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Three-Syllable Baby Names

17495 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

Akira#983 in the U.S.Japanese name typically written with kanji meaning bright, clear, or intelligent, among other mArely#984 in the U.S.Variant of Areli, from Hebrew meaning heroic or valiant, or connected to the word ari meaning lKamiyah#985 in the U.S.A creative blend possibly combining Japanese kami meaning god, spirit, or divine with the HebreAdalee#987 in the U.S.A blended name combining Ada or Adal from Germanic adal meaning noble with the suffix -lee fromAddilyn#988 in the U.S.Modern variant of Adalyn or Adeline, from Germanic adal meaning noble, combined with the -lyn sAnnika#995 in the U.S.Scandinavian and German diminutive of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah meaning grace, favor, or He has Lavender#998 in the U.S.The aromatic plant Lavandula; from Latin lavare (to wash), because lavender was used in Roman bHarmoni#1000 in the U.S.Phonetic variant spelling of Harmony, from Greek harmonia meaning a joining, agreement, or musiEleni#1003 in the U.S.Bright, shining; modern Greek form of Helen, from Greek helene, possibly related to helios (sunAminah#1004 in the U.S.Trustworthy, faithful, safe; from Arabic amana (to be faithful, to be safe, to entrust)Melani#1006 in the U.S.Dark or black; a spelling variant of Melanie, from Greek melania (darkness, blackness), from meSavanna#1007 in the U.S.Treeless plain; from Spanish sabana, borrowed from Taíno (indigenous Caribbean) zabana (grasslaKenia#1015 in the U.S.Spanish form of Kenya; likely from Kikuyu Kirinyaga (the mountain) or a Bantu root; used as a gArtemis#1022 in the U.S.Etymology uncertain; the name of the Greek goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild animals; posKairi#1030 in the U.S.Sea; from Japanese kai (sea) + ri (reason, logic, village) — also the name of a character in thJulissa#1033 in the U.S.Youthful; a Spanish-American blend of Julia (from Latin Iulius, of the Julian family, possibly Adara#1041 in the U.S.Noble; from Hebrew Adara (noble) or Arabic adara (virgin); also the name of a star in Canis MajBeverly#1046 in the U.S.Beaver stream; from Old English beofor (beaver) + leah (stream, clearing) — the original place Dalilah#1049 in the U.S.Delicate, languishing; spelling variant of Delilah, from Hebrew dalilah (weak, languishing, delKimora#1054 in the U.S.Possible African origin (Swahili/Yoruba region) or a creative blend; not definitively documenteMontana#1058 in the U.S.Mountainous; from Spanish montana (mountain, mountainous region), from Latin montanus (of the mMireya#1066 in the U.S.She who beholds God; Spanish form of Miriam or Mireia, from Hebrew marah (bitterness, strength)Ellison#1067 in the U.S.Son of Elias; an English patronymic surname from the biblical name Elias (Elijah: my God is YahMalayah#1070 in the U.S.Freedom; from Filipino Malay malaya (free, independent); or a variant of Maleah (Hebrew: tired/Araya#1075 in the U.S.Lioness (Hebrew ari, lion + feminine -aya suffix); also a Thai name meaning beautiful forest orKamari#1078 in the U.S.Moonlight; from African (possibly Swahili/Arabic-influenced) kamari (moon, moonlight)Paola#1081 in the U.S.Small; Italian feminine form of Paolo (Paul), from Latin Paulus (small, humble)Aubrielle#1084 in the U.S.Elf ruler; feminine blend of Aubrey (alb: elf + ric: ruler) with the French -elle suffix (beautAngelique#1087 in the U.S.Angelic; French feminine form of Angelicus, from Greek angelos (messenger)Ivana#1088 in the U.S.God is gracious; Slavic feminine form of Ivan, itself the Slavic form of John, from Hebrew YohaLaramie#1089 in the U.S.From the Laramie River and city in Wyoming; named for French-Canadian trapper Jacques La Ramée,Claudia#1090 in the U.S.Of the Claudian clan; from Latin Claudius, the Roman family name, possibly from claudus (lame)Kamora#1094 in the U.S.Moonlight; a variant of Kamari, from Arabic qamar (moon)Adela#1095 in the U.S.Noble; from Germanic adal (noble), short form of names like Adelaide or AdelheidDania#1099 in the U.S.God is my judge; feminine diminutive of Daniel (Hebrew Daniyel: God is my judge), or from ArabiJubilee#1103 in the U.S.A year of celebration and remission; from Hebrew yobel (ram's horn, jubilee year) via Latin jubAyana#1107 in the U.S.Beautiful flower; eternal blossom; from Swahili/Somali and Cherokee traditions both using AyanaChiara#1113 in the U.S.Bright, clear, famous; Italian form of Clara, from Latin clarus (clear, bright, famous)Giavanna#1114 in the U.S.God is gracious; variant spelling of Giovanna, the Italian feminine form of Giovanni (John), frMicaela#1118 in the U.S.Who is like God? — Spanish/Italian feminine form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-elAvayah#1120 in the U.S.My father is Yahweh; a creative American expansion of Ava with a Hebrew -yah suffixDalary#1121 in the U.S.Origin and meaning uncertain; possibly a Spanish-American creative compound nameEmmalyn#1122 in the U.S.Whole or universal (Emma) combined with lake or peaceful (-lyn from Welsh llyn); a compound of Taliyah#1124 in the U.S.Dew of God; a creative spelling variant of Taliah or Talia, from Hebrew tal (dew) + yah (YahwehImogen#1126 in the U.S.Maiden; possibly from Celtic innogen (maiden, girl) or from Latin imago (image, likeness); the Desiree#1130 in the U.S.Desired, longed for; from French désirée (desired, wished for), from Latin desiderare (to desirJillian#1132 in the U.S.Youthful; an English variant of Gillian, which is a feminine form of Julian, from Latin JulianuAlisha#1137 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Alicia, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid: kind/tyErika#1142 in the U.S.Ever powerful or eternal ruler; Scandinavian/Germanic feminine of Erik, from Old Norse ei (everNathaly#1144 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; a spelling variant of Natalie, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, spAlitzel#1149 in the U.S.Possibly from Nahuatl, incorporating -xitl or -tzel elements; exact meaning uncertain; used as Marian#1151 in the U.S.Beloved; a blend of Mary (Hebrew Miriam: beloved, bitter, wished-for) and Ann (Hebrew Hannah: gXolani#1152 in the U.S.Please forgive me; be at peace; from Zulu/Xhosa xolela (to forgive, to be at peace)Angeline#1153 in the U.S.Angelic; a diminutive of Angela, from Greek angelos (messenger)Averi#1154 in the U.S.Elf counsel; a spelling variant of Avery, from the Old French form of Germanic Alberich (alb: eCarmela#1155 in the U.S.Garden or vineyard; from Hebrew Karmel (garden, vineyard of God) via Spanish Carmen and ItalianHarriet#1157 in the U.S.Home ruler; an English feminine form of Harry/Henry, from Germanic Heimirich (heim: home + ric:Clarissa#1159 in the U.S.Bright, clear, famous; Latinate form of Clara or Clarice, from Latin clarus (clear, bright, famGrecia#1160 in the U.S.Grace; possibly from Spanish Grecia (Greece) used as a given name, or influenced by the SpanishCarolyn#1163 in the U.S.Free woman; English form of Caroline, feminine of Carolus (Charles), from Germanic karl (free mMartina#1165 in the U.S.Of Mars, the Roman god of war; warrior; feminine of Martin, from Latin Martinus (of the god MarSilvia#1166 in the U.S.Forest or woodland; from Latin silva (forest, woodland)Madalynn#1172 in the U.S.Woman from Magdala (tower); spelling variant of Madeline, from Hebrew Magdala (tower)Avalynn#1173 in the U.S.Modern compound of Ava (life, bird, or island of apples) and -lynn (Welsh: lake); or linked to Ayanna#1174 in the U.S.Beautiful flower; eternal blossom; double-n spelling variant of Ayana, from Swahili/Cherokee trAiyana#1179 in the U.S.Eternal blossom; ai- spelling variant of Ayana/Ayanna, from Cherokee and Swahili traditions meaAniya#1183 in the U.S.Gracious; God answered; variant of Anya or Anna, from Hebrew Hannah (grace, favor) via Slavic AViola#1190 in the U.S.Violet; from Latin viola (the violet flower)Emmaline#1198 in the U.S.Whole; gentle; from Emma (Germanic: whole, universal) with the French -line diminutive suffixJalani#1203 in the U.S.Mighty, powerful, strong; from Swahili jalani (strong, powerful), from Arabic jalal (greatness,Joselyn#1205 in the U.S.Member of the Gautz tribe; from the Germanic tribal name Gautzelin, a Norman name that entered Zahara#1208 in the U.S.Flower; radiance; to bloom; from Arabic zahara (to flower, to shine) and Hebrew zohar (radianceMaleah#1210 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of Malia (Hawaiian form of Mary: bitter, beloved) or a blend of Maleah (HebrMoriah#1212 in the U.S.Seen by God; or God is my teacher; from Hebrew Moriyyah (seen by God), the name of the mountainLianna#1215 in the U.S.My God has answered; short form of names like Eliana or Juliana; or from French liane (a climbiSamadhi#1216 in the U.S.State of meditative consciousness; complete absorption; from Sanskrit samadhi (sam: together + Kassandra#1217 in the U.S.She who entangles men; possibly from Greek kassein (to shine) + andros (man); exact etymology dAleyna#1226 in the U.S.Oh, my eyes; expression of beauty or wonder; from Turkish aleyna (oh, my eyes!) or Arabic alaynHeavenly#1229 in the U.S.Of heaven; celestial; divine; from Old English heofon (the sky, the dwelling place of God) + -lAlyson#1234 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Allison/Alison, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid:Mazikeen#1235 in the U.S.Harmful spirits; the injurious ones; from Hebrew/Yiddish mazikim (harmful demons, spirits that Aida#1242 in the U.S.Happy; returning; helper; from Arabic aida (returning, bringing benefit) or aide (helper); popuNathalie#1244 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; French form of Natalie, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, specificaAliah#1246 in the U.S.Exalted; to ascend; from Hebrew aliyah (rising, ascension — used for Jewish immigration to IsraBernadette#1247 in the U.S.Brave as a bear; French feminine form of Bernard, from Germanic Bernhard (bern: bear + hard: brEmberlyn#1251 in the U.S.Modern compound of Ember (a glowing fragment of fire) and -lyn (Welsh: lake, or English femininKalia#1254 in the U.S.The most beautiful; bud; from Hawaiian kalia (the most beautiful) or Greek kalia (good, fair) —Giulia#1262 in the U.S.Youthful; of the Julian family; Italian feminine form of Giulio (Julius), from Latin Julius (ofMilagros#1267 in the U.S.MiraclesRebeca#1269 in the U.S.To bind, to tie; a snareAnnalee#1276 in the U.S.Gracious meadow; combination of grace (Anna) and clearing (Lee)Lorena#1279 in the U.S.Crowned with laurel, the laurel treeMadisyn#1286 in the U.S.Son of Matthew; gift of GodEliette#1290 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of GodAmeera#1293 in the U.S.Princess, leader, commanderKhadijah#1299 in the U.S.Early baby, premature, trustworthyMonserrat#1300 in the U.S.Jagged mountain, saw-toothed mountainNeveah#1301 in the U.S.Heaven spelled backwardsSaniyah#1306 in the U.S.Radiant, brilliant, elevated, resplendentKamilla#1308 in the U.S.Young attendant at a religious ceremony; helper to the priestRhiannon#1310 in the U.S.Great queen, divine queenSelina#1311 in the U.S.Moon, the moon goddessEmani#1316 in the U.S.Faith, belief, trust in GodMaeva#1318 in the U.S.Welcome, greeting of joyAmethyst#1320 in the U.S.Not drunk; the purple gemstone believed to prevent intoxicationAnnelise#1321 in the U.S.Grace plus God's oath; gracious and devoted to GodRenesmee#1325 in the U.S.Invented compound of Renee (reborn) and Esme (esteemed, beloved)Dalila#1328 in the U.S.Gentle, delicate, languishingEllery#1329 in the U.S.Cheerful, joyful; possibly from elder tree or from HilaryAddyson#1337 in the U.S.Son of Adam; descendant of the red earthInara#1339 in the U.S.Ray of light; also a Hittite goddess of the huntAmarah#1343 in the U.S.Eternal, long life, immortalCarmella#1345 in the U.S.Garden, orchard, vineyard; from Mount CarmelDelainey#1346 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challengerZinnia#1349 in the U.S.The zinnia flower, named for botanist Johann ZinnAsiya#1350 in the U.S.One who heals the weak, caretaker, comforterEvalyn#1351 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from Old French avelineIndia#1354 in the U.S.Land of the Indus River; from Sanskrit sindhu meaning riverKelani#1356 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; also a river name in Sri LankaSusanna#1360 in the U.S.Lily flower, graceful as a lilyDanae#1362 in the U.S.Parched, dry earthKalea#1364 in the U.S.Bright joy, full of happinessAdira#1366 in the U.S.Strong, mighty, powerful, nobleAyesha#1367 in the U.S.Alive, living, well-prosperingDelani#1368 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challengerAdina#1376 in the U.S.Gentle, delicate, tender, nobleAhlani#1377 in the U.S.Heavenly one; fire of heavenBeatrix#1379 in the U.S.She who brings happiness, bringer of joyCristina#1381 in the U.S.Follower of Christ, ChristianAddilynn#1385 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindAnniston#1386 in the U.S.Ann's settlement or townEmilie#1387 in the U.S.Rival, eager, industrious

Boy Names

Dominik#986 in the U.S.Central European (Polish, Czech, Slovak) spelling variant of Dominic, from Latin Dominicus meanErmias#987 in the U.S.Yahweh is exalted; Amharic and Ge'ez form of Jeremiah, from Hebrew Yirmeyahu (Yahweh will exaltIsael#989 in the U.S.Variant of Ismael or a blend of Isaias and Israel, from Hebrew roots; possibly from Yisra'el meJoziah#989 in the U.S.God supports; Yahweh heals; Z-spelling variant of Josiah, from Hebrew Yoshiyahu (Yahweh supportJiraiya#990 in the U.S.Japanese name from the classic folk tale Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari (The Tale of the Gallant JiDimitri#993 in the U.S.Devoted to Demeter; from Greek Demetrios (of Demeter, the goddess of harvest and grain)Oziel#997 in the U.S.From Hebrew Uzziel or Oziel meaning my strength is God, composed of oz meaning strength or poweJabari#1022 in the U.S.Brave; fearless; from Swahili jabari (brave, bold), from Arabic jabbar (powerful, compeller)Avraham#1026 in the U.S.Father of a multitude; original Hebrew form of Abraham, from Hebrew Avraham (av: father + rahamKilian#1050 in the U.S.Little church; or bright-headed; from Irish Gaelic Cillian, from cill (church) with a diminutivDeandre#1055 in the U.S.Of the man; manly; French compound De + André, where André is the French form of Andrew, from GMenachem#1063 in the U.S.Comforter; consoler; from Hebrew Menachem (one who comforts, from nacham: to comfort, to consolJadiel#1067 in the U.S.God is my witness; or God knows; from Hebrew Yaddiel (God is my witness/knowledge), used in SpaGadiel#1071 in the U.S.God is my fortune; God is my luck; from Hebrew Gad-El (gad: fortune, luck + El: God)Danilo#1094 in the U.S.God is my judge; Italian and Spanish form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyel (God is my judge)Zakari#1096 in the U.S.God has remembered; a spelling variant of Zachary, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh has remembereAndreas#1098 in the U.S.Manly; brave; the Greek and Germanic form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, from aner/andrAlaric#1109 in the U.S.All-powerful ruler; noble ruler; from Germanic Alarich (ala: all + ric: ruler, power)Jovanni#1113 in the U.S.God is gracious; an American variant of Giovanni (Italian form of John), from Hebrew Yohanan (YMakoa#1117 in the U.S.Fearless; bold; courageous; from Hawaiian makoa (bold, brave, fearless)Mikael#1132 in the U.S.Who is like God? — Scandinavian and Finnish form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-el (who is like Simeon#1142 in the U.S.He who hears; hearing; from Hebrew Shim'on (to hear, to listen), the original form of SimonJahziel#1143 in the U.S.God divides; or God sees; from Hebrew Yahziel (possibly from hazah: to see + El: God; or hazal:Mattias#1144 in the U.S.Gift of God; Scandinavian form of Matthias, from Hebrew Mattityahu (gift of Yahweh)Genesis#1149 in the U.S.Origin; beginning; creation; from Greek genesis (origin, birth, creation) — the Greek title of Tiago#1156 in the U.S.Supplanter; Portuguese/Spanish form of James (Jacobo → Tiago), from Hebrew Ya'aqov (to grasp thRamiro#1158 in the U.S.Wise judge; supreme judge; from Germanic Raginmar (ragin: counsel, power + mari: famous, renownJovani#1171 in the U.S.God is gracious; a single-n variant of Jovanni/Giovanni, the Italian form of John, from Hebrew Kristopher#1172 in the U.S.Bearer of Christ; K-spelling variant of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros (Christos: the anArchibald#1174 in the U.S.Genuinely bold; truly brave; from Germanic Ercanbeald (ercan: genuine, sincere + beald: bold, bReginald#1178 in the U.S.Ruler's counsel; wise and powerful; from Germanic Raginald (ragin: counsel, power + wald: rulerAdrien#1192 in the U.S.From Hadria; from the Adriatic; French form of Adrian, from Latin Hadrianus (of the city HadriaBenito#1196 in the U.S.Blessed; Italian and Spanish form of Benedict, from Latin Benedictus (blessed, from bene: well Adiel#1217 in the U.S.Ornament of God; God adorns; from Hebrew Adiyel (adi: ornament, jewel + El: God)Osiel#1220 in the U.S.Strength of God, God's powerAchilles#1221 in the U.S.Pain of the people; possibly thin-lippedSekani#1224 in the U.S.Laughter, joy, one who laughsCristopher#1226 in the U.S.Bearer of Christ, Christ-carrierElyas#1227 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my GodIsmail#1228 in the U.S.God will hear, God listensDavion#1236 in the U.S.Beloved; from David with -ion suffixFrancesco#1241 in the U.S.Frenchman, free manAmado#1245 in the U.S.Beloved, loved oneDarien#1247 in the U.S.Gift; he who upholds the goodGianluca#1249 in the U.S.God is gracious and light — grace and illuminationGiovani#1250 in the U.S.God is gracious, beloved of GodXzavier#1265 in the U.S.Bright, new house, splendidRolando#1271 in the U.S.Famous land, renowned in the landAmani#1272 in the U.S.Peace, tranquility, aspirationsBenaiah#1278 in the U.S.God has built; son of YahwehLahiam#1288 in the U.S.My people are gracious; God of the peoplePerseus#1290 in the U.S.Destroyer, avenger; the hero-slayerUlysses#1291 in the U.S.Wrathful, to hate; the wandererJakobe#1301 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heelJeffery#1302 in the U.S.Pledged peace, peaceful pledgeIsiah#1310 in the U.S.God is salvation, the Lord savesMalakhi#1312 in the U.S.My messenger, my angelOsvaldo#1314 in the U.S.Divine power, God's rulerJacoby#1321 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heel; elaborated JacobJeriah#1330 in the U.S.God has seen, the Lord seesMalikai#1331 in the U.S.My messenger, my angelBernardo#1334 in the U.S.Strong as a bear; brave bearLazarus#1336 in the U.S.God has helped, God is my helpIverson#1352 in the U.S.Son of Ivar; son of the archerUziel#1357 in the U.S.Strength of God, God is my strengthEliot#1369 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; variant of ElijahKhamari#1379 in the U.S.Moon, moonlightMalaki#1386 in the U.S.My messenger, my angel

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