3 syllable middles for girls

Zathura

Derivation and meaning unknown

Name kids will relate to the space adventure book and family film of that name.

Zephyra

Zephyra is an ethereal feminine name derived from 'Zephyr,' the Greek god of the west wind. The name carries connotations of gentleness and freedom, as Zephyrus was known as the harbinger of spring…

Zephyrine

Feminine variation of Zephyr, Greek

"west wind"

Zephyr may not be a name often heard in the U.S., but its variations are used throughout Europe. Zephyrine, a cousin in sound and feel if not in fact to such lovely names as Severine and Seraphina,…

Zoraida

Arabic

"captivating woman"

This name of a beautiful Moorish woman character in Don Quixote is rarely heard.

Zorina

Slavic

"golden dawn"

Both a first and last name, Zorina has a pretty, ballerina-like quality.

Aenea

Greek, female variation of Aeneas

"the praised one"

This name found in the fantasy series Endymion/Rise of Endymion has a slightly physiological feel to it.

Elysande

English, Germanic

"temple path"

An intriguing medieval name found in various forms across Europe. Variants include Elisende, Elisenda, Elysant, Elysande, Elisent and Helisent. It likely derives from a Visigothic name meaning…

Eilonwy

Welsh

"river melody"

Eilonwy is a rare and poetic Welsh name first recorded in the late 19th century and used by Lloyd Alexander for his novel series The Chronicles of Prydain . The character appeared in Disney's…

Elestren

Cornish

"Iris"

Less known than other Cornish beauties like Elowen, Demelza, and Kerensa, Elestren is a pretty botanical name ripe for wider usage. While it may have a starry, celestial feel, likely owning to…

Eowyn

Literary name

"horse lover"

A literary name created by J. R. R. Tolkien for a Lord of the Rings noblewoman of Rohan. Properly spelled with an accent over the first E – Éowyn – it would make an interesting choice for literature…