Three Syllable Girl Names

Lace-hankie name with Shakespearean pedigree.

Compelling Z name mentioned in the Old Testament and one of the unique baby names still undiscovered from the Bible.

The name of a Barbadian enslaved woman who was one of the first people accused of witchcraft in the Salem witch trials. It features in the 1952 play The Crucible by Arthur Miller.

A literary name created by J. R. R. Tolkien for a Lord of the Rings noblewoman of Rohan. It would make an interesting choice for literature lovers or fans of names like Elowen and Evelyn.

Feodora is an interesting choice for the intrepid name-giver, especially with the dynamic nickname Feo.

One of the many variations of the name of the Lady of the Lake, best known as Nimue.

Hip-swayingly evocative.

In Greek mythology, Euthenia was among the younger Charites. She was the spirit of prosperity.

A rare and beautiful name that could easily cross cultures.

Form of Swanhild, borne by the heroine of the ballet Coppélia. The -a ending certainly gives this ancient name a lighter, more balletic feel.

The name of an American cosmetics company which was inspired by the ancient traditional medicine practices known as Ayurveda, literally "knowledge of longevity" in Sanskrit. Unfortunately, when shortened to Aveda, the literal meaning in Sanskrit becomes "not knowledge" – no doubt not what the company's founder intended. If you can get past this, a pretty and evocative name associated with holistic health and beauty.

An unusual and melodious New Testament name

Columba is an early saint's name that rhumbas to a modern beat. While the original St. Columba is male, the name sounds more appropriate for a girl in the modern world. Leave variations Colm and Callum for the boys.

Variant of Hannelore

More a concept than a place -- or a name.

One of the least appealing of the ella-ending names, especially if you check pernicious in the dictionary.

Kalliroi is a modern Greek form of the Classical name Callirrhoe, who in mythology was an ocean nymph who accompanied Persephone to the underworld. If you're looking for unusual names with ocean meanings, this should be on your list.