Short Baby Names

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Explore 119 baby names with a short 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 Girl Names

Quinn#97 in the U.S.Chief; descendant of Conn Sage#160 in the U.S.Wise, knowing; also the fragrant herb Salvia Noa#226 in the U.S.Motion, movement Gia#287 in the U.S.God is gracious — as a short form of Gianna (Italian form of Jane/Joan)Blake#295 in the U.S.Black (from Old English blaec); alternatively pale or fair (from Old English blac) — the two fo Nina#324 in the U.S.In Spanish, Nina means 'little girl' or 'granddaughter'. As a Slavic diminutive of names like A Demi#381 in the U.S.Short form of Demetria (devoted to Demeter) or from French demi meaning half; used independentl Mya#444 in the U.S.Variant of Mia and Maya; may derive from Latin 'maior' (great), from the Roman goddess Maia, or Emmy#445 in the U.S.Pet form of Emma or Emily; Emma derives from Germanic 'ermen' meaning whole or universal; Emily Elle#461 in the U.S.French word meaning 'she,' used as a given name; also a short form of names like Eleanor (Greek Kora#491 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cora, from Greek 'kore' meaning maiden or girl; also an epithet for Perseph Allie#569 in the U.S.Noble; of noble kind — a short form of names beginning with the Germanic element adal (noble), Lina#572 in the U.S.Tender; a short form of names ending in -lina (Carolina, Angelina, Catalina) or independently a Cali#574 in the U.S.Beautiful; most beautiful — a short form of Calista or Calliope from the Greek kalos/kallos mea Mara#589 in the U.S.From Hebrew mara meaning 'bitter' or 'sorrowful'; in the Book of Ruth, Naomi asks to be called Mina#597 in the U.S.From Persian mina meaning 'blue glass' or 'enamel,' also used as a diminutive of Wilhelmina (fr Ari#614 in the U.S.Lion; from Hebrew ari Lexi#628 in the U.S.Short form of Alexandra or Alexis, from the Greek alexein ('to defend') + anēr ('man'), meaning Aya#644 in the U.S.In Arabic, aya means verse of the Quran, sign, or miracle; in Hebrew it means bird of prey, spe Nia#702 in the U.S.In Swahili, Nia means 'purpose' and is one of the seven principles of Kwanzaa; in Welsh it is a Emi#882 in the U.S.In Japanese, Emi can be written with characters meaning beautiful blessing (e: blessing, mi: be Reya#884 in the U.S.Queen; from Spanish reina / Latin regina Liv#896 in the U.S.From Old Norse hlif meaning protection, shield, or shelter; in modern Scandinavian languages li Micah#909 in the U.S.Who is like God? — from Hebrew Mi-ka-el, a rhetorical question affirming God's incomparability Etta#930 in the U.S.Short form of Henrietta, the feminine form of Henry, from Old High German Heimrich, composed of Elsa#938 in the U.S.Pledged to God; short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is ab Kaya#966 in the U.S.Rock; from Turkish kaya (rock, cliff)Tru#974 in the U.S.True; faithful; a phonetic spelling of the English word 'true', also used as a shortened form o Zoya#976 in the U.S.Life; Russian form of the Greek name Zoe, from Greek zoe (life)Kiera#981 in the U.S.Dark or dark-haired; variant of Keira/Ciara, feminine of the Irish name Ciarán, from Irish Gael Dior#984 in the U.S.Possibly from Breton/Old French d'or (of gold); the surname of couturier Christian Dior, now us Kara#988 in the U.S.Dear, beloved; from Italian cara (dear, beloved)Belle#1005 in the U.S.Beautiful; from French belle (beautiful, lovely), from Latin bella (beautiful), feminine of bel Bria#1009 in the U.S.Noble; high; from Irish Gaelic bri (valor, strength, vigor) or a short form of Italian Brianna/Nori#1013 in the U.S.Law or rule (Japanese: nori/noru); also edible seaweed in Japanese culinary tradition; or a sho Vida#1023 in the U.S.Life; from Spanish vida (life), from Latin vita (life)Ellen#1028 in the U.S.Bright, shining; an English form of Helen, from Greek helene (possibly related to helios, sun)Joyce#1042 in the U.S.Lord; from the Breton/Celtic personal name Iodoc (lord), via Norman French Josce; later folk-et Jovi#1061 in the U.S.Of Jove (Jupiter); from Latin Jovius (of Jupiter, of the sky father); also used as a short form Mavie#1062 in the U.S.My life; or song thrush; French ma vie (my life) or Irish/Old French mavis (the song thrush bir Miah#1080 in the U.S.Mine; a spelling variant of Mia, itself an Italian/Scandinavian short form of Maria (Hebrew: be Kya#1083 in the U.S.Diamond in the sky; possibly from South African Zulu/Xhosa origin, or a creative variant of Kai Leena#1086 in the U.S.Tender; Finnish form of Helena (bright, shining) or a spelling variant of Lena; in Arabic, layn Adela#1095 in the U.S.Noble; from Germanic adal (noble), short form of names like Adelaide or Adelheid Zola#1106 in the U.S.Earth; from Zulu/Xhosa zola (to be still, to be calm, tranquil); also an Italian surname from L Kai#1133 in the U.S.Sea; from Hawaiian kai (sea, ocean)Shay#1158 in the U.S.Gift; from Irish Gaelic séaghdha (admirable, fine) or from Hebrew shay (gift)Avah#1191 in the U.S.Life; a spelling variant of Ava, from Germanic ava (life, living) or Hebrew Chava (life)Zia#1195 in the U.S.Light, splendor; from Arabic zia (light, radiance, splendor); also Italian for 'aunt'Eimy#1266 in the U.S.Beloved, cherished one Sia#1270 in the U.S.Moon Azul#1277 in the U.S.Blue Raha#2257 in the U.S.rest, ease, comfort, happiness Aris#2263 in the U.S.best, most excellent Una#3005 in the U.S.From Latin una, meaning 'one' or 'unity'; also used as an Anglicization of the Irish name Úna, Koi#3026 in the U.S.From the Japanese word 'koi' (鯉), meaning 'carp,' specifically the colorful ornamental variety;Shia#3036 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'shai' or 'shia,' meaning 'gift' or 'gift of God'; also related to the Hebrew root Beth#3046 in the U.S.Short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheba: 'El' = God + 'sheva' = oath/abundance), meaning 'my G Nika#3149 in the U.S.Derived from the Greek 'nikē', meaning 'victory'; used as a stand-alone name across Slavic Euro Novi#3150 in the U.S.From Latin 'novus', meaning 'new'; used as a modern feminine name emphasising fresh starts and Danni#3173 in the U.S.Short form of Daniela or Danielle, from Hebrew Daniel meaning 'God is my judge'Ellee#3177 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Ellie, a diminutive of Eleanor (bright, shining) or Elizabeth (my God is a Hayat#3183 in the U.S.From Arabic hayāt (حياة) meaning 'life,' used as a given name across Arabic-speaking and Muslim Jaci#3185 in the U.S.From Tupi-Guaraní jaci meaning 'moon'; also functions as a short form of Jacinda (Greek: hyacin Kassie#3189 in the U.S.Short form of Kassandra/Cassandra, from Greek possibly meaning 'she who entangles men' or 'shin Maha#3195 in the U.S.From Arabic maha (مها) meaning 'oryx' or 'large beautiful eyes,' the oryx being admired for its Nura#3200 in the U.S.From Arabic Nura or Noura, derived from the root nur (نور), meaning 'light' or 'radiance'; a fe Riva#3203 in the U.S.From Hebrew Riva, a diminutive of Rivka (Rebecca), meaning 'one who has joined' or 'to bind'; a

Short Boy Names

Cade#248 in the U.S.Round, stout; barrel-shaped Lane#250 in the U.S.A narrow country road or path Nash#255 in the U.S.By the ash tree; dweller near the ash Crew#256 in the U.S.A group working together; a team or company Colt#285 in the U.S.A young male horse; a spirited, energetic young man Kash#286 in the U.S.Hollow place; a phonetic spelling variant of Cash Cash#287 in the U.S.Hollow place; chest; maker of boxes or chests Reid#293 in the U.S.Red-haired; one with a ruddy complexion Banks#310 in the U.S.One who lives beside a bank — a hillside, mound, or riverbank Ari#393 in the U.S.From Hebrew Ari meaning lion; also a short form of Ariel (lion of God) or Aristotle; in Old Nor Kian#401 in the U.S.From Irish Cian meaning ancient or enduring; also a form of Persian Kayyan or Kai meaning king Jasai#439 in the U.S.Modern American invented name, likely a phonetic variant of Josai or a creative blend; no estab Chance#442 in the U.S.From Middle English and Old French 'cheance,' meaning fortune, luck, or an opportunity; derived Bo#449 in the U.S.From Old Norse 'búa' meaning to live or dwell, used as a short form in Scandinavian naming; als Kane#451 in the U.S.From Irish 'Cathan' meaning 'battle' or from the Welsh 'Caen'; also an Anglicization of the Iri Rome#452 in the U.S.From the name of the ancient city Roma, used directly as a given name; the city's own etymology Jake#457 in the U.S.Medieval English short form of Jacob or John; Jacob derives from Hebrew 'Yaakov' meaning 'suppl Reece#460 in the U.S.Welsh name from 'Rhys,' meaning 'ardor,' 'enthusiasm,' or 'fiery spirit'; Reece is an Anglicize Mack#463 in the U.S.Short form of names beginning with Mac/Mc-, from Scottish and Irish Gaelic 'mac' meaning 'son o Quinn#467 in the U.S.From the Irish surname Ó Cuinn, meaning 'descendant of Conn,' where Conn derives from the Old I Kyson#471 in the U.S.Modern American surname-style name combining Kyle (from Scottish Gaelic 'caol' meaning narrow s Zayne#473 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Zane, itself a variant of John (from Hebrew 'Yochanan,' meaning 'God is gra Ford#474 in the U.S.English topographic surname from Old English 'ford,' meaning a shallow river crossing; transfer Asa#483 in the U.S.From Hebrew 'asa' meaning healer or physician; name of the third king of Judah in the Hebrew Bi Kasen#484 in the U.S.Modern American name, possibly a variant of Cason/Kason (English, from the Carson family meanin Sean#489 in the U.S.Irish form of John, from Hebrew 'Yochanan' meaning 'Yahweh is gracious' or 'God is gracious'; o Royce#500 in the U.S.English surname from Old French 'roy' (king) and the suffix '-ce' or from 'Rolls-Royce' cultura Zakai#563 in the U.S.Pure; innocent — a Hebrew name related to the root zakah, meaning to be clean or innocent Zain#567 in the U.S.Beauty, grace, adornment — from the Arabic root zayn meaning beauty or that which adorns Clay#573 in the U.S.Clay; an English surname derived from Old English claeg, denoting someone who lived near or wor Rhodes#575 in the U.S.Where roses grow; an English surname derived from the Greek Rhodos, name of the island meaning Tru#591 in the U.S.Modern creative short form derived from English true, meaning 'faithful,' 'loyal,' or 'genuine,Avi#832 in the U.S.Hebrew short form meaning 'my father', from the root av (father); used independently and as a s Elam#2237 in the U.S.eternal, highland Athan#2305 in the U.S.immortal Ryo#2327 in the U.S.Cool; refreshing; distant; excellent; the meaning depends on the kanji used — common readings i Cliff#2995 in the U.S.Ford by the cliff; cliff slope Kam#3011 in the U.S.Crooked nose; crooked river (as short form of Cameron)Cato#3048 in the U.S.From the Latin cognomen Cato, related to the root catus meaning sharp, shrewd, or all-knowing; Cruze#3049 in the U.S.An alternate spelling of the Spanish name Cruz, from the Latin crux meaning cross, referring to Ely#3054 in the U.S.A variant of Eli, from the Hebrew word eli meaning my God or height, with strong biblical roots Oz#3075 in the U.S.From Hebrew oz, meaning strength, might, or courage; used as an independent name and as a short Omri#3132 in the U.S.From Hebrew Omri (עָמְרִי), possibly meaning 'my sheaf' (from omer, a unit of grain) or 'servan Quill#3136 in the U.S.From Middle English quil ('hollow stalk,' 'quill feather'), possibly also a short form of the I Tuff#3142 in the U.S.From English 'tough' (strong, resilient) or tuff (a type of porous volcanic rock), possibly als Essa#3169 in the U.S.God is salvation; Arabic equivalent of the name Jesus or Joshua, derived from Hebrew Yeshua Jj#3178 in the U.S.Initials-as-name; typically abbreviates a repeated J name such as James Junior or John James; n Noor#3190 in the U.S.Light, divine light; from Arabic nur (نور) meaning light, radiance, luminosity Opie#3191 in the U.S.Short form or nickname derived from Old English name Osbert or Oswald, or used independently; a Rafi#3194 in the U.S.Exalted, high, elevated in status Arch#3211 in the U.S.Short form of Archibald; truly bold, genuinely brave

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Popular Short baby names include Quinn, Sage, Noa, Cade, Lane, Nash. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.

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More4Kids lists 119 Short baby names, each with a sourced meaning and audio pronunciation.