Short-and-sweet Baby Names
71 Short-and-sweet names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
Explore 71 baby names with a short-and-sweet 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.
Short-and-sweet Girl Names
Saya#2891 in the U.S.Japanese girls' name written with varying kanji — commonly sa, 'sand' or 'silk', plus ya, 'nighMai#3016 in the U.S.Apricot blossom; from Vietnamese mai, the yellow flower of the lunar new yearNeve#3156 in the U.S.Bright, radiant; anglicized spelling of Irish Niamh, a goddess of Tír na nÓgAuri#3216 in the U.S.Golden; associated with Latin aurum, 'gold', and used as a short form of Aurora and AureliaBrynne#3472 in the U.S.From Welsh bryn, 'hill, mound', with a feminine -ne endingDru#3594 in the U.S.Short form of Drusilla, a Roman family name sometimes glossed 'fruitful' or linked to a Celtic Maila#3624 in the U.S.Finnish name generally treated as a pet form within the Maria family or related to Finnish natuRin#3633 in the U.S.From Japanese rin, 'dignified, severe' or 'companion' (meaning depends on kanji)Fay#3795 in the U.S.Fairy; from Old French fae, the enchanted folk of medieval romanceKhali#3805 in the U.S.Short modern name echoing Arabic Khalil/Khalida ('beloved/eternal') or the Sanskrit goddess KalRhys#3892 in the U.S.Ardor, enthusiasm, fiery zeal; a Welsh name borne by medieval princes, here used for girlsKay#3946 in the U.S.Short form of Katherine ('pure') and K-names generally — a mid-century stand-alone classicAn#3983 in the U.S.From Chinese an, 'peace, tranquility', and Vietnamese An, 'peace; apricot'; routes layeredEri#4008 in the U.S.A Japanese girls' name whose meaning depends on its kanji — common writings combine e, 'blessinJo#4028 in the U.S.Short form of Josephine, Joanna, or Joan — from Hebrew Yosef, 'God will add', or Yochanan, 'GodCami#4189 in the U.S.Young ceremonial attendant; pet form of Camila and Camille, from Latin CamillusAiya#4266 in the U.S.Variant of Aya, a Hebrew name meaning 'bird' or 'falcon'Raia#4331 in the U.S.Variant of Raya, a Hebrew name meaning 'friend, companion'Rynn#4337 in the U.S.Modern one-syllable name echoing Wren (the bird) and -ryn endings (Welsh 'ruler/water' lines); Khai#4410 in the U.S.Vietnamese 'victory, triumph, to open/unfold'; also a modern spelling of Kai, used for girlsLeigh#4504 in the U.S.Meadow, woodland clearing; from Old English leah, via the English surnameAry#4773 in the U.S.A modern short form — of Aria ('air/melody'), Ariel ('lion of God'), or Arya ('noble'); here foJai#6205 in the U.S.From Sanskrit jai/jaya, 'victory' — also a modern one-syllable J- name; routes layered
Short-and-sweet Boy Names
Rowe#2636 in the U.S.From the English surname Rowe — 'dweller by the hedgerow or row of houses', from Old English raWayde#2714 in the U.S.Spelling of Wade — from Old English wadan, 'to go, to ford', or a river-crossing place-name; alCale#2722 in the U.S.Short form of Caleb, the Hebrew name traditionally read as 'whole-hearted' or linked to the worKodah#2863 in the U.S.H-spelling of Koda — from Dakota/Lakota Sioux 'kola', 'friend, ally' — also echoing musical 'coBlu#2890 in the U.S.Minimalist spelling of Blue — the sky-and-sea color (Italian blu) — a modern color-nameJae#2956 in the U.S.Korean name element jae, 'talent, wealth' (Jae-won, Jae-hyun lines) — or a sleek Jay spellingWitt#2986 in the U.S.From the surname Witt — linked to 'wit' (wisdom, cleverness) and to a form of 'white, fair'; anKris#3218 in the U.S.Short form of Kristopher/Christopher — Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ' — also a ScandinavZac#3237 in the U.S.Short form of Zachary — Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers' — in its three-letter spellingBoe#3318 in the U.S.Spelling of Bo — from Old Norse Bói, 'to live, dwell' — also echoing French beau, 'handsome'Brant#3321 in the U.S.From Germanic brand, 'sword, fire' — also the brant goose and Mohawk leader Joseph BrantJah#3340 in the U.S.A short form of Yahweh, the name of God; from Hebrew Yah, central to Rastafari usageKaan#3344 in the U.S.From Turkish kağan/kaan, 'khan of khans, supreme ruler' — the steppe emperor's titleRei#3363 in the U.S.From Japanese rei — kanji spanning 'spirit', 'gratitude', 'bell' — and Portuguese rei, 'king'Nox#3425 in the U.S.From Latin nox, 'night' — the Roman night-deity (Greek Nyx); a Potter wand-spell tooRoi#3433 in the U.S.From French roi, 'king'; also a Hebrew name, 'my shepherd' or linked to 'sight/seeing' (as in BLuc#3483 in the U.S.French form of Luke — Greek Loukas, 'man from Lucania', long associated with Latin lux, 'light'Dom#3531 in the U.S.Short form of Dominic — Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord' — Fast-family famousKy#3623 in the U.S.Short form of Kyle ('a narrow strait/channel', Scottish Gaelic caol) or a standalone modern coiKaz#3705 in the U.S.Short form of Polish Kazimierz (Casimir), traditionally read as 'destroyer of peace' or 'proclaMajd#3817 in the U.S.From Arabic majd, 'glory, honor, nobility' — the root of Majid concentratedMads#3912 in the U.S.Danish clip of Mathias — 'gift of Yahweh' — Mikkelsen-coolBlane#3963 in the U.S.From Gaelic Bláán — possibly 'yellow' or 'slender' — borne by an early Scottish saint; a spelliNyx#4015 in the U.S.From Greek Nyx, 'night' — the primordial goddess of nightAn#4142 in the U.S.From Chinese an, 'peace, tranquility', and Vietnamese An, 'peace, safety'; here for boys; routeAdi#4253 in the U.S.Jewel, ornament; a modern Hebrew name for both sexesKol#4326 in the U.S.Old Norse byname from kol, 'coal' — the dark-haired or swarthy one — found in sagas and place nRon#4361 in the U.S.Short form of Ronald ('ruler's counsel', from Norse Rögnvaldr); also a Hebrew name, 'song, joy'Vann#4379 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Van — from Dutch 'van', 'of/from', or English 'from the fen/marsh'; also aKitt#4479 in the U.S.Double-t form of Kit, the medieval pet form of Christopher — Greek 'bearer of Christ' — with suMick#4643 in the U.S.Pet form of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — via Mickey; a crisp one-syllable naCobe#4736 in the U.S.Short form/spelling of Coby (from Jacob, Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'); also a spelling of KobeCord#4738 in the U.S.Short form of Cordell ('a cord-maker') or Conrad ('bold counsel'); also the word 'cord' (a ropeShubh#4838 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shubha, 'auspicious, good, fortunate' — the blessing-word of greetingsDex#4897 in the U.S.Short form of Dexter — Latin dexter, 'right-handed, skillful' (also a dyer surname)Zai#5039 in the U.S.Modern one-syllable Z- name, often a short form of Isaiah/Zaire or its own coinage; routes infoBex#5062 in the U.S.A modern short name — a Bec(k)- short form (Beckett, 'beehive/stream'; or Rebecca), with a boldCass#5068 in the U.S.Short form of Cassius ('hollow, vain', Latin; origin uncertain) or Cassidy ('curly-haired', IriTaksh#5174 in the U.S.From Sanskrit taksh, 'to carve, fashion' — Taksha, son of Bharata, founded TakshashilaDio#5256 in the U.S.From Latin/Italian dio, 'god'; also a short form of names like Diego, Dion, or Dionysius (devotHan#5282 in the U.S.German short form of Johannes (John), 'God is gracious'; also a common Korean surname/name; rouKoy#5319 in the U.S.A short modern name from a surname (variously of English/Dutch origin); also echoes Japanese 'kJaice#5970 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Jace — a short form of Jason (Greek Iason, 'healer') or Jacen; a modern onRand#6074 in the U.S.From Old English rand, 'a shield, the rim/edge of a shield; a border'; also a short form of RanTaz#6103 in the U.S.A modern short name — often a nickname (echoing the Tasmanian Devil 'Taz', or short for names lKei#6284 in the U.S.From Japanese kei — 'blessing, fortunate; wise; respect' (meaning depends on kanji)Reon#8105 in the U.S.Modern coinage — readable as a Rio/Leon blend, a variant of Rion, or a Japanese-style name (re Zae#11962 in the U.S.A modern short name — often a short form of Zaire, Zachariah, Isaiah, or Xavier; no single fixe
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What are popular Short-and-sweet baby names?
Popular Short-and-sweet baby names include Rowe, Wayde, Cale, Kodah, Blu, Saya. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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More4Kids lists 71 Short-and-sweet baby names, each with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.