415 Names That Mean Small

It’s never easy to decide on a name for your bundle of joy. Baby names meaning ‘small’ embody qualities of humility, humbleness, and self-reflection. With so many names out there, zeroing in on one can be a challenging task. Also, several things go in mind while choosing the special name. If the name has a bad rhyme, friends in your child’s school can use it against your little one. And if the name is too easy to shorten into a nickname, then the name wouldn't get much love. And if the name isn’t easy to spell or pronounce, then your kiddo will spend most of his life correcting everyone. So your best bet will be going for a name that has a decent meaning. And if you go by our suggestions, a baby name meaning ‘small’ would be ideal. Now you must be wondering how can ‘small’ be a good meaning. We’ll tell you. It’s only after focusing on small things you can gain success in whatever you’re trying to achieve. As Lao Tzu said, “Do the difficult things while they are easy and do the great things while they are small. A journey of a thousand miles must begin with a single step (1)”. Names that embrace the essence of ‘small’ are more than just linguistic labels; they encapsulate a profound depth of meaning. They offer a window into the fleeting moments of infancy, the intricate beauty of the diminutive, and the wondrous magic of modest beginnings. However, the allure of names meaning ‘small’ surpasses their literal interpretation. They carry a reflection of the virtues of humility, simplicity, and the extraordinary strength that can be found within life's seemingly trivial fragments. As we embark on this journey into the realm of baby names that encompass the essence of ‘small,’ we celebrate the cherished moments, the delicate marvels, and the power of the seemingly insignificant. Our list is full of baby names meaning ‘small,’ which you can refer to. Shortlist the ones which you like the most, match them with your last name, and bestow the most suitable one for the child.

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Name		Gender	Meaning
Wren		Girl	Small, singing bird
Paul-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide-To-Origin-&-History		Boy	One who is humble and small
Lana		Girl	Small rock; Afloat
Pablo		Boy	Small; Humble
Yara		Girl	Lady of the lake; Friend; Helper; Small butterfly; Courage; Strength
Paulina		Girl	Small; Humble
Paula		Girl	Small; Humble
Boden		Boy	Messenger; Bottom; Small hut; Descendant of Buadan; One who takes shelter
Paola		Girl	Small; Humble
Yaritza		Girl	Friend; Helper; Lady of the water; Small butterfly
Malek		Boy	A king; Brown bull; Small
Sayori		Unisex	Small; Night; Village
Arizona-Name-Meaning:-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	The good oak; Small spring; Arid zones
Paulo-Baby-Name:-Complete-Guide-To-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Boy	Small and humble
Malina		Girl	Soothing; Disciple of St. Columba; Raspberry; Small
Holt		Boy	Forest; A small wood or grove of trees; Forested land
Paolo		Boy	Humble; Small
Payson		Boy	Son of Pays; Peace; Small; Humble
Daelyn-Name-Meaning,-Origin-&-Popularity:-Complete-Guide		Girl	Small valley; Someone who lived near a dale or valley
Aleida		Girl	Small winged one; Noble person
Pauline		Girl	Small; Humble
Sayuri		Girl	Small lily
Wayland		Unisex	Battle; Brave; Small wood grove; Craft
Ivee		Unisex	Small, yellow flowers; Ivy plant
Bindi		Girl	Small round to wear on forehead; Butterfly; Little girl
Rider		Boy	Horse rider; Horseman; Knight; To clear out; A small stream
Yari		Girl	Small gold jewelry; To strive or fight
Aanvi		Girl	To seek or follow; Small; Goddess Parvati
Yaiza-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Your-Complete-Guide		Girl	One who equally shares; Little; Small; Young
Pavel		Boy	Small; Humble
Laiklyn		Girl	From a small water body
Payden		Boy	Small; Humble
Kona		Boy	Leeward; Small name; Small offering; Peak; Woman;Wife
Pau		Boy	Peace; Little; Humble; Small
Brooke		Boy	One who lived near a brook; Small stream
Holten-Baby-Name:-Meaning,-Popularity,-And-Complete-Guide		Unisex	Holt copse or small wood; Hill, stony slope
Edelyn		Unisex	Noble; Honorable; Small noble one
Wrenn		Unisex	Small songbird
Adrik		Boy	One who is from Hadria; Dark; Small mountain
Noar-Baby-Name:-Guide-To-Meaning,-Trends-&-Pronunciation		Unisex	Narrows; Small river; Light; Radiance
Yarah-Name-Meaning:-A-Guide-To-Origins,-History,-And-Popularity		Girl	Honeycomb; Honeysuckle; Small butterfly; Water lady; Strong
Dalyn		Boy	Small valley
Aryam		Unisex	Small gazelle; White deer
Rayelle		Girl	Small; Little; Humble; Ray of light; Wise
Paulino		Boy	A small and humble human being
Klein-Name-Comprehensive-Guide:-Origin,-Meaning,-History-&-More		Unisex	Small; Little
Norrin-Name-Guide:-Meaning,-Pronunciation-&-Popularity		Unisex	North; Small strait
Vaughan		Unisex	Little; Small
Nixie		Girl	Small water sprite; Water fairy
Parnika		Girl	A small leaf; Goddess Parvati
Keyara		Girl	The small one with dark hair; Clear; Bright; Famous
Pola-Baby-Name-Meaning:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Girl	Belonging to Apollo: Small and humble; Steel
Paisyn		Unisex	Paega's town; Small and Humble
Wrenly		Unisex	Small bird; Songbird
Kirkland		Boy	Church land; Small wood grove
Lydell		Boy	Small hillside valley
Rilla		Girl	Small brook; To sparkle; Beloved; Loved
Garron		Boy	Spearman; A type of small horse
Covey-Name-Meaning-&-History:-A-Comprehensive-Guide		Unisex	Descendant of Cobhthach; Victorious; A small brood of birds
Murilo		Girl	Small wall
Zell		Unisex	A person from Zell; Small room; Hermit's cell
Aivy		Unisex	Gift of God' A climbing plant with small flowers
Banning		Boy	One who lives on a farm; Bear; Small, fair one
Brookes		Boy	One who resided near a brook; Small stream
Cline		Unisex	Small; Little
Dagen		Boy	Small sword; Dagger; Someone who made rapiers; Warrior
Coyote		Unisex	Small dog-like animal
Dell		Boy	Small valley
Dalena		Girl	Small valley; Tower
Keighan		Boy	Small flames
Wrenna		Unisex	Small; Chirping bird
Loghan		Unisex	Small hollow
Wei		Unisex	Power; Lofty; Great; Rose; Small; Future; Only
Chico-Name-Meaning-And-Origin:-Your-Ultimate-Baby-Name-Guide		Boy	Small boy; Frenchman
Columbus		Boy	A small white bird; Dove
Poul		Boy	A small, little person
Linnaea		Girl	A small bluish flower type; A twinflower
Nhi		Girl	The small one or the tiny one
Kline		Unisex	Small; Wedge; Wooden peg
Starlette		Girl	A young actress; A small star
Lay		Boy	Small; Clearing; Play; Melody; Song
Kelwin		Boy	From the small river
Pawel		Boy	One who is humble and small
Pauletta		Girl	Little; Humble; Small
Jalah		Girl	Dew; To travel; Dew; A small leafed indigo
Taiten		Boy	Plays a small drum
Starlett		Unisex	Young actress; Small star
Bardo		Boy	Small axe; Beard; Wolf
Arietta-Name-Meaning-And-History:-Origin,-Popularity-Insights		Girl	Small melody; Small song
Junayd		Boy	Small army
Kahn		Boy	Small boat; Priest
Lavaughn		Unisex	Little; Small
Pavlos		Boy	Little; Humble; Small
Sanae		Unisex	Early; Fast; Small; Reality; Sound of the wind; Five; Gauze; Straight; Creek; Grace; Branch
Loma		Girl	A small hill; To be loved; Peace; Dove
Wrenlee-Name-Meaning:-What-You-Need-To-Know		Unisex	Small-songbird
Pavlo		Boy	Small and humble
Rihansh		Boy	Small part; Fragment
Starlet		Girl	Young actress; Small star
Tee		Unisex	Small stand on which a golf ball is placed; Tribe; People; Tea; God

Infographic: Cute Baby Names That Mean Small

Baby names imbued with the meaning ‘small’ celebrate the delicate beauty of infancy while symbolizing the potential for greatness within the tiniest beings. These names offer parents a chance to infuse in their children a sense of humility while bracing for the remarkable journey ahead. Dive into the infographic below for names meaning small, and select a suitable one for your bundle of joy.

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