Three Syllable Girl Names

  1. Marisha
    • Ormanda
      • Origin:

        Latin
      • Meaning:

        "mariner"
      • Description:

        Has a medieval, slightly fusty but romantic feel.
    • Amiya
      • Description:

        A possible variation of Amia and Amaya. It has charted in the U.S. Top 1000 for most of the 21st century.
    • Alicja
      • Origin:

        Polish
      • Meaning:

        "noble"
      • Description:

        Polish form of Alice and Alicia
    • Aleigha
      • Origin:

        Variation of Aaliyah
    • Ildiko
      • Origin:

        Hungarian variation of Hilda
      • Meaning:

        "battle, warrior"
      • Description:

        Ildiko is a variation of the German Hilda — itself short for Brunhilda. In Hungary, the name is spelt Ildikó.
    • Usagi
      • Origin:

        Japanese
      • Meaning:

        "rabbit"
      • Description:

        Seen as a name for this first time in the anime Sailor Moon.
    • Eurydome
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "structure outside the areas"
      • Description:

        Eurydome was a minor character in Greek mythology — according to some accounts, the mother of the Graces.
    • Madelynne
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Madelyn, English
      • Meaning:

        "woman from Magdala or high tower"
      • Description:

        A spin on the French form of Magdalene, Madelynne is another, llower ranking way to Maddy. Still, when you put Madelynne together with her more popular sisters -- Madelyn, Madeline, Madeleine, and Madelynn -- she begins to feel just like a Top 10 option.
    • Nastasya
      • Nastasia
        • Zeneida
          • Esperance
            • Celesta
              • Origin:

                Latin
              • Meaning:

                "heavenly"
              • Description:

                The shimmery Celeste has been solidly in the Top 1000 for as long as data has been recorded. The dainty variation Celesta certainly feels useable as well. Other intriguing variations include Celestia and Celestine.
            • Anima
              • Origin:

                Latin; Sanskrit
              • Meaning:

                "soul; tiny"
              • Description:

                Anima is a name that could work in so many languages, blessed as it is with easy spelling and pronunciation. It works equally well in the East and in the West, as its roots can either come from Latin, where it means "soul", or from Sanskrit, where it means "minute, tiny".
            • Alecia
              • Kyleena
                • Origin:

                  American feminization of Kyle, Scottish
                • Meaning:

                  "narrow spit of land"
                • Description:

                  Although Kyleena has a pleasant sound, it's a baby name best to avoid — Kyleena is the trade name of an IUD.
              • Zelkova
                • Origin:

                  Russian botanical name
                • Meaning:

                  "bar rock"
                • Description:

                  An arborial name related to six deciduous trees in the elm family, with a nice ballerina feel.
              • Avaya
                • Origin:

                  Variation of Ava, English
                • Meaning:

                  "life"
                • Description:

                  This elaboration of the popular Ava likely took inspiration from other on-trend choices such as Amaya, Nevaeh, and Alayah. Given to nearly 140 girls each year, alternative spelling Avayah is twice as popular and currently in the US Top 1000.
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