3 Letter Girl Names

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.

Commonly associated with Chinese supermodel Liu Wen.

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.

Quirky mini name given by Nia Long to her daughter in 2011. Could be short for Keziah. 

A mini name that could be short for names such as Reverie, Revel, or Revon.

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.

An interesting mini name that could work in this age of Lou and Rue.

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".

With River and Ocean becoming mainstream, why not consider Sea?

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 - for boys or girls. But it's style match with other slim, boyish nicknames for girls like Lou and Scout means Pim may not stay off the grid for much longer.

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 name was not a tribute to the Fox network which aired The X-Files, as often assumed. Show creator Chris Carter said he had a childhood friend named Fox. Fox ranked on the Top 1000 for boys from 2016 through 2021, though no baby girls were named Fox were named Fox last year. But on a baby of any gender, Fox makes a tailored and fiery choice.

Very appropriate for a new baby, fresh to the world. If Nova is too subtle, you might consider New—especially as a middle name.

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 <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/254/spiritual-baby-names">spiritual baby names</a>, fitting in with Bodhi and Zen.

The name of a bird native to New Zealand, which has a distinctive call and can even learn to mimic human speech and other sounds. Tui was one of the Top 20 most popular Maori names given to girls in NZ in 2018.

A sweet and simple Welsh word name, popular in its native land, especially in the middle spot.

If Liv can stand on it's own, why not Miv?

Typically a masculine name in Turkey and Arabic countries.

Tau, which rhymes with cow, is the alphabetical nickname Grimes and Elon Musk chose for their third child, Techno Mechanicus. Tau is the nineteenth letter of the Greek alphabet and a common variable in physics, biology, and mathematics. In ancient Greece, it was a symbol of life and resurrection.

Even if you're not planning on having five kids, Enu makes a cute name for a son or daughter.

Three letter girl names boast two examples on the US Top 10, Ava and Mia.

girls' names with three letters popular in the US

 include Zoe, Eva, Ivy, Mya, Amy, Ana, and Lia.



The classics Ann and Eve are two of the most enduring

 on our recommended list include Bay, Bee, Fia, Kit, Liv, Lou, Paz, Poe, Sky, Taj, Una, and Zen.



Our full collection of three letter names for girls follows, organized by their current popularity on Nameberry.

Three Letter Girl Names with meanings, origin, and popularity, including top three letter names for girls like Ava and Mia and unique 3 letter baby girl names. (Page 37)