Short Baby Names

Baby names with 4 letters or fewer — short, strong, and beautifully memorable. Short names are easy to say, easy to spell, and often the most timeless. From Ava and Isla for girls to Jack and Finn for boys — short names have a clean, confident elegance that never goes out of style.

Showing 1,537–1,584 of 4,956 names

lucky, fortunate

Inheritance, legacy; often given to a second daughter.

Irishman, cheerful

Breton, from Brittany

1541.Gage

♂ Male

English, from Old French

pledge, oath, or measure

Earth

joy, cheerful, lively

1544.Gaku

♂ Male

Japanese

learn, study; music, comfort, ease

stranger, foreigner

Slavic, Spanish, Latin

calm, tranquil, or festive, joyous

1547.Gale

⚥ Unisex

English, Irish, Old English

Cheerful, lively; also a strong wind

My wave

rooster

Arabic, Sanskrit, Hebrew

garden, delight, song

Steel, rigid, strong

Steel, rigid, strong, firm

tall, high, lofty

tall, high; to tell, to announce; to accuse

again, furthermore

enclosure, yard, protection

1557.Gärd

♀ Female

Old Norse

enclosure, protection

1558.Gaya

⚥ Unisex

Greek, Russian, Hebrew, Indian (Sanskrit)

earth; joyful; song

joyful, merry

conqueror, veteran, hero

earth

Scottish, English, Portuguese

God is gracious

song, melody

diminutive of Giorgi

frost, ice

a precious stone; a jewel

gem, jewel

Modest lifestyle

origin, source, spring; or, heaven, mystery

young, youthful

well-born, noble

Welsh, English, Greek

white wave; fair and smooth; noble; well-born

1573.Geno

♂ Male

Greek, Italian

well-born, noble, or a short form of names like Eugene or Gennaro

earth

earth-worker, farmer

peace of God

respect, reverence; strong, healthy

1578.Geri

⚥ Unisex

Germanic (male), English (female)

spear ruler (male), short for Geraldine (female)

spear

strong spear

spear ruler

spear

God is salvation

Dacian tribe name; also a short form of names ending in -geta

Related Articles & Guides

📋 List

Short Baby Names: 3 & 4 Letter Gems

Short baby names are gaining immense popularity for their simplicity, modern appeal, and nickname-proof nature. If you're seeking a name that is concise, impactful, and easy to remember, this comprehensive guide to 3 and 4-letter names is for you.

📋 List

Names Meaning Moon: 40 Mystical & Luminous Choices

The moon, a celestial body revered across cultures for its beauty and mystery, inspires countless names. This curated list explores 40 names meaning moon, offering a wealth of options for parents seeking a luminous and meaningful name for their child.

📋 List

Flower Names for Girls: 25 Botanical Baby Names

Embrace the beauty of nature with a floral-inspired name for your baby girl. This curated list features 25 unique flower names from diverse cultures, each with its own special meaning and origin.