Four Syllable Names for Girls

Ed Sheeran put this continental place name on the map when he used it as the middle name for his daughter Lyra, born in 2020.

A combination name that might be dismissed as a clown and cow name. The sounds are nevertheless pretty and the meaning is good - though spellings Claribel or Clarabel might help distance it from the cow association.

Unisex name from the Old Testament, which is very in-keeping with current naming trends for girls.

A lovely and intriguing option among the girl names beginning with U.

A religious name, referring to the announcement by the Virgin Mary that she was with child.

This more succinct form of the elegant Arabella might appeal to those who are looking for a less popular spin on Annabel or those who like the sounds of Arabella but want something with fewer frills. Given to 120 girls in 2023, it is around ten times less popular than its longer counterpart.

Sweet and bright international form of Josephine, used in many European countries with various pronunciations of the initial J. A notable bearer is Josefina "Joey" Guerrero, a Filipina spy during World War II.

Calpurnia is a name with a massive history. As the third and final wife of Julius Caesar, Calpurnia has been forever depicted in literature (Shakespeare) and film (Cleopatra; Rome) as a modest and sweet woman, utterly devoted to Caesar. She is said to have foretold his death and to have tried (and failed) to have warned him of the treachery of his trusted allies. Following Caesar's assassination, Calpurnia never remarried.

Sympathetic new twist on a Puritan virtue name.

When properly pronounced, has an alluring sound and harmonious meaning.

Also seen as Alyenor and Eleonore, this is an old French name dating back to the Arthurian romances and still heard today.

Kimimila is a trending choice among parents with Lakota heritage. It's especially popular in South Dakota, where many Lakota live today.

Much fresher and more energetic than Dominique.

Alexandra is a name with many international variations, elaborations and short forms, and Alexandrine is one of the more unusual. Another, Alexandrina, was the first name of Queen Victoria.

A melodious ancient saint's name now more commonly heard in its French form, Elodie.

This ancient Egyptian queen's name would be best saved for a cat.

A feminization of Adam with several sweet nickname options — Addie, Ada, Minnie, or Mina being a few.

Classic Wilhelmina is still the dominant form of this name, but the more intuitive, streamlined Willamina is rising alongside it. The phonetic spelling eliminates some of Wilhelmina's bulk, taking it from geek-chic to modern feminissima.