Three-syllable names have room to breathe. Penelope, Elijah, Natalie, Sebastian. They feel substantial without being a mouthful. Often a nickname emerges naturally, which gives the kid options.
2,690 names — click any name for full meaning, origin, and safety analysis
Can't decide? Let a tournament narrow it down.
divine wisdom
Greeklife, bird
Englishskill, cleverness
Spanishceremonial attendant, free-born noble
Spanishpurple, violet color
EnglishGod is gracious
Italianindustrious, hardworking
Englishair, song, melody
Italianruler of elves, elf counsel
Englishbeautiful, lovely
EnglishVariant of Helen from the Greek 'Helene'; widel...
ItalianAn English surname turned first name; populariz...
AmericanFrom the Hebrew 'Delilah'; the biblical Delilah...
Englishlily flower, pure
Englishbeginning, origin, creation
Englishfamous warrior
Frenchhigh tower, elevated place
Americanson of the earth
Americanwork-power, industrious leader
Americanborn on Christmas Day, birthday of the Lord
Frenchdrop of the sea
Spanishalive, lively
Englishfrom Ever's meadow
Englishtower; watchtower
Englishhelmeted chief
Irishgoddess of wisdom and warfare
Greeksong, musical tune
Englishfree woman
Englishexalted, sublime
Arabicwoman from Lydia
Englishborn at dawn or daylight
Italiannoble one
Englishopen, treeless grassland
Englishfrom Breukelen
Americanone who works the land
Englishyouth-producing, ever-young
Englishsublime, high, exalted
Arabicsoft-haired, youthful
Englishmy God is abundance
Englishpearl
Englishimmortal, divine
Africandark-complexioned, of dark appearance
Englishtold by God
EnglishJupiter's child, Jove
Frenchheaven (spelled backwards)
Americannoble
Russiancommander, leader
Arabicfrom the city of Siena
Englishdear child, my child
Irishbrave, strong
Frenchson of Emery, brave and powerful
Americanwork-power, industrious strength
Americanpale meadow
EnglishAryan, noble people
Indianwoodland clearing
Americanmy God is an oath
Spanishthe end, cliff's edge
Japanesedevoted to God
Frenchone who hears
Spanisheach of the two
Englishlittle rose
Frenchprecious, dear one
Hawaiianhigh, exalted
Irishalive, living
Frenchstrong, brave, manly
Italiannoble kind
Englishborn of fire, bright one's son
Americanglory, elevation (from mountain name)
Spanishbright, shining light
Americandark challenger
Irishof noble birth
Americanmy dream
Americanheavenly ascent, to rise
Muslimbright, clear
Italianflower named for botanist Anders Dahl
Englishheavenly, royal
Hawaiiandivine, heavenly
Englishgoddess of the moon
Spanishroyal fortress meadow
Englishbeloved, exalted
Jewishbright, shining light
Greekconcord, unity of parts
Englishblooming, thriving
Hebrewfriendly one, ally
Americanbeloved; of love
Italianmessenger of God; angel
Italiandiminutive of Julia; little Julia
Englishlove; beloved
Latin Americanlittle child; dear child (endearment)
Irishperfect, unblemished
Polishstrength, builder
Africanaltar of God, hearth of God
HebrewHonest, truthful
ArabicAbstainer from evil
Arabicfree-born, noble
Italianvariant of Mary (beloved, bitter)
HawaiianGod is gracious
Englishhome strength, brave power
Americanchiefly, noble one
Hawaiianclear (as in clear skies)
Englishfrom 'Van' + 'Essa' (pet form of Esther)
Englishroyalty, of noble rank
Hawaiianqueen
Italianknotted cord
Englishlioness of God
Hebrewgrace, divine favor
Englishfrom the River Severn (Sabrina Fluvius)
Englishfrom the woodland
Englishdwelling, abode
ArabicGod is my light
Englishmarsh flower
Frenchfeminine diminutive of Gabriel
Americanhoney bee
Englishson of Cionaodh (fire-born)
Irishjoyful
Englishsea of bitterness, myrrh
Islamicfair bow, white arc
Welshof noble kind
Englishmurmuring rock on the Rhine
Germanof elephant tusk color
EnglishGod has answered
Hebrewfair, white, pure
Scottishtrio, the number three
Englishmighty in battle
Germanicunhappy, unlucky one
Englishgift from God
Englishshining light, bright one
Englishheavenly, exalted, high
Arabicmy God has answered
Italianhigh tower
Englishbeautiful ray of light
Americanindustrious, striving
SpanishGod's gift
Greekmy God is an oath
Spanishwoman from Magdala
Frenchblack, dark-colored
Frenchmodern blended form
Americancreative modern blended form
Americanhazel wood clearing (interpretive)
Americanof the elm grove
Cornishnoble, kind
Americanalluring, enchanting
Germannoble, kind (derived)
Latin Americanwhite, pure
ItalianGod answered
African-Americanoath of God
Germaneloquent speech
Arabicof noble birth
Englishimmovable, steadfast
Latin Americandivine grace
Americanmarvel, object of wonder
African-Americanwoodland clearing
Americanbright star in Canis Major
Arabicfrom Rome, Roman woman
Italiancurly-haired
Irishfate, predetermined course
Americancrooked nose
Scottishson of Maud, mighty in battle
Americanlioness
Englishsea ruler
Welshbeloved, wished-for child
Arabicson of Coinneach, the fair one
Scottishdivine, heavenly
Spanishworthy of love, she who must be loved
EnglishJerusalem (poetic)
Frenchbold journey
Spanishstar
Spanishof Mars, warlike
Frenchdefender, helper
Greekhope
Russianfrom Magdala (high tower)
Americandelight
Americanborn again
Italianpowerful home-ruler
Americanraven estate
AmericanGod is my judge
Frenchson of Cionaodh
Americanfaith
Swahilidesire, wish
Italianthe heavens
Hawaiianfrom the city of Vienna
Austrianbride
Jewishcrown, garland
Frenchheard, obedient
Spanishexalted, virtuous
Irishwho is like God?
Englishwhite wave, fair one
Englishlove, beloved
Frenchnoble natured
EnglishYHWH is merciful
Ukrainiannoble, Iranian
Indianpurity, innocence
Englishexalted, sublime, noble
ArabicShowing top 200 names by popularity. Use the gender filter or browse & search all names to find more.
Browse by popularity, origin, meaning, or starting letter. Or start a tournament and let head-to-head matchups pick your favorite.
Find the perfect name for your dog, cat, or any pet with curated suggestions.
Generate authentic names for D&D and RPG characters across 12 fantasy races.
Generate names for fictional characters across genres with backstory profiles.