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Three-Syllable Baby Names

11557 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

Ayesha#1396 in the U.S.Alive, living, well-prosperingEleanore#1398 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor, from Old French Aliénor, of uncertain origin, sometimes explained Erica#1399 in the U.S.Feminine form of Eric, from Old Norse Eiríkr, combining 'ei' (ever, always) and 'ríkr' (ruler),Maeva#1403 in the U.S.Welcome, greeting of joyAdira#1406 in the U.S.Strong, mighty, powerful, nobleAvayah#1407 in the U.S.My father is Yahweh; a creative American expansion of Ava with a Hebrew -yah suffixAddyson#1413 in the U.S.Son of Adam; descendant of the red earthAida#1414 in the U.S.Happy; returning; helper; from Arabic aida (returning, bringing benefit) or aide (helper); popuKaleah#1425 in the U.S.Bright joy, full of happinessDesiree#1429 in the U.S.Desired, longed for; from French désirée (desired, wished for), from Latin desiderare (to desirEvalyn#1430 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from Old French avelineKhadijah#1432 in the U.S.Early baby, premature, trustworthyDamaris#1437 in the U.S.Gentle, calf, tame oneMercedes#1439 in the U.S.Mercies, graces, divine kindnessNeveah#1440 in the U.S.Heaven spelled backwardsEvalynn#1446 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from avelineLinnea#1449 in the U.S.from the twinflower (Linnaea borealis), named for the Swedish botanist Carl LinnaeusMonserrat#1450 in the U.S.Jagged mountain, saw-toothed mountainAddisyn#1458 in the U.S.Son of Adam; descendant of the red earthAvalon#1459 in the U.S.From Arthurian legend's island of Avalon, derived from a Celtic/Welsh root for 'apple' ('afal')Emeri#1461 in the U.S.A modern variant spelling of Emery, ultimately from the Germanic name Emmerich, combining elemeDelani#1469 in the U.S.From the elder tree grove; descendant of the challengerEllowyn#1470 in the U.S.modern American coinage blending Elle/Ellow- with the ending -wyn ("fair, blessed")Eowyn#1471 in the U.S.Horse joyLouella#1475 in the U.S.an English coinage blending Lou/Louise (from Germanic 'famous warrior') with Ella, popularized Roselynn#1476 in the U.S.Blend of Rose and the suffix -lynnHosanna#1480 in the U.S."save us, we pray; deliver us," from Hebrew hoshia-na, used as a shout of praiseNathalie#1481 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; French form of Natalie, from Latin natalis (relating to birth, specificaVerity#1482 in the U.S.Verity, truthAmiah#1484 in the U.S.a modern American coinage, likely a respelling of Amaya or Amia; no established traditional etyAnora#1485 in the U.S.honor, graceAranza#1486 in the U.S.From the blackthorn tree; place name from Basque originSaroya#1497 in the U.S.Variant of Soraya — from Persian Sorayya, the Pleiades star cluster — via Arabic ThurayyaElinor#1502 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor, from Old Occitan Aliénor; often interpreted as 'the other Aenor', Joselyn#1504 in the U.S.Member of the Gautz tribe; from the Germanic tribal name Gautzelin, a Norman name that entered Julieth#1505 in the U.S.A Latin American variant spelling of Juliet/Julieta, ultimately from the Roman family name JuliKianna#1507 in the U.S.modern coinage, an elaborated spelling of Kiana; sometimes linked to the Hawaiian form of DianaLucero#1515 in the U.S.From Spanish 'lucero' meaning 'bright star, morning star', from Latin 'lux' ('light').Aritzel#1518 in the U.S.A modern Latina coinage — echoing Aritz ('an oak', Basque) and the -tzel ending of Itzel/MaritzRosalind#1521 in the U.S.From Germanic 'hros' (horse) and 'lind' (soft, tender, flexible).Anniston#1525 in the U.S.Ann's settlement or townDalila#1528 in the U.S.Gentle, delicate, languishingEmmalynn#1530 in the U.S.Modern blend of Emma and the -lynn suffixSymphony#1532 in the U.S.from the English word for a harmonious musical composition, ultimately from Greek symphonia 'coNaziyah#1535 in the U.S.From Arabic 'nazih/naziha' (نزيهة), meaning 'pure,' 'honest,' or 'upright'; Naziyah is a feminiRenesmee#1538 in the U.S.Invented compound of Renee (reborn) and Esme (esteemed, beloved)Cecily#1541 in the U.S.English form of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, from Latin 'caecus' (blind).Kelani#1542 in the U.S.Heavenly flower; also a river name in Sri LankaMilagros#1545 in the U.S.MiraclesAddilynn#1548 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindAvalyn#1549 in the U.S.LakeMaelani#1553 in the U.S.modern coinage, likely blending Mae with the Hawaiian element -lani ('sky, heaven')Marcela#1554 in the U.S.Feminine form of Marcellus/Marcus, derived from the name of the Roman god Mars; often interpretTheresa#1559 in the U.S.possibly from Greek 'theros' meaning 'summer' or 'therizo' meaning 'to harvest'; the ultimate oEliani#1563 in the U.S.God has answered / my God (variant of Eliana)Emori#1564 in the U.S.A modern American given name, used as a variant of Emery/Emory; it has no distinct ancient etymKalina#1566 in the U.S.From Slavic 'kalina', the viburnum (guelder rose) tree.Angeline#1570 in the U.S.Angelic; a diminutive of Angela, from Greek angelos (messenger)Carina#1572 in the U.S.from the Italian word 'cara' and Latin 'carus' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'Emberlee#1573 in the U.S.Ember meadow; glowing fire clearingKamilla#1575 in the U.S.Young attendant at a religious ceremony; helper to the priestAylany#1582 in the U.S.Modern variant of Ailani/Aylani, from Hawaiian elements read as 'high chief' or 'heavenly leadeSedona#1591 in the U.S.Of SidonAlaiyah#1593 in the U.S.modern coinage, likely an elaborated spelling of AaliyahAnyla#1594 in the U.S.Modern American name; possibly from Ana (grace) or Anil (blue/sky)Aviva#1595 in the U.S.SpringCalista#1597 in the U.S.Most beautiful, of the greatest beautyCienna#1598 in the U.S.Orange-redNailea#1606 in the U.S.AttainerNariah#1607 in the U.S.modern American coinage, likely influenced by Mariah and NiaZamora#1610 in the U.S.A transferred use of the Spanish surname and place name Zamora, a city in northwestern Spain; uHonesty#1614 in the U.S.Truthfulness, integrity, sincerityKalayah#1617 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of popular sounds such as Kaylee, Kalia and MalRosalynn#1621 in the U.S.A variant of Rosalind/Rosaline, combining the Latin 'rosa' (rose) with a second element; populaCristina#1622 in the U.S.Follower of Christ, ChristianEstela#1624 in the U.S.StarMazikeen#1626 in the U.S.Harmful spirits; the injurious ones; from Hebrew/Yiddish mazikim (harmful demons, spirits that Amia#1631 in the U.S.A modern feminine given name echoing Latin amare "to love" (as in Amy, Amabel); used in contempDanica#1634 in the U.S.From Slavic 'danica' meaning 'morning star' (Venus), derived from 'dan' (day).Elanor#1635 in the U.S.Star sunIrina#1636 in the U.S.The Russian and Slavic form of Irene, from Greek 'eirene' meaning 'peace', the name of the GreeLarissa#1646 in the U.S.From the ancient Greek city Larissa, of uncertain meaning, sometimes linked to a word for 'citaSamiyah#1650 in the U.S.Exalted, elevated, high-rankingAlisa#1654 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindAylen#1655 in the U.S.From the Mapuche (Mapudungun) language of South America, meaning 'ember', also interpreted as 'Geneva#1657 in the U.S.From the place name Geneva (Latin Genava), from a Celtic root *genu- "bend," referring to the bMaribel#1662 in the U.S.Blend of Maria and IsabelYehudis#1672 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Hebrew Yehudit (Judith), meaning 'woman of Judea' or 'Jewish woman'.Adrienne#1673 in the U.S.From Hadria, the Adriatic Sea townAlannah#1674 in the U.S.from the Irish endearment a leanbh meaning "O child, darling"Anvika#1675 in the U.S.powerful, mighty, having great strengthCamellia#1676 in the U.S.from the camellia flower, which was named after the Moravian Jesuit botanist Georg Joseph KamelKalilah#1678 in the U.S.DarlingMarissa#1679 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Marisa/Maris, from Latin 'maris' (of the sea), linked to the epithet 'stellaShoshana#1682 in the U.S.LilyVamika#1683 in the U.S.Huge, magnificentJamila#1686 in the U.S.From the Arabic Jamilah (جميلة), the feminine form of Jamil, meaning 'beautiful' or 'graceful'.Maliah#1688 in the U.S.Modern coined respelling of Malia, a Hawaiian form of Mary/Maria; also influenced by trendy '-iNechama#1690 in the U.S.Comfort, consolationSoleia#1691 in the U.S.modern sun-inspired coinage; no established etymologyAlaiah#1692 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeAzula#1693 in the U.S.Derived from Spanish/Portuguese azul "blue," widely known as the name of the antagonist Azula iHadassa#1695 in the U.S.Myrtle tree (Hebrew name of Queen Esther)Agatha#1703 in the U.S.from Greek 'agathos' meaning 'good, honorable'Beatriz#1704 in the U.S.Voyager, travellerDelanie#1705 in the U.S.a feminine variant of the Irish surname Delaney, from Ó Dubhshláine, combining 'dubh' ('dark') Leticia#1707 in the U.S.Joy, happinessAleyah#1710 in the U.S.High, lofty, sublimeAulani#1711 in the U.S.Messenger of a chiefAzara#1712 in the U.S.FireAzura#1713 in the U.S.Sky blueElvira#1715 in the U.S.all-true or foreign rulerIndia#1722 in the U.S.Land of the Indus River; from Sanskrit sindhu meaning riverKristina#1724 in the U.S.A ChristianMilania#1727 in the U.S.Gracious, dearNaila#1728 in the U.S.Attainer, achiever, one who obtains what she desiresNicolette#1729 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Nicole/Nicholas, from Greek 'nike' (victory) and 'laos' (people):Alany#1733 in the U.S.orange tree, harmoniousAryah#1735 in the U.S.a modern variant spelling, variously linked to the Hebrew Aryeh ('lion') and the Sanskrit Arya Janessa#1741 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jane/Jan with the '-essa' suffix; Jane derives from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is graSarina#1745 in the U.S.Princess (elaboration of Sarah)Ahlani#1747 in the U.S.Heavenly one; fire of heaven

Boy Names

Eliot#1403 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; variant of ElijahLisandro#1404 in the U.S.A release, looseningOsvaldo#1408 in the U.S.Divine power, God's rulerIverson#1413 in the U.S.Son of Ivar; son of the archerMalikai#1416 in the U.S.My messenger, my angelGonzalo#1423 in the U.S.a Spanish name of Germanic (Visigothic) origin, from 'gunþi' meaning 'battle, war'Uziel#1424 in the U.S.Strength of God, God is my strengthCristopher#1426 in the U.S.Bearer of Christ, Christ-carrierFinneas#1428 in the U.S.Variant of Phineas; traditionally 'oracle' or 'serpent's mouth'Jacoby#1430 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heel; elaborated JacobDarien#1436 in the U.S.Gift; he who upholds the goodGiancarlo#1438 in the U.S.God is gracious and free manMalakhi#1439 in the U.S.My messenger, my angelKhamari#1446 in the U.S.Moon, moonlightDemari#1452 in the U.S.Modern coined name combining the prefix 'De-' with 'Mari'; common in African American naming trOsiel#1454 in the U.S.Strength of God, God's powerZamari#1457 in the U.S.A modern American name, possibly influenced by the Hebrew/Arabic root z-m-r ('song, music') as Giuseppe#1459 in the U.S.He will add; God will increase (Italian form of Joseph)Jakobe#1461 in the U.S.He who supplants, grips the heelLeander#1463 in the U.S.LionAkiva#1466 in the U.S.An Aramaic form related to the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), variously interpreted as "to protect/shelCalloway#1467 in the U.S.English surname of Norman French locational origin, from places named Caillouet/Cailloel, meaniDominique#1468 in the U.S."of the Lord, belonging to the Lord," French form of Latin DominicusIshmael#1469 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yishmael, from shama "to hear" and el "God," meaning "God will hear"; in the Bible Rodolfo#1474 in the U.S.Famous wolf; renowned wolfIsiah#1480 in the U.S.God is salvation, the Lord savesXzavier#1485 in the U.S.Bright, new house, splendidFinnian#1487 in the U.S.From Irish 'fionn' (white, fair, blessed), borne by early Irish saints.Jonathon#1488 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Jonathan, from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'Yahweh has given'. In the BKaladin#1489 in the U.S.Invented literary name with heroic associationsJassiel#1495 in the U.S.Variant of Hebrew Jasiel (Yaasiel), 'made by God', a name appearing in the Hebrew Bible.Nickolas#1498 in the U.S.Victory of the peopleLazaro#1504 in the U.S.The Spanish form of Lazarus, from Hebrew 'Eleazar' meaning 'God has helped'.Zeppelin#1508 in the U.S.From Count Zeppelin; the great airshipZackary#1513 in the U.S.God has remembered, the Lord remembersGavriel#1514 in the U.S.God is my strong manJahmari#1515 in the U.S.Modern invented African American name, a variant of Jamari built on the popular 'Ja-' prefix.Tristian#1518 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Tristan, a name from Celtic/Arthurian legend; the spelling was infGilberto#1521 in the U.S.Bright pledge; famous hostageMontana#1525 in the U.S.A place name from the US state of Montana, derived from the Spanish 'montaña' ('mountain'), ultIndigo#1531 in the U.S.A word name for the blue-violet color and dye, from Greek indikon "Indian substance," i.e. the Manolo#1534 in the U.S.God is with usPercival#1536 in the U.S.Pierce the valleyLahiam#1542 in the U.S.My people are gracious; God of the peopleJeffery#1556 in the U.S.Pledged peace, peaceful pledgeZayvion#1563 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of the popular 'Zay-' prefix with names like DaAlias#1572 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh Constantine#1573 in the U.S.From the Latin name Constantinus, a derivative of constans "constant, steadfast"; borne by the Emeric#1574 in the U.S.home ruler, powerfulEverette#1575 in the U.S.Brave as a wild boarJiovanni#1577 in the U.S.a modern respelling of the Italian Giovanni (John), from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious'Amani#1585 in the U.S.Peace, tranquility, aspirationsAmazi#1586 in the U.S.Origin uncertain; competing unverified claimsDelijah#1589 in the U.S.A modern blend joining a De- prefix with Elijah (Hebrew Eliyahu, 'my God is Yahweh; the Lord isSulaiman#1597 in the U.S."man of peace," Arabic form of Solomon, ultimately from Hebrew shalom ("peace")Nakoa#1606 in the U.S.From Hawaiian 'na' ('the', plural) and 'koa' ('warrior, courage'), meaning 'the warriors' or 'tCristobal#1610 in the U.S.Spanish form of Christopher, from Greek 'Christophoros' (bearing Christ).Phineas#1616 in the U.S.A biblical name with two proposed origins: Hebrew Pinehas, often glossed "mouth of brass" or "oAntony#1622 in the U.S.FlowerNikola#1651 in the U.S.a Slavic and South Slavic form of Nicholas, from Greek 'Nikolaos', combining 'nike' ('victory')Reynaldo#1652 in the U.S.Advice, counsel, decisionJakobi#1657 in the U.S.A modern American respelling/elaboration of Jacob (Jakob), from Hebrew Yaakov meaning "supplantIgnatius#1664 in the U.S.FireJacari#1665 in the U.S.Possibly he who supplants; modern compoundJahari#1666 in the U.S.Almighty, powerfulDeangelo#1669 in the U.S.MessengerMackenzie#1671 in the U.S.Handsome, beautiful, goodNamari#1673 in the U.S.BeautyEllison#1679 in the U.S.From the surname Ellison 'son of Ellis (Elias/Elijah)', from Hebrew Eliyahu 'my God is Yahweh'Abiel#1688 in the U.S.God is my fatherAlister#1689 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Alasdair (Alexander), from Greek 'alexein' ('to defend') andAvian#1699 in the U.S.Of birds; birdlike; from Latin avis (bird) + the adjectival suffix -an; the adjective 'avian' mAviraj#1700 in the U.S.King of the sun; radiant rulerLysander#1719 in the U.S.A release, looseningSavion#1724 in the U.S.The new houseBakari#1729 in the U.S.Swahili male name meaning 'one who will succeed' or 'promising', ultimately influenced by the AAugustin#1743 in the U.S.Continental European form of Augustine, from the Latin Augustinus (a derivative of Augustus), mLaurence#1747 in the U.S.From Laurentum; ultimately from Latin laurus (laurel), symbol of victory.

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