Three Syllable Girl Names

  1. Lullaby
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "a soothing song or piece of music that is usually played for children"
    • Description:

      This unusual word name means a song sung to put infants to sleep, from the components lull as in calm and by as in goodbye. While it's not on record as being used for any actual babies in the US, it's a rhythmic choice and one of those unique baby names with more mainstream nicknames such a Lula and Bee.
  2. Milania
    • Origin:

      Variation of Milana or Melania
    • Description:

      This name similar to Milana and Melania was popularized by Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Guidice's daughter. It has ranked in the US Top 1000 since 2011.
  3. Alifair
    • Origin:

      Romani
    • Meaning:

      "elf warrior or all true"
    • Description:

      Variant of Alafair
  4. Maybellene
    • Origin:

      Variation of Maybelline
    • Meaning:

      "lovable"
    • Description:

      Maybellene is the true one-of-a-kind baby name that Taylor and Natalie Hanson chose for their daughter in 2020. It's a variation of Maybelline, which is itself an elaboration of the name Mabel. The Maybellene spelling makes it one step removed from the cosmetics brand.
  5. Orella
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "announcement from the gods, oracle"
    • Description:

      A pleasantly unfamiliar addition to the ella family of names.
  6. Adrielle
    • Origin:

      Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "God is my master"
    • Description:

      Feminine form of Adriel, a Biblical choice which has been really heating up in the US in recent years. Feels like a natural successor to Adrienne and Arielle.
  7. Kalayah
    • Origin:

      Variation of Kalea or Alayah, Hawaiian, English
    • Meaning:

      "joy, happiness; sublime"
    • Description:

      The -ayah suffix is ultra hot at the moment, with names like Alayah and Avayah attracting hundreds of parents each year. Kalayah may be building off of those, but it could also be used as a variation of the classic Hawaiian name Kalea.
  8. Hecuba
    • Origin:

      Greek literary name
    • Description:

      Queen Hecuba was the legendary queen of King Priam of Troy, mother of Hector, Paris, Cassandra and others. Euripedes' tragedy Hecuba depicts Hecuba's grief over the death of her daughter Polyxena, and the revenge she takes for the murder of her youngest son Polydorus.
  9. Stelmaria
    • Origin:

      English, literary
    • Meaning:

      "star of the sea"
    • Description:

      In Philip Pullman's His Dark Materials trilogy, Stelmaria is the beautiful name of Lord Asriel's snow leopard daemon. It's a pretty and plausible combo name reminiscent of Marian names like Stellamaris and Maristela.
  10. Amorah
    • Origin:

      Variation of Amora, Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "love"
    • Description:

      Amora and co. have seen a rapid rise over the past few years. Amorah, with the additional H, is one of the simpler variations.
  11. Elidy
    • Cinnabar
      • Origin:

        Word name
      • Description:

        Associated with a vivid red-orange-colored lacquer, would make a more than distinctive color-related choice.
    • Damona
      • Origin:

        Celtic
      • Meaning:

        "bull; deer"
      • Description:

        A Celtic goddess associated with hot springs.
    • Alayah
      • Origin:

        English, Arabic
      • Meaning:

        "sublime; joyful"
      • Description:

        A modern English variant of the Arabic name Aaliyah, Alayah was likely inspired by the names Amaia, Amaya and Alannah. It could also be an alternative spelling of the Basque name, Alaia, which means "joyful", and it coincides with Alaya, a type of consciousness in Buddhism.
    • Ultima
      • Origin:

        Latin, Italian
      • Meaning:

        "last"
      • Description:

        An uncommon Latin and Italian name which would make a fitting choice for a final baby – but be aware that many would associate it with the cosmetics brand or the Ultimo brand of lingerie.
    • Ysabella
      • Domitille
        • Origin:

          French feminine variation of Roman family name Domitius, Latin
        • Meaning:

          "tamed"
        • Description:

          Domitille is the French form of the ancient royal name Domitilla. Domitille is used today, and is much fresher than similar-sounding Dominique.
      • Sirona
        • Origin:

          Celtic
        • Description:

          In Celtic mythology, Sirona was a goddess of healing.
      • Lovely
        • Origin:

          English word name
        • Meaning:

          "exquisitely beautiful"
        • Description:

          Word names are often genderless, but Lovely feels particularly feminine (cue Isn't She Lovely? by Stevie Wonder). Chris Brown chose this name for his daughter, born in 2022, which may give the name a boost.
      • Elvina
        • Origin:

          English
        • Meaning:

          "elf friend"
        • Description:

          Sounds elven in every sense of the word.