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Four-Syllable Baby Names

3071 baby names with four syllables — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.

Baby names that have four syllables, most-popular first — useful when you want the rhythm to fit a longer or shorter surname.

Girl Names

Olivia#1 in the U.S.Olive tree; a symbol of peaceAmelia#4 in the U.S.Work; industrious; strivingIsabella#7 in the U.S.Devoted to God; pledged to God; my God is an oathEliana#10 in the U.S.God has answered me; my God has answeredElizabeth#17 in the U.S.My God is an oath; my God is abundance; pledged to GodPenelope#22 in the U.S.Weaver; possibly from Greek pene (bobbin) and ops (face/voice)Valentina#35 in the U.S.Strong, healthy, vigorous — feminine of Valentinus, from Latin valens (strong, healthy)Emilia#45 in the U.S.Rival; eager, industrious — from the Roman family name AemiliusVictoria#54 in the U.S.Victory; from Latin victoriaLiliana#78 in the U.S.Lily flower; pure — extended Italian/Spanish form of Lily, from Latin liliumGabriella#105 in the U.S.God is my strength; Italian feminine form of Gabriel, from Hebrew Gavri'elCecilia#108 in the U.S.Feminine form of the Roman family name Caecilius, derived from Latin caecus meaning 'blind'Catalina#111 in the U.S.Pure — Spanish form of Katherine/Catherine, from Greek Aikaterinē, associated with the Greek kaMagnolia#124 in the U.S.Named after the magnolia tree, itself named after French botanist Pierre Magnol (1638–1715)Ariana#128 in the U.S.Very holy; most holy — from Latin Ariana, feminine of Arianus, related to Greek ari- (most, verSerenity#129 in the U.S.Calm, untroubled, peaceful — from Latin serenitas (clearness, tranquility), from serenus (clearElliana#139 in the U.S.My God has answered; from Hebrew Eliana, from El (God) + anah (to answer)Natalia#144 in the U.S.Birthday of the Lord; Christmas Day — from Latin natale domini (birth of the Lord)Evangeline#147 in the U.S.Bearer of good news; from Greek euangelion (good news, gospel): eu (good) + angelos (messenger)Valeria#162 in the U.S.Strong, healthy, vigorous — feminine form of the Roman family name Valerius, from Latin valere Anastasia#163 in the U.S.Resurrection — from Greek anastasis (resurrection, rising up), from ana (up) + stasis (standingAriella#174 in the U.S.Lion of God — feminine diminutive of Ariel, from Hebrew ariel (lion of God), from ari (lion) + Arabella#213 in the U.S.Possibly from Latin orabilis (yielding to prayer) or Orabella; also interpreted as 'beautiful aElianna#218 in the U.S.My God has answered; God is graciousArianna#234 in the U.S.Most holy, very holy — Italian/Greek form of Ariadne, from Greek Ariadnē, possibly from ari- (vAlexandra#237 in the U.S.Defender of the people; feminine form of Alexander, from Greek alexein + androsCataleya#238 in the U.S.A tropical orchid; associated with beauty, love, and strengthJuliana#256 in the U.S.Youthful; descended from Julus (Julius); feminine form of Julian, from Latin IulianusMariana#261 in the U.S.Combination of Mary (bitter, beloved) and Ana (grace); grace of Mary; sea of graceOphelia#264 in the U.S.Help, aid; one who offers assistanceLuciana#273 in the U.S.Light; radiantAzalea#278 in the U.S.Dry; relating to the azalea flower, named from Greek azaleos (dry)Antonella#284 in the U.S.Beyond price; priceless; from the Roman family name AntoniusJulieta#285 in the U.S.Youthful; from the Roman family name Julius, dedicated to JupiterAurelia#290 in the U.S.Golden; the golden oneDaniela#302 in the U.S.God is my judgeAdelina#304 in the U.S.Noble natured; of noble kindOctavia#308 in the U.S.Eighth; born as the eighth childGabriela#317 in the U.S.Feminine form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavri'el, composed of 'gever' (strong man, hero) and Alessia#326 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Alessio (Alexis), from the Greek alexein (to defend, to help) — meaninViviana#331 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish feminine form of Vivianus, from the Latin 'vivus', meaning alive, living, oAngelina#347 in the U.S.Diminutive of Angela, from the Latin angelus and Greek angelos (messenger, angel), meaning 'litAdriana#366 in the U.S.Feminine form of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' — an ancient city in nEsmeralda#373 in the U.S.From Spanish and Portuguese 'esmeralda', meaning emerald — the precious green gemstone, from thJulianna#398 in the U.S.Extended form of Juliana, feminine of Julian, from Latin Julianus meaning belonging to the JuliCarolina#405 in the U.S.Latinate feminine form of Carolus (Charles), from Germanic Karl meaning free man; Carolina meanVeronica#427 in the U.S.From Latin Veronica, possibly a Latinization of Greek Berenice meaning she who brings victory; Katalina#430 in the U.S.Spanish variant of Catalina, itself the Spanish form of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine possibAlessandra#443 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Alessandro (Alexander), from Greek 'Alexandros' composed of 'alexein' Lilliana#446 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Lily or Lillian, from Latin 'lilium' meaning the lily flower, a symbol of puCalliope#451 in the U.S.From Greek 'kallos' (beauty) and 'ops' (voice, face), meaning 'beautiful voice'; name of the MuKataleya#459 in the U.S.Variant of Cattleya, a genus of orchid flowers named after English botanist William Cattley; alXiomara#463 in the U.S.Spanish form of the Germanic name Guiomar, composed of 'wig' (war, battle) and 'mari' (fame), mDaniella#468 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew 'Daniyel' meaning 'God is my judge,' composed of 'Felicity#473 in the U.S.From Latin 'felicitas' meaning happiness, good fortune, or bliss; derived from 'felix' (happy, Alivia#484 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Olivia, from Latin 'oliva' meaning olive tree or olive branch, a symbol of Analeia#514 in the U.S.Modern American blend combining Ana (from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor') and Leia (fVirginia#526 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Verginius or Virginius, likely derived from Latin virgo meaning 'maiIzabella#564 in the U.S.Pledged to God; a Latinate elaboration of Isabel, itself from the Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my GAmalia#566 in the U.S.Work; industrious — from the Germanic element amal, associated with labor and the Amal dynasty Avianna#595 in the U.S.Modern creative name combining Latin avis ('bird') with the feminine suffix -anna, or alternatiSeraphina#600 in the U.S.Feminine form of Seraphim, from Hebrew seraphim (plural of seraph), meaning 'burning ones,' refEmelia#601 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Emilia, from Latin Aemilia, the feminine form of the Roman family name AemiAliana#603 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Aliana, blending Alia (from Arabic/Hebrew 'exalted') or Alia (from German 'aAlejandra#604 in the U.S.Spanish feminine form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros, composed of alexein ('to defend,' 'tRosalia#609 in the U.S.From Latin rosalia, the name of an ancient Roman festival of roses (dies rosae), derived from rAzariah#630 in the U.S.Helped by God; or Yahweh has helped — from Hebrew AzaryahuAzaria#638 in the U.S.Variant of Azariah, from the Hebrew Azaryahu (עֲזַרְיָה), meaning 'helped by God' or 'Yahweh haVioleta#641 in the U.S.Spanish and Romanian form of Violet, from Latin viola meaning the violet flower; the flower namEllianna#643 in the U.S.A blend of Ella (from Hebrew El meaning God) and Anna (from Hebrew Channah meaning grace or GodGalilea#647 in the U.S.Spanish feminine form of Galilee, from the Hebrew Galil meaning circle or district; the region Isabela#664 in the U.S.Spanish and Portuguese form of Isabel, itself a variant of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meanRosalina#681 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian elaboration of Rosa, from Latin rosa meaning rose, with the diminutive -linAngelica#708 in the U.S.From the Latin angelicus meaning 'angelic,' derived from Greek angelos (ἄγγελος) meaning 'messeAnalia#711 in the U.S.Spanish compound name combining Ana (from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace' or 'favor') and Lia (a Theodora#726 in the U.S.From Greek Theodora (Θεοδώρα), the feminine form of Theodore, from theos (god) + doron (gift), Iliana#730 in the U.S.Variant of Elena or Ileana, from the Greek Helene meaning 'bright' or 'torch'; also interpretedPersephone#735 in the U.S.Exact meaning disputed; possibly related to Greek pertho (to destroy) and phone (voice or murdeAraceli#746 in the U.S.From the Spanish and Latin Ara Caeli meaning 'altar of the sky' or 'altar of heaven' (ara = altEvelina#778 in the U.S.Life or wished-for child; a Latinate elaboration of Eveline, blending Eva (from Hebrew Chavah mJulietta#819 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish elaboration of Juliet, itself a diminutive of Julia, from the Roman family Magdalena#850 in the U.S.Feminine form of Magdalene, from the Greek Magdalene meaning 'woman of Magdala', where Magdala Adrianna#872 in the U.S.Feminine form of Adrian, from the Latin Hadrianus, meaning 'from Hadria' — an ancient city nearMarianna#874 in the U.S.A compound of Mary (from Hebrew Miriam, meaning bitter sea or beloved) and Anna (from Hebrew HaAlexia#883 in the U.S.Defender of men; feminine form of Alexios, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner/andros (man)Aviana#887 in the U.S.Feminine elaboration derived from Latin avis meaning bird, with the suffix -ana; meaning bird-lLilianna#891 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Lily or Lilia, from Latin lilium (lily flower), combined with the -anna suffLilyana#897 in the U.S.Lily; variant of Lilliana, combining lily (the flower) with the -ana suffix meaning grace or faEliora#914 in the U.S.From Hebrew El (God) and or (light), meaning God is my light or the Lord is my light; a femininGiuliana#915 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Giuliano (Julian), from Latin Julianus, derived from Julius — the greaElisabeth#925 in the U.S.From Hebrew Elisheba, composed of El (God) and sheba (oath, promise, or seven, suggesting fullnAlianna#938 in the U.S.A blended form combining elements of Aliana or Aliana, itself a variant of Aliana, drawing on LMariella#943 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Maria, itself from Hebrew Miriam, meaning beloved, wished-for child, or pCordelia#981 in the U.S.Possibly from Celtic or Latin roots meaning heart; also possibly from Welsh Creiddylad meaning Esperanza#1017 in the U.S.Hope; from Spanish esperanza (hope), from Latin sperare (to hope)Aubriella#1019 in the U.S.Elf ruler; blend of Aubrey (Germanic: alb+ric) with the -ella suffix (Italian/Latin: she, beautGuadalupe#1029 in the U.S.River of black stones; from Arabic wad (river) + Latin lupus (wolf) — a hybrid place name appliEliyanah#1047 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh; an elaborated feminine form combining Elijah (Eliyahu: my God is Yahweh) withAntonia#1052 in the U.S.Beyond price, priceless; feminine of Antonius (Antonio/Anthony), from the Roman family name AntTatiana#1079 in the U.S.Of the Tatius family; Latin Tatiana, feminine of Tatianus, from the Roman family name Tatius (pDariana#1129 in the U.S.Upholder of the good; from Persian Darius (Darayavaush: upholding the good) feminized with the Ariela#1138 in the U.S.Lion of God; feminine form of Ariel, from Hebrew ari (lion) + el (God)Vivianna#1182 in the U.S.Alive, full of life; a double-n spelling of Viviana, from Latin vivus (alive, living)Naiari#1213 in the U.S.A Basque feminine name derived from the place name Naiara (Spanish: Najera), a historic town inAriadna#1214 in the U.S.Most holy; very pure; Spanish/Catalan form of Ariadne, from Greek ari (very, most) + adnos (holNathalia#1219 in the U.S.Born on Christmas Day; Spanish/Portuguese form of Natalia, from Latin natalis (relating to birtIsadora#1223 in the U.S.Gift of Isis; from Greek Isidora (Isis: the Egyptian goddess + doron: gift)Serafina#1231 in the U.S.Burning ones; Italian/Spanish form of Seraphina, from Hebrew seraphim (burning ones — the higheKarolina#1255 in the U.S.Free woman; strong; Scandinavian and Central European form of Caroline/Carolina, from Germanic Ariadne#1258 in the U.S.Most holy; very pure; from Greek ari (very, most) + adnos (holy, pure) — the original Greek forValencia#1271 in the U.S.Strength, bravery, valorItzayana#1283 in the U.S.Rainbow woman; related to Itzamna, the supreme Mayan deityAmariah#1289 in the U.S.God has promised; the Lord has spokenPatricia#1302 in the U.S.Noble, patrician, of noble birthAdalina#1303 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kindAnnabella#1313 in the U.S.Gracious and beautiful; grace plus beautyAracely#1315 in the U.S.Altar of heaven, sky altarMariela#1324 in the U.S.Beloved of God; diminutive of MariaCattaleya#1380 in the U.S.The cattleya orchid, queen of orchidsAnneliese#1405 in the U.S.Grace plus God's oath; gracious and devoted to GodAmilia#1421 in the U.S.Industrious, hardworking, striving to excelElyana#1424 in the U.S.My God has answered; God has respondedKaterina#1445 in the U.S.Pure, clean, unsulliedVioletta#1462 in the U.S.Little violet flower; small purple flowerNoelia#1466 in the U.S.Christmas, birth of the LordYuliana#1500 in the U.S.A feminine form derived from the Roman family name Julius (Juliana), traditionally interpreted Alyvia#1537 in the U.S.A modern American respelling of Olivia, ultimately from the Latin 'oliva' (olive tree), symboliLillianna#1550 in the U.S.An elaborated spelling of Liliana/Lillian, derived from the flower name 'lily' (Latin 'lilium',Yesenia#1572 in the U.S.From the botanical name Jessenia, a South American palm; the name spread after the 1970 MexicanElianny#1573 in the U.S.A modern Hispanic feminine name, an embellished form of Eliana (from Hebrew "my God has answereAdalia#1592 in the U.S.Biblical name (a son of Haman in the Book of Esther) of uncertain Persian/Hebrew meaning; in moMelania#1609 in the U.S.from the Greek word 'melas' (genitive 'melanos') meaning 'black' or 'dark'; borne by two early Eloisa#1619 in the U.S.the Italian and Spanish form of Eloise/Heloise, from the Germanic name Helewidis meaning 'healtAmaria#1630 in the U.S.A modern American name, often felt as an elaboration of Amara or a blend with Maria; it also coGeorgiana#1631 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworker (feminine of George)Noelani#1656 in the U.S.Heavenly mistHermione#1672 in the U.S.From Greek mythology, the feminine form of Hermes (the messenger god); in myth, Hermione was thFatoumata#1695 in the U.S.A West African (Mandinka/Fulani) form of the Arabic Fatima, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's Lilyanna#1697 in the U.S.Modern blend of Lily (flower) and Anna (from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace'); a variant of Liliana.Evalina#1714 in the U.S.Elaboration of Eva/Evelina, from Hebrew Chawwah ('life'); the '-lina' ending is a Latinate dimiSamaria#1719 in the U.S.A biblical place name, the capital of the ancient northern Kingdom of Israel, from Hebrew 'ShomAdilene#1723 in the U.S.Modern Spanish/Latin-American name, generally treated as an elaboration of Adela/Adeline, from Katarina#1743 in the U.S.Each of the twoElysia#1772 in the U.S.From the Greek/Latin Elysium (the Elysian Fields, the paradise of the blessed in classical myth

Boy Names

Santiago#26 in the U.S.Saint James; from Santo (Saint) + Iago (Spanish form of James, from Hebrew Ya'aqov)Alexander#30 in the U.S.Defender of men; protector of the peopleEzekiel#61 in the U.S.God will strengthen; God is my strengthJeremiah#88 in the U.S.God will exalt; appointed by God — from Hebrew Yirmeyahu, from rum (to exalt) + YahwehLeonardo#91 in the U.S.Brave as a lion; lion-bold — from Old High German Leon (lion) + hard (brave, hardy)Giovanni#123 in the U.S.God is gracious — Italian form of John, from Latin Ioannes, Greek Ioannes, Hebrew YochananEmilio#154 in the U.S.Rival, eager to excel — Italian/Spanish form of Emil, from the Roman family name Aemilius, fromAntonio#176 in the U.S.Priceless, of inestimable worth — Italian/Spanish form of Anthony, from the Roman family name AEmmanuel#179 in the U.S.God is with us — from Hebrew Immanu El (God is with us), the name given by the prophet Isaiah aAlejandro#195 in the U.S.Defender of the people; Spanish form of Alexander, from Greek AlexandrosLuciano#305 in the U.S.Light; from the Roman family name LuciusIsaias#426 in the U.S.Spanish and Latin form of Isaiah, from Hebrew Yeshayahu meaning God is salvation or Yahweh is sNehemiah#429 in the U.S.From Hebrew Nechemyah, combining nacham meaning to comfort and Yah (Yahweh, God), meaning God hValentino#444 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Valentino/Valentinus, from Latin 'valens' meaning strong, vigorous, or heAzariah#472 in the U.S.Hebrew name composed of 'azar' (help, aid) and 'Yah' (a shortened form of Yahweh), meaning 'GodHezekiah#485 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'Khizqiyahu,' composed of 'khazaq' (strong, to strengthen) and 'Yahu' (a form of YaAlessandro#497 in the U.S.Italian form of Alexander, from Greek 'Alexandros' composed of 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner/Leonidas#510 in the U.S.From Greek Leonidas, derived from leon (lion) + the patronymic suffix -idas meaning 'son of,' tZachariah#538 in the U.S.From Hebrew Zekharyah, a compound of zakar ('to remember') and Yah (a shortened form of YHWH, tEliseo#550 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Elisha, from Hebrew Elisha meaning 'God is my salvation,' a compounEmanuel#574 in the U.S.God is with us; a variant of Emmanuel from the Hebrew Immanu'el meaning 'God with us,' a messiaNathanael#632 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Netanel (נְתַנְאֵל), meaning 'God has given,' from natan ('to give') + El ('GodMauricio#664 in the U.S.Spanish form of Maurice, from Latin Mauritius, from Maurus meaning a Moor or inhabitant of MaurBenicio#672 in the U.S.Spanish elaboration of Benito or Benedetto, from Latin Benedictus meaning blessed or well-spokeAurelio#681 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Aurelius, from Latin aureus meaning golden or made of gold; the RomIgnacio#830 in the U.S.Spanish form of Ignatius, from the Roman family name Egnatius, later associated by folk etymoloJeremias#854 in the U.S.Greek and Latin form of the Hebrew Yirmeyahu, composed of ruma (to be exalted) and Yah (Yahweh)Zechariah#856 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Zekharyah, composed of zakar (to remember) and Yah (Yahweh), meaning 'Yahweh reAlessio#867 in the U.S.Italian form of Alexios or Alexis, from the Greek alexein (to defend, to protect) and laos (peoJedidiah#876 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yedidyah, composed of yedid meaning beloved or friend and Yah, a shortened form of Eliezer#893 in the U.S.From Hebrew Eli'ezer, composed of El (God) and ezer (help, aid, assistance); meaning my God is Salvatore#945 in the U.S.Italian form of Salvador, from Late Latin salvator meaning savior, derived from salvare meaningMontgomery#962 in the U.S.From the Norman French place name Montgomeri, from Old French mont meaning mountain and GermaniAurelius#991 in the U.S.From Latin aureus meaning golden or of gold, derived from aurum meaning gold; a name of extraorDemetrius#1038 in the U.S.Devoted to Demeter; from Greek Demetrios (of Demeter, the goddess of harvest and grain)Cristiano#1125 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; Portuguese and Italian form of Christian, from Latin Christianus, from GreeEleazar#1148 in the U.S.God has helped; my God is help; from Hebrew El'azar (El: God + azar: to help)Mariano#1151 in the U.S.Of Mary; a Spanish and Italian masculine form combining Maria (from Hebrew Miriam: bitter, beloRogelio#1153 in the U.S.Famous spear; renowned warrior; Spanish form of Roger, from Germanic Hrodgaer (hrod: fame + gerZakariya#1202 in the U.S.God has remembered; Arabic form of Zechariah, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh has remembered)Immanuel#1208 in the U.S.God is with us; from Hebrew Immanu-El (immanu: with us + El: God) — the name given to the MessiEliyahu#1258 in the U.S.My God is Yahweh, the Lord is my GodNatanael#1275 in the U.S.God has given, gift of GodAmadeus#1277 in the U.S.Love of God, one who loves GodAmarion#1292 in the U.S.Love, eternal, enduringZephaniah#1339 in the U.S.God has hidden, treasured of GodKamarion#1349 in the U.S.Moon, lunar beauty; modern compoundOctavio#1366 in the U.S.Eighth; the eighth sonZakaria#1389 in the U.S.God has remembered, the Lord remembersObadiah#1412 in the U.S.Servant of God, worshipper of GodMarcelino#1643 in the U.S.A Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Marcelo/Marcellus, derived from the Roman name Marcus, aNehemias#1645 in the U.S.the Latinate/Spanish and Portuguese form of Nehemiah, from Hebrew 'Nechemya' meaning 'Yahweh coJamarion#1664 in the U.S.modern African American coinage, an elaboration of Jamar with the -ion suffixAleksander#1671 in the U.S.Form of Alexander, from Greek 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner/andros' (man), 'defender of men'.Kainoa#1698 in the U.S.From Hawaiian 'ka' ('the') and 'inoa' ('name'), commonly given the sense 'the namesake' or 'theAbdulrahman#1706 in the U.S.From the Arabic Abd al-Rahman (عبد الرحمن), meaning 'servant of the Most Merciful (God)', combi

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