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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

Safiya#1389 in the U.S.Pure, sincere, best friend of the Prophet▶Arizbeth#1393 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of God▶Althea#1396 in the U.S.Healing, wholesome, one who heals▶Ehlani#1398 in the U.S.Orange tree, heavenly clarity▶Evalynn#1399 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from aveline▶Honesty#1401 in the U.S.Truthfulness, integrity, sincerity▶Amiya#1413 in the U.S.Boundless joy, delight, nectar▶Devorah#1416 in the U.S.Bee, the honeybee▶Magdalene#1419 in the U.S.She of Magdala, woman of the tower▶Areli#1422 in the U.S.Lion of God; angel of the first heaven▶Elayna#1423 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun▶Emberlee#1425 in the U.S.Ember meadow; glowing fire clearing▶Kaleah#1428 in the U.S.Bright joy, full of happiness▶Lailani#1430 in the U.S.Night flower of heaven; heavenly nightbloom▶Addisyn#1433 in the U.S.Son of Adam; descendant of the red earth▶Damaris#1435 in the U.S.Gentle, calf, tame one▶Yaneli#1438 in the U.S.God is gracious; beloved of God▶Everley#1440 in the U.S.Ever's clearing; from the Old English place name▶Samiyah#1441 in the U.S.Exalted, elevated, high-ranking▶Alisa#1442 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kind▶Kamilah#1444 in the U.S.Perfect, complete, flawless▶Anyla#1450 in the U.S.Modern American name; possibly from Ana (grace) or Anil (blue/sky)▶Mercedes#1451 in the U.S.Mercies, graces, divine kindness▶Xitlali#1454 in the U.S.Star, shining star in the sky▶Adrienne#1455 in the U.S.From Hadria, the Adriatic Sea town▶Aranza#1456 in the U.S.From the blackthorn tree; place name from Basque origin▶Calista#1457 in the U.S.Most beautiful, of the greatest beauty▶Loyalty#1458 in the U.S.Fidelity, devotion, steadfast allegiance▶Naila#1459 in the U.S.Attainer, achiever, one who obtains what she desires▶Anita#1463 in the U.S.Grace, favor; little Ana▶Montserrat#1465 in the U.S.Jagged or saw-toothed mountain▶Marcela#1472 in the U.S.Feminine form of Marcellus/Marcus, derived from the name of the Roman god Mars; often interpret▶Rosalind#1475 in the U.S.From Germanic 'hros' (horse) and 'lind' (soft, tender, flexible).▶Alaiyah#1478 in the U.S.modern coinage, likely an elaborated spelling of Aaliyah▶Carina#1479 in the U.S.from the Italian word 'cara' and Latin 'carus' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'▶Liyana#1484 in the U.S.Softness, tenderness, gentleness▶Erica#1487 in the U.S.Feminine form of Eric, from Old Norse Eiríkr, combining 'ei' (ever, always) and 'ríkr' (ruler),▶Louella#1489 in the U.S.an English coinage blending Lou/Louise (from Germanic 'famous warrior') with Ella, popularized ▶Keilany#1493 in the U.S.A modern invented name, probably blending the popular -lani/-ani sound of Hawaiian-influenced n▶Marissa#1495 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Marisa/Maris, from Latin 'maris' (of the sea), linked to the epithet 'stella▶Rosalynn#1497 in the U.S.A variant of Rosalind/Rosaline, combining the Latin 'rosa' (rose) with a second element; popula▶Symphony#1498 in the U.S.from the English word for a harmonious musical composition, ultimately from Greek symphonia 'co▶Theresa#1499 in the U.S.possibly from Greek 'theros' meaning 'summer' or 'therizo' meaning 'to harvest'; the ultimate o▶Elinor#1502 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor, from Old Occitan Aliénor; often interpreted as 'the other Aenor', ▶Emeri#1503 in the U.S.A modern variant spelling of Emery, ultimately from the Germanic name Emmerich, combining eleme▶Emmalynn#1504 in the U.S.Modern blend of Emma and the -lynn suffix▶Majesty#1505 in the U.S.From the English word 'majesty' (grandeur, sovereign dignity), via Old French from Latin 'maies▶Alannah#1506 in the U.S.from the Irish endearment a leanbh meaning "O child, darling"▶Avaya#1507 in the U.S.A modern American given name, likely an elaboration of Ava with an extra syllable; no establish▶Anaia#1513 in the U.S.A modern feminine given name; occasionally connected to the biblical Hebrew Anaiah ("Yahweh has▶Eleanore#1515 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor, from Old French Aliénor, of uncertain origin, sometimes explained ▶Julieth#1517 in the U.S.A Latin American variant spelling of Juliet/Julieta, ultimately from the Roman family name Juli▶Tabitha#1519 in the U.S.from the Aramaic word 'tabita' meaning 'gazelle'; in the New Testament Tabitha was a woman rais▶Emori#1523 in the U.S.A modern American given name, used as a variant of Emery/Emory; it has no distinct ancient etym▶Angely#1525 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Angela/Angel, from Greek 'angelos' (messenger, angel).▶Elissa#1526 in the U.S.alternate name of Dido, legendary founder of Carthage, of Phoenician origin▶Kalayah#1527 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of popular sounds such as Kaylee, Kalia and Mal▶Leora#1529 in the U.S.from Hebrew, a variant of Liora, derived from 'li' ('to me') and 'or' ('light'), meaning 'my li▶Roselynn#1531 in the U.S.Blend of Rose and the suffix -lynn▶Nairobi#1535 in the U.S.Place name used as a given name, from Maasai 'Enkare Nyrobi' meaning 'cool/cold water'.▶Camellia#1539 in the U.S.from the camellia flower, which was named after the Moravian Jesuit botanist Georg Joseph Kamel▶Estefany#1540 in the U.S.A Spanish (Latin American) variant of Stephanie, ultimately from the Greek Stephanos, meaning '▶Zamira#1547 in the U.S.A name used in Arabic, Albanian and Central Asian cultures, derived from the Arabic root z-m-r ▶Vivianne#1552 in the U.S.From Latin Vivianus, from 'vivus' ('alive, living'); the '-anne' ending is a French/modern elab▶Alissa#1553 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Alyssa, linked to the flower alyssum (from Greek a- "not" + lyssa "madnes▶Daenerys#1554 in the U.S.Invented name from the A Song of Ice and Fire novels and Game of Thrones; no traditional meanin▶Danica#1555 in the U.S.From Slavic 'danica' meaning 'morning star' (Venus), derived from 'dan' (day).▶Ellowyn#1556 in the U.S.modern American coinage blending Elle/Ellow- with the ending -wyn ("fair, blessed")▶Jamila#1560 in the U.S.From the Arabic Jamilah (جميلة), the feminine form of Jamil, meaning 'beautiful' or 'graceful'.▶Emmarie#1566 in the U.S.modern blend of Emma and Marie▶Irina#1567 in the U.S.The Russian and Slavic form of Irene, from Greek 'eirene' meaning 'peace', the name of the Gree▶Nechama#1571 in the U.S.Comfort, consolation▶Janessa#1575 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jane/Jan with the '-essa' suffix; Jane derives from Hebrew Yohanan, 'God is gra▶Lilieth#1579 in the U.S.a modern variant spelling, likely influenced by Lily and Lilith; not an established traditional▶Odessa#1583 in the U.S.Taken from the Black Sea city of Odessa, named after the ancient Greek colony Odessos and assoc▶Citlali#1586 in the U.S."star," from Classical Nahuatl citlalli▶Kianna#1588 in the U.S.modern coinage, an elaborated spelling of Kiana; sometimes linked to the Hawaiian form of Diana▶Cecily#1595 in the U.S.English form of Cecilia, from the Roman family name Caecilius, from Latin 'caecus' (blind).▶Hosanna#1596 in the U.S."save us, we pray; deliver us," from Hebrew hoshia-na, used as a shout of praise▶Maelani#1598 in the U.S.modern coinage, likely blending Mae with the Hawaiian element -lani ('sky, heaven')▶Annabel#1601 in the U.S.Lovable; later read as 'grace' plus 'beautiful'▶Avalon#1602 in the U.S.From Arthurian legend's island of Avalon, derived from a Celtic/Welsh root for 'apple' ('afal')▶Geneva#1603 in the U.S.From the place name Geneva (Latin Genava), from a Celtic root *genu- "bend," referring to the b▶Hadassa#1604 in the U.S.Myrtle tree (Hebrew name of Queen Esther)▶Kalina#1605 in the U.S.From Slavic 'kalina', the viburnum (guelder rose) tree.▶Linnea#1608 in the U.S.from the twinflower (Linnaea borealis), named for the Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus▶Sahily#1610 in the U.S.A modern Latin American (especially Cuban) coinage, loosely associated with the Arabic 'sahil' ▶Azuri#1611 in the U.S.Inspired by 'azure,' sky-blue▶Diamond#1612 in the U.S.From the gemstone, via Latin 'diamas' from Greek 'adamas' ('unconquerable, hardest metal'), giv▶Larissa#1615 in the U.S.From the ancient Greek city Larissa, of uncertain meaning, sometimes linked to a word for 'cita▶Agatha#1618 in the U.S.from Greek 'agathos' meaning 'good, honorable'▶Amia#1623 in the U.S.A modern feminine given name echoing Latin amare "to love" (as in Amy, Amabel); used in contemp▶Nariah#1626 in the U.S.modern American coinage, likely influenced by Mariah and Nia▶Inayah#1634 in the U.S.Care, concern, protection▶Katrina#1637 in the U.S.A variant of Catherine/Katarina, traditionally associated with Greek 'katharos' meaning 'pure'.▶Millicent#1639 in the U.S.from the Germanic name Amalaswintha, combining 'amal' (work) and 'swinth' (strength), via Old F▶Sahara#1640 in the U.S.from the Arabic word 'sahra' meaning 'desert', the name of the world's largest hot desert▶Tianna#1642 in the U.S.Modern variant of Tiana; short form of Tatiana/Christiana▶Azula#1644 in the U.S.Derived from Spanish/Portuguese azul "blue," widely known as the name of the antagonist Azula i▶Ahana#1649 in the U.S.from Sanskrit, meaning 'the light of the inner self' or 'dawn'▶Adalie#1657 in the U.S.Modern elaboration of Adele/Adela, from Germanic 'adal' (noble).▶Lucero#1664 in the U.S.From Spanish 'lucero' meaning 'bright star, morning star', from Latin 'lux' ('light').▶Maryjane#1666 in the U.S.Combination of Mary and Jane▶Saphira#1667 in the U.S.From Greek 'sappheiros' (sapphire), via the biblical name Sapphira.▶Zamora#1669 in the U.S.A transferred use of the Spanish surname and place name Zamora, a city in northwestern Spain; u▶Amiah#1671 in the U.S.a modern American coinage, likely a respelling of Amaya or Amia; no established traditional ety▶Maliah#1674 in the U.S.Modern coined respelling of Malia, a Hawaiian form of Mary/Maria; also influenced by trendy '-i▶Alahia#1677 in the U.S.Modern American name, likely an elaboration of Alaia/Alaya; sometimes associated with Basque 'j▶Alessa#1678 in the U.S.short form of Alessandra, feminine of Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind"▶Delanie#1681 in the U.S.a feminine variant of the Irish surname Delaney, from Ó Dubhshláine, combining 'dubh' ('dark') ▶Halima#1683 in the U.S.Gentle, patient, mild▶Mileena#1685 in the U.S.A modern variant of Milena/Melina (Slavic mil "gracious, dear"); widely recognized as the Morta▶Yehudis#1687 in the U.S.Yiddish form of Hebrew Yehudit (Judith), meaning 'woman of Judea' or 'Jewish woman'.▶Cambria#1691 in the U.S.the Latinized name for Wales, derived from the Welsh 'Cymru', meaning 'the land of the compatri▶Emilee#1694 in the U.S.Respelling of Emily, from the Latin family name Aemilius, often interpreted as 'rival' or 'eage▶Aryah#1701 in the U.S.a modern variant spelling, variously linked to the Hebrew Aryeh ('lion') and the Sanskrit Arya ▶Maribel#1706 in the U.S.Blend of Maria and Isabel▶Siara#1709 in the U.S.A modern American spelling variant influenced by Ciara and Sierra; no single established tradit▶Anderson#1711 in the U.S.a patronymic surname meaning 'son of Andrew'; Andrew derives from Greek 'andreios' meaning 'man▶Aylen#1712 in the U.S.From the Mapuche (Mapudungun) language of South America, meaning 'ember', also interpreted as '▶Idalia#1716 in the U.S.From Idalion, a Cypriot town associated with Aphrodite▶Lucinda#1717 in the U.S.Literary elaboration of Lucia, from Latin 'lux' (light); first used by Cervantes in 'Don Quixot▶Sedona#1720 in the U.S.Of Sidon▶Belinda#1726 in the U.S.Beautiful▶Emberleigh#1728 in the U.S.Modern English compound of 'Ember' (Old English 'aemerge', a glowing coal) and 'Leigh' (Old Eng▶Italy#1730 in the U.S.Given name taken from the country Italy (Latin Italia), often connected to an old term meaning ▶Kristina#1732 in the U.S.A Christian▶Amberly#1737 in the U.S.Ambergris▶Beatriz#1738 in the U.S.Voyager, traveller▶Bryanna#1739 in the U.S.Hill, high▶

Boy Names

Davian#1391 in the U.S.Beloved; David elaboration with -ian suffix▶Zeppelin#1400 in the U.S.From Count Zeppelin; the great airship▶Asiah#1401 in the U.S.One who heals the weak, caretaker▶Giancarlo#1404 in the U.S.God is gracious and free man▶Kaladin#1411 in the U.S.Invented literary name with heroic associations▶Zackary#1420 in the U.S.God has remembered, the Lord remembers▶Ezio#1424 in the U.S.Eagle; from the eagle lineage▶Jacari#1426 in the U.S.Possibly he who supplants; modern compound▶Javion#1430 in the U.S.Modern compound; possibly from Javier (bright new house)▶Torao#1430 in the U.S.Torao is a Japanese boy's name in romaji, most often read as tora, 'tiger', plus o, 'man' or 'm▶Gilberto#1436 in the U.S.Bright pledge; famous hostage▶Rodolfo#1459 in the U.S.Famous wolf; renowned wolf▶Makaio#1473 in the U.S.the Hawaiian form of Matthew, ultimately from Hebrew meaning 'gift of God'▶Zavian#1475 in the U.S.A modern American name, likely a respelling or elaboration of Xavier (from the Basque place nam▶Cristobal#1480 in the U.S.Spanish form of Christopher, from Greek 'Christophoros' (bearing Christ).▶Dominique#1481 in the U.S."of the Lord, belonging to the Lord," French form of Latin Dominicus▶Gonzalo#1483 in the U.S.a Spanish name of Germanic (Visigothic) origin, from 'gunþi' meaning 'battle, war'▶Abiel#1496 in the U.S.God is my father▶Ishmael#1498 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yishmael, from shama "to hear" and el "God," meaning "God will hear"; in the Bible ▶Zabdiel#1504 in the U.S.from Hebrew, combining 'zabad' ('gift') and 'el' ('God'), meaning 'gift of God' or 'God is my g▶Jassiel#1510 in the U.S.Variant of Hebrew Jasiel (Yaasiel), 'made by God', a name appearing in the Hebrew Bible.▶Akiva#1518 in the U.S.An Aramaic form related to the Hebrew Yaakov (Jacob), variously interpreted as "to protect/shel▶Finneas#1519 in the U.S.Variant of Phineas; traditionally 'oracle' or 'serpent's mouth'▶Finnian#1520 in the U.S.From Irish 'fionn' (white, fair, blessed), borne by early Irish saints.▶Jiovanni#1523 in the U.S.a modern respelling of the Italian Giovanni (John), from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious'▶Demari#1527 in the U.S.Modern coined name combining the prefix 'De-' with 'Mari'; common in African American naming tr▶Kymani#1532 in the U.S.A modern name of Jamaican/African American usage, popularized by reggae artist Ky-Mani Marley; ▶Nakoa#1537 in the U.S.From Hawaiian 'na' ('the', plural) and 'koa' ('warrior, courage'), meaning 'the warriors' or 't▶Phineas#1538 in the U.S.A biblical name with two proposed origins: Hebrew Pinehas, often glossed "mouth of brass" or "o▶Sulaiman#1541 in the U.S."man of peace," Arabic form of Solomon, ultimately from Hebrew shalom ("peace")▶Jonathon#1545 in the U.S.A spelling variant of Jonathan, from the Hebrew Yehonatan, meaning 'Yahweh has given'. In the B▶Kamazi#1546 in the U.S.Uncertain; possibly of Bantu African origin▶Nickolas#1549 in the U.S.Victory of the people▶Zayvion#1552 in the U.S.A modern American invented name, likely a blend of the popular 'Zay-' prefix with names like Da▶Zamari#1565 in the U.S.A modern American name, possibly influenced by the Hebrew/Arabic root z-m-r ('song, music') as ▶Jakobi#1568 in the U.S.A modern American respelling/elaboration of Jacob (Jakob), from Hebrew Yaakov meaning "supplant▶Micaiah#1569 in the U.S.Who is like Yahweh?▶Alakai#1574 in the U.S.from the Hawaiian word 'alakaʻi' meaning 'leader' or 'guide'▶Everette#1576 in the U.S.Brave as a wild boar▶Tristian#1585 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Tristan, a name from Celtic/Arthurian legend; the spelling was inf▶Atreyu#1588 in the U.S.An invented literary name for the young hero of Michael Ende's novel The Neverending Story, whe▶Nikola#1594 in the U.S.a Slavic and South Slavic form of Nicholas, from Greek 'Nikolaos', combining 'nike' ('victory')▶Constantine#1608 in the U.S.From the Latin name Constantinus, a derivative of constans "constant, steadfast"; borne by the ▶Jahmari#1610 in the U.S.Modern invented African American name, a variant of Jamari built on the popular 'Ja-' prefix.▶Lazaro#1622 in the U.S.The Spanish form of Lazarus, from Hebrew 'Eleazar' meaning 'God has helped'.▶Mamadou#1623 in the U.S.a West African (Mandinka, Fula, Wolof) form of Muhammad, from Arabic meaning 'praiseworthy'▶Aviel#1626 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Aviel (אֲבִיאֵל), meaning 'God is my father' (avi 'my father' + el 'God').▶Indigo#1629 in the U.S.A word name for the blue-violet color and dye, from Greek indikon "Indian substance," i.e. the ▶Adolfo#1636 in the U.S.The Italian and Spanish form of Adolf, from Germanic 'adal' ('noble') + 'wolf' ('wolf'), meanin▶Artemis#1638 in the U.S.Name of the Greek goddess of the hunt and moon; etymology uncertain, sometimes connected to Gre▶Everson#1640 in the U.S.Son of Ever (surname-derived)▶Jessiah#1641 in the U.S.Modern blend of Jesse (Hebrew Yishai, 'gift') with the biblical '-iah' suffix as in Josiah.▶Alister#1648 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Scottish Gaelic Alasdair (Alexander), from Greek 'alexein' ('to defend') and▶Montana#1656 in the U.S.A place name from the US state of Montana, derived from the Spanish 'montaña' ('mountain'), ult▶Muhammed#1657 in the U.S.Praiseworthy, praised one▶Aziah#1659 in the U.S.A modern American given name, used as a variant linked to the Hebrew Azariah "Yahweh has helped▶Devonte#1675 in the U.S.a modern African American coinage, likely combining the name Devon with the popular suffix -te/▶Izayah#1676 in the U.S.A modern spelling variant of Isaiah, from the Hebrew Yeshayahu, meaning 'Yahweh is salvation'. ▶Avrohom#1682 in the U.S.Ashkenazi Hebrew/Yiddish form of Abraham, "father of a multitude (of nations)"▶Giuseppe#1687 in the U.S.He will add; God will increase (Italian form of Joseph)▶Adonai#1695 in the U.S.from Hebrew 'Adonai', meaning 'my Lord', used in Judaism as a spoken substitute for the name of▶Xavion#1705 in the U.S.a modern American coinage, an elaboration of Xavier (which means 'new house' from a Basque plac▶Zorawar#1718 in the U.S.From Persian/Punjabi, meaning 'mighty, powerful, strong', from 'zor' ('strength').▶Cristofer#1719 in the U.S.A Spanish-influenced variant spelling of Christopher, from Greek Christophoros "bearing Christ,▶Keoni#1720 in the U.S.Hawaiian form of John ('God is gracious')▶Deangelo#1729 in the U.S.Messenger▶Geovanni#1730 in the U.S. Yahweh is gracious▶Ignatius#1734 in the U.S.Fire▶Jacobo#1735 in the U.S.Holder of the heel▶Kennedy#1738 in the U.S.From Irish Ó Cinnéide, meaning 'helmeted head' or 'misshapen head', from ceann 'head'.▶

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