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Three Letter Girl Names

  1. Bia

    • Origin:

      Greek, Portuguese, Romanian

    • Meaning:

      "force; blessed; white"

    • Description:

      A bright and bouncy micro name, far rarer than Mia or Gia.
  2. Nan

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Nancy

    • Description:

      Bobbsey Twins-era nickname name that could find new life via Nan, heroine of The Nanny Diaries. Nan was also the nickname of Annabel St George, the protagonist of Edith Wharton's novel "The Buccaneers".
  3. Ice

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      Ice officially joined the baby name pool when rapper Gucci Mane chose it for his son, born in December 2020. It briefly ranked for girls in 2021, but has since been predominantly, though very quietly, used for boys. The name the rapper and his wife Keyisha Ka'oir Davies chose for their daughter, however, Iceland, has proved more popular. Iceland is on the rise for girls, while similar Icelynn entered the Top 1000 in 2024.
  4. 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.
  5. Mal

    • Description:

      Mal is a versatile feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In French, it derives from names like Malorie or Mallory, while in Irish it connects to Máire or Molly. In Vietnamese, Mal (often spelled Mai) means 'golden flower' or 'apricot blossom.' This short, punchy name gained some recognition through fictional characters, including in Disney's 'Descendants' franchise. Its brevity gives it a modern, minimalist appeal that contrasts with longer traditional names. Though uncommon as a standalone name, Mal's simplicity and cross-cultural flexibility make it appealing to parents seeking something brief yet distinctive. The name projects confidence through its concise sound while maintaining versatility as it can represent different meanings depending on cultural context.
  6. Doe

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "a female deer"

    • Description:

      Doe is a soft and gentle-eyed middle name possibility and, like Fawn, one of the few animal names open to girls.
  7. Moa

    • Origin:

      Swedish

    • Meaning:

      "mother"

    • Description:

      Moa was among the Top 100 Swedish baby names throughout the 2000s and 2010s, though it has since declined in use. Pronounced as MOO-ah in Sweden, it is virtually unknown in the US.
  8. Yui

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "superior garment"

    • Description:

      Very popular girls' name in Japan not quite as easy to transport westward as the also-popular Rin.
  9. Lyn

    • Origin:

      Variation of Lynn, Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "lake"

    • Description:

      Lynn was a Top 100 girls' name in the US from the 1940s through the 60s, and shortened form Lyn's popularity followed the same trajectory. Today, Lyn is far more often found as a name suffix, in popular names such as Evelyn and Brooklyn down to hundreds of invented choice from Timberlyn to Summerlyn. Big sister Lynn was given to only about 50 baby girls in one recent year, and Lyn to only six. While we don't foresee an imminent comeback, Lyn and Lynn could definitely rise in the coming decades via the Hundred Year Rule.
  10. Gea

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "earth"

    • Description:

      An alternative spelling of Gia, or of Gaea, which is a form of Gaia – the Earth goddess in Greek mythology.
  11. Bao

    • Origin:

      Chinese

    • Meaning:

      "treasure, jewel"

    • Description:

      Name introduced here via Chinese cinema, has middle-place potential.
  12. Emy

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Emma, Emily, Emilia etc.

    • Description:

      Emy is a feminine name that functions as a shortened form of names like Emily, Emma, or Emilia. This diminutive version offers a sweet, modern simplicity while maintaining connections to its longer counterparts, which dictate its meaning.
  13. Noe

    • Origin:

      Greek, Latin, and Georgian variation of Noah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "rest, repose"

    • Description:

      Spelled Noë, this name is common among baby girls in the Netherlands. The umlaut clarifies the two-syllable pronunciation, at least to Europeans, and the spelling variation may help sidestep gender confusion.
  14. Cyn

    • Description:

      Cyn is a feminine name typically functioning as a diminutive form of names containing this element, particularly Cynthia. Derived from Greek origins, the root relates to Mount Kynthos on the island of Delos, birthplace of the goddess Artemis (known to Romans as Diana). As a standalone name, Cyn is distinctively brief and modern-sounding, though quite uncommon. The simplicity of this three-letter name offers minimal pronunciation confusion (pronounced simply as "sin"), though some may mistake it for a nickname. In contemporary usage, Cyn might appeal to parents seeking ultra-short names with classical roots but a modern edge. Its brevity gives it a punchy, memorable quality while maintaining feminine associations.

  15. Jen

    • Description:

      Jen is a short, crisp feminine name that originated primarily as a diminutive of Jennifer, though it can also be a nickname for names like Jenna, Jenny, or Genevieve. The root name Jennifer comes from the Welsh 'Gwenhwyfar,' meaning 'white wave' or 'fair spirit.' Jen gained independent usage during the 1970s and 1980s when Jennifer was at peak popularity, with some parents choosing to put just 'Jen' on the birth certificate. Its simplicity and directness appeal to those preferring unpretentious, straightforward names. While Jen's popularity as a stand-alone name has declined since the 1990s, it maintains appeal for its brevity and friendly, approachable quality. The name carries a casual confidence and remains recognizable without being overly common as a formal name.
  16. Sen

    • Origin:

      Japanese mythology name

    • Description:

      Simple, Zen-like name of a mythological forest elf.
  17. Miv

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Myfanwy, Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "my precious little one"

    • Description:

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

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "icy"

    • Description:

      A short form of the modern coinage Icelyn that feels cool as a short form, but too frosty for a full name.
  19. Jan

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of John, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      Jan, not short for Janet or Janice but standing on its own, ranked in the Top 200 throughout the 1950s but dropped off the Top 1000 in the 1980s and now is a truly extinct name, given to fewer than five baby girls in the US each year.
  20. Joe

    • Description:

      Joe as a feminine name is an uncommon usage of what is traditionally a masculine name. Joe is typically a short form of Joseph (from Hebrew, meaning 'God will add') and has long been one of the most familiar and enduring male names in English-speaking countries. When used for girls, Joe often represents a gender-neutral approach to naming or may be short for feminine names like Josephine or Joanna. The feminine use of Joe embodies a straightforward, no-nonsense quality that some parents find appealing. While relatively rare for girls, it fits within the contemporary trend of adopting traditionally male names for females, appealing to those seeking simplicity and strength in a name regardless of traditional gender associations.