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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 m▶Arely#984 in the U.S.Variant of Areli, from Hebrew meaning heroic or valiant, or connected to the word ari meaning l▶Kamiyah#985 in the U.S.A creative blend possibly combining Japanese kami meaning god, spirit, or divine with the Hebre▶Adalee#987 in the U.S.A blended name combining Ada or Adal from Germanic adal meaning noble with the suffix -lee from▶Addilyn#988 in the U.S.Modern variant of Adalyn or Adeline, from Germanic adal meaning noble, combined with the -lyn s▶Annika#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 b▶Harmoni#1000 in the U.S.Phonetic variant spelling of Harmony, from Greek harmonia meaning a joining, agreement, or musi▶Eleni#1003 in the U.S.Bright, shining; modern Greek form of Helen, from Greek helene, possibly related to helios (sun▶Aminah#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 me▶Savanna#1007 in the U.S.Treeless plain; from Spanish sabana, borrowed from Taíno (indigenous Caribbean) zabana (grassla▶Kenia#1015 in the U.S.Spanish form of Kenya; likely from Kikuyu Kirinyaga (the mountain) or a Bantu root; used as a g▶Artemis#1022 in the U.S.Etymology uncertain; the name of the Greek goddess of the hunt, the moon, and wild animals; pos▶Kairi#1030 in the U.S.Sea; from Japanese kai (sea) + ri (reason, logic, village) — also the name of a character in th▶Julissa#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 Maj▶Beverly#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, del▶Kimora#1054 in the U.S.Possible African origin (Swahili/Yoruba region) or a creative blend; not definitively documente▶Montana#1058 in the U.S.Mountainous; from Spanish montana (mountain, mountainous region), from Latin montanus (of the m▶Mireya#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 Yah▶Malayah#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 or▶Kamari#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 (beaut▶Angelique#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 Yoha▶Laramie#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 Adelheid▶Dania#1099 in the U.S.God is my judge; feminine diminutive of Daniel (Hebrew Daniyel: God is my judge), or from Arabi▶Jubilee#1103 in the U.S.A year of celebration and remission; from Hebrew yobel (ram's horn, jubilee year) via Latin jub▶Ayana#1107 in the U.S.Beautiful flower; eternal blossom; from Swahili/Somali and Cherokee traditions both using Ayana▶Chiara#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), fr▶Micaela#1118 in the U.S.Who is like God? — Spanish/Italian feminine form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-el▶Avayah#1120 in the U.S.My father is Yahweh; a creative American expansion of Ava with a Hebrew -yah suffix▶Dalary#1121 in the U.S.Origin and meaning uncertain; possibly a Spanish-American creative compound name▶Emmalyn#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 (Yahweh▶Imogen#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 desir▶Jillian#1132 in the U.S.Youthful; an English variant of Gillian, which is a feminine form of Julian, from Latin Julianu▶Alisha#1137 in the U.S.Noble kind; a spelling variant of Alicia, from Germanic Adalheidis (adal: noble + heid: kind/ty▶Erika#1142 in the U.S.Ever powerful or eternal ruler; Scandinavian/Germanic feminine of Erik, from Old Norse ei (ever▶Nathaly#1144 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; a spelling variant of Natalie, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, sp▶Alitzel#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: g▶Xolani#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: e▶Carmela#1155 in the U.S.Garden or vineyard; from Hebrew Karmel (garden, vineyard of God) via Spanish Carmen and Italian▶Harriet#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, fam▶Grecia#1160 in the U.S.Grace; possibly from Spanish Grecia (Greece) used as a given name, or influenced by the Spanish▶Carolyn#1163 in the U.S.Free woman; English form of Caroline, feminine of Carolus (Charles), from Germanic karl (free m▶Martina#1165 in the U.S.Of Mars, the Roman god of war; warrior; feminine of Martin, from Latin Martinus (of the god Mar▶Silvia#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 tr▶Aiyana#1179 in the U.S.Eternal blossom; ai- spelling variant of Ayana/Ayanna, from Cherokee and Swahili traditions mea▶Aniya#1183 in the U.S.Gracious; God answered; variant of Anya or Anna, from Hebrew Hannah (grace, favor) via Slavic A▶Viola#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 suffix▶Jalani#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 (radiance▶Maleah#1210 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of Malia (Hawaiian form of Mary: bitter, beloved) or a blend of Maleah (Hebr▶Moriah#1212 in the U.S.Seen by God; or God is my teacher; from Hebrew Moriyyah (seen by God), the name of the mountain▶Lianna#1215 in the U.S.My God has answered; short form of names like Eliana or Juliana; or from French liane (a climbi▶Samadhi#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 d▶Aleyna#1226 in the U.S.Oh, my eyes; expression of beauty or wonder; from Turkish aleyna (oh, my eyes!) or Arabic alayn▶Heavenly#1229 in the U.S.Of heaven; celestial; divine; from Old English heofon (the sky, the dwelling place of God) + -l▶Alyson#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); popu▶Nathalie#1244 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; French form of Natalie, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, specifica▶Aliah#1246 in the U.S.Exalted; to ascend; from Hebrew aliyah (rising, ascension — used for Jewish immigration to Isra▶Bernadette#1247 in the U.S.Brave as a bear; French feminine form of Bernard, from Germanic Bernhard (bern: bear + hard: br▶Emberlyn#1251 in the U.S.Modern compound of Ember (a glowing fragment of fire) and -lyn (Welsh: lake, or English feminin▶Kalia#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 (of▶Milagros#1267 in the U.S.Miracles▶Rebeca#1269 in the U.S.To bind, to tie; a snare▶Annalee#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 tree▶Madisyn#1286 in the U.S.Son of Matthew; gift of God▶Eliette#1290 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of God▶Ameera#1293 in the U.S.Princess, leader, commander▶Khadijah#1299 in the U.S.Early baby, premature, trustworthy▶Monserrat#1300 in the U.S.Jagged mountain, saw-toothed mountain▶Neveah#1301 in the U.S.Heaven spelled backwards▶Saniyah#1306 in the U.S.Radiant, brilliant, elevated, resplendent▶Kamilla#1308 in the U.S.Young attendant at a religious ceremony; helper to the priest▶Rhiannon#1310 in the U.S.Great queen, divine queen▶Selina#1311 in the U.S.Moon, the moon goddess▶Emani#1316 in the U.S.Faith, belief, trust in God▶Maeva#1318 in the U.S.Welcome, greeting of joy▶Amethyst#1320 in the U.S.Not drunk; the purple gemstone believed to prevent intoxication▶Annelise#1321 in the U.S.Grace plus God's oath; gracious and devoted to God▶Renesmee#1325 in the U.S.Invented compound of Renee (reborn) and Esme (esteemed, beloved)▶Dalila#1328 in the U.S.Gentle, delicate, languishing▶Ellery#1329 in the U.S.Cheerful, joyful; possibly from elder tree or from Hilary▶Addyson#1337 in the U.S.Son of Adam; descendant of the red earth▶Inara#1339 in the U.S.Ray of light; also a Hittite goddess of the hunt▶Amarah#1343 in the U.S.Eternal, long life, immortal▶Carmella#1345 in the U.S.Garden, orchard, vineyard; from Mount Carmel▶Delainey#1346 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challenger▶Zinnia#1349 in the U.S.The zinnia flower, named for botanist Johann Zinn▶Asiya#1350 in the U.S.One who heals the weak, caretaker, comforter▶Evalyn#1351 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from Old French aveline▶India#1354 in the U.S.Land of the Indus River; from Sanskrit sindhu meaning river▶Kelani#1356 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; also a river name in Sri Lanka▶Susanna#1360 in the U.S.Lily flower, graceful as a lily▶Danae#1362 in the U.S.Parched, dry earth▶Kalea#1364 in the U.S.Bright joy, full of happiness▶Adira#1366 in the U.S.Strong, mighty, powerful, noble▶Ayesha#1367 in the U.S.Alive, living, well-prospering▶Delani#1368 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challenger▶Adina#1376 in the U.S.Gentle, delicate, tender, noble▶Ahlani#1377 in the U.S.Heavenly one; fire of heaven▶Beatrix#1379 in the U.S.She who brings happiness, bringer of joy▶Cristina#1381 in the U.S.Follower of Christ, Christian▶Addilynn#1385 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind▶Anniston#1386 in the U.S.Ann's settlement or town▶Emilie#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 mean▶Ermias#987 in the U.S.Yahweh is exalted; Amharic and Ge'ez form of Jeremiah, from Hebrew Yirmeyahu (Yahweh will exalt▶Isael#989 in the U.S.Variant of Ismael or a blend of Isaias and Israel, from Hebrew roots; possibly from Yisra'el me▶Joziah#989 in the U.S.God supports; Yahweh heals; Z-spelling variant of Josiah, from Hebrew Yoshiyahu (Yahweh support▶Jiraiya#990 in the U.S.Japanese name from the classic folk tale Jiraiya Goketsu Monogatari (The Tale of the Gallant Ji▶Dimitri#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 powe▶Jabari#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 + raham▶Kilian#1050 in the U.S.Little church; or bright-headed; from Irish Gaelic Cillian, from cill (church) with a diminutiv▶Deandre#1055 in the U.S.Of the man; manly; French compound De + André, where André is the French form of Andrew, from G▶Menachem#1063 in the U.S.Comforter; consoler; from Hebrew Menachem (one who comforts, from nacham: to comfort, to consol▶Jadiel#1067 in the U.S.God is my witness; or God knows; from Hebrew Yaddiel (God is my witness/knowledge), used in Spa▶Gadiel#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 remembere▶Andreas#1098 in the U.S.Manly; brave; the Greek and Germanic form of Andrew, from Greek andreios (manly, from aner/andr▶Alaric#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 (Y▶Makoa#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 Simon▶Jahziel#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 th▶Ramiro#1158 in the U.S.Wise judge; supreme judge; from Germanic Raginmar (ragin: counsel, power + mari: famous, renown▶Jovani#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 an▶Archibald#1174 in the U.S.Genuinely bold; truly brave; from Germanic Ercanbeald (ercan: genuine, sincere + beald: bold, b▶Reginald#1178 in the U.S.Ruler's counsel; wise and powerful; from Germanic Raginald (ragin: counsel, power + wald: ruler▶Adrien#1192 in the U.S.From Hadria; from the Adriatic; French form of Adrian, from Latin Hadrianus (of the city Hadria▶Benito#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 power▶Achilles#1221 in the U.S.Pain of the people; possibly thin-lipped▶Sekani#1224 in the U.S.Laughter, joy, one who laughs▶Cristopher#1226 in the U.S.Bearer of Christ, Christ-carrier▶Elyas#1227 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my God▶Ismail#1228 in the U.S.God will hear, God listens▶Davion#1236 in the U.S.Beloved; from David with -ion suffix▶Francesco#1241 in the U.S.Frenchman, free man▶Amado#1245 in the U.S.Beloved, loved one▶Darien#1247 in the U.S.Gift; he who upholds the good▶Gianluca#1249 in the U.S.God is gracious and light — grace and illumination▶Giovani#1250 in the U.S.God is gracious, beloved of God▶Xzavier#1265 in the U.S.Bright, new house, splendid▶Rolando#1271 in the U.S.Famous land, renowned in the land▶Amani#1272 in the U.S.Peace, tranquility, aspirations▶Benaiah#1278 in the U.S.God has built; son of Yahweh▶Lahiam#1288 in the U.S.My people are gracious; God of the people▶Perseus#1290 in the U.S.Destroyer, avenger; the hero-slayer▶Ulysses#1291 in the U.S.Wrathful, to hate; the wanderer▶Jakobe#1301 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heel▶Jeffery#1302 in the U.S.Pledged peace, peaceful pledge▶Isiah#1310 in the U.S.God is salvation, the Lord saves▶Malakhi#1312 in the U.S.My messenger, my angel▶Osvaldo#1314 in the U.S.Divine power, God's ruler▶Jacoby#1321 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heel; elaborated Jacob▶Jeriah#1330 in the U.S.God has seen, the Lord sees▶Malikai#1331 in the U.S.My messenger, my angel▶Bernardo#1334 in the U.S.Strong as a bear; brave bear▶Lazarus#1336 in the U.S.God has helped, God is my help▶Iverson#1352 in the U.S.Son of Ivar; son of the archer▶Uziel#1357 in the U.S.Strength of God, God is my strength▶Eliot#1369 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; variant of Elijah▶Khamari#1379 in the U.S.Moon, moonlight▶Malaki#1386 in the U.S.My messenger, my angel▶

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