400 Baby 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.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Aanick		Boy	Atom; smallest source of existence
Abhiratra		Boy	Small; Humble; Softness
Acai		Unisex	A small, dark purple, berry-like fruit from the acai palm tree, native to Central and South America, known for its high antioxidant content.
Acalan		Boy	A small narrow and long rowing boat
Adnah		Boy	A small or delightful or pleasurable
Adva		Girl	A small or tiny wave or a ripple
Afton		Unisex	A name of a small Scottish river
Ahuatzi		Boy	Small oak
Ajwan		Girl	A small gulf
Aksudra		Boy	Not small; Low
Aleda		Girl	Small And Winged
Aleida		Girl	Small winged one; Noble person
Allfredda		Girl	A small and mischievous creature with magical powers
Alpesh		Boy	Tiny; Small; Little
Alyda		Girl	Old fashioned one; An honorable, small winged creature
Annu		Boy	Atom; Smallest source of existence
Anshita		Girl	A small part of
Anukriti		Girl	Photograph; A small creation like that
Anuman		Boy	Small patience
Arietta		Girl	Small Aria; One with exceptional skills
Asghar		Boy	Smaller; Younger
Athenais		Girl	Small
Atheron		Boy	Spring season; One who is from a small town near a river
Atom		Boy	The smallest part of something
Avariella		Girl	Woman of great strength; Powerful; Small and strong woman; A variant of name Avarielle
Avarielle		Girl	Woman of great strength; Powerful; Small and strong woman; A variant of name Avariella
Ayyannan		Boy	One who finds happiness in smaller things in life
Baghish		Boy	Light rain that affects just a small area.
Baghisha		Girl	Light rain affecting a small area.
Bahiran		Boy	Name of a small island near the sea
Bala		Unisex	A young female; Little girl; Infant; Small child
Balakk		Boy	Small Baby; Infant; Child; Young Little one
Balaknath		Boy	Child Master; Small Baby; Infant; Child; Young Little one
Balan		Girl	Small Child; Little One; Young one
Banning		Boy	Small and fair; One who reads the banns; Blond child; Small fair one; Son of the fair one
Bass		Boy	Short; Small; Petit
Bassett		Boy	Small
Baya		Girl	Berry; A small roundish juicy fruit without a stone
Beagga		Boy	He who is small
Bindi		Girl	Small round to wear on forehead
Bindiya		Girl	Drop; Point; A forehead decoration; Often a red dot; Small dot
Birny		Boy	Small River; Stream with an Island; Island with a Brook
Bitsy		Unisex	Small; Little
Bjarki		Boy	A small bear
Boghos		Boy	A small and humble person
Bourn		Boy	A small river
Bourne		Boy	A small seasonal river
Bow		Boy	The small son; Diminutive of the name Bowden
Brier		Girl	Small rose with thorns
Brigham		Boy	From the small village near the bridge
Brom		Boy	A person from a small broom meadow
Brooke		Boy	Small stream
Brookelynn		Girl	Small stream; Lake; Waterfall; Pool
Brookie		Boy	A person who is from the small brook, a small stream
Broox		Boy	One from the small water creek
Brunel		Boy	A small brown person
Bubbles		Unisex	Small spheres filled with air or gas
Bullet		Unisex	Small ball; A firearm projectile
Bulus		Boy	Humble; Small
Bulusu		Boy	A small and humble person
Cabail		Boy	Small secret group
Cabal		Boy	Small secret group of people
Canary		Unisex	A small songbird native to the Canary Islands, known for its bright yellow feathers and melodious song
Cantara		Girl	One who comes from the small bridge
Cantrell		Boy	Small bell
Carling		Boy	A Boy who is a small champion
Carnig		Boy	One who is like a small lamb
Cassini		Girl	A small dwelling place
Chandanika		Girl	Unusually small
Chantalle		Girl	Derived from Cantal; a small stone
Cheche		Unisex	A small thing
Checo		Boy	A small child
Cheenu		Boy	Small; Sweet
Chevelle		Girl	A small bird
Chibi		Boy	Short person or small Child
Chiki		Unisex	Quick; Prompt; Small
Chinnaraj		Boy	Small King; A pampered young Prince
Chinnu		Boy	Sweet Baby; Small little one; Pampered young one
Chintu		Boy	The small one; Sun
Chinu		Boy	The small one
Chisa		Unisex	Small; Precious
Chitranshi		Girl	A small part of a story or essay
Chitti		Boy	Small; Young; Little; Pampered one
Chotu		Boy	Small; Young; Little; Pampered one
Chulu		Boy	Little Bit; Small
Chutki		Girl	Small and tiny little girl
Ciqala		Boy	Small one; tiny one; little one
Citraksa		Boy	One whose eyes have small patches or small spots
Citvana		Boy	To glance at; to look at something hurriedly; to take a small peep
Clarke		Boy	Clerk; One who does small time work
Coleman		Boy	A small and stocky bird that resembles a pigeon
Colman		Boy	A small, little, tiny dove
Colombe		Girl	Dove, a small stout bird that resembles pigeon
Columbine		Girl	Dove, the bird used as a symbol for peace; A small white bird resembling a pigeon
Columbus		Boy	A small white bird; Dove; Used as a symbol of peace
Cordette		Girl	A small, little, tiny heart
Cortland		Boy	A short, small piece of land
Court		Boy	Residence of the lord of a manor; Yard or enclosure'; Small, Short; Courtier and court attendent.
Covey		Unisex	A small flock of birds; A small group of people
Creek		Unisex	Stream; Small river

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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