Short Girl Names

Top Short Girl Names, With Meanings

1. Anna English

   The name Anna means "grace" or "favor" and derives from the Hebrew name Channah (חנה), related to the root word "chen" meaning grace.

2. Anne French

   The name Anne derives from the Hebrew name Channah (חנה), meaning "grace" or "favor," from the root word "chanan" (חנן).

3. Emma English

   Emma derives from the Germanic element "ermen" meaning "whole" or "universal," and entered English through Old French and Norman usage.

4. Isla Scottish

   The given name 'Isla' is derived from the Old Norse word 'ey', meaning 'island', and is also related to the Gaelic word 'eilean', which shares a similar meaning.

5. Jade English

   The given name 'Jade' refers to a green gemstone, derived from the Spanish word 'piedra de ijada,' which translates to 'stone of the side' or 'loin stone,' likely referring to its use…

6. Lily English

   Lily derives from the Latin word "lilium," referring to the flower of the same name, symbolizing purity and innocence in Western tradition.

7. Saga Norse Mythology

   The name Saga derives from Old Norse and means "story" or "narrative," originating from the Norse word "saga" which referred to prose narratives of heroic deeds.

8. Ana Spanish

   Ana means "grace" or "favor" and derives from the Hebrew name Hannah (חנה), which comes from the root word "hanan" meaning to be gracious or merciful.

9. Ella English

   Ella means "fairy maiden" or "beautiful fairy" and derives from the Old Germanic element "ali-" meaning foreign or other, later associated with fairy-like qualities in English and Romance languages.

10. Eva Spanish

    Eva means "life" and derives from the Hebrew name Chava (חוה), which comes from the root word meaning "to live" or "living." The name gained widespread use across Christian, Jewish, and secular…

11. Maja Croatian

    Maja means "great" or "goddess" and derives from Latin "Maia," the name of the Greek goddess of spring and growth, one of the Pleiades.

12. Mia Swedish

    Mia is a Scandinavian diminutive of Maria, derived from the Latin name Maria, which means "of the sea" or "beloved" depending on its connection to either the Latin word "mare" (sea) or…

13. Tess English

    Tess is a diminutive of Theresa, derived from the Greek name Θερέσα (Theresia), likely from the Greek word "theros" meaning "summer" or possibly from "therizo" meaning "to harvest." The name is predominantly…

14. Aino Finnish

    Aino is a Finnish given name meaning "only one" or "unique," derived from the Finnish word "ainoa." The name is primarily used in Finland and Finnish-speaking communities, with no major religious affiliation,…

15. Alma English

    The given name 'Alma' is derived from the Latin word 'alma,' meaning 'nourishing' or 'soul,' and is related to the Latin word 'alere,' meaning 'to nourish.' The name 'Alma' is used in…

16. Luna Roman Mythology

    Luna derives from the Latin word "luna," meaning "moon," and is rooted in Indo-European linguistic origins shared across Romance languages.

17. Nora English

    Nora is derived from the Latin name Honora, meaning "honor" or "woman of honor," with roots in the Latin word "honor." The name is primarily used in English-speaking, Irish, and Scandinavian cultures,…

18. Rin Japanese

    Rin is a Japanese given name meaning "dignified" or "severe," derived from the kanji characters 凛 or 린, with linguistic roots in Chinese classical language.

19. Alba Italian

    The given name 'Alba' has two primary meanings: it is the feminine form of the Latin *albus* meaning "white" or "bright," and it also derives from the Gaelic *Alba* meaning "Scotland." It…

20. Lina Arabic

    Lina is a diminutive form derived from names ending in "-lina" such as Carolina, Angelina, or Adelina, with roots in Latin and Germanic languages meaning "tender," "delicate," or "noble." The name is…