Three Syllable Girl Names

Lovers of elaborate ancient names like Pandora and Dorothea might appreciate this unusual name from Greek mythology. Pasithea is an obscure goddess of rest and relaxation, one of the Charites or Graces, and wife of Hypnos, god of sleep and dreams.

Babies recorded as Novarae in the US data (there were 15 of them in 2022) may spell their names Nova Rae or Nova-Rae in real life – spaces and punctuation aren't recorded. Either way, it's a cool modern compound name with a futuristic feel.

Bernessa is a rare form of the old-fashioned biblical name Bernice, once stylish but now fallen from favor -- though according to the Hundred Year Rule, it could be time for a comeback.

An alternate spelling of Arusi, used throughout Africa.

Here's a name that turns crosses cultures when spelled Liliana but could be down on the farm when fashioned Lillyanna.