Three Syllable Girl Names
- Harumi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"beautiful spring; clear weather"Description:
Sweet and springy Japanese name.
- Rhapsody
Origin:
French, musical termDescription:
Could be seen as extravagantly ecstatic for a baby name, though feel free to rhapsodize about your little girl, whatever her name.
- Otilia
Origin:
Spanish, RomanianMeaning:
"wealth, fatherland"Description:
Spanish and Romanian form of Ottilia or Odilia
- Afia
Origin:
AfricanMeaning:
"born on Friday"Description:
This variant of the more-difficult Afua, from the Akan language of what is now Ghana in West Africa, is a traditional "day name" that can make a perfectly pretty modern choice.
- Aneko
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"older sister"Description:
If you're planning to have a younger one.
- Amorie
Origin:
Spelling variation of AmoryMeaning:
"industrious"Description:
While Amorie might be strictly a feminizing way to spell the unisex Amory, it also relates to the word Amore and the name Amoris, which mean love,
- Decima
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"tenth"Description:
In the days of huge families, this name of the Roman goddess of prophecy and childbirth, and one of the Fates, would be saved for bambina number ten. Now it might be used for a girl born in October, the tenth month.
- Trivia
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"place where three roads meet"Description:
Trivia is considered the first epithet of Diana, the Roman goddess of hunting, fertility, and the moon. The name is derived from the Latin word trivium, meaning "triple way," which refers to the goddess's protection of crossroads. Today, of course, Trivia would likely be interpreted as an English word name referencing obscure facts.
- Devana
Origin:
Polish, Czech, Serbian, CroatianMeaning:
"divine"Description:
A deity worshipped across Eastern European countries, goddess of the moon, hunting, and wilderness. Folklore describes Devana as a virgin goddess whose virginity is renewed every spring, and she is often depicted riding on a mare.
- Aliana
Origin:
Variation of ElianaDescription:
The uber-popular nickname-name Ellie has led to the surge of all names that can be shortened as such. This includes Eliana, a current go-to for parents seeking a frilly name that shortens to a cuter option. Aliana is riding a similar wave, though this time the presumed nickname is Ali/Allie.
- Delphinia
- Madelynn
Origin:
Spelling variation of Madelyn, EnglishMeaning:
"woman from Magdala or high tower"Description:
Madelynn is the fourth most popular variation of this durably popular name, with Madelyn ranking first in the Top 100, Madeline dropping to the Number 2 spot, the French Madeleine taking third place, and Madelynn coming in fourth but still ranking in the Top 500.
- Zuzanna
Origin:
Slavic variation of SusannahMeaning:
"lily"Description:
Remember Zuzu, the adorable little girl you watch every Christmas in "It's a Wonderful Life"? Here's a direct path to that nickname, a lot more zesty than the more familiar Susannah.
- Cadenza
Origin:
Italian, musical termDescription:
Cadenza takes the popular CADENCE and gives it a more operatic flourish.
- Maxima
Origin:
Latin, feminine variation of MaximusDescription:
Max names were one of the hottest trends for boys in the mid-2010s, and are still very popular. The girl versions haven't seen so much love, unfortunately. (Or fortunately, if you love them and want them to stay rare!) Maxima got some attention in 2015 when Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan used it for their daughter, but few parents have copied them.
- Otilie
- Walburga
Origin:
GermanMeaning:
"strong protection"Description:
An ancient saint's name belonging to an 8th century English missionary. Variants include Walpurga and Walpurgis.
- Elysande
Origin:
English, GermanicMeaning:
"temple path"Description:
An intriguing medieval name found in various forms across Europe. Variants include Elisende, Elisenda, Elysant, Elysande, Elisent and Helisent. It likely derives from a Visigothic name meaning "temple path".
- Meraki
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"doing something with soul, love, creativity, or devotion"Description:
Meraki is one of those untranslatable words that only exist in a single language. It's the Greek concept of putting your whole heart into something. NPR says, "Meraki is often used to describe cooking or preparing a meal, but it can also mean arranging a room, choosing decorations, or setting an elegant table."
- Cynara
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"thistly plant"Description:
Poetic though thorny.