Four Syllable Names for Girls
- Alesandra
- Almudena
Origin:
Spanish from ArabicMeaning:
"the citadel"Description:
Almudena was derived from the Arabic word al-mudayyina, meaning "the citadel." The Virgin of Almudena is a medieval statue of Mary in Madrid. Almudena is the patron saint of the city.
- Anasofia
- Madelena
- Bella-rose
- Orestilla
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"of the mountains"Description:
A Latinate diminutive from the Greek name Orestes, borne by Livia Orestilla, the second wife of Emperor Caligula.
- Peternella
Origin:
Feminine form of PeterMeaning:
"rock, stone"Description:
Somewhat awkward feminization of Peter. Try Petra, Petronia, or Petronilla, an early saint's name.
- Euporia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"prosperity"Description:
Not to be confused with Euphoria, Euporia was the Greek goddess of abundance.
- Efemena
Origin:
UrhoboMeaning:
"here is my wealth"Description:
A unisex name used among the Urhobo people of Southern Nigeria.
- Polyhymnia
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"one of many praises"Description:
Polyhymnia was one of the nine Muses of Greek mythology, associated with hymns, poetry, and dance. It's a whole lotta name for one girl, but now that Persephone and Calliope are on the table, Polyhymnia feels like much more of a possibility.
- Nehalennia
Origin:
CelticMeaning:
"she who is near the sea"Description:
Nehalennia is a Celtic or Germanic goddess depicted with marine symbols, as well as a companion dog at her feet.
- Arcangela
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"high-ranking angel"Description:
Arcangela is a heavenly possibility if Angel or Angela isn't elevated enough for you.
- Elocadia
- Isobelle
- Emanaia
Origin:
RomaniMeaning:
"messenger, earthly"Description:
Romani form of Herminia
- Adamary
Origin:
English, combination of Ada + MaryMeaning:
"noble + bitter; noble + beloved"Description:
A sweet and distinctive vintagesque smoosh name.
- Annaclara
- Gigliola
Origin:
ItalianDescription:
An Italian name possibly derived from Italian giglio "lily", but more likely a feminized form of the masculine Giglio — an Italian variant of Giles ("young goat").
- Catalena
- Felicita
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"happiness; good luck, good fortune"Description:
This pretty Italian name is derived from the Latin and Roman goddess name, Felicitas, but also coincides with the Italian word felicità meaning "happiness".