180+ Best Four Syllable Girl Names

  1. Genoveva
    • Origin:

      Variation of Genevieve or Geneva, French
    • Meaning:

      "tribe woman or juniper"
    • Description:

      The rare name Genoveva might be thought of as a variation of the French names Genevieve or Geneva, which have different roots and meanings. An unusual, pretty choice.
  2. Adelaida
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Adelaide, German
    • Meaning:

      "noble, nobility"
    • Description:

      Adelaida takes the elegant and popular Adelaide one step further, adding even more flair and distinction to the name. While English speakers may pronounce it as a-deh-LAY-duh, the traditional Spanish pronunciation would be a-deh-LIE-da.
  3. Benedicta
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "blessed"
    • Description:

      Saintly, and a Mother Superior to boot.
  4. Casiphia
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "place of the treasury"
    • Description:

      A Biblical place name referred to by the Old Testament prophet Ezra. It may be a corruption of Caspian, or may derive from Hebrew keceph "silver, money".
  5. Lilavati
    • Origin:

      Sanskrit
    • Description:

      A lovely name with a lovely meaning ("amusing, charming, graceful" in Sanskrit), Lilavati is a rare Indian name with a handful of historical namesakes. Notable bearers include the daughter of great 12th century mathematician Bhaskara, who named one of his mathematical treatises after her, and a 13th century Sri Lankan queen who was only the second woman to rule the country as sovereign in her own right.
  6. Gladiola
    • Origin:

      Flower name, from Latin
    • Meaning:

      "little sword"
    • Description:

      An attractive update to Gladys.

      Gladiola is a character in the 1991 novel and 1995 film How to Make an American Quilt

  7. Vasiliki
    • Origin:

      Greek, feminine form of Basil
    • Meaning:

      "royal"
    • Description:

      Many old-school girl names are feminine forms of male names. This one gets an exotic twist from being the female version not of Basil but the form used very commonly in Greece, Vasilios. This uncommon name would make an interesting and rare V-starting choice.
  8. Mariota
    • Origin:

      Variation of Margaret
    • Meaning:

      "pearl"
    • Description:

      This obscure Margaret variation was a popular name in medieval Scotland and could make a truly distinctive, feminine choice today.
  9. Loredana
    • Origin:

      Italian, Romanian
    • Meaning:

      "laurel grove"
    • Description:

      A widespread name in Italy and Romania, the lovely Loredana is often claimed to have been invented by French author George Sand for a character in her 1833 novel Mattea. However, it also belonged to a 16th century Italian botanist, Loredana Marcello, known for developing treatments for various ailments. It probably derives from the Venetian surname Loredan, from the place name Loreo "laurel grove".
  10. Remedios
    • Origin:

      re-MEH-dee-oss
    • Description:

      Remedios is an unusual and evocative Marian name, from Nuestra Señora de los Remedios, which means "Our Lady of the Remedies".
  11. Ionia
    • Origin:

      Greek place-name
    • Description:

      Also relating to the sea and the islands, this name is a bit more melodic than its cousins.
  12. Nefertari
    • Origin:

      Ancient Egyptian
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful companion"
    • Description:

      Nefertari Meritmut was the first and favorite wife of pharoah Ramesses II "the Great". She was highly educated and undertook important diplomatic work on behalf of her husband, corresponding with other prominent figures and even making speeches.
  13. Graziella
    • Origin:

      Italian, diminutive of Grazia or variation of Grace
    • Meaning:

      "grace"
    • Description:

      Graziella, an Italian form of Grace, is another Latin version that adds spice. Consider Graziella as a distinctive alternative to either Grace or Gabriella.
  14. Salomea
    • Origin:

      Variation of Salome, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      The Biblical Salome has not ranked in the US Top 1000 for more than a century, perhaps because most people associate the name with the seductive dancer. But Salomea might make the name different enough for contemporary use.
  15. Callidora
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "gift of beauty"
    • Description:

      An extremely rare name of Ancient Greek origin which could be a novel way to Callie. There is a minor Harry Potter character by the name: Callidora Black (later Longbottom).
  16. Olivetta
    • Origin:

      Italian elaboration of Olivia, Latin
    • Meaning:

      "olive tree"
    • Description:

      Olivia is one of the most popular girls' names in the western world, and Olivetta might be thought of as a diminutive or an elaboration. Fewer than five baby girls received this name in the US last year, though it's a pretty and easily-understood choice.
  17. Zinovia
    • Origin:

      Variation of Zenobia, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "force of Zeus"
    • Description:

      Zinovia and Zenobia might be thought of as mythological adjacent names, with their meaning connected to Zeus, king of the Gods. The name Zinovia was given to fewer than ten baby girls in the US last year, versus about 30 who were named Zenobia.
  18. Felicidad
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "happiness"
    • Description:

      Used exclusively in Latino families.
  19. Orestina
    • Origin:

      Italian from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "of the mountains"
    • Description:

      A rare Italian name derived from Orestes, from Greek mythology.
  20. Rosalinda
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "pretty rose"
    • Description:

      Rosalind feels fresher now.