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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.

Solstice

Meaning: when the sun stands still

Origin:English from Latin
2354
Carolina

Meaning: free man

Origin:Variation of Caroline; also place-name
1118
Odetta

Meaning: wealthy

Origin:German
4370
Curtis

Meaning: courteous, polite

Origin:French
7717
Axelle

Meaning: father of peace

Origin:French feminine form of Axel
5580
Henrietta

Meaning: estate ruler

Origin:Feminine variation of Henry
482
Abella Abella is a unique name with multiple origin...
Origin:French, meaning 'breath'
4444
Abelle The meaning of Abelle is 'sigh' or 'breath',...
Origin:Hebrew
9017
Aubrey

Meaning: elf ruler

Origin:English from French version of German Alberic
447
Adele

Meaning: noble, nobility

Origin:French diminutive of Adelaide
496
Michelle

Meaning: who is like God

Origin:French variation of Michael
529
Jeanne

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:French variation of Jean
3099
Linnet

Meaning: flaxen haired

Origin:French
2504
Capucine

Meaning: nasturtium

Origin:French
1790
Pomeline

Meaning: apple

Origin:French, related to "apple"
1956
Seraphine

Meaning: burning ones

Origin:French from Hebrew
724
Azure

Meaning: sky blue

Origin:English color name
2051
Rochelle

Meaning: little rock

Origin:French
2079
Magdalen

Meaning: woman from Magdala or high tower

Origin:English
2214
Maelys

Meaning: chief or prince

Origin:French or Breton
1218