Three-Syllable Baby Names
Baby names with three syllables — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.
Baby names that have three syllables, most-popular first — useful when you want the rhythm to fit a longer or shorter surname.
Girl Names
Sophia#5 in the U.S.WisdomEvelyn#8 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from the Germanic name AvelineSofia#9 in the U.S.WisdomEleanor#12 in the U.S.Bright, shining one; variant of Alienor, possibly meaning 'the other Aenor'Violet#13 in the U.S.The violet flower; purple-colored; from Latin violaAilany#14 in the U.S.Chief, high chiefAurora#15 in the U.S.Dawn; the dawn goddess; morning lightCamila#19 in the U.S.From the Latin Camilla, a name for a young attendant in religious ceremonies; popularized in thAria#26 in the U.S.Song; melody; air; a solo vocal piece in opera or classical musicGianna#33 in the U.S.God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious; Italian feminine form of JohnEmily#34 in the U.S.Rival; one who strives; from the Roman family name AemiliusAvery#37 in the U.S.Ruler of elves; elf counsel; from Old French form of Alfred or AubreyMadison#40 in the U.S.Son of Matthew; son of Maud; gift of God (via Matthew)Abigail#41 in the U.S.Father's joy; my father is joyful; source of joyElena#42 in the U.S.Bright, shining one; torch — variant of Helen, from Greek HeleneNaomi#47 in the U.S.Pleasantness; sweetnessEloise#49 in the U.S.Healthy and wide; or famous in battle — Old French form of Heloise, from Germanic heil (healthyDelilah#51 in the U.S.Delicate, weak; or possibly 'night' — from Hebrew DelilahJosephine#53 in the U.S.God will increase; God shall addLillian#57 in the U.S.Lily flower; purity — from Latin lilium (lily), via the name LilyAdeline#59 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind; French diminutive of AdelaLeilani#60 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; royal child of heaven — from Hawaiian lei (flower garland, child) + lani (heavGenesis#66 in the U.S.Beginning, origin, birth — from Greek genesis, also the name of the first book of the BibleMadelyn#71 in the U.S.Woman from Magdala; Magdala means 'high tower' in HebrewVivian#72 in the U.S.Alive; lively — from Latin vivianus, from vivus (alive, living)Emery#74 in the U.S.Home strength; from Old High German heim (home) + ric (power, ruler)Melody#79 in the U.S.Song; musical tune — from Greek melodia (song, music), from melos (song) + ode (song)Madeline#81 in the U.S.Woman from Magdala; high tower — from the Hebrew place name Migdal (tower), via Greek MagdaleneLucia#83 in the U.S.Light — from Latin lux/lucis (light), via Lucia, feminine of LuciusAddison#84 in the U.S.Son of Adam; from Old English Adde + sunu (son) — a patronymic surname now used for girlsKennedy#85 in the U.S.Helmeted chief; from Irish Gaelic Ceannéidigh, from ceann (head) + éidigh (ugly or helmeted)Maria#87 in the U.S.Sea of bitterness; or beloved; wished-for child — Latin and Greek form of Hebrew Miryam (Mary)Natalie#89 in the U.S.Birthday of the Lord; born on Christmas Day — from Latin Natalia (natalis: of birth, natal)Everly#91 in the U.S.Boar meadow; from Old English eofor (wild boar) + leah (woodland clearing)Lydia#92 in the U.S.Woman from Lydia; the ancient region of western Asia Minor, known for beauty and wealthSienna#94 in the U.S.Orange-red earth pigment; named after the Italian city of Siena, known for its rich reddish-broCaroline#96 in the U.S.Free woman; strong and free — feminine form of Carolus/Charles, from Old High German Karl (freeAmara#98 in the U.S.Grace; eternal; unfading — from Igbo amara (grace) or Arabic amara (eternal beauty) or Latin amJuniper#100 in the U.S.The juniper tree; from Latin juniperus (juniper shrub or tree)Aaliyah#101 in the U.S.High, exalted, sublime — from Arabic and Hebrew aliyah, meaning ascent or to riseAllison#103 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind — medieval French diminutive of Alice, from Old High German adal (noble)Athena#109 in the U.S.Name of the Greek goddess of wisdom, warfare, and crafts; ultimate etymology uncertainJuliette#110 in the U.S.Youthful, downy-bearded — French diminutive of Julie/Julia, from Latin Iulius, the Roman clan nMargaret#112 in the U.S.Pearl — from Greek margaritēs, meaning a pearlEliza#115 in the U.S.My God is an oath; pledged to God — short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew ElishebaAlaia#117 in the U.S.Joyful; happy — from Basque alai (joyful, cheerful)Emerson#122 in the U.S.Son of Emery; Emery derives from Germanic Amalric meaning 'work-power' or 'brave power'Valerie#127 in the U.S.Strong; vigorous; healthy — from the Roman family name Valerius, from Latin valere (to be stronAlina#130 in the U.S.Possibly a short form of names containing the element adal (noble) or Slavic roots meaning 'briJulia#131 in the U.S.Youthful; downy-bearded; of the Julian family — feminine of Julius, from Latin Iulius (the RomaAmira#132 in the U.S.Princess; female commander or ruler — from Arabic amīra, feminine of amīr (commander, prince)Savannah#135 in the U.S.Treeless plain; grassy flatland — from Spanish sabana, borrowed from Taíno zabanaEmersyn#138 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Emerson — son of Emery, from Germanic amal (work) and ric (power)Alana#140 in the U.S.Harmony or precious — feminine form of Alan, from Breton/Celtic elements, or from Hawaiian/ArabMelanie#142 in the U.S.Dark; black — from the Greek melaina, feminine of melas (dark, black)Genevieve#148 in the U.S.Tribe woman, woman of the people — from Old German Genovefa, possibly from Germanic geno (race,Kehlani#149 in the U.S.Sea, ocean — possibly derived from Hawaiian kai (sea) or a variant of Kailani (sea and sky); liSamantha#151 in the U.S.Possibly told by God; or a feminine form of Samuel (from Hebrew Shemuel, meaning God has heard)Arya#158 in the U.S.Noble; honorable — from Sanskrit ārya meaning noble, of high rankAlani#161 in the U.S.Orange tree — from Hawaiian alani (orange tree, orange fruit)Nevaeh#165 in the U.S.Heaven spelled backwards — a modern American invented name, 'heaven' reversedIsabelle#166 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath — French form of Isabel/Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God Ailani#168 in the U.S.High chiefRosalie#171 in the U.S.Little rose — French diminutive of Rose, from Latin rosa (rose flower)Vivienne#172 in the U.S.Alive; full of life; French feminine form of Vivian, from Latin vivus (alive, living)Isabel#177 in the U.S.Pledged to God, God is my oath — Spanish/Portuguese form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (myAmaya#180 in the U.S.Night rain — from Japanese ama (rain, heaven) + ya (arrow, valley, or night)Ximena#183 in the U.S.Hearkening, one who hears — Spanish feminine form of Jimeno/Ximeno, likely from Hebrew Shimon (Adalynn#184 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind — from the Germanic element adal (noble)Kaylani#185 in the U.S.Sea and sky; variant of Kailani, from Hawaiian kai (sea) + lani (sky, heaven)Katherine#186 in the U.S.Pure — from Greek Aikaterinē, later associated with Greek katharos (pure, clean)Everleigh#194 in the U.S.From an English place name: boar clearing or wild-boar woodland clearing — from Old English eofAlora#195 in the U.S.My dream; from the Bantu/Lesotho name Alora, reportedly meaning 'my dream'Adaline#208 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kindAitana#211 in the U.S.Glory; possibly from Valencian/Basque place name Sierra de Aitana, meaning uncertain but associBrianna#222 in the U.S.Strong, virtuous, honourable — feminine form of Brian, from Old Celtic brig (high, noble, stronAlaina#224 in the U.S.Feminine form of Alan; meaning uncertain, possibly 'little rock,' 'precious,' or of Celtic/BretMackenzie#228 in the U.S.Son of the fair one — from Scottish Gaelic Mac Coinnich (son of Coinneach), where Coinneach meaKiara#229 in the U.S.Bright; clear; light; Italian form of Chiara, from Latin clara (clear, bright)Andrea#235 in the U.S.Strong, manly, brave — feminine form of Andrew/Andreas, from Greek andreia (courage, manliness)Delaney#242 in the U.S.Descendant of the challenger/competitor; from Irish Ó Dúbhshláine: dubh (black, dark) + sláine Diana#244 in the U.S.Divine; heavenly; luminous; from Latin Diviana (of the divine), related to deus (god) and dies Miriam#246 in the U.S.Beloved; wished-for childAmora#247 in the U.S.LoveRosemary#251 in the U.S.Dew of the sea; from the Latin ros marinusKailani#253 in the U.S.Sea and sky; from Hawaiian kai (sea) + lani (sky, heaven)Adalyn#260 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kindAliyah#263 in the U.S.Exalted; to rise; to ascend; from Arabic/Hebrew root 'alaa (to rise)Talia#265 in the U.S.Dew of heaven; blooming, flourishingElaina#267 in the U.S.Bright, shining lightSelena#268 in the U.S.Moon; moonlight; from Greek Selene, goddess of the moonNayeli#271 in the U.S.I love youJuliet#274 in the U.S.Youthful; dedicated to Jupiter — through the Roman family name JuliusHarmony#276 in the U.S.Harmony; musical and emotional concord; from Greek harmonia (joint, agreement, music)Alanna#280 in the U.S.Dear child; fair, bright; little rock
Boy Names
Oliver#3 in the U.S.Olive tree; associated with peace and fruitfulnessTheodore#4 in the U.S.Gift of God; divine giftElijah#7 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; Yahweh is my GodMateo#8 in the U.S.Gift of God; given by GodBenjamin#11 in the U.S.Son of the right hand; son of the south; son of my right handElias#13 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; the Greek/Latin form of ElijahSebastian#16 in the U.S.From Sebastia (a city in Asia Minor); venerable; revered; from Greek sebastosSamuel#18 in the U.S.Heard by God; name of God; asked of GodJulian#25 in the U.S.Youthful; belonging to Julius; descended from Jove (Jupiter)Gabriel#37 in the U.S.God is my strength; man of God; strong man of GodAnthony#46 in the U.S.Priceless; of inestimable worth — from the Roman family name AntoniusMaverick#49 in the U.S.An independent-minded, nonconformist individual; originally an unbranded calfThiago#50 in the U.S.Supplanter; he who follows at the heel — Portuguese form of James/Jacob from Hebrew Ya'akovJosiah#54 in the U.S.God supports; healed by God — from Hebrew Yoshiyahu (yasha: to support/save + Yah: God)Isaiah#57 in the U.S.God is salvation; Yahweh saves — from Hebrew Yeshayahu (yasha: to save + Yah: God)Joshua#66 in the U.S.God is salvation; Yahweh saves — from Hebrew Yehoshua (Yeho: God + yasha: to save)Christopher#68 in the U.S.Bearer of Christ; from Greek Christophoros (Christos: Christ + pherein: to bear)Adrian#74 in the U.S.From Hadria; man from the Adriatic region of northern ItalyCameron#76 in the U.S.Crooked nose; from Scottish Gaelic camshron (cam: crooked + sron: nose)Everett#77 in the U.S.Brave as a wild boar; from Old English eofor (wild boar) + heard (brave, hardy)Adriel#84 in the U.S.God is my help; flock of God — from Hebrew Adriel, composed of adir (great, noble) + El (God)Jonathan#89 in the U.S.God has given; gift of God — from Hebrew Yehonatan (Yahweh has given)Dominic#106 in the U.S.Belonging to God; of the Lord — from Latin dominicus (of the Lord), from dominus (lord, master)Xavier#108 in the U.S.The new house; from Basque Etxeberri (new house), or possibly from Arabic zabier (bright)Damian#109 in the U.S.To tame; to subdue; a tamer — from Greek Damianos, from damazein (to tame, subdue)Nicholas#112 in the U.S.Victory of the people — from Greek Nikolaos, from nike (victory) + laos (people)Harrison#116 in the U.S.Son of Harry; Harry is a medieval English form of Henry, from Old High German heim (home) + ricLorenzo#117 in the U.S.From Laurentum, an ancient Italian city; associated with the laurel tree symbolizing honor and Malachi#134 in the U.S.My messenger; my angel — from Hebrew Mal'akhi, meaning 'messenger of God' or 'my messenger'Nathaniel#140 in the U.S.God has given — from Hebrew Netan'el, a compound of natan (he gave) and El (God)Matteo#146 in the U.S.Gift of God — Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew MattityahuElian#147 in the U.S.Possibly a blend of Eli (Hebrew: my God) and Juan (Spanish form of John: God is gracious); or fElliot#151 in the U.S.The Lord is my God — English surname derived from the medieval given name Elias, from Hebrew ElDiego#158 in the U.S.Spanish form of James/Jacob, from Hebrew Ya'aqov meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel'Elliott#160 in the U.S.The Lord is my God — English surname derived from the medieval given name Elias, from Hebrew ElMatias#170 in the U.S.Gift of God — Spanish and Scandinavian form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu (gift of YahwehNicolas#177 in the U.S.Victory of the peopleAmari#185 in the U.S.Strength; builder; eternal; from African (Yoruba/Swahili) amari (strength, builder) or Hebrew aAziel#186 in the U.S.God is my strength; possibly from Hebrew az (strength, power) + El (God)Jaziel#198 in the U.S.God is my strength; allotted by GodTimothy#203 in the U.S.Honoring God; from Greek Timotheos: time (honor) + theos (God)Messiah#207 in the U.S.The anointed one — from Hebrew/Aramaic mashiah (the anointed one), the same root as the Greek CAbraham#209 in the U.S.Father of many (nations); from Hebrew Avraham: av (father) + hamon (multitude)Malakai#213 in the U.S.My messenger; my angel; variant spelling of Malachi from Hebrew mal'akhiZachary#216 in the U.S.God has remembered — English form of Zechariah, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh has remembered)Rafael#218 in the U.S.God has healed; Spanish/Portuguese form of Raphael, from Hebrew Rafa'el: rapha (heal) + El (GodCallahan#227 in the U.S.Lover of churches; descendant of CeallachánMuhammad#239 in the U.S.Praiseworthy, commendable; one who is repeatedly praisedAdonis#241 in the U.S.Lord, master — from Phoenician/Semitic adon (lord, master), the name of the beautiful youth of Kyrie#244 in the U.S.Lord; from Greek Kyrios (Lord); as in the liturgical Kyrie eleison ('Lord, have mercy')Emerson#254 in the U.S.Son of Emery; descendant of the powerful rulerIsmael#263 in the U.S.God will hear; Spanish/Portuguese form of Ishmael, from Hebrew Yishma'el: shama (to hear) + El Maximus#276 in the U.S.The greatest; the largestAtticus#281 in the U.S.From Attica; a man of Athens or AtticaTobias#283 in the U.S.God is good; Yahweh is good