Three Syllable Names for Girls

A Celtic goddess associated with hot springs.

Damona

Divona

A Celtic goddess of the river Yonne in Gaul.

Icauna

A minor Celtic goddess of the Treveran region.

Inciona

Biblical Queen of the Judah tribe of Israel. Jehoaddan was the wife of King Joash and the mother of King Amaziah of Judah.

Jehoaddan

Benedikte

One of the more uncommon international variations of Elizabeth.

Elzunia

<p>Evoleht appears to be an extremely rare feminine name with uncertain origins. It might be a modern invented name or possibly derived from Estonian, where 'leht' means 'leaf' or 'page.' The 'evo' beginning could suggest connections to words like 'evolution' or 'evolve.' Without clear historical usage, Evoleht would be considered highly unusual in most naming traditions. The name has an intriguing, contemporary sound with its combination of smooth 'ev' sounds and the crisp ending. Parents choosing this name would be selecting something truly distinctive. Its rarity means most people encountering it would have no preconceptions, allowing the individual to define the name's significance through their own personality and life.</p>

Evoleht

Cyril has several attractive femaie forms, including the French Cyrielle as well as Cyrilla. The one downside of this unique name is that many English speakers will pronounce it like cereal, so you'll constantly be explaining, "No, it's siri-ELLE."

Cyrielle

Raqiya is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'sky,' 'heaven,' or 'firmament.' In Islamic cosmology, the term appears in the Quran, referring to the layers of heaven. The name carries beautiful spiritual connotations, evoking images of vast celestial expanses and divine creation. With its melodic sound and meaningful etymology, Raqiya offers a distinctive yet accessible option for parents seeking a name with roots in Arabic or Islamic tradition. Though not among the most common Arabic names internationally, its connection to nature and spirituality gives it universal appeal. The name's elegant sound pattern, with the stress typically on the second syllable (ra-QI-ya), contributes to its graceful, feminine quality.

Raqiya

The creation of a new life is certainly full of wonder. Wonderful would make for a lovely statement middle name for your little miracle. 

Wonderful

A Celtic earth goddess worshipped primarily in east-central Gaul during the Roman period.

Litavis

Countless variations of Elizabeth have been used around the world for centuries, from Elspeth to Isabella to Betty. Elsabet is a version that is popular in Ethiopia, often with the sweet and stylish nicknames Elsa or Elsi.

Elsabet

A minor Celtic goddess associated with the Celtic god Lero.

Lerina

Olliemae

A minor goddess in Celtic mythology, associated with the river Aisne.

Axona

Like masculine version Sayyid, Sayyida is a Persian name that is actually a title - sort of analagous to Lady. Sayyida has a wonderful history behind it - most notably in the form of Sayyida al Hurra, Queen of Tetouan and a  real-life 16th Century pirate queen. 

Sayyida

Pretoria is a city in the northern part of Gauteng Province, South Africa, named after its founder Marthinus Pretorius. The surname derives from from Latin <em>praetor</em> meaning "leader, official".

Pretoria

If you love girls' names that start and end in A, this beautiful Mongolian option is one to consider!

Ariuna

A halfway house between full-on Anglo-Saxon Eoforhild, and the modern-day version Averil. Everild makes for an interesting blend of medieval with the on-trend "Ever" sound.

Everild

 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 1342)

Three Syllable Girl Names