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
Lelly		Boy	A meadow; A small clearing
Linna		Girl	A name of the small blue flower
Linnaea		Girl	A small bluish flower type; A twinflower
Linnet		Girl	A finch type of a small bird known for its song
Linnie		Girl	A small, sweet and caring individual; Serpent
Lionet		Boy	Young or small lion
Little		Unisex	Small; Tiny; Insignificant; Unimportant
Loghan		Unisex	Small hollow
Loma		Girl	A small hill
Lulette		Girl	A small girl that was born at daybreak
Lunet		Girl	A little; Small Moon
Lyda		Girl	A small winged one
Lynae		Girl	A small blue flower
Madaya		Girl	A small mountain town in Syria
Madyn		Boy	A small dog
Malishka		Unisex	Little one; Small girl
Mamuj		Boy	One who is like a small child
Manumina		Girl	A small piece of fur under the chin
Marjaan		Girl	A small and delicate pearl
Marjan		Boy	A small pearl
Marsa		Unisex	A small, beautiful seaport
Maslin		Girl	Small farmstead
Maunfeld		Boy	Hilly Pasture; From the field by the small river
Mehuli		Girl	A very small rainy cloud
Mellan		Boy	Small, pleasant one
Merlen		Boy	Sea Hill Fort; Small Falcon; A variant of Merlin
Merlinn		Boy	Sea Hill Fort; Small Falcon; A variant of Merlin
Merlynn		Boy	Sea Hill Fort; Small Falcon; A variant of Merlin
Miette		Girl	Small and sweet
Mieze		Girl	Small; Bitter
Mignonette		Unisex	Small; Sweet; Delicate; A group of flowering plants in the Reseda family
Milburegh		Unisex	A small fort, fortress
Mildgyth		Girl	A tender gift; A small one
Mini		Girl	A tiny or a small version of anything; A pet name
Minimol		Girl	Small Daughter; Little one; Small child
Minjonet		Girl	A small, petite blue flower
Minnow		Unisex	Small aquatic creature
Minori		Girl	Bright, small
Minuette		Girl	A pretty small one; A delicate person
Miosoti		Girl	A small flower; A tiny shrub
Mirta		Girl	An evergreen shrub; A small tree
Mitanu		Boy	A small part or element of the friend
Modesto		Girl	A small rainy cloud
Monkey		Unisex	A small to medium-sized primate; Mischievous behavior
Mouse		Unisex	A small animal
Mozzie		Unisex	Small biting insect
Muffin		Unisex	Small cake
Nacelle		Girl	A Shell; A small boat
Nahar		Unisex	Daytime; A small stream of water
Nainoa		Boy	One who guards the kids or small children
Naite		Boy	A small gift from God
Naiya		Girl	A small boat to carry passengers
Naiyah		Girl	Small man-rowed boat
Najair		Boy	A small or tiny star
Neves		Girl	Small ice flakes that fall from white clouds
Newbold		Boy	The fresh born tree the small tree
Nhi		Girl	The small one or the tiny one
Niven		Boy	Small, holy person; Little saint
Nixie		Girl	Small sprite of water
Noi		Unisex	Little; Small
Nore		Unisex	A small river in Ireland
Nugget		Unisex	A small piece or lump, often of gold or chicken
Nuwayrah		Girl	The very small fire place
Nyana		Unisex	Little one; Small
Oalo		Boy	Small
Ovee		Unisex	Line; Small prayer
Paavo		Boy	Another word for small
Pablo		Boy	Small; Humble
Palden		Girl	A glorious, serious, and small being
Palika		Boy	One who is small or tiny
Palila		Girl	A rare and small bird
Paol		Boy	Small; Humble
Paola		Girl	Small; Humble
Paolina		Girl	A small and passionate individual
Paolo		Boy	A small person; Tiny individual
Parnik		Girl	A creeper or a small leaf
Parnika		Girl	A small leaf; One of many names of Goddess Parvati
Patra		Girl	An expressive and intellectual being; small rock
Paul		Boy	One who is humble and small
Paula		Girl	Small; Humble
Paulette		Boy	Small; Humble
Paulie		Girl	A small being
Paulin		Boy	A small human being
Paulina		Girl	Small; Humble
Pauline		Girl	Small; Humble
Paulino		Boy	A small and humble human being
Paulinus		Boy	Little; Humble; Small; A variant of Paul
Paulita		Girl	A small and little individual
Pauls		Boy	A small and little being
Paulsen		Boy	The son of Paul; small one
Paulu		Boy	Small; Humble
Paulus		Boy	Little, Humble; Small; A variant of Paul
Pauly		Boy	Little, Humble; Small; A variant of Paul
Pauwel		Boy	One who is small; Has the power of expression
Pavao		Boy	Croatian form of Paul; Small or humble
Pavel		Boy	Small; Humble
Pavle		Boy	Georgian form of Paul; Small or humble
Pavlos		Boy	Greek form of Paul; Little; Humble; Small
Pavol		Boy	Slovak form of Paul; Little; Humble; Small
Pawel		Boy	One who is humble and small; interesting

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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