Three Syllable Girl Names

Katyayini is one of the nine forms of the Hindu goddess Parvati, and is associated with victory.

The popularity of Leilani outside of its native Hawaii has led to a range of spelling variations, including Leylani, Laylani, and Leilany. Less popular than its aforementioned counterparts, Lailani is still given to more than 150 girls each year, and possibly took inspiration from familiar choices Lainey and Laila. Most will say it the same as Leilani, but there is the possibility that it could be pronounced lie-LAAH-nee or la-i-LAAH-nee too.

Predominantly used in Romania, Ioana can also be used as an alternative to the Bulgarian Yoana. Fashion designer Ioana Ciolacu, actress Ioana Flora, and gymnast Ioana Stanciulescu are just a few notable bearers.

This rare literary name appears in Gottfried Keller's 1855 novel Der grüne Heinrich (Green Henry). Fiesty and beautiful Meretlein lived in the woods and was constantly causing trouble. Ultimately, she died an early death.

Coraline received a major popularity boost from the Neil Gaiman book and Henry Selick movie by the same name. As with many C names, this influenced the development of a K variant.