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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

Amayra#2881 in the U.S.Origin uncertainAntoinette#2882 in the U.S.FlowerKikue#2883 in the U.S.Kikue is a Japanese feminine name written in romaji here. Its meaning depends entirely on the kCierra#2886 in the U.S.Mountain rangeClarity#2887 in the U.S.Clarity, lucidityCorina#2888 in the U.S.MaidenEnola#2889 in the U.S.UnknownEsmeray#2891 in the U.S.DarkEvanna#2892 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousIshika#2894 in the U.S.Origin uncertainLoralei#2902 in the U.S.RockMalinda#2905 in the U.S.Black, darkRosaleigh#2910 in the U.S.RoseSimona#2912 in the U.S.Origin uncertainTalulah#2913 in the U.S.Leaping watersYaritza#2914 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessZipporah#2916 in the U.S.BirdAnalee#2920 in the U.S.Favour, graceAnaly#2921 in the U.S.Origin uncertainAnayra#2922 in the U.S.Origin uncertainAziza#2924 in the U.S.Powerful, respected, belovedCalani#2926 in the U.S.The heavensDakotah#2928 in the U.S.Allies, friendsDivina#2929 in the U.S.Divine, godlikeIzabel#2933 in the U.S.My God is an oathKitana#2940 in the U.S.Fox.Mahlani#2946 in the U.S.Origin uncertainOdelia#2952 in the U.S.Origin uncertainRiverlyn#2953 in the U.S.RiverbankSamirah#2955 in the U.S.Origin uncertainSonora#2960 in the U.S.Resounding; sonorousZulema#2961 in the U.S.PeaceAlanii#2962 in the U.S.Orange (tree or fruit)Aletheia#2963 in the U.S.TruthAloura#2964 in the U.S.Origin uncertainCharlette#2969 in the U.S.ManEleana#2973 in the U.S.Origin uncertainGwynevere#2976 in the U.S.From the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, composed of gwen (white, fair, blessed) and hwyfar (smooth, phantom,Imara#2979 in the U.S.From Swahili imara, meaning strong, firm, stable, or resolute — a quality name celebrating streKayloni#2982 in the U.S.A modern coined name blending the English Kay element (from Kayla, meaning rejoice or laurel crMackenna#2990 in the U.S.From the Scottish Gaelic Mac Cionaodha, meaning son of Cionaodh. Cionaodh means born of fire orMailani#2992 in the U.S.Hawaiian name combining mai (lei, garland) and lani (heavenly, sky, chief), meaning heavenly gaMaliya#2993 in the U.S.Variant of Malia, the Hawaiian form of Mary/Maria, from the Hebrew Miriam meaning beloved, wishNayomi#2997 in the U.S.Pleasantness; a phonetic and aesthetic variant of the Hebrew name NaomiRosaline#3000 in the U.S.From Latin rosa (rose) combined with Germanic lind (gentle, soft, tender), or simply 'pretty roSakura#3001 in the U.S.Cherry blossom (桜); in Japanese culture a universal symbol of beauty, renewal, and impermanenceTzipora#3004 in the U.S.From Hebrew tzipor (צִפּוֹר) meaning 'bird'; the name means 'little bird' or simply 'bird'Vianna#3006 in the U.S.Modern blended name combining a Vi- prefix (from Violet, Vivian: life) with Anna (Hebrew: graceXaria#3007 in the U.S.Modern invented name, likely derived from Zara or Xara; may carry associations of 'princess' (AAdilyn#3009 in the U.S.Modern variant of Adeline, from the Germanic element adal meaning 'noble'; 'noble kind' or 'of Amyrah#3011 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Amira (أميرة), from Arabic amir meaning 'prince' or 'commander'; the feminiAnela#3012 in the U.S.Hawaiian form of Angela, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger of God'; also a Czech/Slovak diminutive Annia#3013 in the U.S.Derived from the Latin gens name Annia (a Roman clan name) or as a variant of Anna, from HebrewAvalee#3015 in the U.S.Modern blend of Ava (from Hebrew Chava: life, or Latin avis: bird) and Lee (Old English: woodlaEmmersyn#3019 in the U.S.Feminine respelling of Emerson, a surname meaning 'son of Emery'; Emery from Germanic Emmerich Jemima#3024 in the U.S.From the Hebrew 'yemimah,' most commonly interpreted as 'dove,' a symbol of peace and purity; sMitsue#3025 in the U.S.Mitsue is a Japanese feminine name; common character readings combine 'mitsu' ('light', 'shine'Melodi#3029 in the U.S.Variant of Melody, from Greek 'melodia' (melos = song + aoide = song, ode), meaning a pleasing Naziyah#3031 in the U.S.From Arabic 'nazih/naziha' (نزيهة), meaning 'pure,' 'honest,' or 'upright'; Naziyah is a feminiNusaybah#3034 in the U.S.From Arabic root 'nasab,' meaning lineage or genealogy; Nusaybah denotes a woman of noble or goAllida#3037 in the U.S.Allida is a spelling of Alida, a short form of Adelaide and Adelheid built on the Germanic adalSiana#3037 in the U.S.Modern variant of Sienna (from the Italian city famous for its rich ochre pigment) or of Shana/Adria#3041 in the U.S.From Latin 'Hadria,' the Roman city in northeastern Italy that gave its name to the Adriatic SeAmity#3045 in the U.S.From Old French 'amité,' from Latin 'amicitia' (friendship, goodwill), from 'amicus' (friend), Galilee#3052 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Galil meaning district or circuit; Galilee was the northern region of ancient IYoneko#3053 in the U.S.Yoneko joins yone, often meaning rice or abundance, with the common feminine suffix ko, child, Indira#3055 in the U.S.From Sanskrit indira meaning beauty or splendour; a name of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, consort Jaretssi#3057 in the U.S.Likely a spelling variant of Yaretzi, a name of Nahuatl origin used in Mexico and Latin AmericaJinora#3058 in the U.S.Fictional name coined for the animated series The Legend of Korra (2012); likely inspired by SaKezia#3060 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Qetsiyah, referring to the cassia tree, a plant whose bark resembles cinnamon; Fumie#3063 in the U.S.Fumie is a Japanese feminine name. The element fumi is often written with a character meaning 'Melisa#3064 in the U.S.From the Greek melissa meaning honey bee, derived from meli meaning honey; a variant spelling oSafia#3066 in the U.S.From Arabic safi meaning pure, clear, or sincere; also used to mean best friend of the Prophet,Adaly#3072 in the U.S.Noble one; derived from the Germanic root adal meaning nobleAngelie#3075 in the U.S.Messenger of God; angelic being; from Greek angelos meaning messengerAugusta#3076 in the U.S.Great, venerable, majestic; feminine form of Augustus, the title of Roman emperorsBrianny#3079 in the U.S.Strong, virtuous, honourable; a variant of Brianna, the feminine form of the Celtic name BrianCalayah#3081 in the U.S.Modern coined name; possibly blending Cala (harbour, beautiful) with the Hebrew theophoric suffIsamar#3087 in the U.S.Gift of the sea; blending Hebrew Isa (possibly from Ishmael or Isaiah) with the Hebrew yam (seaJahlani#3088 in the U.S.Modern coined name possibly combining Jah (short form of Yahweh/Jehovah) with lani (Hawaiian: hNaomie#3097 in the U.S.Pleasantness or sweetness; a French-influenced spelling of Naomi, from the Hebrew name Na'omi mYaeko#3101 in the U.S.Yaeko is a Japanese feminine name commonly written with characters read yae, 'many layers' or 'Tamia#3107 in the U.S.A variant of Tamara or Thammia meaning date palm (Hebrew/Aramaic); also interpreted as a stand-Taniyah#3108 in the U.S.A variant spelling of Tanya or Tania, the Russian diminutive of Tatiana meaning fairy queen or Aaliya#3110 in the U.S.High, exalted, or sublime; feminine form of the Arabic Ali meaning high or elevated, related toAella#3111 in the U.S.Whirlwind or storm wind; from ancient Greek aella meaning whirlwind, borne by an Amazon warriorAlea#3115 in the U.S.High or exalted, from Arabic aliya meaning high, ascending; also related to the Latin alea meanAyelen#3119 in the U.S.Joy, happiness, or the one who is always smiling; from the Mapuche language of Argentina and ChGillian#3124 in the U.S.English feminine form of Julian, from Latin Julianus, derived from Julius, the Roman family namIshani#3126 in the U.S.Sanskrit name meaning 'mistress' or 'goddess,' an epithet of Parvati (consort of Shiva) and namKaliya#3131 in the U.S.Variant of Kali (Sanskrit: 'black, time, death') used as a feminine name, or a creative elaboraKhaliyah#3133 in the U.S.Creative feminine elaboration likely derived from Arabic Khalid ('immortal, eternal') or a variKyara#3135 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Chiara (Italian) or Kiara, from Latin Clara meaning 'clear, bright, famous'Lelani#3136 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Leilani, a Hawaiian name from 'lei' (garland, flower wreath, child) and 'laLillia#3138 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Lily or Lilia, from Latin 'lilium' meaning the lily flower, itself from GreeLovelyn#3140 in the U.S.Modern English coinage combining 'love' (from Old English 'lufu') and the suffix '-lyn,' creatiLucina#3141 in the U.S.Latin name from 'lux' (light), meaning 'she who brings to light.' In Roman religion, Lucina wasMaleni#3143 in the U.S.Likely a phonetic variant or blend of Melanie (Greek: 'black, dark') and/or Leilani (Hawaiian: Mehlani#3146 in the U.S.Modern creative elaboration, likely a phonetic variant of Leilani (Hawaiian: 'heavenly flower')Navany#3147 in the U.S.Derived from the Tamil word 'nava' meaning 'new' or 'fresh'; the name evokes renewal and brightQuetzaly#3152 in the U.S.From Nahuatl 'quetzalli', meaning 'precious feather' or the quetzal bird, a symbol of beauty anSahasra#3153 in the U.S.From Sanskrit 'sahasra', meaning 'a thousand'; signifies abundance, infinite blessings, and limSaori#3154 in the U.S.Written with kanji for 'sa' (sand, thread, early) and 'ori' (weaving), the most common reading Sicily#3155 in the U.S.Taken from Sicily (Italian: Sicilia), the largest Mediterranean island. The ancient Greek name Stefany#3156 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Stephanie, from Greek 'Stephanos', meaning 'crown' or 'wreath', a symbol ofTalayah#3157 in the U.S.A modern elaboration of Talia, from Hebrew 'tal' (dew) + 'yah' (God), meaning 'dew of God' or 'Valentine#3160 in the U.S.From Latin 'valens' (strong, healthy), the root of Valentinus, the name of several early ChristXavia#3161 in the U.S.Feminine form of Xavier, from the Basque place name Etxeberria or Arabic 'al-shubayyr', meaningZaylani#3162 in the U.S.A modern coined name, possibly influenced by Zara (Arabic: 'flower/dawn') and Lani (Hawaiian: 'Zyana#3163 in the U.S.Possibly from Arabic 'zayn' or 'ziyan', meaning 'grace', 'beauty', or 'adornment'; used as a moAleina#3164 in the U.S.Variant of Alena, a Slavic short form of Helena, from Greek 'Helene' meaning 'torch' or 'shininAlorah#3165 in the U.S.A modern coined name, possibly blending Hawaiian 'aloha' (love, peace, compassion) with the '-rAyala#3168 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'ayalah', meaning 'doe' or 'female deer', a symbol of grace and swiftness; the mascBriseida#3170 in the U.S.Spanish form of Greek Briseis, meaning 'daughter of Briseus'; Briseis was a Trojan captive whosCesia#3172 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive variant of Cecilia, ultimately from Latin caecus meaning blind, though populDolores#3175 in the U.S.From Spanish dolores, plural of dolor (pain, sorrow), used in the Marian title Nuestra Señora dEllorie#3178 in the U.S.Modern invented or blended name, likely combining El- (from Eleanor, meaning bright) with -orieEmaline#3179 in the U.S.Variant of Emeline, from the Germanic Amal tribal name or root amal meaning 'vigor, labor, rivaEverette#3181 in the U.S.From the Old English surname Everett, combining eofor (wild boar) and heard (brave, strong, harKayomi#3190 in the U.S.Japanese name written with kanji such as 香世美 or 花世美, meaning 'fragrant/beautiful generation, beLianny#3193 in the U.S.Likely a Spanish-inflected variant of Liana (from Latin liana, a climbing vine) or a diminutiveMoana#3197 in the U.S.From Hawaiian and Polynesian moana, meaning 'ocean' or 'wide expanse of water'; used across manMuriel#3198 in the U.S.From the Old Irish and Scottish Gaelic name Muirgeal or Muireall, composed of muir (sea) and geNiomi#3199 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Naomi, from Hebrew Na'omi, meaning 'pleasantness' or 'my delight', a name cMatsuko#3209 in the U.S.Matsuko is a traditional Japanese girl's name, most often read as 'pine child,' from matsu, 'piZiora#3209 in the U.S.Likely derived from Hebrew zohar (זֹהַר) meaning 'light', 'radiance', or 'brightness'; possiblyAalayah#3211 in the U.S.Elaborated variant spelling of Aaliyah, from Arabic 'Aliya (عالية), meaning 'high', 'exalted', Alona#3212 in the U.S.From Hebrew Alona (אַלּוֹנָה), the feminine form of Alon, meaning 'oak tree'; the oak is a symbDollicia#3213 in the U.S.Dollicia reads as an invented American name, apparently stretching Delicia ('delight,' from LatAmoni#3214 in the U.S.Derived from Amun or Amon, the ancient Egyptian god whose name means 'the hidden one'; also relAnaiyah#3215 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Anaya or Anaiah, from Hebrew Anayah meaning 'God has answered' or 'Yahweh hAniylah#3216 in the U.S.Elaborated variant spelling of Aniyah or Anila, combining Arabic roots of care and grace with HAralynn#3217 in the U.S.Modern compound name blending Ara (from Germanic ara, meaning eagle) and Lynn (from Old EnglishAvielle#3219 in the U.S.Combination of Hebrew Avi (my father, referring to God) and the French/Hebrew suffix -elle (femCarlotta#3223 in the U.S.Free woman; Italian feminine form of Charles, from Germanic karl, 'free man'Luverna#3228 in the U.S.Luverna reads as a turn-of-the-century American coinage that fuses the popular Lu- prefix (fromElyssa#3229 in the U.S.Variant of Elissa, the Phoenician name of Dido, legendary founder-queen of Carthage

Boy Names

Giovonni#2880 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousHelios#2881 in the U.S.SunRomero#2897 in the U.S.RosemaryAceson#2907 in the U.S.Origin uncertainBaltazar#2908 in the U.S. Bel protect the kingDavonte#2912 in the U.S.Achieve, arrive at, intelligentDevontae#2914 in the U.S.Achieve, arrive at, intelligentJakyrie#2919 in the U.S.Origin uncertainMikhael#2928 in the U.S.Who is like God?Oswaldo#2930 in the U.S.GodZacarias#2941 in the U.S. Yahweh remembersAbdoulaye#2943 in the U.S.Servant of Allah Cashmere#2950 in the U.S.Origin uncertainEdgardo#2953 in the U.S.Wealth, fortuneEliano#2955 in the U.S.SunJovany#2964 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousEtheridge#2989 in the U.S.Etheridge is an English surname that grew from the Old English personal name Aethelric, joiningDinero#3000 in the U.S.Money; currencyElyan#3003 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; God is the LordMateus#3019 in the U.S.Gift of GodMattheo#3020 in the U.S.Gift of GodNakari#3022 in the U.S.Possibly meaning 'listen' or derived from an indigenous place nameYovani#3035 in the U.S.God is graciousAviraj#3039 in the U.S.King of the sun; radiant rulerBeauregard#3043 in the U.S.Beautiful gaze; fair outlookCalian#3047 in the U.S.Attributed to Native American origin, often given the meaning warrior of life or one who is lovDakhari#3052 in the U.S.A name of African origin, often attributed to Swahili or broader sub-Saharan African traditionsJayveon#3062 in the U.S.A modern American invented name combining the popular prefix Jay (from Hebrew John/Jehovah is gJenesis#3063 in the U.S.A creative phonetic respelling of Genesis, from the Greek genesis meaning origin, birth, or begJohannes#3064 in the U.S.The German and Scandinavian Latin form of John, from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning Yahweh is gracJuanpablo#3065 in the U.S.A compound of Juan (Spanish form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning God is gracious) and PabMakhari#3070 in the U.S.Likely a variant of Macarius, from Greek Makarios meaning blessed or happy, adapted through AfrSakari#3080 in the U.S.Finnish form of Zacharias/Zachary, from Hebrew Zekharyah meaning God has remembered or rememberSilvio#3083 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Silvius, from Latin silva meaning forest or woodland, suggesting onTeodor#3087 in the U.S.Slavic, Scandinavian, and Romanian form of Theodore, from Greek Theodoros, combining theos (GodYonathan#3092 in the U.S.Hebrew form of Jonathan, from Yehonatan, composed of YHWH (God) and natan (has given), meaning Abdulloh#3093 in the U.S.Central Asian (Uzbek, Tajik) spelling variant of Abdullah, from Arabic abd (servant) and Allah Claudio#3102 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Claudius, from the Roman family name Claudius, possibly derived froDamiri#3104 in the U.S.From Arabic damir (conscience, inner nature, heart, character), meaning one of good conscience Eduard#3110 in the U.S.German, Romanian, Catalan, and other European form of Edward, from Old English Eadweard composeGabino#3112 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Gabinus, a Latin name from the ancient city of Gabii near Rome; alsJeziah#3115 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yiziyah or Yizziyyahu, meaning Yahweh is strength or God strengthens, a biblical naJhonatan#3116 in the U.S.Spanish-language respelling of Jonathan, from Hebrew Yehonatan or Yonatan, meaning Yahweh has gBoleslaus#3119 in the U.S.Boleslaus is the Latinized form of the Polish Boleslaw, joining the Slavic bole, 'more' or 'greKymari#3121 in the U.S.Modern American invented name, likely a phonetic variant of Kamari (possibly Swahili 'moonlightNessiah#3128 in the U.S.Possibly derived from Hebrew nес (nes, 'miracle' or 'banner') combined with Yah (a short form oYahia#3145 in the U.S.Arabic form of Yahya, itself the Quranic form of John (Hebrew Yohanan), meaning 'God will give Yaziel#3146 in the U.S.Modern name combining a Hebrew root with the theophoric suffix -el (God); likely constructed toAbriel#3149 in the U.S.Modern variant of Gabriel or a construction from Hebrew ab (father) with the theophoric -el (GoDomani#3164 in the U.S.Italian word domani meaning 'tomorrow', used as a given name to evoke hope, the future, and posElikai#3166 in the U.S.Modern name likely constructed from the Hebrew elements eli (my God) and kai (from Hebrew kum, Elohim#3167 in the U.S.Hebrew word Elohim (אֱלֹהִים) meaning 'God' or 'gods'; the most frequently used name for the diHuzaifa#3171 in the U.S.Forbearing, patient, restrained; associated with wisdom and self-controlJamarcus#3174 in the U.S.Modern American coinage combining the Ja- prefix with Marcus (Latin: 'of Mars, warlike'); carriJeriel#3177 in the U.S.God has seen; or 'founded by God,' from Hebrew roots El (God) and ra'ah (to see)Juniper#3180 in the U.S.From Latin juniperus, the name of the aromatic evergreen shrub; possibly from juvenis (young) +Oseias#3192 in the U.S.Portuguese form of Hosea, from Hebrew Hoshea meaning 'salvation' or 'God saves'Phinehas#3193 in the U.S.Hebrew name of possible Egyptian origin; most likely meaning 'the Nubian' or 'dark-complexionedSusumu#3203 in the U.S.Susumu is a Japanese boy's name taken from the verb susumu, 'to advance', 'to move forward' or Ario#3212 in the U.S.Noble, of Aryan or noble lineage; related to Persian Arya meaning nobleEloise#3223 in the U.S.From the Germanic/French Eloise (Heloise), often read as 'healthy; wide; hale.' Overwhelmingly Donavan#3225 in the U.S.Variant of Donovan, from Irish Ó Donndubháin, 'descendant of Donndubhán' — a name combining donFlorian#3230 in the U.S.Flowering, blossoming; from Latin Florianus, a derivative of flos, 'flower'

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