Three Syllable Girl Names

Blending the flair of Marcella with the sleek but gentle sounds of Lucille, Marcille is vintage comeback that last peaked in the 1920s. Given to more than 5 babies for the first time since 2009, Marcille made its way back onto the popularity charts in 2023.

Jordan and Peter Andre used Tiaamii as the middle name of their daughter Princess in 2007.

Sophina is an English elaboration on the internationally popular Sophia, borne by American actress Sophina Brown.

Proserpine is the Roman equivalent of the goddess Persephone, the Queen of the Underworld in Greek myth.

A novel creation in the vein of Amari and Akari. Imari is also a place name, connected to the Japanese city, and is the English term for Arita porcelain.

This fairly obscure saint's name was chosen by Oscar-winning actress Marcia Gay Harden for one of her twins.

This name, which can also be a surname, is not a popular name, even in China. When used in poetry, Chinese academics interpret the word qianqian as meaning diligent and vigorous. A notable bearer is Meng Qianqian, a Chinese track and field athlete. The name is also used in the TV series Tiger Moms.

Also spelled Anael, this offers a new spin on an old standard. Or even a couple of old standards, if you count Annabelle.

Ananya is an appealing Indian name used for girls and boys, though its similarity to Anna makes it sound more feminine to Western ears. Quite popular in the US, where it was given to nearly 150 baby girls in one recent year.

Made famous by actress Idina Menzel, of "Rent" and "Wicked" fame.

The name of one of the Greek Muses would be really difficult to bear here on earth.

A name found in 16th century marriage records, but still manages to sound like a modern, made-up elaboration of MERRY.

A rare name even among Basque speakers (fewer than 20 women in Spain are called Elixane), this beautiful name has drawn some attention via Elixane Lechemia, the French pro-tennis player.

Makaria or Macaria is the name of two figures in Greek mythology, neither of whom have very uplifting stories to inspire a baby name.