Three Letter Girl Names

Tai

Chinese

"great extreme"

Skater Tai Babilonia brought this sleek modern name to the world's attention. Pronounced "tie."

Tae

Tae is a concise, multicultural feminine name with roots in several languages. In Korean, Tae means 'greatness' or 'supremacy,' while it can also represent 'peaceful' or elements like 'big' and…

Tay

English, diminutive of Taylor

"tailor"

Tay is occasionally used on its own, or as a nickname for the now fading Taylor.

Tey

Tey is a concise, gender-neutral name that has been used predominantly for girls in recent years. This succinct name may have origins in various cultures: it could be a variant of Tai (Chinese for…

Tia

Diminutive of names ending -tia

A short, bright name which originates as a short form of names including Tiana, and Tatiana. Not as popular as Mia – a plus if you're seeking a short and pretty but less common name. In Spanish and…

Uda

Teutonic

"wealthy"

One of several three-letter U-a names -- Uda, Ula, Uma, Una -- take your pick.

Ula

Celtic

"gem of the sea"

Ula is among the unusual U names that may have a range of origins and meanings, from the Celtic one given here to its possibilities as a short form of Eulalia or Ursula. Ulla is a Scandinavian name…

Uli

Uli is a feminine name of German origin, derived as a diminutive of names containing the element 'ul' or 'uodal' meaning 'heritage' or 'inheritance'. It can also be considered a short form of Ulrike,…

Uma

Sanskrit, Hebrew

"light, peace, nation"

Uma is a sweet, strong name for a Hindu goddess... and a Hollywood one. But as popular as Uma Thurman is, other parents have not yet picked up on her name, making it a rarity. Uma is one of the more…

Ume

Japanese

"plum"

Uny

Uny is an uncommon feminine name with obscure origins. It may be a diminutive form or variant of names like Unity or Eunice, or possibly derived from unique cultural origins not widely documented.…

Uta

German

"prosperity, riches"

Medieval name that still hasn't crossed the ocean, known here primarily via actress/teacher Uta Hagen.

Ode

Word name or medieval English form of Otto

If Story and Poet and Sonnet can be names that work as well for girls as for boys, why not Ode?

Ute

Ute is a feminine name with Germanic origins, particularly associated with German culture. This concise, powerful name derives from the Old High German word 'uot,' meaning 'heritage' or 'prosperity.'…

Ude

Ude is an uncommon feminine name with diverse cultural roots. In German contexts, it may be a variant of Uta or Oda, Germanic names meaning "wealth" or "prosperity." In some African traditions,…

Val

Diminutive of Valentina, Valerie, etc, Latin

"strength, health"

Occasionally used as an independent name, but why.

Van

Van as a feminine name is quite uncommon, as it's more frequently encountered as a male name or surname across various cultures. Of Vietnamese origin, Van can mean 'cloud' and is often used as a…

Ver

Ver is an uncommon feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a shortened form of names like Vera (meaning 'truth' or 'faith' in Russian) or Veronica. In some Latin-based languages,…

Vic

Vic as a feminine name is typically a diminutive form of Victoria, which means "victory" from Latin origins. While more commonly used as a masculine nickname (short for Victor), its usage as a…

Viv

Viv is a feminine name that functions as both a standalone name and a diminutive of Vivian, Vivienne, or Viviana. These names derive from the Latin "vivus" meaning "alive" or "lively." Viv embodies…