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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.

Liana

Meaning: to climb like a vine

Origin:French
385
Lucille

Meaning: light

Origin:French variation of Latin Lucilla
418
Nicole

Meaning: people of victory

Origin:French feminine variation of Nicholas, Greek
421
Emmanuelle

Meaning: God is with us

Origin:French, feminine variation of Emanuel
2063
Origin:French feminine variation of Claude
2358
Marie

Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved

Origin:French variation of Mary
604
Rosette The name Rosette is of English origin and me...
Origin:English
2814
Liliane

Meaning: lily, a flower

Origin:French variation of Lilian
2704
Pauline

Meaning: small

Origin:French, feminine variation of Paul
1400
Cecile

Meaning: blind

Origin:French feminine form of Cecil
1455
Albertine The name Albertine is a popular name mostly ...
Origin:French feminine variation of Albert
3835
Anne

Meaning: grace

Origin:French variation of English Ann and Hebrew Hannah
673
Julie

Meaning: youthful, sky father

Origin:French from Latin
1001
Nadine

Meaning: hope

Origin:French variation of Nadia, Russian
634
Marceline

Meaning: little warrior

Origin:Feminization of Marcel, French
671
Christine

Meaning: Christian

Origin:French variation of Christina
850
Lorraine

Meaning: from the province of Lorraine

Origin:French
877
Francine

Meaning: from France or free man

Origin:French diminutive pet form of Francoise
1049
Geraldine

Meaning: ruler with the spear

Origin:German and French, feminine variation of Gerald
1114
Severine

Meaning: stern

Origin:French, feminine variation of Severus; Latin
1192