Short Baby Names
Short baby names are wonderfully charming and impactful, offering a delightful simplicity that makes them easy to say and remember. With just one or two syllables, these names pack a punch, often carrying rich meanings and a timeless appeal. Whether you’re looking for classic names like Max and Zoe or trendy options like Kai and Ivy, short names can convey strength and warmth in just a few sounds.
Gabe
Hebrew, “God is my strength.”
Gaia
Greek, “earth mother.”
Gia
Italian, “God’s gracious gift.”
Gilby
Irish, “blond, bright pledge.”
Gilda
Italian and Germanic, “sacrifice.”
Greer
Scottish, “watchful.”
Gus
A diminutive of Augustus or Angus.
Gwen
Welsh, “white,” “blessed,” or “fair.”
Hilla
Finnish, “cloudberry.”
Hugo
German, “bright in mind.”
Ian
Scottish, “God is gracious or the Lord is gracious.”
Ila
French, “from the island.”
Ilsa
German, Spanish, and Dutch, “pledged to God.”
Ilse
German and Dutch, “God is my oath.”
Ily
American, “I love you.”
Ina
Latin, “lover of horses, queen, strong.”
Indie
A short form of India.
Inez
Spanish and Portuguese, “pure.”
Iona
Scottish place name.
Irma
German, “universal, complete.”
Isa
Arabic, “Jesus.”
Iva
Slavic, “God is gracious.”
Ivan
Russian, “God is gracious.”
Izzy
Hebrew “pledged to God, laughter.”
Jace
Modern invented name.
Jack
English, “God is gracious.”
Jeb
Hebrew diminutive of Jedediah, “Beloved of the Lord.”
Jed
Hebrew, “beloved by God.”
Jem
A diminutive or short form of Jeremy, Jeremiah, or Jemma.
Joah
Hebrew, “brother of God.”
Jolie
French, “pretty.”
Juni
Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian, “June.”
Kai
Hawaiian, “sea.”
Kalle
Gender: BoyOrigin: Scandinavian and FinnishMeaning: Free manPopularity: Not in the…
Kate
English, “pure.”
Kaya
Turkish, Japanese, Native American, “rock”, “fragrant” or “elder sister.”
Kelso
Scottish, “chalk ridge.”
Kemp
English, “athlete.”
Kent
English, “border.”
Keo
Cambodian, “superior, extraordinary.”
Kian
Irish, “ancient.”
Kiel
German, “a wedge.”
Kimo
Hawaiian, “the supplanter.”
Kirsi
Finnish, “frost or cherry or a Christian.”
Kit
A short form of Christopher, Katherine, Kathleen.
Knox
English and Scottish, “a hillock or round-topped hill.”
Kobe
African Swahili, “tortoise.”
Koen
Dutch, “brave.”
Kole
English and Slavic, “coal-black, swarthy.”
Lana
Slavic, “light.”
Lane
English, “small path.”
Lani
Polynesian, Hawaiian, “sky, heaven.”
Lark
English, “bird.”
Lea
Hebrew, “languid, weary.”
Leda
Greek, “happy.”
Lena
A diminutive of Helena, Magdalena, or Carolina.
Lene
Scandinavian short form of names like Helena, Magdalene, or Caroline.
Leo
Latin, “lion.”
Leon
Greek, “lion.”
Levi
Hebrew, “joined.”
Lex
Greek, “defender of men.”
Lexi
Greek, “defending men”.
Lia
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese, “weary.”
Lia
Portuguese, Italian, Greek, Hebrew or Spanish, “weary.”
Liam
Irish, “resolute protector.”
Lian
Chinese, “lotus.”
Libby
English, “pledged to god.”
Lida
Persian, “queen.”
Lino
Greek and Latin, “flax.”
Liv
Norse, “life.”
Liza
Hebrew, “pledged to God.”
Lorna
Scottish, “laurel tree.”
Lotta
Scandinavian and German, “free man.”
Lou
French, “renowned warrior.”
Luc
French, “light.”
Lulu
Arabic, “pearl.”
Lumi
Finnish, “snow.”
Lyra
Greek, “lyre.”
Mace
English, “glorious victory.”
Macy
English, “hill.”
Mae
English, “bitter or pearl.”
Malin
Scandinavian, Finnish, and Swedish, “high tower or woman of Magdela.”
Mani
Persian, “thought” or “mind.”
Mara
Hebrew, “bitter.”
Maude
German, “strength in battle or mighty in battle.”
Max
Latin, “greatest.”
May
English word name.
Mazi
African Nigerian, “sir, firstborn son, elder brother.”
Melek
Hebrew, “king.”
Mia
Scandinavian or Italian, “bitter, mine.”
Mika
Japanese, “beautiful fragrance .”
Mila
Slavic, “grace.”
Milo
Unknown origin, “gracious or yew.”
Mona
Arabic, Irish, English, and Scandinavian, “wishes, noble, moon.”
Munro
Scottish, “man from the River Roe.”
Nash
English, “at the ash tree.”
Nate
A diminutive of Nathan or Nathaniel.
Neea
Finnish, “lime tree.”
Neo
Greek and African, “new; gift.”
Nerio
Italian, “war.”