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Names meaning "small" appear across multiple cultural traditions — from ancient Hebrew and Greek to modern English coinages. Each carries this meaning in a distinct cultural context.
Names meaning "small" — key facts
- 351 names contain the meaning "small"
- 225 gender-specific names, plus 50 gender-neutral
- Names meaning "small" appear in Hebrew, Latin, Greek, Arabic, and Sanskrit traditions
- Meaning-based name searches have grown 45% year-over-year as parents seek intentional names
Girl Names Meaning "Small"
196 girl names with this meaning
#691
Derived from a Native American name often interpreted to mean 'little one' or 'the small one'.
#984
The name Tinna is often associated with the feminine form of a Viking era name, meaning 'little' or 'small'.
#1034
A small natural depression or indentation in the skin, often seen on the cheeks when someone smiles.
#1046
तिका (Tika) means 'a mark' or 'a small ornament', often associated with the traditional 'tika' worn on the forehead.
#1079
a combination of the name Marnie and the suffix '-etta', often implying small or beloved
#1247
A modern name, potentially derivative of the name Tate, which means 'cheerful' or 'a small, pleasant place'
#1412
A variant of the name Ember, which refers to a small burning or glowing fragment from a fire.
#1432
Derived from the Afrikaans word for 'dassie', a type of small mammal, often referred to as a rock hyrax.
#1475
Modern creation, possibly a blend of 'Jasmine' and 'Mae', meaning 'a small flower' or 'mother'.
Boy Names Meaning "Small"
105 boy names with this meaning
#575
A combination of 'James', which means 'supplanter', and 'Paul', which means 'small' or 'humble'.
#925
The name Hobby is derived from the Old German word 'hoba', which means 'a sheltered place' or 'a small horse'.
#950
A name created from the surname 'Von', which often indicates nobility, and 'Zell', meaning a small village or settlement
#1979
Derived from the name DeVaughn, often associated with 'the one who is small or of a hollow'.
#8595
Derived from the Old English elements 'cyning' meaning 'king' and 'lin' which denotes a small stream or pond.
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local or regional significance, possibly derived from 'katiol' indicating a small village or hamlet.
Unisex Names Meaning "Small"
50 gender-neutral names with this meaning
#1428
Combination of 'Sha' and 'dell', indicating a small valley or the tranquility associated with valleys.
#6440
A name meaning 'roe deer' or 'small fish' in old English, also understood as 'compassionate'.
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