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Two Syllable Girl Names

Two syllable girl names can be found at both the top of the popularity list with Emma and Ava all the way down to the most unique names for girls.

Top two syllable girl names such as Emma and Ava are lovely, but we love rare two syllable names for girls too, from Alma to Zelda. You can find a great two syllable name for your daughter to fit any taste and style.

Two syllable girl names can be sleek and modern, like Arden and Una. They can also be traditionally feminine, such as Anna or Sarah.

Two syllable names for girls can be found in many languages and cultures, from the Welsh Arwen to the French Celeste to the Hebrew Noa. Two syllable girl names can be formal like Frances or friendly like Frankie, sultry like Margot or sweet like Maisie, flowery like Iris or beachy like Ocean.

Here, a diverse collection of our favorite two syllable names for girls.

Sasha

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Russian, diminutive of Greek Alexander
487
Dara

Meaning: pearl of wisdom; gift; or oak tree

Origin:Hebrew, Slavic or Irish
1196
Lyla

Meaning: night

Origin:Spelling variation of Lila, Arabic
263
Tessa

Meaning: to reap, to gather

Origin:Diminutive of Theresa
212
Kylie

Meaning: boomerang; narrow channel

Origin:Noongar, Scottish
1016
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Origin:Spelling variation of Schuyler
1110
Frieda

Meaning: peace

Origin:German
1256
Olive

Meaning: olive tree

Origin:English, from Latin, nature name
55
Luna

Meaning: moon

Origin:Latin
6
Lola

Meaning: lady of sorrows

Origin:Spanish, diminutive of Dolores
79
Scarlett

Meaning: scarlet, red

Origin:English
68
Sadie

Meaning: princess

Origin:Diminutive of Sarah
53
Georgia

Meaning: farmer

Origin:English, feminine variation of George
124
Chloe

Meaning: young green shoot

Origin:Greek
71
Frances

Meaning: from France; free man

Origin:English from Latin
135
Clara

Meaning: bright, clear

Origin:Latin
20
Charlotte

Meaning: free man

Origin:French, feminine diminutive of Charles
21
Alice

Meaning: noble

Origin:German
7
Ava

Meaning: life; bird; water, island

Origin:Hebrew, Latin or Germanic
22
Iris

Meaning: rainbow

Origin:Flower name; Greek
11