Three Letter Girl Names
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Wyn
Wyn is a feminine name with Welsh origins, though it can also be used for males in its original context. Derived from the Welsh word "gwyn" meaning "fair," "blessed," or "white," Wyn embodies…
Xia
Chinese dynastic name
This name of the first recorded dynasty of ancient China is short and simple enough to make a possible Asian-American alternative to Mia and Tia. British-Filipino child star Xia Vigor has invigorated…
Xin
Chinese
"beautiful, elegant, mind, soul, joyous"
A lovely name with many possible meanings depending on the characters used. A common feature of Chinese names for both sexes.
Zea
Latin
"grain"
An unusual possibility; Zea would fit right in with schoolmates named Tea and Leya.
Zia
Short form of Luzia or Terézia, Hungarian, Portuguese
"light; harvest"
A short and zippy name that would blend right in with but also stand out among a group of girls named Mia, Gia, Lia and Tia. It is a multicultural choice, used in Hungary as a short from of Terézia,…
Zoa
Greek
"life"
Possibly a variation of the ultra-popular Greek Zoe, Zoa was given to around 2 dozen baby girls each recent year.
Zsa
Hungarian, diminutive of Susan
Though she's left the large and small screens, Zsa Zsa (born Sári) Gabor is not forgotten, and this name will forever be associated with her.
Anu
Finnish and Estonian diminutive of Anna, Sanskrit diminutive of Anuradha, Yoruba, Celtic
"grace; causing success; mercy"
A multicultural mini name with roots in three continents. Anu is also Celtic goddess considered the mother of the gods of Ireland. In parts of Britain, the goddess is referred to as "Gentle Annie".
Kaj
Kaj is a feminine adaptation of a traditionally masculine Scandinavian name with roots in both Norse and Greek traditions. In its original form, Kaj (also spelled Kai) comes from either Old Norse…
Yza
Yza is a rare feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Isa, which derives from Elisabeth in several European cultures, or possibly a shortened form of Izabella or similar…
Els
Els is a feminine name with Dutch and Scandinavian origins, typically serving as a shortened form of Elisabeth or Elsa. Simple yet distinctive, the name carries the meaning "pledged to God" from its…
Nel
Nel is a concise, charming feminine name with multiple origins. It can be a diminutive of names like Eleanor, Helen, Penelope, or Cornelia, giving it versatile roots across different cultures. In…
Hye
Korean
"wisdom, intelligence"
One of the few Korean names to migrate to Western culture, via supermodel Hye Park.
Ife
Yoruba
"love"
Short but impactful, Ife is a meaningful Yoruba name, taken from the word ífé meaning "love". Predominantly used in Nigeria or among Nigerian families, it may also be used in as an element in longer…
Red
Color name
Fiery but slight middle name choice; much more apt to be a redhead's nickname. Instead, check out other names that mean red: Rory, Rowan, Ruby.
Zee
Invented name
As a nickname for one of the longer Z-starting choices, maybe, but not as a name unto itself.
Ryo
Japanese
"fact, reality, understand; distant; defy"
A simple, importable Japanese name, that carries a multitude of meanings depending on which character is used to denote it. While most westerners pronounced it RY-o or REE-o, its real pronunciation…
Xen
Variation of Japanese Zen, form of Buddhism
Xen might also be a minimalist reduction of Alexandra.
Zen
Japanese, form of Buddhism
Parents searching for a simple, peaceful name may be attracted to this one.
Via
Nickname name
Could be a short form of Sylvia, Olivia, or any other similar name. Or a vivid Italian word name.