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
Crofton		Boy	A variant of Croften; A town with small enclosed field; Cottage town
Daelyn		Girl	A very small valley
Dagger		Unisex	A small, sharp, handheld weapon used for stabbing
Dalena		Girl	Small valley
Darpanika		Girl	Small mirror
Dayan		Unisex	A judge and a peacemaker; who finds joy in small things
Dell		Boy	A place name; Small valley
Dentin		Boy	A small town in a valley
Derringer		Unisex	Gun; Small; Compact
Desa		Unisex	Village; Small town
Dhruvansh		Boy	Small part of a Pole star
Diekololaoluwa		Girl	God's blessing isn't small
Dilvanshdeep		Boy	A small part of the heart
Din		Girl	Dimple; small indication that forms in the cheek
Dinas		Boy	A fort in a small city; tall
Dinpal		Girl	A small indication made when one smiles
Donda		Girl	Pinkish and small stones
Ducha		Girl	Small; Humble
Duni		Girl	Small
Dzsenifer		Girl	A small sea; Widespread
Elf		Unisex	A small human being-like mythical creature from folklore
Esne		Boy	A labourer; A small class person
Fanan		Girl	A twig or a small tree branch
Feena		Girl	A small and little fawn
Fifer		Unisex	A person who plays the fife, a small high-pitched flute
Fig		Unisex	Fig tree; A small, valueless thing
Firth		Boy	A small inlet or estuary of a sea
Fulco		Boy	A community of people smaller than a town
Gakere		Boy	Small muscle; Muscular
Gakeri		Girl	Variant of Gakere; A small muscle
Galenia		Girl	Small, but intelligent one
Garcelle		Girl	Resembles a small spear or tiny spear
Ghadeer		Unisex	Small stream; Rivulet
Gheche		Girl	Small
Giampaolo		Boy	A small gift from God
Gidget		Girl	Small girl
Gilligan		Boy	Small boy
Gils		Boy	Father of Hedin; A variant form of Gisle and Gisli; Small goat; Son of the bishop's servant
Girvan		Boy	Rough; Small Rough One; A variant of Girven
Girven		Boy	Rough; Small Rough One; A variant of Girvan
Gitika		Girl	Small song
Godot		Unisex	Invented name; A small God
Gossamer		Boy	The thin substance found in small cobwebs
Haddyr		Girl	From the name of the plant having very small leaves
Hamnett		Boy	From the small Home
Hatch		Unisex	Shelter or small opening in a surface
Hattan		Boy	Small town; Settlement
Heutte		Boy	A wise small man
Hewet		Boy	Small; The intelligent
Hillock		Boy	From the Small Hill
Holti		Boy	He who comes from the small forest
Hunaidah		Girl	small of hind
Husay		Girl	Deer or gazelle; A small and slender antelope with curved horns
Husian		Boy	A small, short good-looking man
Inika		Girl	Little earth; Small earth
Isle		Unisex	A small island or landmass surrounded by water
Jaafar		Boy	He who comes from the small river
Jalah		Girl	A small-leafed wild indigo
Jumaina		Girl	Small
Junayd		Boy	Small army
Juspaul		Boy	A small or humble person; A just and humble person
Kafka		Unisex	Jackdaw; A small, crow-like bird
Kahn		Boy	Small boat
Kalere		Girl	Small woman
Kalimba		Girl	A little or gentle music; Music from a small musical organ
Kanizah		Girl	Young Girl; Small little Girl
Katania		Unisex	Little, small
Kavisha		Girl	Lord of poets; A small poem
Kavni		Girl	A short, small poem
Kechik		Boy	Small or little
Keigan		Unisex	Small and fiery
Keighan		Boy	Small flames
Kelian		Boy	A small water channel
Kelwin		Boy	From the small river
Kenzel		Unisex	Royal valley; Small king
Kesar		Boy	Small black one
Keyara		Girl	The small one with dark hair
Kheemchand		Boy	Welfare; Small boy; Well-being; Benefits; For good and happiness
Khullana		Boy	Little; Small; Petite
Kierin		Unisex	Little dark one; Small dark-haired
Kiro		Unisex	Small; Little
Kiss		Boy	Small
Kitania		Girl	Little; Small
Kittu		Boy	A cute boy; Small young boy; A pet name in Tamil
Klein		Unisex	Small or short in German
Knoll		Unisex	Hill or small hill
Kunju		Girl	Kunju means She lookls like a small Bird
Kunjumon		Boy	The name means A Son who is Small
Laddy		Boy	Small boy; A lad
Ladybird		Unisex	A small, brightly colored beetle often with a spotted pattern
Lahar		Boy	Small wave
Laiklyn		Girl	From a small water body
Lana		Girl	Small rock; Afloat
Lanark		Boy	Small Scottish town; Clear space; Glade
Lassie		Girl	A girl who is small, slender and petite
Latika		Girl	The small creeper
Lav		Boy	Small particle; Another name for the son of Lord Rama
Lavaughan		Unisex	Small; A little of something
Lavraj		Boy	Small particle; Beautiful; Attractive; Name of the son of Lord Rama
Lek		Boy	A small person

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.

Illustration: Momjunction Design Team