Finding the right name for your baby girl can be hard especially since there are so many options to choose from and so many good names out there.
A one syllable name often doesn't give you room to create a nickname for your baby girl and three syllables can be a bit of a mouthful. Two syllable baby names are the answer!
They are perfect for the parents who want a shorter sounding name but don't want it as short as a one syllable baby name or as long as a three syllable baby name. For example, when you don't want to go for Ann or Annalise, you can go for Anna or Annie instead.
It is also important to keep an eye on how your baby's name flows. You should pay attention to the syllables in the middle and last name of your baby girl. If you decide to look at two syllable middle names, listen to where the stress is placed in the name to make sure it sounds good. Names usually have a rhythm and you want to make sure you choose the right two syllable names to add to your shortlist of girl names. Certain names sound better with surnames of a certain amount of syllables; two syllable girl names sound great with most surnames, especially two syllable surnames such as Watson, Talbot or Brownlow.
There are so many different options for naming a baby girl and it can be overwhelming. Looking at this list of names with two syllables will help you with your list of baby girl names.
For more naming help and ideas take a look at these lists of great three syllable girl names and one syllable girl names.
Kenya(Africa), derived from the African country
Ormanda, Meaning: mariner Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Penna, Meaning: feather Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Priya(Sanskrit), meaning "beloved"
Gaia(Old Greek), meaning "earth"
Jamie(French), form of James which is a derivative of Jacob meaning "seizing by the heel"
Stella(Latin), meaning "star"
Florence(French), meaning "blossoming" and "flourishing"
Holly(English), derived from the name of the evergreen shrub or tree
Kelsey(Old English), derived from elements meaning "ship" and victory"
Asia(Assyrian), meaning "to rise" and "east," the continent of Asia
Tulip(Turkish), derived from the flower
Nora(German), meaning "honored" and "honorable"
Ada(German), meaning "noble" and "honorable"
Harper(Old English), meaning "harp player"
Campana, Meaning: bell ringer Origin: Latin
Celine(Latin), meaning "heaven" and "sky"
Iva(multiple origins), meaning "to promise" and "ripened"
Martia, Meaning: warlike Origin: Variation of Marcia, Latin
Alex(Dutch), shortened form of Alexandra meaning "defender of men"
Blossom(English), meaning "flower," developed as a name after being used as a term of endearment
Gazella, Meaning: gazelle Origin: Latin
Ursa(Latin), Ursa major is a bear constellation that includes the big dipper constellation, Ursa minor is the little dipper
Portia(Latin), potentially meaning "pig" but made popular by Shakespeare, it is the name of a satellite of Uranus
Eden(Hebrew), meaning "delight" and "paradise," a Biblical place name
Agnes(Greek), meaning "pure"
Eris(Old Greek), meaning "strife," it is the name of a large dwarf planet
Daphne(Old Greek), meaning "laurel" and "laurel tree"
Sasha(Old Greek, Russian), diminutive of Alexandra
Daisy(Old English), meaning "day's eye", derived from the flower name
Kylie(Gaelic), meaning "handsome" or "beautiful," Kylie Minogue
Ara(Armenian), meaning king, it is a constellation
Saffron(English), derived from the spice made from the saffron crocus
Shannon(Celtic), meaning "old" and "wise", derived from the name of the longest river in Ireland
Celeste(French), meaning "heavenly" and "of the sky"
Noelle(French), meaning "born on Christmas
Vega(Arabic), meaning "falling vulture," it is also the name of the brightest star in the Lyra constellation
Sawyer(English), meaning "wood worker"
Alya(Arabic), meaning "high, lofty" and "sunshine," it is the name of part of a star system
Astrid(Old Norse), meaning "divinely beautiful," derived from elements meaning "divinity" and "beautiful"
Juno(Latin), this is a name used in Roman mythology by a goddess who is the equivalent of the Greek goddess Hera, the name of the third asteroid belt discovered
Enya(Celtic), variation of Eithne, used in barbaric poetry
Riley(Old English), meaning "rye field"
Darcy(Irish Gaelic), meaning "descendant of the dark one"
Alma(Latin), meaning "kind" and "nourishing"
Mila(Czech, Slavic), meaning "pleasant" and "dear," Mila Kunis
Poppy(English), derived from the flower
Cookie(English), variant of Cook, also meaning "one who is cute"
Vesna(Slavic), from early Slavic mythology, meaning "the season of spring"
Luna(Latin), meaning "moon," it is also the name of a moon goddess in Roman Mythology
Hester (Old Persian), biblical name, developed from Esther meaning "star"
Egypt(Hebrew), from an early Egyptian name meaning "home of the ka of Ptah"
Gardener, Meaning: keeper of the garden Origin: Latin
Britta(Scandinavian), form of the name Birgit meaning "to help"
Quintina, Meaning: fifth Origin: Latin
Lilac(Arabic), meaning "a flowering shrub"
Charlotte(German), meaning "free man"
Maple(English), meaning wood or sap from a tree
Haven(English), variant of Heaven
Arla(English), diminutive form of Arlene
Columba, Meaning: dove Origin: Latin
Vita(Scandinavian), meaning "life"
Frances (Italian), meaning "Frenchwoman" and "free one"
Chloe(Old Greek), meaning "young green shoot"
Lily(English), derived from the flower
Quartilla, Meaning: fourth Origin: Latin
Leslie(Celtic), meaning "garden of hollies"
Flora(German), meaning "flower" and "blossom"
Lilith(Assyrian), derived from a word meaning "of the night"
Pepper(Latin), derived from the pepper plant
Jada(Hebrew), meaning "he knows," Jada Pinkett-Smith
Phoebe(Old Greek), biblical name meaning "bright" and "pure," it is also a satellite of Saturn
Billie(German), it is a diminutive form of William or Wilhelmina
Ines(Old Greek), a form of Agnes meaning "pure"
Lula, variant of several names of different origins including Louise (Dutch) derived from elements meaning "fame" and "warrior"
Emma(German), meaning "whole" and "universal," Emma Watson
Io(Old Greek), it is the name of one of the largest moons in the Solar System and belongs to Jupiter
Rhea(Old Greek), meaning "river" and "stream," it is the name of a moon of Saturn
Winter(English) derived from the season
London(English), it is the name of the capital city of England
Honey(English), from the food substance
Etta(Scottish), form of Margaret meaning "pearl"
Aspen(English), derived from the tree species, luxurious ski resort in Colorado
Calla(Old Greek), meaning "lily" and "beauty"
Taylor(Old French), originally from the job title of a tailor, Taylor Swift
Cairo(African), meaning "from the city in Egypt"
Tarragon, Origin: Latin herb name
Edith(Old English), meaning "rich in war," is derived from elements meaning "wealth" and "battle"
Stevie, typically a shortened form of a name, Stevie Nicks and Stevie Wonder
Esme(Spanish), shortened form of Esmeralda meaning "emerald"
China(English), it is the name of the most populous country in the world
Dallas(Scottish), meaning "meadow dwelling" and "resting place," it is also the third largest city in Texas
Audrey(Old English), meaning "noble strength", Audrey Hepburn
Clara(Latin), meaning "clear" and "bright"
Clover(English), meaning "the green herb with tri-fold leaves"
Channing(French), meaning "canon", whilst this name is known for Channing Tatum we think it could also suit a little girl
Berry(Celtic), derived from the fruit
Anise(Scandinavian), it is a flowering plant that has flavors and aromas that are similar to other spices
Dulce(Spanish), meaning "sweets"
Domini, Origin: Latin variation of Dominic
Verdi, Meaning: green Origin: Latin
Nicole(Greek), meaning "victory of the people," derived from "nike" meaning "victory" and "laos" meaning "the people," Nicole Kidman
Ginger(English), derived from the plant name
Gwyneth (Welsh), could mean "happiness" and "luck," Gwyneth Paltrow
April(English), from a word meaning "to open"
Charlie(French), is a diminutive form of Charlene or Charlotte
Nova(English), derived from a word meaning "new"
Selene(Old Greek), meaning "moon" and "heaven," it is the name of the goddess of the Moon in Greek mythology
Autumn(English), derived from the season autumn
Astra(Old Greek), meaning "star"
Hattie(English), diminutive of Henrietta meaning "house owner" and "lord of the manor"
