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Short Baby Names
One- and two-syllable names that are easy to say and stick. 120 names, each with a verified meaning and pronunciation.
Short boy & unisex names
- DavidBeloved · Hebrew
- PaulSmall · Latin
- MarkOf Mars · Latin
- BrianHigh · Irish
- KevinHandsome · Irish
- JasonHealer · Greek
- FrankFree man · Germanic
- GarySpear carrier · Germanic
- EricEver-ruler · Old Norse
- LarryFrom Laurentum · Latin
- ScottFrom Scotland · Old English
- JerrySpear ruler · Germanic
- TylerTile maker · Old English
- PeterRock · Greek
- AaronExalted · Hebrew
- AdamMan · Hebrew
- TerryRuler of the people · Latin
- CarlFree man · Germanic
- KyleNarrow strait · Gaelic
- JoeGod will add · Hebrew
- RogerFamous spear · Germanic
- KeithWood · Gaelic
- HarryHome ruler · Germanic
- JesseGift · Hebrew
- RalphWolf counsel · Old Norse
- SeanGod is gracious · Irish
- RoyKing · French
- LouisRenowned warrior · Germanic
- BillyResolute protector · Germanic
- BruceFrom the brushwood · Norman
- BryanHigh · Irish
- WayneWagon maker · Old English
- FredPeaceful ruler · Germanic
- AlanHandsome · Celtic
- ShawnGod is gracious · Irish
- JuanGod is gracious · Spanish
- RandyShield wolf · Germanic
- BobbyBright fame · Germanic
- DylanSon of the sea · Welsh
- CraigRock · Gaelic
- DaleValley · Old English
- LeeMeadow · Old English
- EarlNobleman · Old English
- JimmySupplanter · Hebrew
- ToddFox · Old English
- DannyGod is my judge · Hebrew
- CodyHelpful · Irish
- AllenHandsome · Celtic
- JoelThe Lord is God · Hebrew
- LuisRenowned warrior · Spanish
- GlennValley · Gaelic
- TonyPriceless · Latin
- SteveCrown · Greek
- ChadBattle · Old English
- EvanGod is gracious · Welsh
- EdwinWealthy friend · Old English
- EddieWealthy guardian · Old English
- DerekRuler of the people · Germanic
- RickyBrave ruler · Germanic
- LukeLight-giving · Greek
Short girl & unisex names
- MaryBeloved · Hebrew
- LindaPretty · Spanish
- SusanLily · Hebrew
- HelenBright · Greek
- NancyGrace · Hebrew
- BettyGod is my oath · Hebrew
- KarenPure · Danish
- DonnaLady · Italian
- CarolFree man · Germanic
- LauraLaurel · Latin
- AmyBeloved · French
- JanetGod is gracious · Hebrew
- DebraBee · Hebrew
- KellyBright-headed · Irish
- MarieBeloved · French
- DianeDivine · Latin
- JoyceLord · Latin
- JulieYouthful · Latin
- JoanGod is gracious · Hebrew
- JeanGod is gracious · French
- RoseThe rose flower · Latin
- DorisGift of the ocean · Greek
- JuliaYouthful · Latin
- MeganPearl · Welsh
- JudyWoman of Judea · Hebrew
- JaneGod is gracious · Hebrew
- AmberThe jewel amber · Arabic
- DianaDivine · Latin
- JamieSupplanter · Hebrew
- AnnieGrace · Hebrew
- LoriLaurel · Latin
- LoisMost desirable · Greek
- KathyPure · Greek
- RubyThe red gemstone ruby · Latin
- TammyPalm tree · Hebrew
- RobinBright fame · Germanic
- KaylaPure · English
- AnneGrace · Hebrew
- ErinIreland · Irish
- TracyFrom Thracia · Greek
- EdnaRejuvenation · Hebrew
- PeggyPearl · Greek
- TinaFollower of Christ · Greek
- DawnThe first light of day · Old English
- RitaPearl · Greek
- WandaWanderer · Slavic
- EthelNoble · Old English
- NormaThe norm · Latin
- PaulaSmall · Latin
- EllenBright · Greek
- EdithProsperous in war · Old English
- WendyFriend · English
- EllaFairy maiden · Germanic
- CindyFrom Mount Cynthus · Greek
- EvaLife · Hebrew
- DanaWise · English
- AprilOpening · Latin
- LynnLake · Welsh
- KatiePure · Greek
- KimRoyal fortress meadow · Old English
FAQ
What are some short baby names?
Short names include Mary, David, Linda, Paul, Mark, Brian — each with a real, verified meaning.
Are there short names for both boys and girls?
Yes — short boys' names include David, Paul, Mark, and girls' names include Mary, Linda, Susan.