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Short Adorable Girl Names

  1. Abby

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Abigail, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "my father is joyful"

    • Description:

      Gently old-fashioned stand-alone nickname that owes its popularity to mega popular Abigail.
  2. Chana

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "grace"

    • Description:

      Variation of Channah and Hannah making multiple appearances in the US popularity charts during the latter portion of the twentieth century, Chana has now remained in the Top 1000 since 2008.
  3. Zuzu

    • Origin:

      Czech diminutive of Susan

    • Meaning:

      "lily"

    • Description:

      This sizzling nickname Zuzu is heard every Christmas as the name of Jimmy Stewart's little girl in "It's a Wonderful Life," but we love it all year round as a lively alternative to double names like Gigi and Bibi.

  4. Meri

    • Origin:

      Finnish; Maori

    • Meaning:

      "sea; Mary"

    • Description:

      Upbeat name that cheers you as soon as you hear it. One famous bearer is Maori feminist Meri Te Tai Mangakāhia.
  5. Kiri

    • Origin:

      Maori

    • Meaning:

      "tree bark"

    • Description:

      The name Kiri was made famous by New Zealand soprano Kiri Te Kanawa, whose original name was Claire. Cute but slight, Kiri is close to several other names from Kiriah to Keira to Kyra and its diminutive Kyrie.
  6. Zen

    • Origin:

      Japanese, form of Buddhism

    • Description:

      Parents searching for a simple, peaceful name may be attracted to this one.
  7. Mal

    • Description:

      Mal is a versatile feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In French, it derives from names like Malorie or Mallory, while in Irish it connects to Máire or Molly. In Vietnamese, Mal (often spelled Mai) means 'golden flower' or 'apricot blossom.' This short, punchy name gained some recognition through fictional characters, including in Disney's 'Descendants' franchise. Its brevity gives it a modern, minimalist appeal that contrasts with longer traditional names. Though uncommon as a standalone name, Mal's simplicity and cross-cultural flexibility make it appealing to parents seeking something brief yet distinctive. The name projects confidence through its concise sound while maintaining versatility as it can represent different meanings depending on cultural context.
  8. Sen

    • Origin:

      Japanese mythology name

    • Description:

      Simple, Zen-like name of a mythological forest elf.
  9. 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.

  10. Chieri
    • Hime
      • Lime
        • Maru
          • Rielle
            • Rïsa
              • Tsu