Four Syllable Names for Girls

An unconventional way to Rosie or Rosa, borne by Generosa of Scillium, a martyr and saint from the 2nd century AD, Generosa is also used in Spanish and Italian as the word for "generous". As such, it may be seen as a name with two (connected) meanings: from the Latin generosus, it means "well-born, noble, excellent, while in a modern Italian and Spanish context, it means "generous, giving, kind, plentiful". 
 Briefly popular in Spain and Brazil in the early 19th-century, it may appeal as a rare virtue name or as an alternative to Ginevra, Ambrosia, or Geneva. In Italian, it would be pronounced jeh-neh-RO-za, while in Spanish, it would be kheh-neh-RO-sa, kh like the -ch of Scottish Loch.

Generosa

Beautiful, but potentially a tad too extravagant for some tastes.

Gentildonna

Alternative spelling of Gethsemane, the biblical garden on the Mount of Olives where Jesus was arrested. It could be considered part of the wave of new Christian spiritual names, and the spelling has the advantage of making the pronunciation clear.

Gethsemani

A clunky medieval German name unlikely to be revived anytime soon, if ever. The streamlined English variation Hawise has more modern appeal.

Hadewidis

Hanna Sofia combines two beautiful and historically rich names from different traditions. Hanna, a variation of Hannah, has Hebrew origins meaning 'grace' or 'favor,' while Sofia derives from the Greek word for 'wisdom.' This elegant double name bridges multiple cultural traditions, as both names appear in various forms across European and Middle Eastern cultures. The combination creates a harmonious flow with its alternating soft consonants and open vowel sounds. As a compound name, Hanna Sofia offers versatility, allowing the bearer to use both names together or choose either one in different contexts. The pairing reflects a contemporary trend toward combining traditional names to create something both familiar and distinctive.

Hanna sofia

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Hatsuyuki

A combination of Heide, from Adelheid "noble" and Marie "bitter or beloved". It saw a small spike in popularity in the early 1940s in France and Germany, due to the Austrian actress Heidemarie Hatheyer.

Heidemarie

In Greek Mythology, Herophile was Aphrodite and Poseidon's daughter and a sibyl who predicted the fall of Troy.

Herophile

An intruiging and rare Hawaiian "-lani" name to add to the books if you are looking for an alternative to trendy Leilani and Kehlani.

Hiʻilani

Sweet-smelling Honeysuckle is the ultimate quirky floral name, so called because of its tubular flowers full of sweet nectar. Honeysuckle Weeks is a British actress whose siblings, also actors, have equally eye-catching names: Perdita and Rollo.

Honeysuckle

ʻiwalani

Idabelle is a feminine name combining the classic names Ida and Belle. Ida has Germanic origins meaning 'industrious' or 'hardworking,' while Belle comes from French, meaning 'beautiful.' This graceful compound name emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when such combinations were fashionable in America. Idabelle peaked in popularity during the early 1900s and has since become quite rare, giving it a distinctive vintage charm. The name carries associations with Southern gentility and old-fashioned elegance. With the revival of vintage names and the popularity of Belle as a component in names like Isabelle, Idabelle offers an uncommon alternative with historical roots that combines industriousness and beauty in its meaning.

Idabelle

An upbeat and cheery name used in African-Yoruban culture.

Ifetayo

A rhythmic and attractive Cherokee girl name. Immokalee is also the name of a community in Florida.

Immokalee

Jessabelle is a feminine name that combines elements of Jessica (derived from Hebrew, meaning 'God beholds' or 'wealthy') and the popular '-belle' suffix meaning 'beautiful' in French. This melodic combination creates a distinctive name with both biblical and romantic associations. Jessabelle gained some recognition through its use in literature and film, though it remains relatively uncommon as a given name. The name has a lyrical quality and evokes images of southern charm, perhaps due to its musical flow and French influence. While sometimes associated with the similar-sounding Jezebel (which carries negative connotations), Jessabelle stands as its own distinctive name with a beautiful sound and blended etymology.

Jessabelle

Julianita

Name from the Mohawk tribe associated with actress Kaniehtiio Horn, who <a href="https://twitter.com/kaniehtiio/status/1270865779030929412">created a video</a> on how to pronounce her rare name.

Kaniehtiio

Karla Sofia is a beautiful feminine compound name with cross-cultural appeal. 'Karla' is the feminine form of Karl, a Germanic name meaning 'free man' or 'strong,' while 'Sofia' derives from the Greek word for 'wisdom.' Together, they create a name meaning 'strong wisdom' or 'free wisdom.' Karla Sofia is particularly popular in Latin American countries, especially Mexico and Central America, where compound names are a cultural tradition. The name bridges Germanic strength with Greek intellectual depth, offering a balanced identity for a child. The combination has gained popularity in recent decades as parents seek unique yet meaningful names with international resonance.

Karla sofia

The translation of Katarina and Katherine used in Finland and Estonia.

Katariina

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 419)