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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.

Prunelle

Meaning: little plum

Origin:French
10124
Reinette

Meaning: little queen

Origin:French
4619
Paulette

Meaning: small

Origin:French, feminine diminutive of Paul
4750
Villette

Meaning: small town

Origin:French
4837
Marcheline

Meaning: warrior

Origin:French
4305
Armantine

Meaning: army man

Origin:Variation of Armina
10582
Noelle

Meaning: Christmas

Origin:French
507
Mariel

Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

Origin:Dutch diminutive of Mary
1347
Maurelle

Meaning: dark, elfin

Origin:French
6581
Adelyn

Meaning: noble, nobility

Origin:Variation of Adeline
1469
Origin:Spelling variation of Eleanor
1505
Elaina

Meaning: bright, shining light

Origin:Variation of Elaine or Elena
1589
Cadeau

Meaning: gift

Origin:French
4791
Baize

Meaning: dark brown

Origin:French
4906
Chantal

Meaning: stone, boulder

Origin:French
2535
Abrial

Meaning: open, secure, protected

Origin:French
3238
Fanchon

Meaning: from France; free man

Origin:French variation of Frances
5791
Desiree

Meaning: desired, wished

Origin:French
1243
Darrell

Meaning: dear one, beloved

Origin:French
8119
Laverne

Meaning: springlike

Origin:French
2788