Short Girl Names

Short girls' names have a clean, simple quality that makes them easy to remember and write. Many of them have deep roots. Emma began as a Germanic name, and Anna comes from a Hebrew name meaning grace. Leah was one of the matriarchs of Genesis, and Nora is an Irish short form of an older name. Lucy comes from the Latin word for light, and Luna is the Latin word for the moon.

Other names here come from different traditions. Ava and Mia are short forms that stand on their own, while Ella has several possible roots. Lily is a flower name, and Zoe and Zoey come from a Greek word for life. Aria means air or melody in Italian, and Maya has roots in Sanskrit, Greek, and Hebrew. Mila is a Slavic name meaning gracious or dear.

Short names pair well with longer surnames and middle names, creating a balanced sound. They also leave little room for nicknames, so the name you choose is likely the one your daughter will use every day. If your surname is short too, consider a longer middle name to add rhythm.