Three Syllable Girl Names

Spelling twist makes it more striking.

The original Russian name is Natalia, the French say Natalie or Noel or Noelle, and the Italians use this gender-neutral name. While Natale and its international cousins is traditionally given to babies born at Christmas time, it's certainly not reserved for that.

We prefer to think of this name as a spelling variation of the Arabic Sabira, the feminine form of Sabir, than as a girlish spin on the word name Saber. Sabira means patient whereas Saber is a long sharp knife.

Hail Britannia? We think not.

Actress Gabrielle Union and basketball great Dwyane Wade brought this one into the lexicon when they chose in for their daughter, Kaavia James.

Rhymes with Bianca, but so much more refreshing! This strong and beautiful Indian name has come into the spotlight in recent years thanks to two famous bearers of the name: Miss Japan 2016 Priyanka Yoshikawa, and award-winning Indian actress Priyanka Chopra.

Xureila is the alias of social media star Kaitlyn Bullitt, who is known for her YouTube videos of Sims storylines. She has a son named Reginald Xyeir.

A softer, more feminine variation of Abijah.

In Syrian mythology, Liluri was the goddess of the mountains. She is also associated with bulls, which were sacred to Liluri and her consort Manzuri, the weather god.

According to Buddhist eschatology, Maitreya is next great Buddha who will appear on Earth, following Gautama Buddha. Though this messianic figure is usually (if not exclusively) depicted as a male, the name sounds distinctly feminine to Western ears. It's quite a heavy mantle to lay on a child, though with far less subtle names, such as Messiah, Royalty and Savior, on the rise, that may be waning as a cause for concern.

Sarai is an ancient Hebrew name — the original name of Sarah in the Old Testament — but the Saraiyah elaboration brings it well into the 21st century. Saraiyah was first recorded among the national data in 2007.

Cimmaron is an alternate spelling of Cimarron, a Great Plains city and river made famous by the Edna Ferber novel; it has a nice western feel. Cimmaron or more properly Cimarron is one of those vintage literary names, like Atticus and Scout, that may finally come into its own.