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200+ Short Girl Names for Your Baby

This collection includes more than 200 short girl names, organized so you can compare options and keep track of the ones you love.

Updated August 23, 2026
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Short girl names can be simple, sweet, and easy to remember. Whether you love classics like Jane and Mary or more modern choices such as Quinn, Coco, or Luna, a name with just a few letters can still have plenty of personality.

We’ve grouped more than 200 short girl names by style, including timeless classics, nickname-style choices, trendy favorites, gender-neutral options, and uncommon picks. Use the sections below to narrow the list and keep track of the names you want to revisit.

58 Classic Short Girl Names

Jane and Mary are familiar favorites, while Opal and Pearl have a more vintage feel.

1. Alma

2. June

3. Jane

4. Lucy

5. Claire

6. Mary

7. Lily

8. Eve

9. Jean

10. Tess or Tessa

11. Emma

12. Ava

13. Leah

14. Joy

15. May or Mae

16. Anne, Annie, or Anna

17. Lyla

18. Gwen

19. Gwynn

20. Sally

21. Rose or Rosie

22. Ada

23. Paige

24. Iris

25. Opal

26. Ruby

27. Pearl

28. Ruth

29. Shay or Shea

30. Kay

31. Leigh

32. Grace

33. Polly

34. Lacy

35. Elsa

36. Sadie

37. Mabel

38. Fay or Faye

39. Hope

40. Hazel

41. Lane or Layne

42. Nora or Norah

43. Cora

44. Vera

45. Jill

46. Dawn

47. Lana

48. Molly

49. Judy

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200+ Short Girl Names for Your Baby
200+ Short Girl Names for Your Baby

50. Alice

51. Willa

52. Edith

53. Sara

54. Eva

55. Carol

56. Kary

57. Erin

58. Faith

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42 Short Girl Names Commonly Used as Nicknames

Many names in this section began as short forms of longer names, but options like Milly, Penny, and Coco are also used on their own. Some also appear in our list of cute nicknames for girls.

1. Betty

2. Bea

3. Roxy or Roxie

4. Kate

5. Beth

6. Betsy

7. Milly

8. Penny

9. Liv

10. Lexie or Lexy

11. Emmy or Emmie

12. Coco

13. Etta

14. Etty

15. Nelly

16. Effie

17. Allie or Ally

18. Addie or Addy

19. Maddy

20. Vivi

21. Kitty

22. Tory or Tori

23. Ronny or Ronnie

24. Bri or Bree

25. Britt

26. Mindy

27. Ash

28. Char

29. Gabi

30. JoJo

31. Kat or Cat

32. Nell

33. Becca or Becky

34. Meg

35. Evie

36. Edie

37. Lulu

38. Minny

39. Gigi

40. Bella

41. Kim

42. Bette

31 Trendy Short Girl Names

1. Eden

2. Cleo

3. Lark

4. Wren

5. Jem, Jemma, Gem, or Gemma

6. Isla

7. Ivy

8. Olive

9. Lola

10. Jade

11. Elle or Ella

12. Cali

13. Brooke

14. Midge

15. Belle

16. Maeve

17. Luna

18. Brynn

19. Fern

20. Mia

21. Myla or Mila

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22. Nova

23. Jolie

24. Jovie

25. Josie

26. Zoe

27. Poppy

28. Sage

29. Piper

30. Greer

31. Macy

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31 Gender-Neutral Short Girl Names

1. Reese

2. Lou

3. River

4. Blake

5. Luxe

6. Drew

7. Skye

8. Ezra

9. Remi or Remy

10. Reeve

11. Ryan

12. Davie

13. Scout

14. Beck

15. Kyle

16. Kit

17. Kylie

18. Rhett

19. Robin

20. Dale

21. Lenny

22. Quinn

23. Jude

24. Sloan

25. Max

26. Rory

27. Shane

28. Kris

29. Alex

30. Andie

31. Tatum

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45 Unique Short Girl Names

1. Demi

2. Aden

3. Ember

4. Naya

5. Birch

6. Fawn

7. Storm

8. Enya

9. Kaia

10. Rio

11. Hart

12. Esme

13. Gila

14. Mira

15. Dior

16. Dream

17. Juno

18. Gia

19. Rue

20. Suki

21. Rumi

22. Thea

23. Lake

24. Desi

25. Aria

26. Jazz

27. Echo

28. Pippa

29. Aster

30. Haven

31. Noa

32. Fia

33. Uma

34. Isa

35. Aura

36. Rhea

37. Romy

38. Inez

39. Blue

40. Lovie

41. Layla

42. Peace

43. True

44. Jewel

45. Tempe

Related: Unique Girl Names and Their Meanings

Once you have a few favorites, say each name aloud with your last name and any middle names you’re considering. It can also help to compare initials, spelling, and whether the name feels as natural for an adult as it does for a baby.

Looking for more ideas? Continue with our lists of cute girl names, modern girl names, one-syllable girl names, and short boy names, or visit our baby names hub.

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250 Baby Girl Names That Start With A
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249 Baby Girl Names That Start With B
A newborn baby, swaddled in a white blanket, is sleeping peacefully in a cushioned basket. The baby wears a pink headband with a flower. The scene is set on a white wooden floor—a perfect setting to welcome this little one with charming C names for girls like Clara or Chloe.

200 Baby Girl Names That Start With C
A baby girl with a small ponytail on top of her head is lying on her stomach on a bed.

198 Baby Girl Names That Start With D
A sleeping baby wrapped in a pink blanket is lying in a cushioned basket. The baby, possibly one of those adorable girl names with E, is wearing a white knitted headband with a bow. The background is soft and out of focus, emphasizing the peaceful scene.

231 Baby Girl Names That Start With E
A baby with a happy expression is lying on their stomach on a white bed. The baby, who could be one of the charming F girl names, is wearing a pink ruffled top, grey pants, and a grey headband with a bow. The background is softly blurred, focusing on the baby's smiling face.

237 Baby Girl Names That Start With F
A young child with light brown, curly hair is smiling widely. She is wearing a sleeveless orange top and has a white bow in her hair. Indoors, with sunlight streaming through the window behind her, she looks like she could be one of those adorable girls named Grace or Gia.

237 Baby Girl Names That Start With G
A baby girl, possibly named one of those unique girl names starting with H, is wearing a purple onesie with white polka dots and lying on her stomach, smiling. She is surrounded by colorful toys in the slightly blurred background.

220 Baby Girl Names That Start With H
A young girl named Isla, with long hair, wears heart-shaped sunglasses and an orange and white polka dot dress. She appears to be surprised or excited, her mouth open wide. The background is blurred, suggesting an outdoor setting near water.

246 Baby Girl Names That Start With I
A toddler with curly hair smiles brightly while looking slightly upward. The child, perhaps imagining a name like Julia or Jasmine, is wearing a white long-sleeve shirt with a subtle pattern. The background is blurred, featuring soft colors and indistinct shapes.

300 Baby Girl Names That Start With J
A baby girl named Kayla wearing a light-colored, patterned outfit lies on a soft surface. The baby is smiling and raising one arm. The surroundings include fabric with bird and animal-themed prints. The bright light suggests a warm and cheerful atmosphere, perfect for capturing precious moments.

233 Baby Girl Names That Start With K
A toddler with brown hair is crawling on a grassy lawn in front of a white house with a red roof. The young girl, perhaps named Lily or Leah, is wearing a white shirt with colorful patterns and has a joyful expression on her face. Trees and outdoor furniture are in the background.

247 Baby Girl Names That Start With L
Smiling baby girl wearing a colorful patterned outfit outdoors

292 Baby Girl Names That Start With M
A baby wearing a floral patterned dress is lying on a textured pink blanket. The baby, perhaps destined to have one of those charming girl names starting with N, is smiling and looking up. To the baby's left, there is a stuffed rabbit and a small red stuffed animal.

245 Baby Girl Names That Start With N
A baby girl named Olivia, wearing a white onesie and a white knitted headband with a flower, is crawling on a bed. The background consists of neutral-colored curtains and a bright window behind the child.

200 Baby Girl Names That Start With O
A baby with a white headband featuring a bow is lying on a soft, white surface. The baby is resting their head on their folded arms and has their mouth open, with one fist near their mouth. The scene appears gentle and serene, reminiscent of the calm you feel when picking girl names that start with P.

349 Baby Girl Names That Start With P
A sleeping baby wearing a purple swaddle and a pink flower headband rests in a fluffy-lined basket. The baby, who might have one of those charming girl names that start with Q, appears content and peaceful in this cozy setting.

98 Baby Girl Names That Start With Q
Newborn baby sleeping on a pink blanket and wearing a silver headband.

300 Baby Girl Names That Start With R
A baby wrapped in a pink towel with a hood lies on a pink textured surface, looking at the camera and sucking on their hand. The towel, adorned with small, colorful patterns, cradles the baby whose blue eyes and light skin resemble precious girl names starting with S.

298 Baby Girl Names That Start With S
A baby wrapped in a beige blanket lies in a round, fluffy cream-colored cushion on a wooden floor. The baby girl, possibly named Talia or Tessa, is wearing a headband with a small flower and looking up at the camera.

263 Baby Girl Names That Start With T
A young child with straight brown hair and bangs is smiling at the camera. The child, possibly named after u girl names like Uma or Ursula, is wearing a blue-buttoned shirt. The background is slightly blurred and appears to be an indoor setting.

124 Baby Girl Names That Start With U
A baby girl in a light pink outfit lies on a quilted surface. She has a calm expression and appears to be touching her mouth with her hands. The background is softly blurred, emphasizing the baby as the focal point of the image.

248 Baby Girl Names That Start With V
A young girl with pigtails, possibly named Willow or Wendy, is standing outdoors with her eyes closed and mouth open in a cheerful expression. The background is blurred, showing some green foliage. The child is wearing a light-colored shirt.

216 Baby Girl Names That Start With W
A newborn baby wearing a purple knit bonnet is sleeping in a curly position inside a round white basket filled with a purple knit blanket. The basket is placed on a cream-colored, fluffy rug.

200 Baby Girl Names That Start With X
A newborn baby girl, one of those with beautiful y girl names, is swaddled in a pink knitted blanket and wearing a matching pink knitted hat. The baby is peacefully sleeping on a pink background.

212 Baby Girl Names That Start With Y
A newborn baby dressed in a white, knit onesie and a floral headband is sleeping on a soft beige blanket. The baby, perhaps destined for one of those beautiful girl names that start with Z, has their arms tucked under their chin and is lying on their stomach.

213 Baby Girl Names That Start With Z
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