Three Syllable Girl Names

  1. Bellona
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "fighter"
    • Description:

      A beautiful name with a combative meaning (from the Latin bellare "to fight"), belonging to a Roman goddess of war. Bellona has never appeared on the SSA list, but it could be an intriguing option for fans of the popular Belle/Bella.
  2. Sabelle
    • Bozena
      • Origin:

        Slavic, Polish
      • Meaning:

        "divine"
      • Description:

        Eastern European girl name related to the Slavic word Bóg, meaning "God."
    • Viveka
      • Origin:

        Swedish, Nordic; Sanskrit
      • Meaning:

        "alive, life; wisdom"
      • Description:

        A truly multicultural choice, with separate origins from Scandinavia (also spelled Viveca and Vivica), as well as India (with spiritual meaning in Hinduism).
    • Eudoxia
      • Origin:

        Greek
      • Meaning:

        "good deeds"
      • Description:

        Think the letter X is always cool in names? Meet Eudoxia. An ancient name with a great meaning, associated with a number of saints and Byzantine royals. You might also like the similar Eudocia or Eudora.
    • Adelynn
      • Origin:

        Variation of Adeline
      • Description:

        Adelynn is one of the many variations rising on the heels of the lovely, old-fashioned (and yes, sweet) name Adeline.
    • Francisca
      • Origin:

        Spanish, Portuguese
      • Meaning:

        "free man"
      • Description:

        Spanish and Portuguese form of Frances or Francesca
    • Amori
      • Origin:

        Spelling variation of Amory
      • Meaning:

        "industrious"
      • Description:

        Amori puts a feminine, nickname-y spin on the unisex Amory -- though the amiable name does not really need lightening up.
    • Cadeau
      • Origin:

        French
      • Meaning:

        "gift"
      • Description:

        Cadeau puts a decidedly French-ified twist on the word name trend, but don't be surprised if you encounter ponies and poodles with the same moniker.
    • Kennedi
      • Origin:

        Irish
      • Meaning:

        "misshapen head"
      • Description:

        Kennedi is a spelling variation of Kennedy. Kennedi has been on an upward trend since she entered the Top 1000 in 1998. If you're going to go with this trendy Presidential name, we prefer Kennedy.
    • Marinka
      • Winika
        • Origin:

          Maori
        • Meaning:

          "Christmas orchid"
        • Description:

          With the rise of all those other popular feminine W names, like Winnie, Willa and Winona, why not consider the lovely Winika? Win and Winnie are likely nicknames and it is associated with a dainty Pacific orchid that blossoms at Christmas time. If you're looking for international names for Christmas babies, this is one for the short list.
      • Nabila
        • Origin:

          Arabic
        • Meaning:

          "honorable, noble"
        • Description:

          Pretty and feminine Muslim name popular in Egypt.
      • Saniyah
        • Origin:

          Persian, Urdu, Arabic
        • Meaning:

          "second; brilliant, splendid"
        • Description:

          Deriving from the names Sania, meaning "second" or Saniyya meaning "brilliant", it is the single Y spelling that has been preferred in the US, probably owing to its similarity to popular Aaliyah. The name entered the Top 1000 in 2004 but has been out of favor since 2019 when it disappeared from the charts. Still given to 150 girls each year however, it easily crosses cultures and gets you to the possible nickname Sunny.
      • Revella
        • Origin:

          Variation of Revello, Catalan
        • Meaning:

          "wild olive tree"
        • Description:

          Revella is mostly seen as a surname in the US, but has been found on first name record as well. It is likely a variation of the surname Revello, but could also be considered a variation of Revel.
      • Cesaria
        • Origin:

          Feminization of Cesar, Latin
        • Meaning:

          "head of hair"
        • Description:

          Cesaria, a modern feminine form of Caesar or the Latinate Cesar, has been obscure in the Western World but may stir to life along with other names that have their roots in ancient Rome. Cesarina, Cesarie, and Cesarea are other options.
      • Assisi
        • Origin:

          Italian place-name
        • Description:

          This lovely Umbrian hill town became a striking first name for the young daughter of Jade Jagger.
      • Zelmira
        • Origin:

          Likely a Neapolitan blend of Arabic and Latin influences meaning "brilliant one"
        • Meaning:

          "brilliant one"
        • Description:

          This name belongs to the eponymous heroine of Rossini's opera; 'Zelmira' (1822) about a (fictional) princess of Lesbos who saves her father and husband and her kingdom.
      • Elona
        • Tennille
          • Description:

            Toni Tennille was one half of the musical group Captain & Tennille, which produced a number of huge hits in the 1970s, including "Love Will Keep Us Together."