Three Syllable Names for Girls

Sicely

The adorable animal name made its way into the baby name pool when Macklemore used it as the middle name for his daughter Colette in 2018. 

Koala

Leontine is the French form of a name that's more familiar by its spelling variation Leontyne, the name made famous by opera diva Price.  An obscure choice, Leontine nevertheless feels right for our lion-name-crazed moment.

Leontine

<p>Toolia is an uncommon feminine name with uncertain etymology. It may be a variant of Julia or Tulia, names with Latin roots, or possibly derived from cultural sources outside mainstream Western naming traditions. The name has a melodic quality with its flowing vowels and soft consonants. Toolia remains exceptionally rare in most English-speaking countries, making it an unusual choice that stands out. Some parents might be drawn to its unique sound and exotic feel while still maintaining relatively straightforward pronunciation. The name carries no strongly established cultural associations or traditional meanings, allowing it to feel fresh and undefined — a blank canvas for the individual who bears it.</p>

Toolia

Adero

Quwanna

A name of various origins, Belenda may be a form of Belinda, a Spanish or German name meaning "pretty one", "beautiful, flexible one" or "beautiful serpent", which may draw inspiration from names like Glenda and Brenda. Alternatively, in may be a twist on Belen, meaning Bethlehem, or a feminization of Belend, a Kurdish name meaning "high, tall, mountainside". 



Belenda

Dalijah

Lodena

Katika

Philana

Monzerat

Catosha

Lashunna

Latresia

Ninia

Ayleah

Derrica

Shearra is a feminine name with unclear origins, though it appears to be a variant spelling of Sheara or possibly related to the Irish name Siara. It may have Gaelic roots, potentially deriving from words meaning 'love' or 'dark-haired.' The distinctive double 'r' gives the name a flowing, melodic quality when pronounced. Shearra remains quite rare in contemporary usage, making it an uncommon choice that stands out. The name has a somewhat mystical, Celtic feel enhanced by its unusual spelling pattern. Shearra might appeal to parents seeking a name with Irish or Scottish undertones while desiring something more distinctive than common Celtic-inspired names. Its scarcity means most bearers would have a unique identity not shared with many others.

Shearra

Cynii

 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 1866)

Three Syllable Girl Names