Short Girl Names

200 sweet 3–4 letter girl names — easy to say, easy to spell, and full of character.

Short names have a natural elegance. A 3 or 4 letter name pairs beautifully with longer last names, works well in middle-name combinations, and is impossible to shorten into an awkward nickname. Many of the most timeless names are short.

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200 names100 with 3 letters100 with 4 letters

3-Letter Girl Names

Scandinavian, Dutch and German diminutive of MARIA. It coincides with the Italian word mia meaning "mine".

Means "life" in Greek. From early times it was adopted by Hellenized Jews as a translation of EVE. It was borne by two early Christian saints, one martyred under emperor Hadrian, the other martyred under Diocletian.

Latinate form of EVE. This form is used in the Latin translation of the New Testament, while Hava is used in the Latin Old Testament. It is also a variant transcription of Russian YEVA.

noble, nobility

Bringer of good news.; Weary.

God is gracious

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Hebrew-speaking countries

Happiness, delight

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Short form of JENNIFER.

From Chinese 银 (yín) meaning "silver, money", 音 (yīn) meaning "sound, tone" or 荫 (yīn) meaning "shade, shelter, protect", as well as other Chinese characters pronounced similarly.

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From Chinese 雪 (xuě) meaning "snow" or 学 (xué) meaning "study, learning, school", besides other characters pronounced similarly.

A diminutive form of names starting with 'I'

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English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

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A beloved name with deep roots

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Slavic countries

Of the Rus' people

A name meaning 'to rise' or 'to elevate'

a form indicating 'water' or 'river'; often symbolizes serenity.

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From Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious, rare", 褒 (bāo) meaning "praise, honour" or 苞 (bāo) meaning "bud" (which is usually only feminine). Other Chinese characters are possible as well.

Sky; Color of the sea

From the Hebrew name חַוָּה (Chawwah), which was derived from the Hebrew word חוה (chawah) "to breathe" or the related word חיה (chayah) "to live".

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

A diminutive or variation of Gloria, which means 'glory' or 'fame'.

Means "earth" or "speech" in Sanskrit.

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a youthful person

Short form of names ending with ina.

beautiful picture

a term of respect, addressing a woman

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Short form of PEGGY.

Beloved or precious

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Can mean 'big rice field', depending on the kanji used (太田).

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From Chinese 云 (yún) meaning "cloud" or 允 (yǔn) meaning "allow, consent", as well as other Chinese characters which are pronounced in a similar way.

From Japanese 彩 (aya) meaning "colour", 綾 (aya) meaning "design", or other kanji characters with the same pronunciation.

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Joy, harmony, or a term related to good fortune.

A form of address, meaning 'this' or 'that'

4-Letter Girl Names

Originally a short form of Germanic names that began with the element ermen meaning "whole" or "universal".

[Roman Mythology]

Means "the moon" in Latin. Luna was the Roman goddess of the moon, frequently depicted driving a white chariot through the sky.

Air, melody; a long song in an opera.

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

Derived from Latin novus meaning "new". It was first used as a name in the 19th century.

Means 'water'. In the context, it can symbolize life and fertility.; Means 'illusion' or 'dream', often referred to in spiritual terms.; A popular name without specific meaning, often used within the Hispanic community.

Variant of ZOE.

English-speaking countries

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Hebrew-speaking countries

delight, paradise

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From the name of the precious stone that is often used in carvings. It is derived from Spanish (piedra de la) ijada meaning "(stone of the) flank", relating to the belief that jade could cure renal colic.

English-speaking countries

maiden, daughter

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Oarsman; one who rows.; Remi can be written in different kanji with various meanings. Commonly, it can mean 'beautiful' (麗) or 'man' (男).

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English-speaking countries

Wise person, from the herb sage, known for its medicinal properties.

June, the month

gracious, merciful

friend, companion

beautiful, good

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Diminutive of EVE or EVELYN.

Scandinavian, German and Polish short form of HELENA or MAGDALENA, and a Russian short form of YELENA.

English-speaking countries

God is gracious

Expectation or desire for a certain thing to happen

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A gemstone; a type of quartz

In Greek, Thea (Θεά) means 'goddess' or 'divine.'

esteemed, beloved

Hebrew-speaking countries

friend, companion

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The branch of the armed forces at sea

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Short form of DEMETRIA.

Wondrous, wonderful

affectionate or sea

The name can mean 'light' or 'the shining one'.

English-speaking countries

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Noël is derived from the word for 'Christmas'.

soul; nourishing

Diminutive of KATHERINE, often used independently. It has been used in England since the Middle Ages.

lyre, a stringed musical instrument

From the English word opal for the iridescent gemstone, the birthstone of October. The word ultimately derives from Sanskrit उपल (upala) meaning "jewel".

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

A diminutive form of Emmeline or Emma, meaning 'universal' or 'whole'.

meaning 'firm, strong'.

a ring or circle

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Born during a time of great change

A variant of the name Tia, meaning aunt

A form of the name 'Kida', possibly meaning 'the one who is loved' or 'the one who brings joy'

A beloved name with deep roots

Mother (엄마)