It’s hard enough choosing the perfect name for one baby, but what happens when you have to do it for three? That’s the dilemma facing parents-to-be who are about to bring multiple bundles of joy into the world.
Naturally, triplets occur in about 1 in 10,000 births; with fertility measures like drugs and assisted reproductive technology, the chance is much higher. But no matter how your triplets came to be, there’s still the question of what to call them once they get here. You want something that’s not too matching, but still sounds coordinated; something that sounds great both alone and together with sibling names.
Whether you choose your triplets’ names based on a certain theme or a certain sound, we’ve got a variety of trios to get you started (and a few additional alternatives for each, too!).
- Austin, Scarlett and Savannah
These names are full of southern charm, honey. Alternatives: Wyatt, Caroline
- Layla, Luca and Landon
The lyrical L sound and the matching number of syllables make these three a perfect match. Alternatives: Lea, Leo
- Ethan, Ezra and Judas
These names sound good together, but what is the common theme? They are all Biblical! Alternatives: Elijah, Isaiah, Raquel
- Thaddeus, Thea and Thatcher
The connection between these is obvious: they start with the same letter combination and have an old-fashioned appeal. Alternatives: Theo, Thora
- wren, sparrow and lark
Bird names are on-trend and adorable, and as a bonus, they’re (mostly) gender-neutral! Alternatives: dove, teal, robin
- Saoirse, Teagan and Sloane
Give your triplets’ names an Irish twist with these three. (Don’t forget Saoirse is pronounced SEER-sha or SER-sha!) Alternatives: Fiona, Sean
- poppy, lily and violet
If you have a little girl’s garden, these blooming botanical names are sweet. Alternatives: Aster, Rose, Daisy
- Chase, Blaise and Wade
Did you notice the theme running through these active names? That’s right, they’re all verbs (well, if you spell Blaise as “Blaze”). Alternatives: Dash, Sway, Cruise (or Cruz)
- Moon, Stella and Orion
You can find inspiration for triplets names anywhere… including the sky! Luna means “moon”, Stella means “star”, and Orion is the name of a constellation. Alternative names: Nova, Aurora, Apollo
- Mason, Miles and Millie
There is just something that works harmoniously together with these three magnificent M names. Alternatives: Max, Mila, Maisie
- Lumi, Neve and Eira
At first glance, these are three names that have little in common. But they’re perfect for winter babies, because each one means “snow!” Alternatives: Nevara, Yukio, Frost
- Harlow, Ava and Greta
Old Hollywood glamor abounds in this glittering trio of triplets. For guys, you could try Charlie, Orson, and Clark. Alternatives: Bette, Audrey, Hedy, Ingrid
- Willow, heather and sage
There is a decidedly cabin-in-the-woods, almost mystical, feel to these three botanical names. Alternatives: rowan, alder
- Avery, Emery and Arlo
Homey and folksy, but with a contemporary sound too, these names hit the sweet spot between traditional and modern. Alternatives: Hazel, Emmett, Sawyer
- Parker, Presley, and Peyton
These P names are as sharp and stylish as a freshly starched shirt. Alternatives: Piper, Palmer, Preston
- Rowan, Ryan and Riley
The common thread of these triplets names is not only their R beginning, but also their subtle Irish flair. Alternatives: Rory, Ronan
- Cordelia, Charlotte and Colette
Elegance abounds with these long and sophisticated C names. Alternatives: Camellia, Celeste, Cecilia, Coraline
- Happiness, Harmony and Joy
It’s not a “happy” accident that all these triplets names mean, well, happiness. Alternatives: Bliss, Felix, Serena
- Oliver, Otis and Orla
These O names are nicely rounded off by the fact that they all have a sweet old-fashioned quality to them. Alternatives: Oscar, Oona, Oren, Otto
- Valencia, Vanessa and Vivienne
There is something glamorously dramatic about this trio of names. Alternatives: Valentina, Vaughn, Victoria, Vincent
- Samuel, Simon and Sebastian
Strong, traditional S names are perfect for boy-boy-boy triplets. Need a strong girl name to throw into the mix? Try Sadie, Samantha or Sarah. Alternatives: Silas, Seth
- christian, deacon and creed
You don’t have to be religious to appreciate the harmony of these divinely inspired triplet names. Alternatives: Saint, Canon, Angel
- Archie, Ethan and Emmeline
Vintage vibes abound with these names that were popular a century ago! Alternatives: Victor, Nellie, Frances
- Isla, Iris and Ivy
Two syllables and a strong “i” sound at the beginning tie these three names together very well. Alternatives: Isis, Ivan, Ida, Isaac
- Kailani, Koa and Kai
Say “aloha” to these names with a traditional Hawaiian flavor. Alternatives: Keanu, Kainoa, Kalea
- Blanche, Blythe and Blaire
These names have an elegant and exclusive touch, but there is also something fun about them. Alternatives: Blake, Blaise,
- Lilith, Onyx and Malachi
Gothic names, anyone? These could be perfect for October triplets! Alternatives: Raven, Talon, Damien
- Margot, Sophie and Lisette
These gorgeous French options have that certain je ne sais quoi. Alternatives: Remy, Etienne, Marcel
- Ava, Zoe and Max
Short and sweet is the name of the game with these three (and as a bonus, learning to spell and write them will be a breeze!). Alternatives: Kit, Gus, Ty, Liv
- Jagger, Lennon and Bowie
Rock on! A tribute to musical legends, these names are a bit edgy and very interesting. Alternatives: Hendrix, Axl, Janis
Finding three perfect names for three perfect babies can seem like a daunting task, but we hope we’ve given you some ideas to get you started. However, finding your rhythm for raising triplets is up to you.
