Three Syllable Names for Girls

A modern update to Hilary, which is related to Gaelic Ealair.

Mckellar

An attractive Italian word name that could work as a route to get to the nickname Tess.

Fortezza

Sagitta is not a part of the Sagittarius constellation, but rather its own collection of stars. However, its meaning, "arrow," would make it ideal for a Sagittarius daughter.

Sagitta

An alluring addition to the collection of cosmic baby names.

Cosmina

Preppy surname that would make a fashionable first name for a girl.

Landis

Ingibjörg, as it's transcribed in Iceland, is derived from the Old Norse name Ingibjǫrg. The name references the Germanic fertility god Ing, the original name of the god Freyr.

Ingibjorg

Eurydome was a minor character in Greek mythology — according to some accounts, the mother of the Graces.

Eurydome

Eurynome was a name given to almost a dozen characters in Greek mythology. Among the most notable are Eurynome, mother of the Charites, and Queen Eurynome, wife of King Ophion.

Eurynome

In Greek mythology, a surname of Athena and an epithet of Europa.

Hellotia

Megaera is one of the Furies in Greek mythology — deities of vengeance. It's a better choice than Envy, which was given to 37 more baby girls than Megaera at last count.

Megaera

Thelxinoë is the name of both a siren and a Muse in Greek mythology. Her name is derived from the Greek <em>thelxis</em>, "enchantment."

Thelxinoe

In Greek mythology, Coronis is the name of several minor characters. The name is off-limits for the foreseeable future, due to its similarity to "corona."

Coronis

Callirrhoe is a Greek mythological nymph and companion of Persephone. It offers nicknames Calli, Ro, Clio, and Coco.

Callirrhoe

An obscure name from Greek mythology — Drosera was a nymph — with a quirky, ethereal meaning.

Drosera

A potential Harper alternative with connections to Greek mythology. Harpina was a water nymph and lover of Ares.

Harpina

A water nymph in Greek mythology, for which the Greek village of Lilaia is named.

Lilaea

The continent of Europe gets its name from Europa, queen of Crete and lover of Zeus. It is also, notably, the name of one of Jupiter's moons.

Europa

In Greek mythology, Nomia was a nymph and companion of Callisto.

Nomia

Ajambo is an African name of the Luo language, spoken by the Luo people of Kenya and Tanzania. Like many <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/192/african-names">African names</a>, Ajambo's meaning refers to the temporaity of the birth — in this case, the evening.

Ajambo

Atieno is the feminine equivalent of Otieno, which is now more commonly seen as a surname in Eastern Africa.

Atieno

 abound on Nameberry, with over 10,000 names on this list containing three syllables.

That's an overwhelming number of choices of names for baby girls with three syllables, which provide a good balance for shorter surnames.

To help narrow down your choice, see our list of The Best 

The full list of over 10,000 three syllable names for baby girls, with meanings, origins, and popularity, including top 3 syllable girl names and unique girl names with three syllables. (Page 1325)

Three Syllable Girl Names