91 Short Baby Names for Boys and Girls
Despite its length, a short baby name can make a big impact. Cute short names are also a great way to balance out a long last name. And if you ask us, short names for babies are just plain cool—without trying too hard.
And while names are often categorized as "boy" or "girl" names, your baby's gender or sex doesn't need to play a role in the name you choose. Whether you're looking for names that are unique, classic, or somewhere in between, these short baby names for girls and boys may inspire you. Here are our favorites.
Classic Short Girl Names
These short baby girl names sound great with a long last name, but they are equally chic with a short last name.
Ann
Bea
Beth
Blaire
Claire
Dawn
Dee
Elle
Eve
Faye
Gail
Grace
Gwen
Jane
Jean
Joy
Kate
Kim
Liv
Madge
Paige
Pearl
Rose
Ruth
Sue
Tess
Browse 50 Strong Female Names
Unique Short Names for Girls
Just because a name is short, doesn't mean it can't be unique! If you want a cute short girl's name with a little bit of an edge, check out these options.
Aja
Bray
Drew
Gem
Gia
Jade
Kya
Lou
Luna
Minka
Quinn
Rain
Skye
Sloane
Star
Tia
Uma
Val
Zoe
Browse More Cool and Unique Girl Names
Virtua73/Shutterstock
Classic Short Boy Names
Old-fashioned baby names are a huge trend right now. Here are our top picks for the best classic short baby boy names.
Beau
Blake
Brock
Cade
Cale
Chad
Chase
Clark
Cole
Drake
Grant
Heath
Jack
Jake
Kent
Kurt
Luke
Max
Neil
Rhett
Ross
Todd
Trent
Troy
Vince
Browse More Classic Baby Names for Boys
Cool Short Names for Boys
If you want a more modern short name, check out the following one-syllable baby boy names that have a cool sound.
Ace
Ash
Beck
Chet
Dane
Dax
Finn
Gage
Grey
Guy
Hud
Jayce
Jax
Jude
Kai
Pax
Saul
Slade
Tate
Van
Vaughn
Zane
Browse More Cool and Unique Boy Names
