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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.

Madeleine

Meaning: woman from Magdala or high tower

Origin:French variation of Magdalen
196
Jacqueline

Meaning: supplanter

Origin:French, feminine diminutive of Jacques
234
Celine

Meaning: heavenly

Origin:French variation of Celeste
395
Sabine

Meaning: Sabine

Origin:French and German form of Sabina, Latin
400
Aveline

Meaning: desired; or island, water

Origin:French from German
446
Corinne

Meaning: maiden

Origin:French variation of Greek Korinna
509
Mavis

Meaning: songbird

Origin:French
414
Vivienne

Meaning: life

Origin:French variation of Vivian
228
Bibi

Meaning: toy; delight; lady of the house; life

Origin:French, Persian, or diminutive of Bibiana
1522
Cosette

Meaning: little thing

Origin:French literary nickname
445
Juliet

Meaning: youthful or sky father

Origin:English from Latin
100
Amy

Meaning: beloved

Origin:French
229
Louise

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:French and English, feminine variation of Louis
377
Marguerite

Meaning: pearl; daisy

Origin:French variation of Margaret; also a flower name
757
Juliette

Meaning: little Julia

Origin:French from Latin
344
Simone

Meaning: hearkening

Origin:French, feminine variation of Hebrew Simon
587
Gabrielle

Meaning: God is my Strength

Origin:French, feminine variation of Gabriel
774
Mirabelle

Meaning: marvelous

Origin:French
1068
Justine

Meaning: fair, righteous

Origin:French feminine variation of Justin
1213
Lucienne

Meaning: light

Origin:French feminine variation of Lucian
1289