Names That Mean Little
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Lunet
Welsh or French, Latin
"idol, image; little moon"
In Welsh, Lunet is a form of Luned or Eluned, a saint's name that also appears in Arthurian legend as a servant of the Lady of the Fountain who rescues the knight Owain. It can also be derived from…
Beckett
English, Irish
"bee hive; bee cottage; little brook"
A modern unisex update for Rebecca.
Bechan
Welsh
"little one"
An unusual Welsh name with a cute meaning.
Tenten
Japanese
"heaven; little by little; dot"
Tenten is not a given Japanese name, but it was used for a character in the Naruto franchise.
Kibibi
Swahili
"little lady"
A perky African name with a downright charming meaning.
Roselil
Danish
"rose + lily or little rose"
Roselil is a sweet Danish name made famous by the song Roselil og hendes moder (Roselil and Her Mother) and the eponymous collection of children's fables written by author Josefine Ottesen. It is…
Roselille
Danish
"little rose"
A pretty Danish compound name derived from the words for "rose" and "little". A slightly frillier counterpart to Roselil.
Aashvi
Sanskrit, Hindi
"blessed and victorious; little mare"
This beautiful name used in India is one of the many names of the Hindu goddess Saraswati. Aashvi, along with several other Hindu names, is currently on the rise.
Sioux
Native American tribe name
"little snakes"
The Sioux are groups of Native American tribes and First Nations peoples in North America, the two major modern divisions of which are the Dakota and Lakota. Not recommended as a baby name.
Lunika
Russian
"little moon"
This lunar choice may intrigue parents searching for alternatives to Luna.
Madden
Irish
"little dog"
It’s unlikely Madden will be the next Madison, but we do love hearing this famous football surname on baby girls. Madden is on the rise now, having been given to 108 baby girls in 2022, compared to…
Ursa
Short form of Ursula, Latin
"little female bear"
Ursa might be a good choice if you're looking for a bear name for your daughter but want to avoid the She Witch curse placed on Ursula by Disney's The Little Mermaid . Too bad, because Ursula is a…
Urszula
Polish variation of Ursula, Latin
"little female bear"
Lillevi
Swedish
"little devoted one"
A sweet and sparky modern Swedish name, derived from the word for "little" plus the suffix vi , which may mean "devoted, dedicated". An intriguing alternative to the popular Lily family of names.
Chibiusa
Japanese
"little rabbit"
Chibiusa was created as a name for the Sailor Moon franchise. It's the nickname of Purinsesu Usagi Sumōru Redi Sereniti (Princess Usagi Small Lady Serenity). Usagi, which is also her mother's name,…
Rowe
Variation of Rowan or Rowena
"rowan tree, little redhead; white spear, famous friend"
Mini names beginning with R are a trend to watch for both sexes. Recently, celebrities have been loving names like Ren, Rue, and Ro(w). The four-letter spelling, complete with a silent E, makes Rowe…
Anissa
Arabic
"friendly"
A pretty and delicate cousin of Anna is often heard in Scotland and is also currently popular in France. In the US it was brought to public attention by child actress Anissa Jones, who played Buffy…
Aula
Latin, feminine form of Aula
"little grandfather"
A Roman name that's unused by English speakers today, but might appeal as a shorter, lighter alternative to Aurelia. The Latin vocabulary word aula also meant "hall".
Aiden
Irish
"little and fiery"
Aiden/Aidan is just beginning to wander into the girls' side of the name popularity list, but it's so huge for boys in all its spellings that it will be a long time before it can be called a unisex…
Aidan
Irish
"little and fiery"
Aidan is an ancient Irish saint's name with a fire meaning that's mega popular for boys, most often spelled as Aiden. The name is occasionally used for girls, sometimes as Aidyn or Ayden, as well.…