Three Letter Girl Names
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Bia
Greek, Portuguese, Romanian
"force; blessed; white"
A bright and bouncy micro name, far rarer than Mia or Gia. In Greek mythology, Bia is the personification of force and raw energy. In Portuguese, it's a nickname for Beatriz, and in Romanian it's…
Rya
Arabic
"dream"
While many English sources say this name is a feminization of Ryan and give the pronunciation as Ryan without the final n, Rya is a genuine Arabic name for girls that rhymes with Mia and Leah. It is…
Bey
Beyonce's widespread nickname is also the name of a 4-year-old character on HBO's Ballers . Homonym Bay could be a more down-to-earth nod to both or either.
Lua
Galician and Catalan form of Luna, Portuguese, Latin
"moon; to set free"
Properly spelled Luã, this is a light and bright alternative to mega-popular Luna, with the same celestial meaning. Lua is also an attractive choice for tech-heads, with Lua being a popular…
Koi
Japanese
"carp"
The Koi is a variety of carp especially popular in ornamental gardens in Japan, where they are a symbol of good fortune. In Buddhist culture, the koi is associated with courage. Being one letter away…
Liu
Chinese
"willow tree"
Commonly associated with Chinese supermodel Liu Wen.
Ayo
Yoruba, Nigerian
"joy"
This charming West African mini name fits in with the other similarly short names that are all the rage right now. Ayo is enjoying new visibility thanks to actress Ayo Edebiri, star of TV's The Bear .
Gio
Short form of Giovanna, Italian form of John
"God is gracious"
Gio is a cute, more androgynous variation of Gia that could work well as a nickname for names such as Giovanna, Giordana, or Giorgia. It was chosen by Adam Levine and Behati Prinsloo for their…
Kez
Short form of Keziah
"cassia tree"
Quirky mini name given by Nia Long to her daughter in 2011. Could be short for Keziah.
Rev
A mini name that could be short for names such as Reverie, Revel, or Revon.
Tex
Place name, nickname for state of Texas resident
Despite its rakish western charm, still remains a cowboy (or girl) costume without a real persona inside. Emily Robison used it as the middle name for her daughter Julianna.
Vue
An interesting mini name that could work in this age of Lou and Rue.
Fen
English, Dutch, Frisian
"marshland; peace"
In English, a fen is a wetland fed by surface and/or groundwater. In Dutch and Frisian, it's a traditional diminutive of names containing the element frid , meaning "peace".
Sea
English word name
With River and Ocean becoming mainstream, why not consider Sea?
Bex
Short form of Rebecca
Modern, mini nickname for Rebecca, much fresher than Becca or Becky.
Pim
Dutch diminutive of Willem or William
"resolute protection"
Pim is traditionally a male nickname in the Netherlands, but its relative obscurity in the US would allow you to get away with using it for a daughter. This name has never been recorded in the US -…
Fox
Animal name
"fox"
Fox is a fast-rising name for boys, initially popularized by the character Fox Mulder on The X Files , and recently resurged by the TV show's revival. It was reported that the TV character's first…
New
Word name
Very appropriate for a new baby, fresh to the world. If Nova is too subtle, you might consider New—especially as a middle name.
Rye
English, diminutive of Riley; word name; British surname
"cavalryman, messenger"
Sweet short form of Riley. Nature lovers and whiskey fans alike can appreciate the androgynous simplicity of Rye. It is also the name of a town in England.
Tao
Spiritual word name, Chinese
"large waves; the path; harmony of the universe"
Tao (rhymes with cow) is the Chinese concept of the harmony that governs the universe. The religion stemming from this notion is called Taoism, putting Tao in the category of spiritual baby names ,…