Three Syllable Girl Names

Aromatic but also problematic.

Caridad is a theological Virgin name, representing Our Lady of Charity, and a popular saint's name in Cuba. Would make an interesting choice, in the manner of the more familiar Soledad, Our Lady of Solitude.

Like cousin Ludmila, a Russian name rarely heard in this country.

Variation of Alana.

This unusual name belonged to a character played by Kirsten Dunst in an early film.

Unusual and appealing, Laurenza might make a perfect honor name for an ancestral Laura or Lawrence. Count Laurenza among the unknown-yet-usable Italian names for girls.

This name dates back to Arthurian legend, in which Angharad was the lover of Percival, one of the Knights of the Round Table, and was used more recently for the name of the favorite wife of the warlord in Mad Max: Fury Road. It was quite popular in the Middle Ages and is still heard in Wales, but we doubt that even the glamorous Rosie Huntington-Whiteley could propel it to wider popularity.

Victorian feel.

Variant of Solara

A totally one-of-a-kind Waverly alternative with historic roots.

A formidable name borne by Edelgard von Hresvelg, heiress to the Adrestian Empire in the video game Fire Emblem: Three Houses.

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

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.

There are several better Cal- names that don't simply echo a male form.

A popular Muslim girl name in the UK, possibly boosted by its similarity to familiar classic Hannah.

An Allemande is a renaissance musical form meaning 'German dance" - Handel composed many famous allemandes. As a name, Allemande has the advantages of being unusual whilst still having a history, and pretty while still having gravitas. It also has great potential for nicknames, with Ally, Lemmi and Mandy being the most obvious.