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Three Letter Girl Names

  1. Lua

    • Origin:

      Portuguese

    • Meaning:

      "moon"

    • Description:

      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 programming language.
  2. Rei

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "bell or beautiful"

    • Description:

      A sweet and simple Japanese name with several possible meanings, depending on the kanji characters used.
  3. Rey

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "king"

    • Description:

      Rey, a Ray-soundalike that has ranked on the boys' side for the past 15 years, is about to get more popular for girls too, now that it's the name of the new heroine of the latest Star Wars movie. While the sound of the name is nothing new, the royal connection is, joining names such as Reign (Kardashian) and Charlotte (the new Princess) in an expansive definition of royal baby names.
  4. Liz

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Elizabeth

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"

    • Description:

      Some might think a girl named Liz on her birth certificate would feel deprived of her full identity, but in a time when mini names like Liv, Kit, Tru, Kai, Lou, and Bea are in style, Liz feels substantial enough that its bearer won't feel bereft.
  5. Kim

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Kimberly; Vietnamese; Scandinavian diminutive of Joachima; Soviet name

    • Description:

      Kim was the coolest name... of the 1960s. Kim was popularized by actress Kim Novak, and its energy is still maintained by rapper Lil' Kim, but it holds lil' or no appeal for new babies. Parents who like Kim's short, sweet sound might look to a choice such as Sam, Lou, or Belle.
  6. Iva

    • Origin:

      Bulgarian, Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Slovak, Czech, English

    • Meaning:

      "willow tree; God is gracious; yew tree; bow warrior"

    • Description:

      Short, sweet, and sharp, this multicultural choice is currently popular in Croatia, Czechia, Slovenia, and Bosnia and Herzegovina. While not in the charts elsewhere, it is familiar in English speaking countries, and in the Netherlands.
  7. Ira

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Russian, Greek, Finnish, Sanskrit, "watchful one; peace; protectress; earth

    • Description:

      Truly multi-cultural, Ira can be: a Russian short form of Irina, meaning "peace"; a gender-switch of the Hebrew male name Ira, meaning "watchful"; a modern Greek and Finnish form of Hera, meaning "hero" or "protectress"; a Sanskrit name meaning "earth" or "enjoyment"; and a Basque nature name meaning "fern", from the word iratzea.
  8. Ara

    • Origin:

      Armenian

    • Meaning:

      "king"

    • Description:

      Simple and yet distinctive, Ara is a mythological name of a famously handsome king. Although it originated as a boys' name, in the contemporary US, it's now much more commonly used for girls.
  9. Fae

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Faye, English

    • Meaning:

      "fairy"

    • Description:

      Now that Faye is back on the Top 1000 after a decades-long absence, its spelling variations are being revived as well. Fae was given to nearly as many baby girls last year as Fay and may be especially attractive as a middle name option.
  10. Sky

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Description:

      Sky may be a bit hippie-ish, but it's bright and sunny nonetheless. Sky rejoined the Top 1000 in 2013 after spending many years off the list. Sky was the choice of magician David Copperfield for his daughter, born in 2010.
  11. Luz

    • Origin:

      Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "light"

    • Description:

      Pronounced LOOSE, this name that refers to the Virgin Mary—"Our Lady of Light"—is one of the most widely used Spanish name for girls. Its sleekness and stylish final z gives it a modern appeal, like sister name Lux. Nicknames and variations include Chitta, Lucecita, Lucelida, Lucelita, Lucha, Lucida, Lucila, Lusa, and Luzana.
  12. Tig

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Antigone, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "worthy of one's parents, in place of one's parents"

    • Description:

      The quirky nickname Tig is exceedingly rare, but historically has been used as a short form of Antigone. Today, many people are familiar with the name via comedian Tig Notaro. Notaro was born Mathilde — she was dubbed Tig by her brother Renaud when he had difficulty pronouncing her given name.
  13. Dua

    • Origin:

      Albanian, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "love, prayer"

    • Description:

      Dua is one of those names that has been popularized in English speaking countries by a single celebrity: British-Albanian model-singer Dua Lipa. It's simple, modern, appealing, and may find a wider audience thanks to its attractive namesake.
  14. Mya

    • Origin:

      Variation of Maia, Maya, or Mia, Greek, Scandinavian, Hebrew, Burmese

    • Meaning:

      "mother; larger, greater; bitter, beloved; emerald"

    • Description:

      This distinctive spelling was popularized by the R&B singer Mya (Harrison) and entered the US Top 100 in 2009 after the singer appeared on Dancing with the Stars. While it has since declined in the US, it remains in the Top 100 in France, the Top 200 in Belgium, and the Top 300 in England and Wales.
  15. Ale

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Alejandra, Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Although it's rarely given in its own right, Ale is a very common nickname for Latinate variations of Alexandra, including Alejandra and Alessandra.
  16. Kia

    • Origin:

      African

    • Meaning:

      "season's beginning"

    • Description:

      Kia is a sweet, simple name that is now, unfortunately, associated with a Korean car label. Better today: Nia, Thea, or Keira.
  17. Sia

    • Origin:

      Old Norse

    • Meaning:

      "Victory"

    • Description:

      Mia, Gia, and now Sia!
  18. Asa

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, Japanese, or Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "healer; morning; of the gods"

    • Description:

      A male Biblical name meaning healer, Asa is also an international gem. In Japanese, it means "(born in the) morning". And in Scandinavia, where it's generally spelled Åsa or Ása and pronounced O-sa, it's a popular diminutive form of Old Norse names beginning with the element áss "god".
  19. Osa

    • Description:

      Osa is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Finnish, it means 'part' or 'portion,' while in Japanese it can mean 'chief' or 'ruler.' The name also has roots in certain African languages where it's associated with qualities like strength or divinity. In Spanish, 'osa' means 'female bear,' symbolizing maternal protection and strength. This short, distinctive name carries a natural quality, evoking imagery of wilderness and independence. Though relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, Osa's simplicity and cross-cultural appeal have attracted parents seeking a unique yet accessible name with a strong sound and meaningful connections to nature.

  20. Xin

    • Origin:

      Chinese

    • Meaning:

      "beautiful, elegant, mind, soul, joyous"

    • Description:

      A lovely name with many possible meanings depending on the characters used. A common feature of Chinese names for both sexes.