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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.

Annette

Meaning: grace

Origin:French
1138
Origin:Spelling variation of Charlie
3322
Garnet

Meaning: pomegranate

Origin:Jewel name, from the French
4654
Jarrell The meaning of Jarrell is 'spear-brave'. Thi...
Origin:English and French surname derived from a place-name, Gerville
15631
Chaney

Meaning: oak tree

Origin:French
9066
Aquitaine The origin of the name Aquitaine lies in the...
Origin:French place name
6519
Chantilly

Meaning: white

Origin:French place name
2986
Tali

Meaning: dew

Origin:Hebrew
1616
Georgette The meaning of Georgette is 'farmer'. This i...
Origin:French, feminine variation of George
2210
Domitille Domitille is a French name of Latin origin, ...
Origin:French variation of Roman Domitilla
5226
Claudie Claudie is a beautiful girl's name that orig...
Origin:French feminine variation of Claude
5317
Mallory

Meaning: unfortunate

Origin:French
1182
Romany

Meaning: Romani

Origin:English
4620
Mireille

Meaning: to admire

Origin:French
766
Violette

Meaning: purple

Origin:French
1585
Bertille

Meaning: heroine, bright maiden

Origin:French
5498
Elaine

Meaning: bright, shining light

Origin:French and Scottish
261
Tracy

Meaning: of Thracia

Origin:French
3237
Madelyn

Meaning: woman from Magdala or high tower

Origin:Variation of Madeline
674
Dory

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:French
5884