Three Syllable Names for Girls

A Biblical place name referred to by the Old Testament prophet Ezra. It may be a corruption of Caspian, or may derive from Hebrew keceph "silver, money".

Casiphia

Coahoma

Rosalva

Ava Rose combines two beloved classics. Ava, of Germanic origin, means 'life' or 'bird-like,' and has enjoyed remarkable popularity since the early 2000s, regularly ranking in the top ten girls' names in the US. Rose, with Latin roots meaning 'rose flower,' has been used as a girl's name for centuries and remains a timeless middle name choice. Together, they create a name that is both elegant and sweet, offering the perfect balance of contemporary trend and classical beauty. This combination has gained popularity as parents increasingly choose double names with a vintage feel. Ava Rose evokes images of delicate beauty and femininity while maintaining a certain strength and simplicity.

Ava-rose

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

Hawaiian names tend to evoke sunshine and warm weather — this option is more appropriate for a wintertime baby.

Haunani

Not to be confused with Euphoria, Euporia was the Greek goddess of abundance.

Euporia

An attractive Japanese name with appealing meanings. 

Miyabi

Panola

Fringilla Vigo is a sorceress and villain in The Witcher series. Her name comes from a genus of singing finches.

Fringilla

Anuki

Conola is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins. It may be a variant of names like Connie or Connolly, or potentially derived from the Irish name Conall, meaning 'strong wolf'. Alternatively, it could be inspired by the word 'canola' (referring to a type of oil or the plant it comes from), but given a more name-like spelling. The '-ola' suffix gives it a melodic, flowing quality similar to names like Viola or Lola. Conola has remained extremely uncommon throughout recorded naming history, never appearing in popularity charts. The name has a gentle, feminine sound that might appeal to parents seeking something unique yet pronounceable with a somewhat familiar ring.

Conola

Rukhsana

A rare alternative to the already unusual Gemelle or Gemella, suitable for a twin due to its meaning but perhaps uncomfortably close to the antiseptic cream Germolene.

Gemeline

Although it looks and sounds like the Spanish name Paloma, meaning "dove," Poloma has Native American origins from the Choctaw tribe.

Poloma

A Top 50 name in Slovenia. It peaked in 2015 at Number 20.

Tinkara

Natasza

Eurybia is a sea titaness and consort of Krios. A lesser-known name from Greek mythology, it may be on board to follow other goddesses back to glory.

As a nature name, Eurybia is both a flower and a butterfly.

Eurybia

Elphaba was invented by Gregory Maguire for the protagonist of his novel Wicked, which became the long-running Broadway play and then a movie. Elphaba is the name of the Wicked Witch of the West, unnamed in the Oz books, and is drawn from the initials of Oz creator L. Frank Baum.
 
Nicknames Elfie, Ellie, Elle, or Abbie could make it feel more grounded.

Elphaba

Voncile is a feminine name with American origins, emerging in the Southern United States during the early 20th century. It likely developed as a creative coinage combining the prefix 'Von' (from Germanic naming traditions) with feminine-sounding endings. Voncile saw its peak popularity in the 1920s and 1930s, particularly in states like Georgia, Alabama, and Florida. The name has a vintage, distinctive quality that reflects the American South's tradition of creating melodious, unique female names. Though rare today, it represents a fascinating period in American naming practices when parents freely combined elements to create new names. Voncile carries a genteel, old-fashioned charm with a touch of Southern elegance.

Voncile

 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 1364)

Three Syllable Girl Names