Three Syllable Girl Names

Ildiko is a variation of the German Hilda — itself short for Brunhilda.

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.

Seen as a name for this first time in the anime Sailor Moon.

One of many spelling variations of Allison — a name that took off in the 60s and had a few decades of popularity.

This spelling of Melinda is used primarily in Amish communities.

This pretty African girls' name has not one but two admirable meanings.

Azuba is a form of Azubah, the Old Testament wife of Caleb. The name was used among early African-Americans.

One of the sha-la-la sisters.

Pretty, pan-botanical Cherokee choice.

A contracted form of the Marian name María de la Luz, borne by Mariluz Bermúdez, a Costa Rican telenovela actress.