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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.

Daija The name has its origin in Spanish culture. ...
Origin:French variations of DÉJa
7198
Gervaise

Meaning: skilled with a spear

Origin:French
16560
Ivonne The name Ivonne is commonly a baby girl's na...
Origin:French variation of Yvonne
5690
Nichelle Nichelle is a combination of Nicole and Mich...
Origin:American, contemporary variation of Michelle
6587
Odalis

Meaning: chambermaid; concubine

Origin:French word Odalisque
2254
Questa

Meaning: one who seeks

Origin:French
10822
Rachelle A French name that is typically feminine, th...
Origin:French variation of Rachel
5370
Vionnet As a name for both boys and girls, the meani...
Origin:French designer name
6390
Vere The name Vere is used as a boy’s name. The o...
Origin:French
11361
Anne-marie

Meaning: grace + drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

Origin:French, combination of Anne and Marie
2308
Bechet The name Bechet is also of French descent fo...
Origin:French surname
12497
Candide

Meaning: naive

Origin:French from Latin
18738
Domitilla The meaning of Domitilla is 'to have been ta...
Origin:Feminine diminutive of Roman family name Domitius
6434
Dany The meaning of Dany is 'God is my Judge'. A ...
Origin:French, diminutive of DaniÈLle
14570
Evonne Evonne is of American origin. It is traditio...
Origin:French variation of Yvonne
5076
Flavie

Meaning: golden, blond

Origin:French variation of Flavia
5236
Fernande Fernande is a pretty common name that is tra...
Origin:French, feminine variation of Ferdinand
11074
Gilberte Gilberte is said to be the feminine name of ...
Origin:French, feminine variation of Gilbert
7079
Hilaire The name Hilaire is also derived from the An...
Origin:French
19156
Ivette The meaning of Ivette is 'yew' or 'archer'. ...
Origin:French variation of Yvette
4863