Three Syllable Girl Names

An appealing unisex Hawaiian name (more commonly used for boys) with a lovely meaning and vibrant sound. It derives from the words ke "the" and aloha "love". Keahloha is also a common Hawaiian surname.

Rosmerta is a Gallo-Roman goddess of fertility, abundance, and prosperity, often depicted holding a cornucopia. In the Harry Potter books, Madame Rosmerta is the landlady of the Three Broomsticks pub in the wizarding village of Hogsmeade.

An elaborate and shiny choice.

Traditionally a masculine name in Russian and associated with several saints, Makari could also be inspired by the Greek word Μακάρι/Makári, meaning "I wish". Currently used predominantly on boys in the US, it is given to a handful of girls each year, possibly because of its similarity to other popular contemporary choices such as Amari and Kamari.

Pretty and unusual, worth consideration.

Onyxia is a dragon in the video game franchise World of Warcraft. Her name fittingly references her species of Black Dragon. The gem name "onyx" is derived from the Greek onux, which referred to fingernails and claws in addition to the gem.

The ultimate romantic elaboration of Winter, Wyntreaux feels like it's straight out of a fantasy novel.

This habitational surname works as a modern way to honor a Carrie, Carolyn, or Caroline.

Manaia is one of the most popular gender-neutral names in New Zealand, on that country's Maori Top 10 for boys but used nearly equally for girls.

Has an evocative feel, unusual to the Western ear without being identified with any particular culture.

Lorelei would make a cooler choice.

This ancient feminine form is the kind of name your child will grow into...at least by her fiftieth birthday.

Gwenora teeters on the line between unique gem and modern invention. But it's not a smoosh name fashioned from Gwen and Nora but an old Cornish form of Guinevere, like its much more famous sister Jennifer.

The name of a breed of Spanish sheep is hardly worthy of a child.

The Biblical name of a great prophet and judge who helped organize an army and effect a major victory over the Canaanites. Sounds much fresher than the Anglicized Deborah.

As with the more popular variant Odalys, this is a name which should be avoided due to its connection to Ottoman Empire harems and concubines. May we suggest Odette, Odelie, Odessa or Lyssa as better alternatives?