Three Syllable Girl Names

As more English words get turned into names, parents in search of a really. unusual name may look to words from other languages, in this case French. Musique has an undoubtedly, well, musical sound, and even resembles familiar French names like Monique.

Variant of Basque Elorria, meaning "hawthorn", considered a sacred plant in Basque mythology. It is also a variant of modern Elora, from the movie Willow.

A pretty possibility for a Gemini girl.

Manjari is an Indian name not well-known in the US but popular in India. The literal meaning is a bunch or a collection, but can also refer to the flowers and vines of the mango. Taken together, those two meanings convey the idea of a bouquet.

A red spice made from dried bell peppers.

As a name, notable bearers include Danish actress Paprika Steen (born Kirsteen), and Paprika from the children's TV show Blue's Clues

Sonoma, the name of a beautiful northern California wine-growing region, might inspire some parents. Other California place names beyond Sonoma: Marin, Berkeley, Sierra.

An ancient saint's name (St Frideswide was an 8th-century English princess who founded a convent in Oxford, which later became Christ Church cathedral). St Frideswide was adopted as patron of Oxford University in the early 15th century and later as the patron of the whole city of Oxford. Her popularity as a historical figure explains why her name – unlike most Old English names – survived the Norman invasion and remained in use until the 15th century, although rare and in various variant forms.

In ancient Rome, Veritas was a minor goddess-personification of truth. Even non-Latin scholars may know the expression "in vino veritas": in wine, there is truth.

Janiyah’s star is definitely fading, but it will likely remain in the Top 1000 for years to come.

Nakato was traditionally used on the second-born (female) twin among the Luganda-speaking people of Uganda.

If there are too many Savannahs in your neighborhood, you might consider this. Pavana is a Hindu goddess of the wind.

The Spanish travelling or Romani community are called Gitanos, and Gitana is the feminine word. The term evolved from the Old Spanish word egiptano "Egyptian".

This Russian version of Michaela adds yet another variation -- Makayla, Micaela, McKayla -- to the pot.

This alternate spelling of Amora rose over 1000 places in 2019, making it the fastest-rising girl name of the year. It continued to rise steeply in 2020, but has fallen a little since.

Considered an old-fashioned choice in Japan.