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SHORT NAMES FOR GIRLS

  1. Alix

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "noble type"

    • Description:

      A chic and sassy French choice, popular in France but likely to be confused with the more prosaic Alex in English-speaking countries. Although sometimes used in the US as a variant spelling of Alex, the French name Alix actually derives from a medieval French form of the name Alice or Adelaide.
  2. Naya

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Nia

    • Description:

      Related to Nia and Naia, Naya was new to the US Top 1000 in 2014 and benefits from the short and simple pronunciation that many parents are seeking in fresh names. It also has obvious similarities to popular Mia and Maya.
  3. Nahla

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "a drink of water"

    • Description:

      Nahla is a lovely name chosen by Halle Berry for her daughter. Not to be confused with the Disneyfied Nala.
  4. Livy

    • Description:

      Livy is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name 'Livius,' which is associated with the ancient Roman historian Titus Livius. The name carries a sense of scholarly prestige and classical heritage. As a given name, Livy works beautifully as a modern, concise alternative to more traditional names like Olivia or Lavinia. It has gained modest popularity in recent years as parents seek short, distinctive names with historical roots. Livy combines intellectual associations with a light, appealing sound. The name's brevity gives it a contemporary feel while maintaining its connection to classical antiquity, making it appealing to parents who appreciate names with substance and style.
  5. Lexa

    • Description:

      Lexa is a feminine name with multiple origin possibilities. Most commonly, it's considered a shortened form of Alexandra, which derives from Greek elements meaning 'defender of mankind.' It also functions as an independent diminutive of Alexis or Alexa. In Slavic languages, particularly Czech and Slovak, Lexa can be a nickname for names containing the Alex- element. The name gained modest recognition following the introduction of the character Commander Lexa in the television series 'The 100' (2014-2016). With its crisp, modern sound combining the popular 'Lex' sound with a feminine ending, Lexa appeals to parents seeking short, strong feminine names that balance contemporary style with classical roots.

  6. Jaz

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Jasmine

    • Description:

      This abbreviated form chosen by tennis greats Steffi Graf and Andre Agassi couldn't be jazzier.
  7. ELI