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Short and Strong Girl Names

Short and strong girl names hit just the right note between feminine and feisty. Short girl names are great for balancing out a long surname or middle name, and they have the added bonus of being simple and straightforward to say and spell.

Our favorite short and strong names for girls range from classics like Kate, Eve and Anna, to cool vintage revivals like Alma, Ida and Tess, to modern mini-names with a punch, like Nico, Rue and Lux.

Many of the fabulous short and strong girl names on this list have powerful meanings to match. Try Cleo "glory", Veda "wisdom" or Zoya "life".

Here, browse a selection of our favorite short and strong baby girl names that pack a punch. Or, if you're having a boy, check out this post over on our blog about strong names for boys.

Vrai

Meaning: true

Origin:French word name
9541
Janvier

Meaning: January

Origin:French word name
9402
Joanne

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:French variation of Joanna
1820
Burgundy Burgundy is of French origin. The meaning of...
Origin:French place-name; also color name
7523
Porter

Meaning: carrier

Origin:English from French occupational name
6260
Sidney

Meaning: Saint Denis

Origin:French
2274
Ciel

Meaning: sky

Origin:French
1028
Monique

Meaning: advisor

Origin:French variation of Monica
1892
Veronique

Meaning: true image

Origin:French form of Veronica
2604
Alexandrine

Meaning: defending men

Origin:French and German variation of Alexandra
3582
Lisette

Meaning: pledged to God

Origin:French, diminutive of Elizabeth or Lise
1341
Origin:French botanical name
2919
Celie

Meaning: blind

Origin:French variation of Cecilia
3094
Perrine Perrine is an incredibly delightful name tha...
Origin:Feminine variation of Perry or Peter
3232
Indre

Meaning: cave; possessing drops of rain

Origin:French or Sanskrit
3442
Morgana

Meaning: sea-circle

Origin:Female version of Morgan, Welsh
1024
Monet A common name for both boys and girls, the m...
Origin:French artist name, from diminutive of Simon
1399
Prisca

Meaning: ancient

Origin:Latin
4317
Anaise The name Anaise is mostly used as a girl's n...
Origin:Variation of Anais
1461
Camille

Meaning: young ceremonial attendant

Origin:French
495