Two-Syllable Baby Names
18657 baby names with two syllables — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
Baby names that have two syllables, most-popular first — useful when you want the rhythm to fit a longer or shorter surname.
Girl Names
Quinnley#4048 in the U.S.Modern American blend of Quinn — from Irish Ó Cuinn, 'descendant of Conn', a name linked to 'chRemie#4049 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Remy/Remi — from Latin Remigius, 'oarsman', or 'from Rheims' (St Remigius); herRima#4050 in the U.S.From Arabic rima, 'a white antelope, a gazelle' (a symbol of grace and beauty); also linked to Rubie#4051 in the U.S.Variant of Ruby, the red gemstone name from Latin rubeus, 'red'Saja#4053 in the U.S.From Arabic saja, 'to be calm, still' — the serene quiet of the nightShaya#4055 in the U.S.From Yeshaya/Shaya — a Yiddish pet form of Isaiah, 'Yahweh is salvation' — also read in PersianSveya#4058 in the U.S.A modern name with a Slavic flavour — echoing svet/sv;a, 'light; one's own; sacred'; no single Tanvi#4059 in the U.S.From Sanskrit tanvi, 'slender, delicate; a beautiful woman' (a name of the goddess Durga)Teegan#4060 in the U.S.Double-e spelling of Teagan, from Irish Tadhgán — diminutive of Tadhg, 'poet, philosopher'Tenzin#4061 in the U.S.From Tibetan bstan-dzin, meaning 'holder of the teachings' or 'upholder of the Dharma (BuddhistWeslyn#4063 in the U.S.Feminine -lyn form of Wesley — Old English 'west meadow/wood'Aili#4069 in the U.S.Finnish and Sami form linked to Helga ('holy, blessed') or Adelaide ('noble'); a Nordic vintageAnja#4075 in the U.S.Grace; a German and Scandinavian spelling of Russian Anya, the pet form of Anna, from Hebrew ChArha#4077 in the U.S.worthy, deservingBecca#4080 in the U.S.Short form of Rebecca — from Hebrew Rivka, traditionally 'to bind, to tie, to join'Bernice#4082 in the U.S.Contracted form of Berenice — Greek Pherenike, 'bringer of victory' — a New Testament nameBrissa#4084 in the U.S.Variant of Brisa — Spanish for 'breeze, gentle wind' — a soft Mexican favoriteCairo#4085 in the U.S.From Arabic al-Qahira, 'the victorious' — Egypt's capital, named for Mars the conqueror; here fChole#4088 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Chloe — Greek 'green shoot, young growth', an epithet of DemeterDarlin#4091 in the U.S.From 'darling' — Old English deorling, 'dearly loved, a beloved one'; also a short form of DarlDayra#4093 in the U.S.Latin American girls' name, plausibly from Arabic-derived daira ('circle, sphere') via Spanish,Deisy#4094 in the U.S.Spanish phonetic spelling of Daisy — the flower whose name means 'day's eye', from Old EnglishDesi#4096 in the U.S.Pet form of Desiree/Desiderata — Latin desideratus, 'longed for, desired'Eleen#4098 in the U.S.Variant of Eileen — itself an Irish form of Helen, from Greek for 'torch, light' — or a short EEli#4099 in the U.S.Short form of Elizabeth, Eliana, Elena, and other El- names — the El- element meaning 'my God' Etty#4101 in the U.S.Pet form of Henrietta ('home-ruler') or Esther ('star'); also a Yiddish name; routes layeredFaelynn#4102 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Fae ('fairy') to the -lynn ending; no single fixed rootHalsey#4105 in the U.S.From an English surname and place name, variously derived as 'hallowed island', 'Hals's island'Jaime#4107 in the U.S.From Jaime/Jamie — the Spanish form of James/Jacob, 'supplanter'; used for girls in EnglishJayleigh#4108 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Jay- opening to the -leigh ending; no single fixed rootJaylen#4109 in the U.S.Modern American coinage, likely a blend of the letter-name Jay with the popular suffix -len or Jehilyn#4110 in the U.S.Modern coined name (a respelling of Jaelyn or a Jehi-/-lyn blend); no established traditional mJersi#4111 in the U.S.-i spelling of Jersey — the Channel Island (likely Old Norse, 'Geirr's island'), source of the Kaily#4113 in the U.S.Slender, fair; a modern spelling variant of Kaylee, from the Irish Gaelic caol (slender) or a vKaitlin#4114 in the U.S.Spelling of Caitlin — the Irish form of Katherine, linked to Greek katharos, 'pure'Kashlynn#4119 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Kash (Cash lines) to the -lynn suffix; no single fixed rootKloe#4124 in the U.S.K-spelling of Chloe — from Greek chloe, 'green shoot, young verdure; blooming'Korie#4125 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Cori/Corey — from Greek kore, 'maiden', or an Irish/Old Norse surname ('hollow,Kylan#4126 in the U.S.Modern coinage in the Ky-/-lan family, echoing Irish caol, 'slender, narrow' (Kyle); no single Kynleigh#4127 in the U.S.Modern y-and-leigh spelling of Kinley, clipped from McKinley, 'son of Fionnlagh' — Gaelic for 'Lilac#4131 in the U.S.The fragrant spring shrub and its pale purple color; from Persian nilak via Arabic and French, Louie#4135 in the U.S.A spelling of Louis/Louie — from the Germanic Hludwig, 'a famous warrior; famous in battle' (hlLynden#4136 in the U.S.-yn- spelling of Linden — from Old English, 'the linden (lime) tree; dweller by the lindens'; hMelek#4139 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMisty#4140 in the U.S.From the English word misty, 'covered with mist, hazy' — a soft nature word-nameMykah#4142 in the U.S.Y-and-h spelling of Micah, Hebrew 'who is like Yahweh?', styled for girlsNeely#4144 in the U.S.From the Irish surname (Mac)Neely — 'descendant of Niall', from Gaelic Niall, 'champion; cloud;Oumou#4146 in the U.S.From Arabic umm, 'mother' (as in Oumou Kalthoum) — a common West African (Fula/Mandinka) nameRaena#4148 in the U.S.Queen; variant of Raina/Rayna, the Bulgarian form linked to Latin reginaRayan#4150 in the U.S.From Arabic rayyan, 'luxuriant, well-watered, full of life'; also a gate of Paradise (Ar-RayyanRivkah#4151 in the U.S.The Hebrew form of Rebecca — Rivka, 'to bind, to tie; captivating, ensnaring'Roslynn#4152 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Roslyn/Rosalind — variously 'pretty rose' (Latin rosa) or Germanic 'gentleRuchy#4153 in the U.S.Yiddish diminutive of Rochel (Rachel) — Hebrew 'ewe' — sometimes folk-linked to ruach, 'spirit,Saydee#4155 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Sadie — the pet form of Sarah, Hebrew for 'princess, noblewoman'Shloka#4156 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shloka, 'verse, hymn, sacred couplet' — the meter of the Ramayana and MahabharataSparrow#4157 in the U.S.The small, common songbird; from Old English spearwa — emblem of the humble and divinely noticeTommi#4160 in the U.S.-i spelling of Tommy — a pet form of Thomas, from Aramaic te'oma, 'twin' — for girlsTommy#4161 in the U.S.Pet form of Thomas/Thomasina — from Aramaic Te'oma, 'a twin'; predominantly a boys' name; here Tulsi#4162 in the U.S.From Sanskrit tulasi, the sacred holy basil plant, revered as a goddess in HinduismVicky#4163 in the U.S.Pet form of Victoria — from Latin victoria, 'victory'Yari#4167 in the U.S.Short form of Caribbean-Latina names like Yaritza and Yarely; also a Japanese word for 'spear'Zahraa#4168 in the U.S.From Arabic zahra, 'radiant, shining; a blooming flower' — al-Zahra, a title of FatimaZosia#4171 in the U.S.Polish pet form of Zofia (Sophia) — from Greek sophia, 'wisdom'Alis#4174 in the U.S.Welsh (and Latina) spelling of Alice — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Areen#4179 in the U.S.From Arabic, variously 'a mountain goat's lair; a den; a meadow'; also an Armenian name; used fArin#4181 in the U.S.Spelling linked to Erin ('Ireland') and Aaron ('mountain of strength/exalted'); routes layeredArlee#4182 in the U.S.-ee spelling of Arley/Arleigh — Old English place-name read as 'eagle wood' or 'hare meadow'Arley#4183 in the U.S.From an English place-name/surname — 'hare meadow' or 'eagle wood' (Old English); routes layereBatya#4186 in the U.S.From Hebrew bat-yah, 'daughter of God' (bat, 'daughter', plus Yah, 'God') — the pharaoh's daughBindi#4187 in the U.S.From Hindi bindi, the auspicious forehead dot — also an Australian Aboriginal word ('little girBrecken#4188 in the U.S.A spelling of Breccan/Brecken — from the Irish, 'freckled; speckled' (linked to brecc, 'speckleCami#4189 in the U.S.Young ceremonial attendant; pet form of Camila and Camille, from Latin CamillusChapel#4190 in the U.S.From the word chapel — 'a small place of worship' (from Latin cappella, 'a little cloak', afterChristy#4191 in the U.S.Pet form of Christine and Christina, from Latin Christiana, 'follower of Christ'Crosby#4195 in the U.S.From Old Norse kross-byr, 'village with crosses' — an English surname with crooner-cool, here fDia#4197 in the U.S.From Hindi/Sanskrit diya, 'lamp, light', and Spanish dia, 'day'; routes layeredDinah#4198 in the U.S.From Hebrew Dinah, 'judged, vindicated' — Jacob and Leah's daughter; a jazz-age American classiDraya#4199 in the U.S.Modern short form/coinage linked to Andrea ('manly, brave') or the -aya sound; routes informalEesha#4200 in the U.S.From Sanskrit Isha, 'goddess, mistress, ruler' (feminine of Isha, 'lord'); also linked to ArabiElaf#4201 in the U.S.From Arabic ilaf/elaf, 'familiarity, affection, harmony; a coming together in safety' (a QuraniEsli#4210 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Esli/Hesli — variously 'reserved/set apart by God'; a name in the genealogy of Ethel#4211 in the U.S.From Old English/Germanic aethel, 'noble' (a short form of names like Etheldreda)Evee#4212 in the U.S.Life, living one; a spelling of Evie, the pet form of Eve (Hebrew Chawwah) and Evelyn
Boy Names
Yannis#4043 in the U.S.Modern Greek John — 'God is gracious' — taverna-standard spellingYazid#4044 in the U.S.From Arabic yazid, 'he increases, he grows; growth, abundance'Yerick#4046 in the U.S.A Spanish/Latin American spelling of Eric — from the Old Norse, 'an ever-ruler; the eternal/solZakir#4047 in the U.S.From Arabic zakir, 'one who remembers, who praises (God); mindful'Zakkai#4048 in the U.S.From Hebrew zakkai, 'pure, innocent, clean, just' (the root of Zacchaeus)Zaylan#4049 in the U.S.Origin uncertainAdyan#4050 in the U.S.From Arabic adyan, 'religions, faiths' (plural of din); also a modern -yan coinage; routes layeAlbie#4052 in the U.S.Pet form of Albert ('noble and bright') or Alban ('white'); routes layeredAriz#4056 in the U.S.A modern name echoing Aris and Aziz ('powerful, beloved', Arabic); the precise origin and meaniAshar#4058 in the U.S.From Arabic — variously 'wise, intelligent' or linked to a root for 'good tidings/perception'; Azair#4060 in the U.S.A modern coined name echoing Azariah ('the Lord has helped', Hebrew) and Zahir ('bright, bloomiAzel#4062 in the U.S.From Hebrew Atsel, 'noble, reserved' or 'he who is set apart'; a minor biblical nameCincere#4064 in the U.S.From the word sincere — Latin sincerus, 'pure, genuine, honest' — a modern virtue word-name, C-Donnell#4067 in the U.S.From Irish Domhnall/Donal — 'world-ruler, mighty chief' (domun, 'world', plus val, 'rule')Egan#4068 in the U.S.From Irish Mac Aodhagáin — from Aodh, 'fire' — 'little fiery one, son of little Aodh'Eitham#4069 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Eitan/Ethan ('strong, firm, enduring', Hebrew) and the biblical place EtEmran#4070 in the U.S.Spelling of Imran — Arabic, linked to 'prosperity, long life; an exalted family' (Quranic ImranEris#4071 in the U.S.From Greek Eris — the goddess of strife and discord; possibly 'strife, discord'; predominantly Freeman#4072 in the U.S.From the English surname Freeman — Old English freomann, 'a free man', one who was not a serfGraycen#4074 in the U.S.-cen styling of Grayson — 'son of the greyve (steward)' — moody-modernHaidar#4075 in the U.S.From Arabic haidar, 'a lion' — a title of Ali ibn Abi Talib, the 'Lion of God'Hartley#4076 in the U.S.From Old English heorot-leah, 'stag clearing' — deer-grazed gentry surnameHewitt#4077 in the U.S.From a surname, 'little Hugh' — a diminutive of Hugh, Germanic hug, 'heart, mind, spirit'Jamaal#4078 in the U.S.Beauty, grace; double-a spelling of Jamal, from Arabic jamalJamier#4079 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Ja- to a -mier ending, echoing Jamir/Jamil ('beautiful'); no single fixeJasire#4080 in the U.S.A modern spelling echoing Yasir/Jasir — from Arabic, 'wealthy; easy, gentle, lenient'; no singlJerald#4081 in the U.S.J-spelled Gerald — Germanic ger, 'spear', plus wald, 'rule' — mid-century AmericanJordon#4084 in the U.S.Variant of Jordan, from the river whose Hebrew name Yarden means 'to descend, flow down'Kaedyn#4086 in the U.S.Modern spelling of Kaden/Caden — variously linked to Irish/Welsh roots ('companion', 'spirit ofKalan#4087 in the U.S.From Irish — possibly 'slender' (caol) or a form of Cathalan, 'little powerful warrior'; routesKalman#4088 in the U.S.From the Hungarian/Yiddish Kálmán — linked to Coloman (St Coloman), variously 'a pilgrim' and 'Kenay#4090 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kenny/Kenai (a Ken- root, 'handsome' or 'possession') with a -ay ending;Khaleb#4091 in the U.S.Kh-styled spelling of Caleb, the faithful scout of Numbers, traditionally 'whole-hearted' or liKhyro#4092 in the U.S.Kh-styled Kyro — the Cairo ('the victorious') echo-coinage; not firmly fixedKirin#4093 in the U.S.From the Japanese/Chinese qílín (麒麟), a mythical chimeric creature symbolizing good luck, prospLaker#4095 in the U.S.From an English occupational/locational surname — 'dweller by the lake' (or a player/sports echLavern#4097 in the U.S.From Laverne — French 'the alder tree', or linked to Latin Laverna (a Roman goddess)/'springlikLoic#4098 in the U.S.From Breton Loig/Loic — a form of Louis ('famous warrior', Germanic), or linked to St Eloi/'LocMaclin#4099 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Macklin/Maclin — 'son of Flann/Floinn', 'the red/ruddy one'; routes layeMaikol#4100 in the U.S.A Latina phonetic spelling of Michael — from Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?'Mansa#4101 in the U.S.From Mandinka mansa, 'king, emperor, sultan' (the title of the rulers of the Mali Empire)Motty#4104 in the U.S.A Yiddish/Hebrew pet form of Mordechai (linked to the god Marduk; 'warrior') via Mottel; an affMyair#4106 in the U.S.A modern coined name — echoing 'my air' and 'an heir' (Myair/Mahir); no traditional etymology; Myer#4107 in the U.S.From Hebrew Meir, 'one who shines, brings light'; also a Germanic surname Meyer, 'steward, farmNabeel#4108 in the U.S.From Arabic nabil, 'noble, generous, honorable; of high birth'Neiko#4109 in the U.S.Spelling of Niko/Neiko — a short form of Nicholas, from Greek, 'victory of the people'; routes Redmond#4113 in the U.S.The Irish form of Raymond — from Germanic ragin, 'counsel, advice', plus mund, 'protection' — 'Renley#4114 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining a Ren- opening to the -ley ending; popularized by Game of Thrones' RenlyRhyker#4115 in the U.S.Rh-styled spelling of Ryker — from the Dutch/German surname Riker, linked to ric, 'rich, powerfRiott#4116 in the U.S.A spelling of Riot — from the word riot, 'an uproar; wild disorder/revelry; a profusion (as in Sajid#4118 in the U.S.From Arabic sajid, 'one who prostrates in worship; a devout worshipper'Savon#4119 in the U.S.Modern American composition in the -von family of Davon and Javon; the French word savon ('soapShivam#4121 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shivam, 'auspicious, pure, blessed, good' — also 'of Shiva', the great Hindu deitShivay#4122 in the U.S.Modern devotional name from Shiva — 'belonging to Shiva, the auspicious' (Om Namah Shivay)Soham#4124 in the U.S.From Sanskrit so'ham, 'I am he; I am that' (a sacred mantra of the unity of the self with the dStrider#4125 in the U.S.From the English word strider, 'one who strides/walks far'; famously the byname of Aragorn in TKaiston#4126 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Kai (a popular short name) to the -ston ending; no single fixed rootStryder#4126 in the U.S.Y-styled Strider — Aragorn's ranger byname, 'one who strides' — trail-tunedTj#4130 in the U.S.From the initials T.J. — often Thomas/Tyler Junior or paired T-J names — given outrightToma#4131 in the U.S.Romanian/Slavic form of Thomas — from Aramaic Te'oma, 'a twin'Treyvon#4132 in the U.S.modern blend, often Trey ('three') + a -von endingWilhelm#4133 in the U.S.German form of William — Germanic wil, 'will', plus helm, 'helmet, protection' — 'resolute protXamir#4134 in the U.S.An X- spelling echoing Zamir ('a songbird; conscience', Hebrew/Arabic) and Amir ('a prince, a cYian#4135 in the U.S.A spelling echoing Ian/Yannis ('God is gracious', Hebrew/Greek/Scottish); also a Chinese name (Zayed#4136 in the U.S.From Arabic Zayed, 'growth, abundance, increase; one who flourishes' (from zada, 'to increase')Zaylon#4137 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining the Zay- sound to the -lon ending (Jaylon family); no single fixed rootZoraiz#4138 in the U.S.From Persian/Urdu — commonly given as 'as radiant as the sun; bright, shining' (linked to a 'suAahan#4139 in the U.S.Dawn, morning; the first light of dayAavyan#4140 in the U.S.Modern Indian coinage glossed 'powerful' or 'first ray of sun'; precise root attestation thinAmiir#4141 in the U.S.Double-i spelling of Amir — Arabic amir, 'prince, commander, ruler'Andrik#4143 in the U.S.A Slavic short form of Andrew — from Greek andreios, 'manly, masculine; brave' (from aner, 'a mAnvit#4144 in the U.S.From Sanskrit anvit/anvita, 'connected, continuous; following, accompanied by; possessed of (viAreg#4147 in the U.S.From Armenian areg, 'the sun; sunlight, sunshine'Artur#4148 in the U.S.European form of Arthur — possibly from Celtic artos, 'bear', or Roman Artorius; etymology debaAxten#4150 in the U.S.A modern name, variously echoing Axton ('the sword-stone town') and Axel ('father of peace'); nBecker#4151 in the U.S.From a German surname — Becker, 'a baker' (or 'dweller by a brook', from Bach); routes layeredBrahim#4152 in the U.S.Maghrebi short form of Ibrahim — Abraham, 'father of multitudes'Chadwick#4153 in the U.S.From an English surname/place-name — 'Chad's dairy farm or settlement' (Old English wic, 'farm,Cyan#4155 in the U.S.Dark blue; blue-greenDana#4157 in the U.S.From an English surname, 'a Dane, from Denmark'; also linked to Hebrew Daniel ('God is my judgeDani#4158 in the U.S.Short form of Daniel, Hebrew for 'God is my judge', used as a standalone boys' name in Spain, IDarcy#4159 in the U.S.From Norman d'Arcy, 'from Arcy', or Irish Ó Dorchaidhe, 'dark one' — Pride and Prejudice's leadDawood#4160 in the U.S.Arabic form of David — from Hebrew David, 'beloved' — a revered prophet (Dawud) in IslamEarnest#4164 in the U.S.An Ea- spelling of Ernest — from Germanic eornost, 'serious, resolute, earnest, vigorous' (alsoEdris#4166 in the U.S.From Arabic Idris/Edris — a prophet, often glossed 'interpreter, studious'; also a Welsh name (Emrik#4168 in the U.S.A spelling of Emeric/Emery — from the Germanic ermen, 'whole; universal', plus ric, 'power; rulFerran#4170 in the U.S.Catalan form of Ferdinand — from Germanic, 'bold/brave journey/adventurer' (frith, 'peace/proteGavyn#4173 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Gavin — from Welsh Gwalchgwyn, 'white hawk', or 'hawk of May' (the knight GawaiHarshiv#4174 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining harsh, 'joy, delight', and Shiv (Shiva, 'the auspicious one') — 'joyful Hendricks#4176 in the U.S.From the surname Hendricks, 'son of Hendrick' — the Dutch/Germanic form of Henry, 'home ruler'Henson#4177 in the U.S.From the surname Henson — 'son of Henry/Hendrick', from Germanic, 'home-ruler'Hillel#4178 in the U.S.Praise; from the Hebrew root h-l-l, the same root as hallelujah; the name of Judaism's great saHuckson#4179 in the U.S.A modern given name blending a Huck-/Huckleberry element with the -son ending; no single fixed Islam#4181 in the U.S.Submission, surrender to God; from Arabic islam, related to salaam, 'peace' — the name of the fIzzy#4182 in the U.S.Pet form of names like Isaac ('laughter'), Israel ('strives with God'), or Isaiah ('Yahweh is sJameer#4184 in the U.S.BeautyJesper#4187 in the U.S.Scandinavian/Danish form of Jasper/Casper — from Persian, 'treasurer; bringer of treasure' (oneJhonny#4188 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousJoachim#4189 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yehoyakim, 'established/raised by Yahweh' — traditionally the father of the Virgin Jomar#4191 in the U.S.Modern Latino blend-name — often Jose + Maria or Marcos; construction variesJosey#4192 in the U.S.Pet form of Joseph — Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add, increase'Justyn#4193 in the U.S.-yn spelling of Justin — from Latin Justinus, 'just, fair, righteous, upright'Karsten#4194 in the U.S.Low German/Scandinavian form of Christian — 'follower of Christ' — fjord-crispKepler#4195 in the U.S.From a German surname — Keppler, 'a maker of caps/hoods'; famed through astronomer Johannes KepKhymir#4197 in the U.S.Kh- styling of Kymir, echoing Amir (Arabic 'prince, commander'); routes informalKidus#4198 in the U.S.From Ge'ez/Amharic qidus, 'holy, sacred, saint'Kiro#4199 in the U.S.A Macedonian/Slavic short form of Kiril (Cyril) — from Greek kyrios, 'lord, master'; routes layKoltyn#4200 in the U.S.K-/-yn spelling of Colton — Old English, 'the coal town' or 'Cola's settlement'; also echoes 'cKysir#4201 in the U.S.Rare modern coinage in the Ky- set with a Kaiser/Kyser echo; not firmly documentedLaiken#4202 in the U.S.Modern American coinage on Laken/Lake — the body of water — with the -en/-ken styling of the AiLeevi#4203 in the U.S.Finnish form of Levi — from Hebrew Lewi, 'joined, attached, united'Llewyn#4205 in the U.S.LionLonzo#4206 in the U.S.Short form of Alonzo/Alfonso — from Germanic adal, 'noble', plus funs, 'ready, eager (for battlLucious#4207 in the U.S.Spelling of Lucius — from Latin lux, 'light' — a classic Roman nameMehki#4210 in the U.S.A spelling of Mekhi — a modern name often linked to Michael, 'who is like God?' (Hebrew); also Mercy#4211 in the U.S.English virtue-name from 'mercy' — Old French merci ('pity') from Latin merces ('reward, wages'Montrell#4212 in the U.S.Modern American name, plausibly echoing Montreal ('Mount Royal') or blending the French Mont- (