Three Syllable Girl Names
- Cécile
- Olalla
- Samarah
- Idella
Origin:
Diminutive of Ida, GermanMeaning:
"industrious one"Description:
Ida is one of those terminally old-fashioned names that suddenly sounds fresh again, especially given how fashionable it is in Europe. Ida, usually pronounced ee-da, is a Top 100 name in Scandinavia and German-speaking countries, and is rising more gently in the US.
- Charisma
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Trying to imbue your child with charisma at birth involves a certain degree of chutzpah. It was brought into the mix by ex. "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" actress Charisma Carpenter, who was named after an Avon perfume.
- Ellena
- Katina
- Momoko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"peach child"Description:
Momoko is a Japanese name meaning "peach child." It's also the name of a character in the popular Sailor Moon manga series.
- Zhavia
Origin:
Variation of Xavier, Arabic, BasqueMeaning:
"new house; bright"Description:
This name caught the attention of American parents beginning in 2018, when the Fox show The Four: Battle for Stardom premiered. Zhavia Ward was a finalist on the first season.
- Livinia
- Patchouli
Origin:
nature nameDescription:
This fragrant name was sometimes seen in hippie communes in the days of flower power.
- Birgitta
Origin:
Scandinavian variation of Bridget, GaelicMeaning:
"strength or exalted one"Description:
Classic Scandinavian form of Bridget. Saint Birgitta of Sweden is the patron saint of Europe.
- Marena
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"of the sea"Description:
One of many girl names containing that pretty "Mar" sound which are related to the sea. This one, though attractive, might tend to be confused with the more common Marina spelling.
- Iyabo
Origin:
African, YorubaMeaning:
"mother has returned"Description:
A lively name often used to honor a deceased grandmother in Yoruba culture.
- Jovita
Origin:
Spanish, feminine variation of Jove, Roman king of the godsDescription:
Lively and joyful. Jovie could be a cute short form.
- Nausicaa
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"burner of ships"Description:
In Homer's Odyssey Nausicaa or Nausicaä is a daughter of Alcinous who helps Odysseus on his journey home. In pop culture, it is the name of the eponymous heroine in the 1984 Japanese anime movie Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
- Hespera
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"evening, evening star"Description:
Hespera is a variation of Hesperia, the feminine form of Hesperus. In Greek mythology, Hesperus is the Evening Star or the planet Venus. Hesperus is the son of the dawn goddess Eos or her Roman equivalent Aurora.
- Anela
Origin:
HawaiianMeaning:
"angel"Description:
Anela is the equivalent of Angela, which means angel. Anela is also one of
- Horizon
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Broadening your horizons when choosing a name for your baby may lead you here. Horizon feels like the cousin of names like Meridian, Geo and Stellar - scientific spins on nature names. Rize is the usual nickname for this choice.
- Karuna
Origin:
SanskritMeaning:
"compassion"Description:
A beautiful Hindu name, now potentially marred for its similarity to "corona."