Navy

Neda

Neha

Oaklee

Oakely

Oaklyn

Ora

Orly

Oonagh

Pixel

Porsche

Prairie

Presley

Princess

Prisha

Quincy

Quinley

Raelynn

Raina

Rainbow

Rani

Raquel

Raya

Reina

Remi

Remy

Renner

Reyna

Rhoda

Rhythm

Rilynn

Rivka

Riya

Ronda

Rooney

Rory

Sabra

Sabri

Saga

Sahar

Salem

Savvy

Shelby

Suri

Sigrid

Silver

Sincere

Solo

Solstice

Sparrow

Sybill

Taffy

Tansy

Taryn

Tasha

Tegan

Tenley

Terry

Terra

Teva

Tezlee

Thana

Theory

Tiernan

Timber

Tinley

Tinsley

Vada

Valley

Valor

Veda

Vicki

Wellesley

Whitley

Xena

Ygritte

Yuki

Zahir

Zahra

Zaylee

Zelda

Zena

Zia

Zina

Two syllable girl names

Vicky Smith is a mother of two daughters and a journalist. She has been writing and vlogging about parenting for over five years.