Three Syllable Girl Names

The name Parastoo currently seems unusual to the Western ear, with that "too" ending rare in traditional English names. It is sometimes spelled Parastu. Pari or Parisa would make easier imports.

Another name for snowdrops, the small white flowers, Galanthus appeared in Greek mythology under the spelling Galanthis as a servant who deceived the gods and was turned into a weasel. A pretty and unique flower name with a defiant streak, Galanthus is an intriguing choice for a baby girl.

Variant of Alafair

This Spanish form of the yet-to-be-revived Ignatius was borne by an early and influential Philipina nun known as Mother Ignacia.

An elaboration of the French name Laure, as well as of its English counterpart, Laura. Time-traveling special agent Laureline is one of the two protagonists of the long-running French carton series Valérian and Laureline.

Diminutive form of Anna, pronounced "ah-nee-tsa" in Slovene, Croatian and Serbian and like Annika in Romanian.

A sweet and clear Hopi name with a lovely natural meaning to match.

If you're looking for a girl's name that honors an ancestral Arthur, try Artis.

Unfortunately, everyone will hear Crispina, the feminine form of Crispin, as Christina.

A sunny and sparky compound name which rolls easily off the tongue.

Genesis, meet Jennifer. This spelling of Genesis — the first book in the Bible — is comfortably in the Top 1000.

A character name that makes an appearance in Shakespeare's King Lear, Nerilla has hardly been heard in modern times. But with the resurrection of many names from ancient Greece and Roman, Nerilla is one of the Latin names for girls we may be hearing again.

The Akan people of Ghana and the Ivory Coast frequently name their children after the day of the week they were born and the order in which they were born. Most Ghanaians have a name using this system (think Kofi Annan, whose name means born on a Friday).

Akshara is a unisex name taken from one of the names of Lord Vishnu.