Diminutive Baby Names
172 Diminutive names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 172 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 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 Mattie#1005 in the U.S.Gift of God; English pet form of Martha or Matilda; Martha from Aramaic meaning lady or mistresCarly#1009 in the U.S.Free woman; diminutive of Carla, feminine of Carl/Charles, from Germanic karl (free man)Betty#1113 in the U.S.Pledged to God; English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my GodMollie#1116 in the U.S.Bitter or beloved; English pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam (bitter, beloved, or wished-forKit#1127 in the U.S.Pure; English pet form of Katherine (Greek Aikaterine: pure) or Christopher (Greek: bearer of CLibby#1146 in the U.S.Pledged to God; an English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath)Sally#1158 in the U.S.Princess; English pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew sarah (princess, noblewoman)Bria#1163 in the U.S.Noble; high; from Irish Gaelic bri (valor, strength, vigor) or a short form of Italian Brianna/Sandra#1210 in the U.S.Defender of men; short form of Alexandra/Alessandra, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner (manMariela#1232 in the U.S.Beloved of God; diminutive of MariaEliette#1245 in the U.S.My God is an oath; beloved of GodLiz#1259 in the U.S.My God is an oath; devoted to GodTillie#1269 in the U.S.Strength in battle; English pet form of Matilda or Ottilie, from Germanic Mahtildis (maht: streAddie#1272 in the U.S.Noble; diminutive of Adelaide or AdelineNelly#1294 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; diminutive of HelenLexie#1357 in the U.S.Defender of men; an English diminutive of Alexis, Alexa, or Alexandra, from Greek alexein (to dDottie#1385 in the U.S.Gift of God, God's giftJoey#1474 in the U.S.God will increase, God will addJenny#1503 in the U.S.God is gracious, belovedPaulette#1536 in the U.S.Small, humble; little PaulAngeline#1570 in the U.S.Angelic; a diminutive of Angela, from Greek angelos (messenger)Nell#1628 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; short form of Eleanor or HelenStacy#1665 in the U.S.Resurrection, the one who will rise againMaisey#1938 in the U.S.pearlOllie#2294 in the U.S.olive tree, symbol of peaceLennie#2557 in the U.S.Diminutive of Leonard or Lena/Helena. Through Leonard: from Old German 'leon' (lion) and 'hard'Posie#2679 in the U.S.As a diminutive of Josephine, it carries the Hebrew meaning 'God will add'. As a standalone namKaty#2709 in the U.S.pureCarrie#2726 in the U.S.Pet form of Caroline or Carol, ultimately from the Germanic Karl meaning free man or strong manLaurie#2842 in the U.S.Laurel tree; crowned with laurel; from the Latin laurus, the laurel whose leaves were used to cMaritza#2846 in the U.S.of the sea, belovedMallie#3056 in the U.S.Pet form of Molly or Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam meaning bitter or beloved; also a diminutive Maizey#3152 in the U.S.Pearl; a playful spelling variant of Maisie, the Scottish diminutive of Margaret from Greek marPessy#3202 in the U.S.Yiddish hypocoristic of Basya/Batya, itself a Hebrew name meaning 'daughter of God'Gabby#3223 in the U.S.Pet form of Gabrielle or Gabriella, from the Hebrew Gavri'el meaning God is my strength or man Lupita#3232 in the U.S.Diminutive of Guadalupe — the Marian title, place-name read 'river of the wolf' — Mexico's beloMisha#3236 in the U.S.who is like God? (diminutive of Mikhail/Michael)Ginny#3268 in the U.S.Diminutive of Virginia (from the Roman family name Verginius, meaning 'pure' or 'maiden') or GiLivi#3278 in the U.S.Olive tree; from Latin oliva via the name Olivia or the ancient Roman family name LiviaMarcie#3625 in the U.S.Diminutive of Marcia, the feminine form of Marcus/Martius, from the Roman god Mars; meaning 'deLizzy#3746 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundanLetti#4036 in the U.S.Joy, happiness; diminutive of Letitia, from Latin laetitia meaning gladness or joyLizette#4713 in the U.S.French diminutive of Elizabeth/Lise — Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath, devoted to God'Adelita#4759 in the U.S.Spanish diminutive of Adela — Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'little noble one'Marita#6732 in the U.S.A diminutive of Maria or Margarita, used across Spanish and German-speaking regions. Ties to thBassy#6973 in the U.S.Bassy is a rare, newly emerging name with the shape of a nickname — the sort of -y diminutive tTavia#8305 in the U.S.Tavia is a short form of Octavia, from Latin 'octavus' meaning 'eighth'. Traditionally given toStellina#9386 in the U.S.Stellina is an Italian diminutive of Stella, from Latin 'stella' ('star'), meaning 'little starNinette#10196 in the U.S.A French diminutive, a pet form of names such as Antonina, Anne, or Jeannine, with the affectioArletta#10197 in the U.S.Arletta is a diminutive of Arlette, itself linked to Germanic roots for 'eagle' or to the -etteLolita#10564 in the U.S.A Spanish diminutive of Dolores, 'sorrows' (from Maria de los Dolores, 'Mary of the Sorrows'). Belky#11228 in the U.S.Belky is a Spanish diminutive, most often a pet form of Belkis or Belquis — traditional names fBridie#11252 in the U.S.An Irish diminutive of Bridget (Brighid), 'exalted one; strength; the high one,' the name of a Evita#11254 in the U.S.A Spanish diminutive of Eva ('life; living one'), 'little Eva.' Famously borne by Eva 'Evita' PCally#11269 in the U.S.A friendly diminutive of Greek-rooted names like Calliope ('beautiful voice') or Callista ('mosVianette#12385 in the U.S.A diminutive of Vivienne or Vianne, with the French -ette ending ('little'); by the Vivienne roDanita#12431 in the U.S.A diminutive form of Daniela/Danielle (from Daniel), from the Hebrew for 'God is my judge,' witKitzia#12572 in the U.S.A Spanish and Latin-American diminutive or pet name, used affectionately and sometimes as a shoLouetta#12648 in the U.S.A vintage diminutive of Louise/Lou (from the Germanic Ludwig, 'famous warrior; renowned in battKammy#12728 in the U.S.Kammy is a friendly pet form of Camilla ('young ceremonial attendant') or Cameron ('crooked nosKatey#12740 in the U.S.Katey is a pet form and spelling variant of Katie, itself a diminutive of Katherine, from the GLanette#12832 in the U.S.Lanette is a French-style diminutive (with the -ette 'little' suffix) built on Lana or Lynn — sLanita#12833 in the U.S.Lanita is a Spanish-style diminutive (with the -ita 'little' suffix) built on Lana or Lynn — soLeti#12851 in the U.S.Leti is a short form of Leticia or Letitia, from the Latin laetitia, 'joy; gladness.' A warm, fLetta#12853 in the U.S.Letta is most often a short form clipped from longer names ending in -letta, such as Nicoletta Lexis#12857 in the U.S.Lexis is a short form of Alexis, from the Greek Alexios, 'defender; helper' (from alexein, 'to Libbie#12859 in the U.S.Libbie is a pet form of Elizabeth, from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oath; God is abundanLilienne#12861 in the U.S.Lilienne is a French-flavored elaboration of Lily, from the Latin lilium ('lily; purity; innoceLiliette#12862 in the U.S.Liliette is a French-flavored diminutive of Lily, from the Latin lilium ('lily; purity'), with Litzi#12868 in the U.S.Litzi is a German pet form of Elisabeth (Elizabeth), from the Hebrew Elisheva, 'my God is an oaLorie#12872 in the U.S.Lorie is a pet form and spelling variant of Lori, itself short for Laura (from the Latin laurusLotti#12874 in the U.S.Lotti is a pet form and spelling of Lottie, short for Charlotte, the French feminine of CharlesLizet#12900 in the U.S.A Spanish and French form of Lisette, itself a diminutive of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheva, 'God iMarnita#12933 in the U.S.A -ita diminutive of Marna or Marnie, forms tied to Marina ('of the sea') or Marnie (a ScottishSylvee#13044 in the U.S.Sylvee is a modern spelling of Sylvie, a short form of Sylvia, from Latin 'silva' meaning 'woodSharlette#13223 in the U.S.Sharlette is a phonetic respelling of Charlotte, the French feminine diminutive of Charles, froAidette#13483 in the U.S.Aidette pairs the name Aida with the French diminutive ending -ette ('little'), a pattern commoAniko#13576 in the U.S.Aniko is the Hungarian diminutive of Anna (Hungarian Anna/Aniko), from Hebrew Hannah, 'grace; fArevik#13605 in the U.S.Armenian arev ('sun') with the affectionate diminutive -ik, giving 'little sun' or 'sunshine' —Carlina#13762 in the U.S.An Italian and Spanish diminutive of Carla, feminine of Carl/Charles, from the Germanic karl — Claudine#13801 in the U.S.A French diminutive of Claude, from the Roman family name Claudius — traditionally explained frJanita#13918 in the U.S.A diminutive elaboration of Jane/Juana (via the -ita ending), tracing to John, 'God is graciousAngelette#13961 in the U.S.A French diminutive of Angele ('angel; messenger'), with the -ette ending, 'little angel.' A swEvelette#13964 in the U.S.A modern diminutive built from Eve or Evelyn with the French suffix -ette, which forms small orGiannella#14012 in the U.S.An Italian diminutive of Gianna, the feminine of Gianni (John), from Hebrew Yochanan — 'God is Litza#14479 in the U.S.Litza is a diminutive — in Greek a familiar ending (-itsa/-itza) clipped off longer names such Maurine#14503 in the U.S.Maurine is a spelling of Maureen, an Irish pet form of Mary (Mhairi/Maire), ultimately from theLynni#14508 in the U.S.A diminutive spelling of Lynnie, from Lynn — the Welsh llyn, 'lake; pool'. The -i ending is a mManon#14567 in the U.S.Manon is the French diminutive of Marie, from the Hebrew Miriam — a name whose meaning has neveMarika#14578 in the U.S.A diminutive of Maria used across Hungary, Poland, the Czech lands, the Balkans, Finland and GrNechy#14727 in the U.S.Nechy is a Yiddish diminutive, most often of Nechama — Hebrew for 'comfort; consolation'. AffecLilette#14835 in the U.S.A French-style diminutive built on Lily (the flower), with the -ette ending meaning 'little' — Mieke#14988 in the U.S.Mieke is a Dutch and Flemish pet form of Maria (Mary), ultimately from the Hebrew Miriam. A sofAnitta#15433 in the U.S.Anitta is a spelling of Anita, the Spanish and Portuguese diminutive of Ana, which descends froAnnetta#15446 in the U.S.Annetta is a Latinate diminutive of Anne/Anna, which descends from the Hebrew Hannah, 'grace, fBabette#15538 in the U.S.A French pet form of Barbara ('foreign; stranger') or Elizabeth ('God is my oath'), with the afCarlita#15634 in the U.S.A Spanish diminutive of Carla — the feminine of Carlos/Charles, from the Germanic for 'free manMaryetta#15856 in the U.S.Maryetta is a spelling of Marietta, an Italian pet form of Maria (Mary), ultimately from the HeGiannie#15991 in the U.S.A modern pet spelling of Gianna, the Italian feminine of Giovanni, from Hebrew Yochanan ('God iHassie#16113 in the U.S.A nineteenth-century American pet form, recorded as a short name for Harriet (from Germanic HenJoliette#16340 in the U.S.A French-styled diminutive echoing jolie ('pretty; lovely') with the -ette ending; it also recaMariell#16646 in the U.S.A spelling of Mariel or Marielle, diminutive forms of Maria, itself the Latin form of the HebreMally#16735 in the U.S.Mally reads as a pet form used as a full name — most plausibly clipped from Mallory ('unlucky',Melly#16814 in the U.S.Melly is a pet form usable for many Mel- names (Melanie, Melissa, Amelia, Melody). Used on its Matina#16858 in the U.S.Matina is a Greek name associated with 'the morning' and used as a pet form of Matoula/Martha. Mazzie#16888 in the U.S.Mazzie reads as a diminutive of the Maisie/Mazie type — pet forms historically linked to MargarUmaira#17449 in the U.S.An Arabic feminine name usually read as a diminutive of Umar/Amir, from the root meaning 'to fl
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 Ollie#1058 in the U.S.Olive tree; symbol of peace; English pet form of Oliver or Olivia, from Latin olivarius (olive Ronnie#1067 in the U.S.Ruler's counsel; wise ruler; an English pet form of Ronald, from Old Norse Rögnvaldr (regin: coBilly#1068 in the U.S.Resolute protector; English pet form of William, from Germanic Willahelm (wil: will, desire + hLarry#1085 in the U.S.Laurel; victory; English pet form of Lawrence or Laurence, from Latin Laurentius (from LaurentuRandy#1089 in the U.S.Shield wolf; or strong protector; short form of Randolph or Randall, from Germanic Raginald or Bobby#1097 in the U.S.Bright fame; famous; English pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert (hrod: fame + beraht: Kit#1103 in the U.S.Pure; follower of Christ; English pet form of Christopher (Greek Christophoros: bearer of ChrisWill#1195 in the U.S.Resolute protector, strong-willed guardGino#1218 in the U.S.God is gracious; shortened Italian formMike#1234 in the U.S.Who is like God? — English short form of Michael, from Hebrew mi-ka-el (who is like God?)Jordy#1261 in the U.S.To flow down; a Dutch/English diminutive of Jordan, from Hebrew yarden (to descend, to flow dowKenny#1271 in the U.S.Born of fire; handsome; diminutive of KennethWillie#1322 in the U.S.Resolute protector; diminutive of WilliamGus#1331 in the U.S.Great; venerable; worthy of respect; English pet form of Augustus or Gustave, from Latin augustLenny#1419 in the U.S.Brave lion; diminutive of LeonardFreddy#1422 in the U.S.Peaceful ruler, lord of peaceJessie#1431 in the U.S.God's gift; God beholdsOzzie#1455 in the U.S.Divine power; bear-god powerZiggy#1491 in the U.S.Victorious protector; victory and protectionJudd#1704 in the U.S.Praised, celebrated, praised oneRobbie#2122 in the U.S.Bright fame; English pet form of Robert, from Germanic Hrodebert (hrod: fame + beraht: bright)Johnnie#2295 in the U.S.God is graciousStevie#2674 in the U.S.Crown or wreath; a diminutive of Steven or Stephen, from the Greek Stephanos meaning crown or gSasha#2748 in the U.S.Defender of men; Russian diminutive of Alexander (Greek Alexandros: alexein to defend + aner/anAntonino#4054 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Antonio — the Antonius clan, 'priceless' gloss — Sicilian-sweetCharly#5652 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Charlie, diminutive of Charles, from Old High German Karl meaning 'free manYiddy#6436 in the U.S.Yiddy is an affectionate diminutive used in Yiddish-speaking (often Hasidic) communities, typicHughie#9221 in the U.S.A diminutive of Hugh, from a Germanic element meaning 'mind; heart; spirit; intellect.' FriendlVictorino#10609 in the U.S.Victorino is a Spanish and Italian diminutive of Victor, from Latin victor, 'conqueror; winner'Pedrito#10614 in the U.S.A Spanish diminutive of Pedro, from the Greek Petros, 'rock; stone' — so 'little Pedro; little Geordie#12886 in the U.S.Geordie is a Scottish and northern English pet form of George, from the Greek for 'farmer' or 'Lanny#13366 in the U.S.Lanny is a diminutive nickname, used as a short form of Lawrence ('from Laurentum'; laurel-crowPablito#13679 in the U.S.The Spanish diminutive of Pablo, itself from Latin Paulus ('small; humble'). Pablito is an affeYeidelA Yiddish diminutive of Yehuda — Judah in English — from a Hebrew root meaning 'to praise; to g
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