Short Baby Names
Names that share a short feel, drawn from many origins, with what each one means and how it is doing in the US today. Browse 700+ names, each with its meaning and current US rank.
Bupe
Bemba · Girl
Means gift, a name of cherished blessing.
Chipo
Shona · Girl
Means gift, a simple and beautiful name of gratitude.
Clément
French · Boy
Gentle and merciful, a name of tender compassion.
Dikla
Hebrew · Girl
Means palm tree, standing tall under the desert sun.
Dror
Hebrew · Unisex
Freedom itself, unbound and soaring.
Einat
Hebrew · Girl
Means spring or fountain, a refreshing source of life.
Eir
Norse · Girl
A healer whose gentle hands restore the spirit.
Elm
English · Boy
A child strong and sheltering like the elm tree.
Emem
Igbo · Boy
Peace, a name of doubled calm and harmonious tranquility.
Émile
French · Boy
Industrious and eager, a name of tireless ambition.
Falk
German · Boy
A soaring name meaning falcon, swift and keen-eyed.
Faraa
Somali · Girl
Means joy, a spirited name of happy celebration.
Ffion
Welsh · Boy
A foxglove name evoking the beauty of wild meadow blossoms.
Gilat
Hebrew · Girl
Means eternal joy, a name that never stops celebrating.
Goli
Persian · Girl
Means rosy, a sweet name like a flower-flushed cheek.
Hanka
Czech · Girl
A flower of grace and divine favor.
Hari
Korean · Girl
A day of sunshine and new beginnings.
Hayfa
Arabic · Girl
Means slender and graceful, a name of refined beauty.
Hervé
French · Boy
Battle worthy, a name of courage wrapped in quiet grace.
Ide
Irish · Girl
A thirst for goodness and knowledge.
Idit
Hebrew · Girl
A name meaning witness, honoring those who remember.
Ife
Yoruba · Boy
Love, a name of deep affection and tender caring.
Ife
Yoruba · Unisex
Love itself, deep and all-encompassing.
Jale
Persian · Girl
Means dewdrop, a tiny gem glistening on a petal.
Joël
French · Boy
The Lord is God, a name of unwavering spiritual conviction.
Kévin
French · Boy
Gentle birth, a name celebrating tenderness from the start.
Léon
French · Boy
A lion hearted soul whose courage inspires all around.
Lewa
Yoruba · Girl
Means beauty, a radiant name of admired loveliness.
Lleu
Welsh · Unisex
A shining light, bright as the sun itself.
Llyr
Welsh · Boy
A sea name meaning the great ocean, vast and mythical.
Manos
Greek · Boy
God is with us, shortened yet powerful in its meaning.
Maoz
Hebrew · Boy
Fortress, a name of unbreakable shelter and sturdy protection.
Mpho
Tswana · Girl
Means gift, a name honoring the blessing of a new life.
Navit
Hebrew · Girl
Means beautiful, a charming name with a lovely ring.
Nest
Welsh · Girl
A pure and radiant Agnes of Wales.
Neve
English · Unisex
Bright as fresh-fallen snow.
Nirit
Hebrew · Girl
Means flower of the field, a wildflower blooming freely.
Njord
Norse · Boy
A sea name meaning the god of wind and sea, vast and free.
Nkem
Igbo · Boy
Mine, a name of treasured belonging and precious ownership.
Nkem
Igbo · Unisex
What I have is mine, a name of gratitude and belonging.
Noël
French · Boy
Born at Christmas, a name of festive joy and light.
Non
Welsh · Girl
A saintly mother, gentle and devoted.
Nonso
Igbo · Boy
God is near, a name of divine closeness and intimate presence.
Oshra
Hebrew · Girl
Means happiness, a name that carries the joy of living.
Paki
Xhosa · Boy
Witness, a name of observant presence and truthful testimony.
Paniz
Persian · Girl
Means sweet like sugar, a name of pure delight.
Pazit
Hebrew · Girl
Means golden, a name that sparkles with precious warmth.
Perach
Hebrew · Girl
Means flower, a blossoming name of simple beauty.
Pili
Swahili · Girl
Means second born, a name marking one's place in the family.
Ploy
Thai · Girl
A precious gem sparkling in the light.
Ploy
Thai · Unisex
A precious gemstone, sparkling and rare.
Pumla
Xhosa · Boy
Rest, a name of peaceful repose and tranquil calm.
Pumla
Zulu · Girl
Means rest, a peaceful name of calm and comfort.
Ravid
Hebrew · Boy
Ornament, a name of beauty and decorative grace.
Rémy
French · Boy
An oarsman navigating the currents of life with skill.
Rhun
Welsh · Boy
A grand name meaning great and illustrious leader.
Sakis
Greek · Boy
A protector of mankind, guarding with devoted courage.
Satu
Finnish · Girl
A fairy tale come to life, magical and bright.
Sefu
Swahili · Boy
Sword, a name of protective sharpness and guarding strength.
Shir
Hebrew · Unisex
A song that fills the heart with joy.
Sipho
Zulu · Boy
Gift, a name of precious bestowing and treasured arrival.
Suki
Japanese · Unisex
Beloved, a name spoken with fondness.
Takis
Greek · Boy
All holy, a name of sacred completeness.
Tamam
Arabic · Girl
Means completeness, a name that embodies wholeness.
Tanguy
French · Boy
A fire dog, fierce and loyal with burning devotion.
Tiwa
Yoruba · Girl
Means ours, a name of belonging and community.
Tzuf
Hebrew · Unisex
Sweet nectar, bringing delight and nourishment.
Udo
Igbo · Boy
Peace, a name of tranquil harmony and gentle calm.
Ulf
Scandinavian · Unisex
A wolf, fierce and loyal to the pack.
Ulf
Norse · Boy
A fierce name meaning wolf, wild and independent.
Unn
Norse · Girl
She who is loved, cherished above all.
Urd
Norse · Girl
Fate itself, weaving the threads of destiny.
Urit
Hebrew · Girl
Means light or fire, a small flame that burns bright.
Uxia
Spanish · Girl
Well born and noble, a rare and beautiful name.
Uzi
Hebrew · Boy
My strength, a compact name packed with vibrant power.
Vusi
Zulu · Boy
Revive, a name of renewal and resurrected purpose.
Vuyo
Xhosa · Boy
Joy, a name of happiness and celebratory delight.
Wadha
Arabic · Girl
Means bright and clear, a name of radiant transparency.
Wisam
Arabic · Girl
Means medal of honor, a name of distinguished merit.
Wumi
Yoruba · Girl
Means attractive to me, a name of natural charm.
Yemi
Yoruba · Boy
Befitting me, a name of self-worth and personal dignity.
Yorgos
Greek · Boy
An earthworker, humble and deeply connected to the soil.
Zhila
Persian · Girl
Means shimmering, a name that glows with subtle light.
Zisis
Greek · Boy
Full of life, vibrant and endlessly energetic.
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