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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.

Robine

Meaning: bright fame

Origin:French feminization of Robin, English
18198
Luck Number: 7
19729
Luck Number: 2
19792
Luck Number: 1
24839
Damica

Meaning: open-spirited, friendly

Origin:French
4234
Viviette

Meaning: life

Origin:French variation of Vivian
3967
Chanel

Meaning: dweller near the canal

Origin:French
1144
Melani

Meaning: black, dark

Origin:Variation of Melanie, Greek
7262
Brittany Brittany means 'from Britain' and is a commo...
Origin:English name of the French region Bretagne, meaning 'from Briton'
936
Helene

Meaning: bright, shining one

Origin:French variation of Helen
1184
Ariane The meaning of Ariane is ‘very holy’. It is ...
Origin:French
2688
Leopoldine

Meaning: brave people

Origin:French feminine version of Leopold
4937
Douce

Meaning: gentle, sweet

Origin:French
6664
Noely

Meaning: Christmas

Origin:Variation of Noel, French
2969
Delancey

Meaning: from Lancey

Origin:French
3062
Emeraude

Meaning: Emerald

Origin:French
3436
Calais The meaning of Calais is 'changing of color'...
Origin:French place-name
2590
Suzanne

Meaning: lily

Origin:French variation of Susan
1675
Ismay

Meaning: esteemed, beloved

Origin:Possible variation of Esme
1557
Heloise

Meaning: healthy; wide

Origin:French from German
1784