350 Short Baby Names with Meanings and Pronunciation

ByChris Johnson
350 Short Baby Names with Meanings and Pronunciation

Short baby names stand out in a world increasingly drawn to simplicity and impact.

The strategic advantage of short names extends beyond convenience; studies show they can positively influence everything from job applications to social interactions.

Today’s parents recognize that a concise name offers their child practical benefits while maintaining individuality.

The best short names balance brevity with meaning, creating an immediate impression without sacrificing significance.

In this guide, we present the most compelling short baby name options categorized by origin, sound, and cultural impact.

These carefully curated selections shows that limitation in length creates focus rather than restriction—proving that when it comes to naming your child, less truly can be more.

Short Baby Boy Names

Short_Baby_Boy_Names

1. Alex

  • Meaning: Defender of the people
  • Pronunciation: AH-leks

2. Ben

  • Meaning: Son of the right hand
  • Pronunciation: BEHN

3. Max

  • Meaning: Greatest
  • Pronunciation: MAKS

4. Leo

  • Meaning: Lion
  • Pronunciation: LEE-oh

5. Sam

  • Meaning: God has heard
  • Pronunciation: SAM

6. Eli

  • Meaning: Ascended, uplifted
  • Pronunciation: EE-lye

7. Jay

  • Meaning: Victory, or blue jay bird
  • Pronunciation: JAY

8. Kai

  • Meaning: Sea
  • Pronunciation: KYE

9. Roy

  • Meaning: King
  • Pronunciation: ROY

10. Gus

  • Meaning: Great

  • Pronunciation: GUHS

  1. Dan

  • Meaning: God is my judge

  • Pronunciation: DAN

  1. Joe

  • Meaning: God will add

  • Pronunciation: JOH

  1. Lou

  • Meaning: Famous warrior

  • Pronunciation: LOO

  1. Ian

  • Meaning: The Lord is gracious

  • Pronunciation: EE-uhn

  1. Tim

  • Meaning: Honoring God

  • Pronunciation: TIM

  1. Tom

  • Meaning: Twin

  • Pronunciation: TOM

  1. Ray

  • Meaning: Wise protector

  • Pronunciation: RAY

  1. Ted

  • Meaning: Gift of God

  • Pronunciation: TED

  1. Abe

  • Meaning: Father of many

  • Pronunciation: ABE

  1. Zed

  • Meaning: God is just

  • Pronunciation: ZED

  1. Ron

  • Meaning: Song of joy

  • Pronunciation: RON

  1. Bo

  • Meaning: To live

  • Pronunciation: BOH

  1. Cal

  • Meaning: Devotion

  • Pronunciation: KAL

  1. Hal

  • Meaning: Army ruler

  • Pronunciation: HAL

  1. Jax

  • Meaning: God is gracious

  • Pronunciation: JAKS

  1. Ned

  • Meaning: Wealthy guardian

  • Pronunciation: NED

  1. Gil

  • Meaning: Joy, happiness

  • Pronunciation: GILL

  1. Mel

  • Meaning: Council protector

  • Pronunciation: MEL

  1. Ty

  • Meaning: House of God

  • Pronunciation: TYE

  1. Sid

  • Meaning: Wide meadow

  • Pronunciation: SID

  1. Ash

  • Meaning: Happy, or ash tree

  • Pronunciation: ASH

  1. Rob

  • Meaning: Bright fame

  • Pronunciation: ROB

  1. Kit

  • Meaning: Pure

  • Pronunciation: KIT

  1. Lee

  • Meaning: Meadow

  • Pronunciation: LEE

  1. Zak

  • Meaning: God remembers

  • Pronunciation: ZAK

  1. Jon

  • Meaning: God is gracious

  • Pronunciation: JON

  1. Rick

  • Meaning: Brave ruler

  • Pronunciation: RIK

  1. Art

  • Meaning: Bear

  • Pronunciation: ART

  1. Moe

  • Meaning: Deliverance

  • Pronunciation: MOH

  1. Ike

  • Meaning: Laughter

  • Pronunciation: EYEK

  1. Al

  • Meaning: Noble, bright

  • Pronunciation: AL

  1. Cam

  • Meaning: Crooked nose (from Cameron)

  • Pronunciation: KAM

  1. Dev

  • Meaning: God

  • Pronunciation: DEV

  1. Wes

  • Meaning: Western meadow

  • Pronunciation: WESS

  1. Vin

  • Meaning: Conquering

  • Pronunciation: VIN

  1. Tyre

  • Meaning: Strength, rock

  • Pronunciation: TYE-ur

  1. Raj

  • Meaning: Rule, king

  • Pronunciation: RAHJ

  1. Noe

  • Meaning: Rest, peace

  • Pronunciation: NO-ee

  1. Zac

  • Meaning: The Lord has remembered

  • Pronunciation: ZAK

  1. Lev

  • Meaning: Heart

  • Pronunciation: Leh-V

Short Baby Girl Names

Short_Baby_Girl_Names

51. Ava

  • Meaning: Life

  • Pronunciation: AY-vuh

  1. Mia

  • Meaning: Mine or beloved

  • Pronunciation: MEE-uh

  1. Zoe

  • Meaning: Life

  • Pronunciation: ZOH-ee

  1. Lily

  • Meaning: Purity and beauty

  • Pronunciation: LIL-ee

  1. Ella

  • Meaning: Light, fairy maiden

  • Pronunciation: EL-uh

  1. Ivy

  • Meaning: Faithfulness

  • Pronunciation: EYE-vee

  1. Luna

  • Meaning: Moon

  • Pronunciation: LOO-nuh

  1. Ruby

  • Meaning: Red gemstone

  • Pronunciation: ROO-bee

  1. Nora

  • Meaning: Honor, light

  • Pronunciation: NOR-uh

  1. Emma

  • Meaning: Universal

  • Pronunciation: EM-uh

  1. Aria

  • Meaning: Melody, air

  • Pronunciation: AR-ee-uh

  1. Anna

  • Meaning: Grace

  • Pronunciation: AN-uh

  1. Leah

  • Meaning: Weary or delicate

  • Pronunciation: LEE-uh

  1. Sara

  • Meaning: Princess

  • Pronunciation: SAIR-uh or SAR-uh

  1. Nina

  • Meaning: Little girl, dreamer

  • Pronunciation: NEE-nuh

  1. Cora

  • Meaning: Maiden

  • Pronunciation: KOR-uh

  1. Bella

  • Meaning: Beautiful

  • Pronunciation: BEL-uh

  1. Maya

  • Meaning: Illusion or water

  • Pronunciation: MY-uh

  1. Kate

  • Meaning: Pure

  • Pronunciation: KAYT

  1. June

  • Meaning: Youthful

  • Pronunciation: JOON

  1. Lucy

  • Meaning: Light

  • Pronunciation: LOO-see

  1. Iris

  • Meaning: Rainbow

  • Pronunciation: EYE-ris

  1. Ella

  • Meaning: All, completely; fairy maiden

  • Pronunciation: EL-uh

  1. Zoe

  • Meaning: Life

  • Pronunciation: ZOH-ee

  1. Rose

  • Meaning: A flower

  • Pronunciation: ROHZ

  1. Lana

  • Meaning: Little rock, or light

  • Pronunciation: LAH-nuh

  1. Skye

  • Meaning: From the isle of Skye

  • Pronunciation: SKY

  1. Abby

  • Meaning: Father’s joy

  • Pronunciation: AB-ee

  1. Hope

  • Meaning: Expectation, optimism

  • Pronunciation: HOHP

  1. Joy

  • Meaning: Happiness

  • Pronunciation: JOY

  1. Gia

  • Meaning: God is gracious

  • Pronunciation: JEE-uh

  1. Lexi

  • Meaning: Defender of mankind

  • Pronunciation: LEK-see

  1. Demi

  • Meaning: Half or small

  • Pronunciation: DEM-ee

  1. Elsa

  • Meaning: God is my oath

  • Pronunciation: EL-suh

  1. Cleo

  • Meaning: Glory

  • Pronunciation: KLEE-oh

  1. Wren

  • Meaning: Small bird

  • Pronunciation: REN

  1. Faye

  • Meaning: Fairy

  • Pronunciation: FAY

  1. Thea

  • Meaning: Goddess, divine

  • Pronunciation: THAY-uh or THEE-uh

  1. Elle

  • Meaning: She

  • Pronunciation: EHL

  1. Sia

  • Meaning: Victory

  • Pronunciation: SEE-uh

  1. Lyla

  • Meaning: Night or island beauty

  • Pronunciation: LIE-luh

  1. Remy

  • Meaning: Oarsman

  • Pronunciation: REM-ee

  1. Nova

  • Meaning: New

  • Pronunciation: NOH-vuh

  1. Zara

  • Meaning: Blooming flower or princess

  • Pronunciation: ZAR-uh or ZAH-rah

  1. Lila

  • Meaning: Night or play

  • Pronunciation: LEE-luh or LIE-luh

  1. Noa

  • Meaning: Motion or rest

  • Pronunciation: NO-uh

  1. Alma

  • Meaning: Nourishing, kind

  • Pronunciation: AHL-muh

  1. Esme

  • Meaning: Beloved or esteemed

  • Pronunciation: EZ-may or EZ-mee

  1. Mira

  • Meaning: Wonderful, peace

  • Pronunciation: MEER-uh or MY-ruh

  1. Juno

  • Meaning: Queen of the heavens

  • Pronunciation: JOO-noh

French Short Baby Names

French_Short_Baby_Names

  1. Jules

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Youthful

  • Pronunciation: ZHOOL

  1. Léa

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Weary or delicate

  • Pronunciation: LAY-ah

  1. Marc

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Warlike

  • Pronunciation: MARK

  1. Chloé

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Blooming

  • Pronunciation: KLOH-ay

  1. Éric

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Eternal ruler

  • Pronunciation: EH-reek

  1. Lise

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: God is my oath

  • Pronunciation: LEES

  1. Rémy

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Oarsman

  • Pronunciation: RAY-mee

  1. Maël

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Prince or chief

  • Pronunciation: MAH-el

  1. Anaïs

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Grace

  • Pronunciation: AH-nah-ees

  1. Hugo

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Mind, intellect

  • Pronunciation: OO-goh

  1. Zoé

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Life

  • Pronunciation: ZOH-ay

  1. Yves

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Yew wood

  • Pronunciation: EEV

  1. Célia

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Heavenly

  • Pronunciation: SAY-lee-ah

  1. Léo

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Lion

  • Pronunciation: LAY-oh

  1. Amélie

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Hardworking

  • Pronunciation: AH-may-lee

  1. Gaspard

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Treasure bearer

  • Pronunciation: GAH-spar

  1. Inès

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Pure

  • Pronunciation: EE-ness

  1. Théo

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Gift of God

  • Pronunciation: TAY-oh

  1. Manon

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Bitter

  • Pronunciation: MAH-non

  1. Louis

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Famous warrior

  • Pronunciation: LOO-ee

  1. Élise

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Consecrated to God

  • Pronunciation: eh-LEEZ

  1. Luc

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Light

  • Pronunciation: LUKE

  1. Camille

  • Gender: Unisex

  • Meaning: Helper to the priest

  • Pronunciation: kah-MEE

  1. Claire

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Clear, bright

  • Pronunciation: KLARE

  1. Noël

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Christmas

  • Pronunciation: NO-el

  1. Maude

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Battle mighty

  • Pronunciation: MOHD

  1. Alain

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Handsome or cheerful

  • Pronunciation: ah-LAN

  1. Sabine

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Sabine woman

  • Pronunciation: sah-BEEN

  1. Denis

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Follower of Dionysius

  • Pronunciation: DUH-nee

  1. Odile

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Wealthy or fortunate

  • Pronunciation: oh-DEEL

  1. Loïc

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Renowned warrior

  • Pronunciation: loh-EEK

  1. Aude

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Old or noble

  • Pronunciation: OHD

  1. Blaise

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Lisping

  • Pronunciation: BLEHZ

  1. Ninon

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Grace

  • Pronunciation: nee-NON

  1. Gaël

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Joyful or generous

  • Pronunciation: gah-EL

  1. Fleur

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Flower

  • Pronunciation: FLUR

  1. Pascal

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Easter child

  • Pronunciation: pahs-KAHL

  1. Mireille

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Admirable

  • Pronunciation: mee-RAY

  1. Serge

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Attendant

  • Pronunciation: SERZH

  1. Colette

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Victory of the people

  • Pronunciation: koh-LET

  1. Didier

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Desire

  • Pronunciation: DEE-dyay

  1. Gisèle

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Pledge or hostage

  • Pronunciation: zhee-ZEL

  1. Claude

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Lame or enclosure

  • Pronunciation: KLOHD

  1. Odette

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Wealth

  • Pronunciation: oh-DET

  1. Émile

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: To strive or excel

  • Pronunciation: ay-MEEL

  1. Aveline

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Hazelnut

  • Pronunciation: AH-vuh-leen

  1. Romain

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Roman

  • Pronunciation: roh-MAN

  1. Violette

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Violet flower

  • Pronunciation: vee-oh-LET

  1. Armand

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Soldier

  • Pronunciation: ar-MAWND

  1. Brigitte

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Strength

  • Pronunciation: bree-ZHEET

Spanish Short Baby Names

Spanish_Short_Baby_Names

  1. Luis

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Famous warrior

  • Pronunciation: LWEES

  1. Rosa

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Rose

  • Pronunciation: ROH-sah

  1. Juan

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: God is gracious

  • Pronunciation: HWAN

  1. Luna

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Moon

  • Pronunciation: LOO-nah

  1. Diego

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Supplanter

  • Pronunciation: DYEH-goh

  1. Alma

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Soul

  • Pronunciation: AHL-mah

  1. Pablo

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Small or humble

  • Pronunciation: PAH-bloh

  1. Lola

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Sorrows

  • Pronunciation: LOH-lah

  1. Nico

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Victory of the people

  • Pronunciation: NEE-koh

  1. Inés

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Pure

  • Pronunciation: ee-NESS

  1. Rafa

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: God has healed

  • Pronunciation: RAH-fah

  1. Mari

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Of the sea

  • Pronunciation: MAH-ree

  1. Mateo

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Gift of God

  • Pronunciation: mah-TEH-oh

  1. Isa

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: God is my oath

  • Pronunciation: EE-sah

  1. César

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Long-haired or emperor

  • Pronunciation: SEH-sar

  1. Nala

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Beloved

  • Pronunciation: NAH-lah

  1. Bruno

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Brown-haired

  • Pronunciation: BROO-noh

  1. Cata

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Pure

  • Pronunciation: KAH-tah

  1. Hugo

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Mind, intellect

  • Pronunciation: OO-goh

  1. Vega

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Meadow

  • Pronunciation: VAY-gah

  1. Iker

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Visitation

  • Pronunciation: EE-kehr

  1. Lali

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Well-spoken

  • Pronunciation: LAH-lee

  1. Galo

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: From Gaul

  • Pronunciation: GAH-loh

  1. Rosi

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Rose

  • Pronunciation: ROH-see

  1. Alex

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Defender of the people

  • Pronunciation: AH-leks

  1. Zuri

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Beautiful

  • Pronunciation: SOO-ree

  1. León

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Lion

  • Pronunciation: LEH-ohn

  1. Beba

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Baby girl

  • Pronunciation: BEH-bah

  1. Abel

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Breath or vapor

  • Pronunciation: AH-bel

  1. Pili

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Lover of horses

  • Pronunciation: PEE-lee

  1. Tino

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Constant or steadfast

  • Pronunciation: TEE-noh

  1. Lúa

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Moon

  • Pronunciation: LOO-ah

  1. Omar

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Flourishing, long-lived

  • Pronunciation: OH-mar

  1. Nita

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Grace

  • Pronunciation: NEE-tah

  1. Joel

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: The Lord is God

  • Pronunciation: HO-el

  1. Cira

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Sun

  • Pronunciation: SEE-rah

  1. Elio

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Sun

  • Pronunciation: EH-lee-oh

  1. Maia

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Mother, nurse

  • Pronunciation: MY-ah

  1. Berto

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Bright, famous

  • Pronunciation: BEHR-toh

  1. Nani

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Charming, graceful

  • Pronunciation: NAH-nee

  1. Iván

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: God is gracious

  • Pronunciation: ee-VAHN

  1. Rina

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Joyful song

  • Pronunciation: REE-nah

  1. Eloy

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Chosen

  • Pronunciation: EH-loy

  1. Cari

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Beloved

  • Pronunciation: KAH-ree

  1. Simón

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: God has heard

  • Pronunciation: see-MOHN

  1. Tita

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Little aunt (affectionate)

  • Pronunciation: TEE-tah

  1. Dami

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: To tame

  • Pronunciation: DAH-mee

  1. Leni

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Bright, shining

  • Pronunciation: LEH-nee

  1. Nilo

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: River Nile

  • Pronunciation: NEE-loh

  1. Chari

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Grace

  • Pronunciation: CHA-ree

Arabic Short Baby Names

Arabic_Short_Baby_Names

  1. Amir

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Prince or leader

  • Pronunciation: AH-meer

  1. Hana

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Happiness or bliss

  • Pronunciation: HAH-nah

  1. Zayd

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Growth or abundance

  • Pronunciation: ZAYD

  1. Noor

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Light

  • Pronunciation: NOOR

  1. Omar

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Long-lived, flourishing

  • Pronunciation: OH-mar

  1. Lina

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Tender or delicate

  • Pronunciation: LEE-nah

  1. Ali

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Exalted, noble

  • Pronunciation: AH-lee

  1. Aya

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Miracle or sign

  • Pronunciation: EYE-yah

  1. Bilal

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Moistening or freshness

  • Pronunciation: bih-LAHL

  1. Sara

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Pure or princess

  • Pronunciation: SAH-rah

  1. Nabil

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Noble

  • Pronunciation: nah-BEEL

  1. Amal

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Hope

  • Pronunciation: AH-mal

  1. Karim

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Generous, noble

  • Pronunciation: kah-REEM

  1. Dina

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Religion, judgment

  • Pronunciation: DEE-nah

  1. Faris

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Knight or horseman

  • Pronunciation: FAH-ris

  1. Huda

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Guidance

  • Pronunciation: HOO-dah

  1. Idris

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Interpreter or prophet’s name

  • Pronunciation: ih-DREES

  1. Rima

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: White antelope

  • Pronunciation: REE-mah

  1. Sami

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Elevated, sublime

  • Pronunciation: SAH-mee

  1. Maha

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Wild cow, beautiful eyes

  • Pronunciation: MAH-ha

  1. Tamer

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Date fruit seller

  • Pronunciation: TAH-mer

  1. Lila

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Night

  • Pronunciation: LEE-lah

  1. Adil

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Just or fair

  • Pronunciation: AH-dil

  1. Salma

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Peaceful or safe

  • Pronunciation: SAL-mah

  1. Zain

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Beauty or grace

  • Pronunciation: ZAYN

  1. Rania

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Queenly, gazing

  • Pronunciation: RAH-nee-yah

  1. Nizar

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Little or rare

  • Pronunciation: nih-ZAR

  1. Heba

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Gift or present

  • Pronunciation: HEH-bah

  1. Saif

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Sword

  • Pronunciation: SAYF

  1. Yasmin

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Jasmine flower

  • Pronunciation: YAS-meen

  1. Rafi

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Exalted, noble

  • Pronunciation: RAH-fee

  1. Najah

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Success

  • Pronunciation: nah-JAH

  1. Basel

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Brave

  • Pronunciation: BAH-sel

  1. Isra

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Night journey

  • Pronunciation: IS-rah

  1. Qasim

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Divider, distributor

  • Pronunciation: KAH-seem

  1. Nura

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Light

  • Pronunciation: NOO-rah

  1. Haris

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Guardian

  • Pronunciation: HAH-ris

  1. Amani

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Wishes or aspirations

  • Pronunciation: AH-mah-nee

  1. Tariq

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Morning star or night visitor

  • Pronunciation: TAHR-ik

  1. Layla

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Night or dark beauty

  • Pronunciation: LAY-lah

  1. Zahir

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Radiant, shining

  • Pronunciation: ZAH-heer

  1. Basma

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Smile

  • Pronunciation: BASS-mah

  1. Rami

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Archer

  • Pronunciation: RAH-mee

  1. Saba

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Morning breeze

  • Pronunciation: SAH-bah

  1. Hani

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Happy, delighted

  • Pronunciation: HAH-nee

  1. Jamila

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Beautiful

  • Pronunciation: jah-MEE-lah

  1. Khalil

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Friend or companion

  • Pronunciation: khah-LEEL

  1. Zaina

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Beauty or grace

  • Pronunciation: ZAY-nah

  1. Naji

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Safe or survivor

  • Pronunciation: NAH-jee

  1. Huda

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Right guidance

  • Pronunciation: HOO-dah

Japanese Short Baby Names

Japanese_Short_Baby_Names

  1. Haru

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Spring or sun

  • Pronunciation: HAH-roo

  1. Yui

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Bind, tie, or excellence

  • Pronunciation: YOO-ee

  1. Ren

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Lotus or love

  • Pronunciation: REN

  1. Mei

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Bud or sprout

  • Pronunciation: MAY

  1. Sora

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Sky

  • Pronunciation: SOH-rah

  1. Aoi

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Hollyhock or blue

  • Pronunciation: AH-oh-ee

  1. Riku

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Land

  • Pronunciation: REE-koo

  1. Hana

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Flower

  • Pronunciation: HAH-nah

  1. Kaito

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Ocean flying

  • Pronunciation: KAI-toh

  1. Yuna

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Gentle or kind

  • Pronunciation: YOO-nah

  1. Taiki

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Great radiance

  • Pronunciation: TAI-kee

  1. Riko

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Child of truth

  • Pronunciation: REE-koh

  1. Daiki

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Great glory

  • Pronunciation: DAI-kee

  1. Nao

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Honest or straight

  • Pronunciation: NAH-oh

  1. Yuji

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Brave second son

  • Pronunciation: YOO-jee

  1. Emi

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Beautiful blessing

  • Pronunciation: EH-mee

  1. Sho

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: To soar or fly

  • Pronunciation: SHOH

  1. Aya

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Color or design

  • Pronunciation: AH-yah

  1. Eito

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Prosperous person

  • Pronunciation: EH-ee-toh

  1. Kira

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Sparkle or shine

  • Pronunciation: KEE-rah

  1. Jiro

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Second son

  • Pronunciation: JEE-roh

  1. Saki

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Blossom or hope

  • Pronunciation: SAH-kee

  1. Toma

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Twin or intellect

  • Pronunciation: TOH-mah

  1. Miki

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Beautiful chronicle

  • Pronunciation: MEE-kee

  1. Kota

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Peace and harmony

  • Pronunciation: KOH-tah

  1. Rina

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Jasmine or village

  • Pronunciation: REE-nah

  1. Reo

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Wise man or regal

  • Pronunciation: RAY-oh

  1. Nami

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Wave

  • Pronunciation: NAH-mee

  1. Sota

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Big and thick

  • Pronunciation: SOH-tah

  1. Yori

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Trust

  • Pronunciation: YOH-ree

  1. Kazu

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Harmony or peace

  • Pronunciation: KAH-zoo

  1. Hina

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Light or sun

  • Pronunciation: HEE-nah

  1. Ryo

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Refreshing or clear

  • Pronunciation: REE-yoh

  1. Misa

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Beautiful bloom

  • Pronunciation: MEE-sah

  1. Yuto

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Brave person

  • Pronunciation: YOO-toh

  1. Nao

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Honest

  • Pronunciation: NAH-oh

  1. Shun

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Fast or talented

  • Pronunciation: SHOON

  1. Yumi

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Archery or beauty

  • Pronunciation: YOO-mee

  1. Ryoji

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Refreshing ruler

  • Pronunciation: RYO-jee

  1. Kumi

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Long-time beauty

  • Pronunciation: KOO-mee

  1. Kyo

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Cooperation or capital

  • Pronunciation: KYOH

  1. Suki

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Beloved

  • Pronunciation: SOO-kee

  1. Hiro

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Generous or tolerant

  • Pronunciation: HEE-roh

  1. Kiko

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Chronicle child

  • Pronunciation: KEE-koh

  1. Aki

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Bright or autumn

  • Pronunciation: AH-kee

  1. Yori

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Reliable

  • Pronunciation: YOH-ree

  1. Nori

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Law or rule

  • Pronunciation: NOH-ree

  1. Eri

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Blessed prize

  • Pronunciation: EH-ree

  1. Taku

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Skillful

  • Pronunciation: TAH-koo

  1. Miya

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Shrine or temple

  • Pronunciation: MEE-yah

Nature-Inspired Short Baby Names

Nature-Inspired_Short_Baby_Names

  1. River

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Flowing body of water

  • Pronunciation: RIH-vur

  1. Skye

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Sky or heavenly

  • Pronunciation: SKY

  1. Flint

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Hard quartz rock

  • Pronunciation: FLINT

  1. Ivy

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Faithfulness (ivy plant)

  • Pronunciation: EYE-vee

  1. Ash

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Ash tree

  • Pronunciation: ASH

  1. Fern

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Fern plant

  • Pronunciation: FURN

  1. Oak

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Oak tree

  • Pronunciation: OHK

  1. Rain

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Rainfall

  • Pronunciation: RAYN

  1. Wolf

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Wild animal

  • Pronunciation: WUHLF

  1. Lark

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Songbird

  • Pronunciation: LARK

  1. Birch

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Birch tree

  • Pronunciation: BURCH

  1. Wren

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Small bird

  • Pronunciation: REN

  1. Stone

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Rock or solid

  • Pronunciation: STOHN

  1. Meadow

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Grassland

  • Pronunciation: MEH-doh

  1. Cloud

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Sky formation

  • Pronunciation: KLOWD

  1. Breeze

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Light wind

  • Pronunciation: BREEZ

  1. Leaf

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Part of a plant

  • Pronunciation: LEEF

  1. Dawn

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Daybreak

  • Pronunciation: DAWN

  1. Cove

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Coastal inlet

  • Pronunciation: KOHV

  1. Gaia

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Earth

  • Pronunciation: GAI-uh

  1. Ridge

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Elevated land

  • Pronunciation: RIJ

  1. Snow

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Frozen precipitation

  • Pronunciation: SNOH

  1. Heath

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Open uncultivated land

  • Pronunciation: HEETH

  1. Flora

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Plant life

  • Pronunciation: FLOH-rah

  1. Bay

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Coastal water body

  • Pronunciation: BAY

  1. Dune

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Sand hill

  • Pronunciation: DOON

  1. Glen

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Narrow valley

  • Pronunciation: GLEN

  1. Aurora

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Dawn or natural light display

  • Pronunciation: ah-ROH-rah

  1. Moss

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Soft green plant

  • Pronunciation: MAWS

  1. Terra

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Earth

  • Pronunciation: TEH-rah

  1. Sol

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Sun

  • Pronunciation: SOHL

  1. Rainy

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Rain-like

  • Pronunciation: RAY-nee

  1. Stone

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Solid rock

  • Pronunciation: STOHN

  1. Sunny

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Full of sunshine

  • Pronunciation: SUH-nee

  1. Cliff

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Steep rock face

  • Pronunciation: KLIF

  1. Prairie

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Grassland

  • Pronunciation: PRAY-ree

  1. Reef

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Coral formation

  • Pronunciation: REEF

  1. Sequoia

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Giant tree

  • Pronunciation: seh-KWOY-uh

  1. Storm

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Violent weather

  • Pronunciation: STORM

  1. Petal

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Flower segment

  • Pronunciation: PEH-tuhl

  1. Blaze

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Flame or fire

  • Pronunciation: BLAYZ

  1. Ocean

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Sea

  • Pronunciation: OH-shun

  1. Pike

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Type of fish or peak

  • Pronunciation: PIKE

  1. Orchid

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Exotic flower

  • Pronunciation: OR-kid

  1. Ember

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Glowing coal

  • Pronunciation: EM-bur

  1. Maple

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Maple tree

  • Pronunciation: MAY-puhl

  1. Hawk

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Bird of prey

  • Pronunciation: HAWK

  1. Peony

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Flower of riches and honor

  • Pronunciation: PEE-uh-nee

  1. Vale

  • Gender: Boy

  • Meaning: Valley

  • Pronunciation: VAYL

  1. Bloom

  • Gender: Girl

  • Meaning: Flowering or flourishing

  • Pronunciation: BLOOM

Wrapping Up

Short baby names combine practicality with style, offering children an identity that serves them well throughout life.

The options we’ve presented showcase how brevity enhances rather than diminishes a name’s power and meaning.

Remember that the perfect short name accomplishes multiple goals: it reflects your values, honors heritage if desired, and provides your child with a strong foundation.

Consider how the name pairs with your surname and whether its meaning resonates with your hopes for your child.

Have you chosen a short name for your little one?

What factors influenced your decision?

Share your experience in the comments—your insights might help another parent find the perfect concise name for their child.

Chris Johnson

Before joining our team in 2021, Chris Johnson spent over a decade working in consumer advocacy, focusing on products for young families. With a Bachelor’s degree in Consumer Sciences from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, his approach to product reviews combines rigorous testing with a deep understanding of family needs. Chris’s work helps parents make informed decisions about the products they choose for their children. Beyond his professional pursuits, he volunteers with local parenting groups, offering workshops on child safety and product literacy.

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