Diminutive Baby Names
101 Diminutive names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 101 baby names with a diminutive feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.
Diminutive Girl Names
Lola#275 in the U.S.Sorrows — from Dolores; also associated with strength of characterRosie#283 in the U.S.Little rose; the rose flower, symbol of love and beautyAntonella#284 in the U.S.Beyond price; priceless; from the Roman family name AntoniusTessa#311 in the U.S.Harvester; to reap — as a diminutive of TheresaHattie#334 in the U.S.Diminutive of Harriet, the English feminine form of Harry/Henry, from Old German Heimrich, compHeidi#340 in the U.S.Swiss German diminutive of Adelheid (Adelaide), from the Old German 'adal' (noble) and 'heid' (Anya#375 in the U.S.Russian and Eastern European diminutive of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah, meaning 'grace', 'favor', Loretta#606 in the U.S.Diminutive of Laura, from Latin laurus meaning 'bay laurel' — the plant used to crown Roman vicKatie#646 in the U.S.Diminutive of Katherine, from Greek Aikaterine, possibly from katharos meaning pure or clear; tAndie#650 in the U.S.Diminutive of Andrea or Andromeda, ultimately from Greek andros meaning man or warrior; Andrea Laney#674 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elaine, Delaney, or Lane; Elaine is an Old French form of Helen, from Greek helenSasha#684 in the U.S.Russian and Slavic diminutive of Alexander or Alexandra, from Greek Alexandros composed of alexEmmie#695 in the U.S.Whole; universal; a pet form of Emma or Emily, both from Old High German ermen meaning whole orLettie#757 in the U.S.Joy or happiness; a diminutive of Letitia, from the Latin laetitia meaning joy, gladness, or haCharley#760 in the U.S.Free person; the feminine use of Charley, a diminutive of Charles, from the Old High German KarRuthie#781 in the U.S.Companion or friend; the diminutive of Ruth, from the Hebrew Rut meaning companion, friend, or Carly#873 in the U.S.Free woman; diminutive of Carla, feminine of Carl/Charles, from Germanic karl (free man)Tilly#885 in the U.S.Short form of Matilda, from Old High German Mahthildis, composed of maht (might, power, strengtMariel#893 in the U.S.Dutch and German diminutive of Maria, itself from Hebrew Miryam; the meaning of Mary is debatedMaizie#901 in the U.S.Scottish diminutive variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish pet form of Margaret; Margaret derivesMaddie#927 in the U.S.Short form of Madeline (from Greek Magdalene: of Magdala) or Madison (from Old English: son of Kallie#934 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Callie, a diminutive of names beginning with Cal- such as Callie (from GreeMazie#966 in the U.S.Variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Margaret or Mary, from Greek margarites meanNancy#967 in the U.S.Originally a medieval diminutive of Ann or Agnes, now understood as a pet form of Ann from HebrLisa#991 in the U.S.Short form of Elisabeth or Elisa, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning my God is an oath, or my God is Annika#995 in the U.S.Scandinavian and German diminutive of Anna, from Hebrew Hannah meaning grace, favor, or He has Betty#1008 in the U.S.Pledged to God; English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my GodBria#1009 in the U.S.Noble; high; from Irish Gaelic bri (valor, strength, vigor) or a short form of Italian Brianna/Sandra#1045 in the U.S.Defender of men; short form of Alexandra/Alessandra, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner (manMattie#1057 in the U.S.Gift of God; English pet form of Martha or Matilda; Martha from Aramaic meaning lady or mistresSally#1098 in the U.S.Princess; English pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew sarah (princess, noblewoman)Libby#1123 in the U.S.Pledged to God; an English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath)Lexie#1134 in the U.S.Defender of men; an English diminutive of Alexis, Alexa, or Alexandra, from Greek alexein (to dAngeline#1153 in the U.S.Angelic; a diminutive of Angela, from Greek angelos (messenger)Mollie#1206 in the U.S.Bitter or beloved; English pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam (bitter, beloved, or wished-forTillie#1236 in the U.S.Strength in battle; English pet form of Matilda or Ottilie, from Germanic Mahtildis (maht: streKit#1240 in the U.S.Pure; English pet form of Katherine (Greek Aikaterine: pure) or Christopher (Greek: bearer of CEliette#1290 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of GodAddie#1312 in the U.S.Noble; diminutive of Adelaide or AdelineMariela#1324 in the U.S.Beloved of God; diminutive of MariaLiz#1348 in the U.S.My God is an oath; devoted to GodNelly#1358 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; diminutive of HelenJoey#1375 in the U.S.God will increase, God will addJenny#1388 in the U.S.God is gracious, belovedStacy#1395 in the U.S.Resurrection, the one who will rise againDottie#1406 in the U.S.Gift of God, God's giftPaulette#1410 in the U.S.Small, humble; little PaulNell#1460 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; short form of Eleanor or HelenMaisey#2239 in the U.S.pearlMaritza#2240 in the U.S.of the sea, belovedMisha#2254 in the U.S.who is like God? (diminutive of Mikhail/Michael)Ollie#2256 in the U.S.olive tree, symbol of peaceKaty#2467 in the U.S.purePessy#2998 in the U.S.Yiddish hypocoristic of Basya/Batya, itself a Hebrew name meaning 'daughter of God'Ginny#3021 in the U.S.Diminutive of Virginia (from the Roman family name Verginius, meaning 'pure' or 'maiden') or GiCarrie#3050 in the U.S.Pet form of Caroline or Carol, ultimately from the Germanic Karl meaning free man or strong manGabby#3051 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabrielle or Gabriella, from the Hebrew Gavri'el meaning God is my strength or man Mallie#3062 in the U.S.Pet form of Molly or Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam meaning bitter or beloved; also a diminutive Laurie#3093 in the U.S.Laurel tree; crowned with laurel; from the Latin laurus, the laurel whose leaves were used to cLetti#3094 in the U.S.Joy, happiness; diminutive of Letitia, from Latin laetitia meaning gladness or joyLivi#3095 in the U.S.Olive tree; from Latin oliva via the name Olivia or the ancient Roman family name LiviaMaizey#3096 in the U.S.Pearl; a playful spelling variant of Maisie, the Scottish diminutive of Margaret from Greek marLennie#3137 in the U.S.Diminutive of Leonard or Lena/Helena. Through Leonard: from Old German 'leon' (lion) and 'hard'Lizzy#3139 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundanMarcie#3144 in the U.S.Diminutive of Marcia, the feminine form of Marcus/Martius, from the Roman god Mars; meaning 'dePosie#3151 in the U.S.As a diminutive of Josephine, it carries the Hebrew meaning 'God will add'. As a standalone namLizette#3849 in the U.S.French diminutive of Elizabeth/Lise — Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath, devoted to God'Lupita#3921 in the U.S.Diminutive of Guadalupe — the Marian title, place-name read 'river of the wolf' — Mexico's beloAdelita#4185 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive of Adela — Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'little noble one'
Diminutive Boy Names
Tommy#658 in the U.S.Diminutive of Thomas, from Aramaic Ta'oma meaning twin; Thomas was one of the twelve apostles iJoey#877 in the U.S.Diminutive of Joseph, from Hebrew Yosef meaning He (God) will add or increase; used as an indepJerry#907 in the U.S.Short form of Jeremy (Hebrew Yirmeyahu: God will raise up; God will exalt) or Jerome (Greek HieScottie#909 in the U.S.From Scotland; a person from Scotland; English pet form of Scott, from Old English Scottas (theFrankie#922 in the U.S.Free man; or Frankish man; English pet form of Frank or Francis, from Germanic Frank (a member Ricky#949 in the U.S.Diminutive of Richard, from Old High German Ricohard, composed of ric meaning ruler, power, or Ronnie#995 in the U.S.Ruler's counsel; wise ruler; an English pet form of Ronald, from Old Norse Rögnvaldr (regin: coMike#1011 in the U.S.Who is like God? — English short form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-el (who is like God?)Randy#1019 in the U.S.Shield wolf; or strong protector; short form of Randolph or Randall, from Germanic Raginald or Ollie#1044 in the U.S.Olive tree; symbol of peace; English pet form of Oliver or Olivia, from Latin olivarius (olive Billy#1047 in the U.S.Resolute protector; English pet form of William, from Germanic Willahelm (wil: will, desire + hLarry#1068 in the U.S.Laurel; victory; English pet form of Lawrence or Laurence, from Latin Laurentius (from LaurentuBobby#1123 in the U.S.Bright fame; famous; English pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert (hrod: fame + beraht: Kit#1150 in the U.S.Pure; follower of Christ; English pet form of Christopher (Greek Christophoros: bearer of ChrisJordy#1162 in the U.S.To flow down; a Dutch/English diminutive of Jordan, from Hebrew yarden (to descend, to flow dowGus#1212 in the U.S.Great; venerable; worthy of respect; English pet form of Augustus or Gustave, from Latin augustJessie#1261 in the U.S.God's gift; God beholdsWill#1283 in the U.S.Resolute protector, strong-willed guardGino#1323 in the U.S.God is gracious; shortened Italian formFreddy#1328 in the U.S.Peaceful ruler, lord of peaceKenny#1354 in the U.S.Born of fire; handsome; diminutive of KennethZiggy#1358 in the U.S.Victorious protector; victory and protectionLenny#1372 in the U.S.Brave lion; diminutive of LeonardWillie#1375 in the U.S.Resolute protector; diminutive of WilliamJudd#1410 in the U.S.Praised, celebrated, praised oneOzzie#1413 in the U.S.Divine power; bear-god powerJohnnie#2319 in the U.S.God is graciousSasha#2355 in the U.S.Defender of men; Russian diminutive of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: alexein to defend + aner/anRobbie#2460 in the U.S.Bright fame; English pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert (hrod: fame + beraht: bright)Stevie#2982 in the U.S.Crown or wreath; a diminutive of Steven or Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos meaning crown or gCharly#3160 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Charlie, diminutive of Charles, from Old High German Karl meaning 'free manAntonino#3883 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Antonio — the Antonius clan, 'priceless' gloss — Sicilian-sweet
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