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3 Syllable Word Names

Lennie
By Lennie
Updated Sat Sep 02 2017
Word names that are three syllables long from the common Harmony, to the over the top Amazing.
  1. Abraxas

    • Origin:

      Persian mythology name

    • Description:

      Abraxas is a sci-fi-sounding name with earthly possibilities, but some playground challenges.
  2. Acacia

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "thorny"

    • Description:

      Acacia is an attractive, rarely used Greek flower name enhanced by its popular beginning-and-ending-with 'a'-construct, and is gradually beginning to catch on as a new member of the stylish girl names starting with A.
  3. Aerial

    • Description:

      Aerial is a feminine name with English origins, drawing inspiration from the word 'aerial' meaning 'of the air' or 'lofty.' This ethereal name evokes images of lightness, freedom, and height—associations with the sky and air elements. While not among the most common names, Aerial gained modest recognition in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States. The name shares phonetic similarities with the popular name Ariel but offers a more direct connection to its airy meaning. People named Aerial might be perceived as free-spirited, imaginative, and somewhat ethereal in nature. The spelling variation Ariel gained additional popularity through Disney's 'The Little Mermaid,' though Aerial maintains its distinct spelling and direct connection to its atmospheric meaning.

  4. Afternoon

    • Origin:

      English, “afternoon”

    • Description:

      An early day name worthy of consideration today for someone seeking a truly unusual name.
  5. Alchemy

    • Origin:

      Latin word name

    • Meaning:

      "a medieval chemical science"

    • Description:

      One of the most extreme of the new word names, recommended only to the most mystical-minded parents. Actor Lance Henriksen spelled his daughter's name Alchamy.
  6. Alexandrine

    • Origin:

      French and German variation of Alexandra

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Alexandra is a name with many international variations, elaborations and short forms, and Alexandrine is one of the more unusual. Another, Alexandrina, was the first name of Queen Victoria.
  7. Allegro

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "brisk, sprightly"

    • Description:

      ALLEGRA is a delicate ballet-dancer name; ALLEGRO, which means a fast-paced movement in music, is stronger and more vibrant.
  8. Amethyst

    • Origin:

      Gem and Color name

    • Description:

      As flower names become more unique, so can gem names move beyond Ruby and Pearl to names like Topaz, Sapphire, and Peridot. Amethyst, the purple birthstone for February, has never been in the Top 1000, but could have some appeal, joining similarly-hued Violet and Lilac, all of which make great names for Aquarius babies or names for February babies.
  9. Amity

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "friendship"

    • Description:

      Amity--what nicer gift to give your little girl than a name that signifies friendship and harmony? This virtue name is also more rhythmic and feminine than the single-syllable Hope, Faith, and Grace.
  10. Angelic

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "like an angel"

    • Description:

      As the popular 80s and 90s Angelica falls more and more out of favor, word name Angelic is feeling extra fresh. Fitting in with the trend of grandiose and ethereal word names such as Legend and Dream, Angelic feels more than useable today — especially with similar sounding Angelique being one of the fast-rising names of 2022.
  11. Arcana

    • Origin:

      word name

    • Description:

      This name has many different connotations, from Tarot cards to a species of butterfly. It is related to the English word arcane, which means esoteric, mysterious, enigmatic.
  12. Aria

    • Origin:

      Italian and Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "air; song or melody; lion"

    • Description:

      Aria is a multi-cultural name with two extremely popular versions: this more word-like one along with Arya, the spelling used for the feisty young heroine of Game of Thrones. There were about 6400 baby girls named Aria in the US last year alog with 2400 named Arya, which counted together places the name in the Top 10.
  13. Arroyo

    • Origin:

      Spanish surname and nature name

    • Description:

      This name has two distinctive associations: the Southwestern natural formation of a gully or stream, and the Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Bronson Arroyo.
  14. Audio

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      When actress Shannyn Sossamon dubbed her newborn Audio Science, it sent out some definite shock waves. We don't recommend Audio or Video for even the most intrepid baby namer.
  15. Aurora

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "dawn"

    • Description:

      The goddess name Aurora has consistently been on the US popularity list since the nineteenth century, but has really taken off in the past 30 years. Aurora also enjoys remarkable international popularity, ranking in the Top 100 throughout the English-speaking world as well as in Italy, Spain, Norway, Switzerland, and several other European and Latin American countries.
  16. Adventure
    • Albatross
      • Allegiance
        • Alyssum
          • Amazing