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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.

Patrice

Meaning: noble

Origin:French variation of PATRICIA
6257
Sherry Sherry is a very popular name and is traditi...
Origin:Phonetic variation of French Cheri; also a Spanish fortified wine
2721
Antinea The meaning of Antinea is 'the queen of Atla...
Origin:French after the Greek name for the Queen of Atlantis
5396
Bichette

Meaning: little doe

Origin:French
4023
Emilie The meaning of Emilie is ‘to strive’, ‘to do...
Origin:Spelling variation of Emily; German and Scandinavian feminine form of Aemilius
1898
Sigourney

Meaning: daring king

Origin:French
1193
Pomme

Meaning: apple

Origin:French
4754
Oriane

Meaning: sunrise

Origin:Latin via French
1775
Agate Aenya is a lovely name of Irish origin. This...
Origin:French, a semiprecious stone, or variation of Agatha
3026
Bechette

Meaning: little spade

Origin:French
7702
Hyacinthe Hyacinthe is the French translation of the G...
Origin:Greek
7222
Nathalie The meaning of Nathalie is ‘born on Christma...
Origin:French
5546
Madelynn The name Madelynn is derived from the Hebrew...
Origin:Spelling variation of Madelyn
8667
Loire The baby name Loire has its origins in Frenc...
Origin:French river and region name
3100
Vedette

Meaning: star, leading actor

Origin:French
5478
Cherie

Meaning: darling

Origin:French
2592
Lune Lune is a unique and beautiful baby girl's n...
Origin:Latin
2827
Aurore The meaning of Aurore is 'dawn'. According t...
Origin:French
4229
Minuet The name Minuet comes from a predominantly F...
Origin:French, dance term
3604
Phillis

Meaning: green bough

Origin:Spelling variation of Phyllis, Greek
8444