Four Syllable Names for Girls

This is a rare name with connections to the Louisiana Creole culture. It would likely have more success in French or Spanish than in English.

Dolucila

This name received modest usage throughout the twentieth century, though it was never given to more than a handful of girls in any given year. Its etymology most likely involves the combination of Lou and Eugenia.

Lougenia

Ysabeau is a rare Creole or Medieval French variation of Isabeau, itself a French a charming variant of Isabel. It appeared in the TV series A Discovery of Witches and subsequently made its debut in the US stats in 2024 when it was given to 6 girls.
 
Despite its relation to the uber-popular Isabella, the several degrees of removal make Ysabeau an intriguing, rare alternative. Similar Isabeau is also a distinctive choice, given to only 8 babies in a recent year.

Ysabeau

The rarely heard feminine version of the saint's name Cassian, this name is elegant and somewhat frilly, but holds the possibility of more straightforward nicknames like Cass, Cassie or Ana. With the rise of the whole group of names for both genders starting with the Cass sound, Cassiana has the potential to become one of the more visible <a href="https://nameberry.com/search/girls-names/c">girl names starting with C</a>.

Cassiana

This Hawaiian name breathes new (warm) life into the traditional Cecilia and offers the added attraction of the spunky "Kiki" as an obvious nickname option.

Kikilia

Sophia Rose combines two classic feminine names to create a beautiful double name that balances traditional elegance with floral grace. Sophia, of Greek origin meaning 'wisdom,' has remained consistently popular across cultures and eras, experiencing a significant resurgence in the early 2000s. Rose, derived from the Latin 'rosa,' refers to the beloved flower that symbolizes love and beauty in many cultures. 

The pairing creates a harmonious flow while offering versatility—it can be used in full or shortened to either component. This combination has gained popularity among parents seeking a name with timeless appeal, classical roots, and feminine associations. The name suggests both intellectual depth and natural beauty, embodying thoughtfulness and grace. While double names have fluctuated in popularity, Sophia Rose represents the enduring tradition of pairing a strong first name with a graceful middle name.

Sophia-rose

Beruriah, also spelled Beruryah, is the only woman in Talmudic literature whose ideas were taken seriously by her male contemporaries.  Living in the second century, she was noted for her high moral standards and intellectual prowess.

Beruriah

A quirky twist on Rosemary or a combo of the popular elements Rose and May, this would make a lovely traditional yet surprising middle name. It also works the other way around: Mayrose.

Rosemay

Inspired by the Beatles song "Penny Lane", about the sights and sounds of a typical street in Liverpool, England, this quirky smoosh name has charted regularly in the US since 2008.

Pennylane

The name of a small songbird, similar to a Lark – but far less commonly used as a name. Could give you the adorable nickname Pip.

Pipit

Best known as the title of a song by prog rock group Deep Purple, itself named after Emmaretta Marks, an actress and singer who was in the musical Hair at the time. Now that Emma is the most popular name in America, some may no doubt be attracted to this more elaborate version -- but honestly, what's the point?

Emmaretta

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. 




Eudoxia

Fiametta is the pseudonym Italian Renaissance writer Bocaccio gave to his muse in his writing; her real name was most likely Maria d'Aquino. It was also the title of a ballet in the 19th century. This is one of the unusual but not inaccessible <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/505/italian-names-for-girls">Italian names for girls</a>; you can make it even more user-friendly with the cute nicknames Fia or Etta.

Fiametta

A lush, romantic flower name for people who think Rose, Violet and Lily are 1000 times too popular.

Fioralba

A name so old that it may predate the written word. Ilithyia is, immediately, the Latinized version of the name of the Greek goddess of childbirth and midwifery, but its roots stretch back to the Ancient Minoan civilization, and possibly beyond. Ilithyia is also, crucially, the name of the one of the main characters on the first two seasons of Starz's Spartacus -- which accounts for the 10-or-so baby girls named Ilithyia each of the past few years. Ilithyia is among the more unusual <a href-="https://nameberry.com/list/624/gorgeous-greek-goddess-names-for-babies">Greek goddess names</a> still in occasional use.

Ilithyia

An interesting figure from Greek mythology -- an Amazon queen who fought for Troy in the Trojan War -- but no figure could be interesting enough to make that five-syllable mouthful usable today. Stick with Penelope or, if that's too popular for your taste, try Thessaly.

Penthesilea

The original Sophonisba was a Carthaginian noblewoman who was alive at the time of the Second Punic War, who became a legend for drinking lethal poison rather than be humiliated by Carthage's Roman conquerors. She's been the subject of countless literary works throughout history. Her name has been used a few times in the past couple millennia, most notably by early 20th century American activist Sophonisba Breckenridge. It might be worth considering as a Sophia/Sophie alternative -- if you're a Classics scholar.

Sophonisba

According to legend -- and, crucially, the Wonder Woman comics and movies -- Themyscira is the home of the Amazons, a mythical race of powerful female warriors. As depicted in the DC comics, Themyscira is a lush utopian island in the middle of a vast ocean. It was also the name of a real town in the Ancient Greek world, on the southern coast of the Black Sea in modern-day Turkey. While Themyscira isn't practically workable as a first name for an actual girl, it might make a cool middle name, or even proper name with Thea as nickname, for the daughter of big Wonder Woman fans.

Themyscira

Servilia is best known as the name of a Roman patrician woman intimately involved with some of the most famed figures in ancient history: she was Caesar's mistress, Brutus's mother and Cato the Younger's half-sister. Her name derived from the family name Servilius, which stretches back to the earliest days of the Roman Republic.With interest in classical names exploding, Servilia might be worth a serious look, though its closeness to words like "servile" and "villain" could be a turnoff.

Servilia

Sunehra is an Indian name that is largely unknown in English-speaking countries, except maybe via its friendly short form Sunny.

Sunehra

Four-syllable girl names often sound feminine or even frilly. Girl names with four syllables work best with shorter surnames, of one or two syllables.

The top four syllable girl name in the US along with many other countries is Isabella. Along with Isabella, four syllable girl names that rank in the US Top 100 include Elizabeth, Victoria, Penelope, Gabriella, Serenity, Valentina, Eliana, and Arianna.

Unique four syllable girl names we recommend include Acadia, Araminta, Carolina, Felicity, and Isadora.

Here, our full list of four syllable names for girls. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically.

Four-syllable girl names often sound feminine or even frilly. Girl names with four syllables work best with shorter surnames, of one or two syllables. The top four syllable girl name in the US along with many other countries is Isabella. Along with Isabella, four syllable girl names that rank in the US Top 100 include Elizabeth, Victoria, Penelope, Gabriella, Serenity, Valentina, Eliana, and Arianna. Unique four syllable girl names we recommend include Acadia, Araminta, Carolina, Felicity, and Isadora. Here, our full list of four syllable names for girls. The top names below rank among the current US Top 1000 Baby Names and are ordered by popularity. Unique names rank below the Top 1000 and are listed alphabetically. (Page 406)