Three Syllable Girl Names

It's usually preceded by the letter 'A'--as in 'a capella'--singing without accompaniment, and probably has never been used as a girl's name, but in this anything-goes naming climate, we're putting it out there as a possibility.

This trendy spelling of Emily may be benefiting from the rise of Emery.

Zabelle and Zabel are fresh (to us) and ancient forms of Isabel, making zippy variations for modern lovers of that ancient name who feel the original is overexposed.

Derived from an ancient Roman name, this is best known in its male form Placido, thanks to the tenor.

The chickadee gets its distinctive name from its distinctive call: chick-a-dee-dee-dee!

Aniko has the feel and rhythm of a Japanese name but in fact it's an Eastern European spin on Anna.

Unusual yet accessible name with the fashionable double-L sound. Lilting and lovely.

Rather dated smoosh name.

Deriving from the name of an Australian butterfly, Eliena is also a name seen in the Bible.

This spelling keeps the appealing meaning of Clara and Belle smooshed together, but without the Disney Cow association some people may have with Clarabelle. Nevertheless, this is the lesser used of the two, given to around 10 babies per year, compared to 30.

Feminissima.

Bulgarian diminutive of Anna, a pretty alternative to Amelia which may often be confused with the latter.