Zachariah and Genevieve are gorgeous names, but when it comes to keeping things simple, shorter monikers — in this case, three-letter names like Zac and Gen — are where it’s at. For starters, they’re easier to spell (especially advantageous while kids are learning to write their names — and, later on, when they’re using it for email addresses or social media handles!). People are far less likely to mispronounce three-letter names, so you’re not dooming your child to a lifetime of making awkward corrections. Short names are typically easier to remember, which is always a bonus. And there’s just something energetic about a three-letter name; they convey a vibrant and lively spirit in a way that longer names don’t.
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Whether you’re seeking the perfect name for a girl, for a boy, or just prefer to keep things gender-neutral (which is a hot trend right now, FYI!), we’ve got you covered with this comprehensive list of short, sweet, and simple three-letter names.
3-Letter Names for Girls
Mia: mine. (Italian)
Bea: she who brings happiness . (Latin)
Ana: grace. (Portuguese)
Fae: fairy . (English)
Lou: renowned warrior . (French)
Ava: life; bird; water, island . (Hebrew, Latin)
Ivy: faithfulness . (English)
Nia: resolve; brilliance . (Swahili)
Lea: meadow; weary . (English)
Amy: beloved. (French)
Eva: life. (Hebrew)
Dot: gift of God . (English)
Liv: life. (Norse)
Jen: white shadow, white wave. (Welsh)
Rue: herb; regret . (Greek)
Dee: divine . (English)
Emi: beautiful favor, beautiful picture . (Japanese)
Ada: noble, nobility, or island . (Turkish)
Rae: ewe. (English)
Fia: wild or weaver . (Irish)
Zoe: life. (Greek)
Mae: bitter or pearl . (English)
Paz: gold. (Hebrew)
Nan: grace. (English)
Ina: lover of horses . (Latin)
Meg: pearl . (Greek)
Tia: goddess, godly . (Spanish)
Bre: strength or exalted one . (Irish)
Kat: pure . (Greek)
Joy: joy. (English)
Liz: pledged to God . (Hebrew)
Mal: smooth-browed one . (Scottish)
Sia: victory. (Norse)
Uma: light, peace, nation . (Sanskrit)
Viv: life. (Latin)
Aya: colorful, bird, sign . (Hebrew)
Sol: sun . (Spanish)
3-Letter Names for Boys
Ace: one, unity. (Latin)
Gus: great, magnificent . (Latin)
Leo: lion. (Latin)
Abe: messenger of God. (Hebrew)
Dre: man, warrior . (English)
Asa: healer; morning; of the gods. (Hebrew)
Rob: fame. (German)
Rex: king. (English)
Cal: lark. (Greek)
Cru: group of people. (English)
Dax: water. (English)
Jud: praised . (English)
Dom: belonging to the Lord . (Latin)
Jay: jaybird. (Latin)
Eli: ascended, uplifted, high . (Hebrew)
Ira: watchful one . (Hebrew)
Ben: son of. (Hebrew)
Ike: laughter . (English)
Jon: God is gracious; or gift of Jehovah . (Hebrew)
Teo: gift of God . (Spanish)
Vic: conqueror . (Latin)
Raj: hope; ruler . (Arabic)
Hal: youthful . (English)
Wes: western meadow . (English)
Lev: heart; lion . (Hebrew)
Dru: dear one, sweetheart . (French)
Nic: people of victory . (English)
Pip: lover of horses . (English)
Ray: wise protector . (English)
Zac: the Lord has remembered . (Hebrew)
Taj: crown . (Arabic)
Wil: will . (Germanic)
Seb: God of the earth . (Egyptian)
Tad: gift of God . (Aramaic)
Van: of. (Dutch)
Zeb: gift of Jehovah . (Hebrew)
Gender Neutral 3-Letter Names
Ari: lion of God . (Hebrew)
Sky: scholar . (English)
Ash: ash tree . (English)
Koa: warrior . (Hawaiian)
Bay: berry . (Latin)
Cam: crooked nose . (Scottish)
Poe: peacock . (English)
Kai: sea . (Hawaiian)
Noa: rest, repose . (Hebrew)
Lex: defending men . (Greek)
Rio: river. (Spanish)
Sid: Saint-Denis . (French)
Zen: meditation . (Japanese)
Fin: fair or white . (Irish)
Kit: bearer of Christ . (English)
Max: greatest . (English)
Lee: pasture, meadow . (English)
Pen: enclosure . (English)Pen: enclosure
Sam: told by God . (English)
Fox: animal. (English)
Oli: olive tree . (English)
For more baby-naming inspo, check out the SheKnows Baby Name Database !
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