Pregnancy Baby Names Ideas for Baby Names 91 Short Baby Names for Boys and Girls Get inspired to go short when it comes to naming your newborn with this list of short (and totally sweet) baby names for boys and girls. By Parents Editors Updated on June 21, 2022 Share Tweet Pin Email 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. RELATED: 200+ Baby Nicknames That Are as Cute as Your New Baby 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. AnnBeaBethBlaireClaireDawnDeeElleEveFayeGailGraceGwenJaneJeanJoyKateKimLivMadgePaigePearlRoseRuthSueTess 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. AjaBrayDrewGemGiaJadeKyaLouLunaMinkaQuinnRainSkyeSloaneStarTiaUmaValZoe 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. BeauBlakeBrockCadeCaleChadChaseClarkColeDrakeGrantHeathJackJakeKentKurtLukeMaxNeilRhettRossToddTrentTroyVince 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. AceAshBeckChetDaneDaxFinnGageGreyGuyHudJayceJaxJudeKaiPaxSaulSladeTateVanVaughnZane Browse More Cool and Unique Boy Names Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit