Three Letter Girl Names
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Hea
Korean
"grace"
For Americans, a little too he for a she.
Min
Chinese
"quick"
Puts the -min in diminutive.
Kat
English diminutive of Katherine, Greek
"pure"
We're hearing Kat more and more being used by Katherines who are tired of Kathy, Kate and Katie. Katti or Kattie is another possibility.
Hat
Hat is an uncommon feminine name with several potential origins. It may function as a diminutive form of Harriet or Hattie, names derived from the Germanic elements 'heim' (home) and 'ric' (ruler).…
Nev
Variation of Neve or Niamh or a diminutive of Nevin, Ginevra, or Nevaeh
"snow; bright; new; white phantom; heaven"
Short and crisp, Nev may be a number of things: an alternative spelling to Irish Niamh, Spanish Nieves, and Italian Neve; a nickname for Geneva, Ginevra, Nevaeh, or Ginevra; an English and Turkish…
Nya
Swahili, Basque, "tenacity, purpose, aim; sea fam, wave"
"tenacity, purpose, aim; sea fam, wave"
A relatively new name on the scene, increasing in popularity since 1999. It is likely a variation of Nia, a Swahili name based on the Arabic Niya meaning "tenacity, purpose, determination".…
Nik
Diminutive of Nicole et al
Modern, boyish, if self-consciously groovy nickname for Nicole or any of its variations.
Nic
Nic is a feminine name that typically functions as a shortened form of Nicole or Nicola, though it has gained recognition as an independent name. With its brief, punchy single syllable, Nic embodies…
Nix
Greek
"night"
Variant spelling of Nyx, the name of the Greek goddess of the night. It also coincides with the English word " nix , a corruption of German nichts "nothing".
Jen
Jen is a short, crisp feminine name that originated primarily as a diminutive of Jennifer, though it can also be a nickname for names like Jenna, Jenny, or Genevieve. The root name Jennifer comes…
Non
Welsh
"nun"
The legendary St. Non was the mother of St. David, the patron saint of Wales. David was raised in a convent by his mother and went on to become a great teacher and bishop. Non is also known as Nonna…
Nur
Arabic
"light"
Icy
English word name
"icy"
A short form of the modern coinage Icelyn that feels cool as a short form, but too frosty for a full name.
Nor
Nor is a concise feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Arabic contexts, it means 'light' or 'divine light,' symbolizing guidance and illumination. In Scandinavian traditions,…
Cam
Diminutive of Cameron or Camilla
A Pam for the modern age, improved by a harder edge and a tad less prissiness.
Gin
"silver"
"silver"
Common name in Japan, would have alcoholic allusions here.
Gen
Japanese
"spring"
Commonly used in Japan, and so much more distinguished than Jen.
Oda
Scandinavian, short form of Odelia
Ada, yes. Ida, maybe. But Oda, a Scandinavian version of Odelia, not really. To English speakers, it sounds too much like "odor".
Oly
Oly is an uncommon feminine name that may have originated as a nickname for names like Olivia or Olympic. Its brevity gives it a modern, streamlined quality that fits contemporary naming trends. The…
Cal
Diminutive of Caroline
"free man"
If Caroline is too classic and Callie too cutesy, Cal might work as a cool alternative. Well established and currently in the Top 1000 for boys, it has potential as a gender neutral option too. Yet…