Four Syllable Names for Girls

The top girl name in Lithuania in 2020. Alternate spelling Emilija came in at Number 3.

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 is a Celtic or Germanic goddess depicted with marine symbols, as well as a companion dog at her feet.

A lovely name most commonly used by Judeo-Italian families — also the name of a fictional city in Ambrose Bierce's short story "An Inhabitant of Carcosa", written in the late 1800s.

Kakalina may have a sound that invites ridicule, but it's the Hawaiian form of Katherine.

For the doe-eyed daughter.

Eluana is a soft Italian name that might be a nice choice for people who are attracted to names like Elena and Emilia but are looking for something a little more unusual. Eluana is evidence that beyond the few familiar choices such as Gianna and Angelina, there are hundreds of attractive Italian names worth consideration.

A rare Italian name derived from Orestes, from Greek mythology.

An obscurity, though with the popularity of Abigail and the rise of all names that start with A, may make an attractive choice.

Arkadina was thrust into the limelight as one of the (many) middle names of Uma Thurman and Arpad Busson's little girl. The Slavic or Russian feminine form of Arkady, which is derived from the ancient Greek name Arkadios, is the equivalent of the English Arcadia -- a heavenly place. For most English speakers, the Arcadia form would be more compatible.

An upbeat and cheery name used in African-Yoruban culture.