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
Pawl		Boy	A humble and small individual
Pebbles		Girl	One who is like a small rock
Periwinkle		Unisex	A small, evergreen plant with glossy leaves and purplish-blue flowers; A pale tint of blue color
Petit		Girl	Small person
Pheriche		Girl	Habitational name from a small town in Nepal located in foothills of Mount Everest
Piccolo		Boy	One who is small; sweet flute
Pichi		Boy	Small or a young boy
Piera		Girl	A small stone or a piece of rock
Piggy		Unisex	Name derived from a small, chubby, and cute pig
Pinchu		Boy	Small; A Malayalam name used as nickname for calling little ones
Plum		Girl	Small Fruit; Name of a fruit
Pohha		Boy	He is like a small rock
Pohhel		Boy	He comes from the small rock
Pol		Boy	Small and humble person
Pollock		Boy	A pit or a small rock
Pollyrd		Boy	A small person
Polous		Boy	Assyrian form of Paul; Small or humble
Possa		Boy	A small, little rock
Posy		Girl	A small flower
Poul		Boy	A small, little person
Povel		Boy	A small and humble individual
Pubba		Boy	He is like the small rock
Putta		Boy	A baby that is small and petite
Puttika		Girl	A bee that is very small
Pybba		Boy	One who is like a small rock
Pybbi		Boy	A person who is like the small stone
Pylcca		Girl	One who is small like a stone
Pylta		Boy	One who is like a small stone
Pytta		Boy	One small rock
Qantara		Girl	A small bridge
Rabwa		Girl	A highland; A small hill
Raith		Boy	Small fortress
Ramiele		Girl	Black bird; Raven; Small Falcon
Rankin		Boy	A small shield
Rathburn		Boy	A very weak and small stream of water
Rayelle		Girl	Small; Little; Humble; A combination of Ray and Elle
Raytah		Girl	A daughter of a small farmer
Renna		Unisex	Reborn; Joyous song; Small; Mighty
Rihansh		Boy	Small part; Fragment
Rilla		Girl	Small Brook; To Sparkle
Rilletta		Girl	A small river, a current
Rosetta		Girl	A small, little, but beautiful rose
Sagheer		Boy	Something small; Minor; A yielding and submissive person
Sagheerah		Girl	A small and minor thing in life
Saghira		Girl	A small, tender, and slender woman
Sahri		Girl	Small and humble person
Sakirah		Girl	One who is thankful for the small things in life
Salara		Unisex	Small and humble
Sandbourne		Boy	From a gritty small river
Saqhira		Girl	She who is small
Sarie		Girl	A small river
Sayuri		Girl	Small lily
Seal		Boy	A dweller by the small wood
Selden		Boy	He who is from a small valley
Shala		Girl	One who is like a small mountain
Shitala		Girl	The goddess of the smallpox
Shorty		Unisex	One who is short; Small in stature
Shrika		Girl	The sound of a small whistle; The name of a bird
Sindre		Boy	One who is small and trivial; A sparkling one
Sparrow		Unisex	Small bird; Flutterrer
Sprite		Unisex	A small mythical creature; A computer graphics object
Sprot		Boy	A small man; An elf
Sproule		Boy	One who is small, An elf
Sprowle		Boy	A person with a small stature; A short man
Starlett		Unisex	Small, bright and shining star
Sugharan		Boy	He who is small in statue
Sughra		Girl	She who is small, short
Sughraa		Girl	A small woman
Suhaimah		Girl	A very small arrow
Suhaymah		Girl	Small arrow
Suzuka		Unisex	Bell; Small bell
Taber		Boy	Taborer, the player on the small drum
Taiten		Boy	Plays a small drum
Talea		Unisex	Twig; Small branch
Taroosh		Boy	A small boat
Tarosh		Boy	Heaven; Small boat
Tarushree		Girl	A small plant
Teal		Unisex	A medium to dark greenish-blue color; A small freshwater duck with such colored markings
Tee		Unisex	The small stand on which a golf ball is placed
Teela		Girl	A form of teala; Small duck
Thorp		Boy	A person from a small village
Thorpe		Boy	Small village without a church
Tinni		Girl	Small or beautiful girl
Tiya		Girl	A bird; Small and beautiful bird
Toft		Boy	Small farm
Trayvon		Boy	A small or little person as strong as iron
Treyvon		Boy	The third small child
Trieu		Unisex	A tide or a small wave
Truitt		Boy	Who is small in appearance but loyal
Tunde		Girl	A small being or human in form
Usain		Boy	Small; Beautiful; Humble; Variant of Hussain
Uwais		Boy	A small wolf
Vachel		Boy	Calf; Small Cow; A variant transcription is Vache
Vaughan		Unisex	Small valley or son of Vaughan
Velle		Unisex	Dweller at the small town or settlement
Wrenly		Unisex	Small bird; Renowned ruler
Wrenn		Unisex	Small songbird
Wrenna		Unisex	Small; Chirping bird
Xiao		Unisex	Small, insignificant
Xoti		Girl	Small

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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