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Names that mean diminutive

Naming your baby can be a difficult task. The meaning behind the name you choose will give them clues about who they are, and it's important to find one that fits. The following list will provide you with some great options that have the word Diminutive in their meaning.

Boy names that mean Diminutive

AbbanIrish — "Means 'little abbot', derived from Irish abb 'abbot' combined with a diminutive suffix. This was the name of a 6th-century Irish saint, the son of king Cormac of Leinster."AgostinhoPortuguese — "the Latin Augustinus, a diminutive form of Augustus great, venerable See AU- GUSTO"AlandEnglish — "Variant of Alan: Fair, handsome. Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-."AlaoEnglish — "Variant of Alan: Fair, handsome. Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-."AlenEnglish — "Variant of Alan: Fair, handsome. Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-."AlinEnglish — "Variant of Alan: Fair, handsome. Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-."AlleynEnglish — "Variant of Alan: Fair, handsome. Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-."AnglicizedScottish — "form of the Gaelic Aodan, which is a diminutive form of Aodh fire"AuheronFrench — "A diminutive of the Old French Auberi. Auberon was the king of the fairies in medieval romance."AvgustinRussian — "Russian cognate of Augustine, a derivative of the Latin Augustinus, a diminutive form of Augustus, which is from augustus great, venerable. The name was borne by St. Augustine 354-430, an early church father who was born in Numidia and became the bishop of Hippo in northern Africa"BudairArabic — "Little full moon, it is the diminutive form of Badr (full moon )"ChrestaEnglish — "Diminutive of Christian: Follower of Christ. Chris is used as a diminutive of many masculine and feminine names beginning with Chris-, including Christian, Christina, Christine, and Christopher."ChristianosEnglish — "Diminutive of Christian: Follower of Christ. Chris is used as a diminutive of many masculine and feminine names beginning with Chris-, including Christian, Christina, Christine, and Christopher."CissEnglish — "Diminutive of Christie: Diminutives of any masculine or feminine name begining with Christ-, for example Christahel, Christian, or Christopher."CuddleScottish — "This diminutive of Cuthbert may have given rise to the Scottish dialect word 'cuddy', meaning donkey."CuddyScottish — "This diminutive of Cuthbert may have given rise to the Scottish dialect word 'cuddy', meaning donkey."DickieEnglish — "A diminutive of Richard which originated as a rhyming variant of Rick."DickyEnglish — "A diminutive of Richard which originated as a rhyming variant of Rick."EthIrish — "Diminutive of Ethel: From the Old English 'aethel' meaning noble. Also a diminutive of Etheldreda, Ethelinda, and other feminine names beginning with Ethel-. Famous bearer: American actresses Ethel Merman and Ethel Barrymore."FattoohUrdu — "The little conqueror, diminutive of Fattah"FinniganEnglish — "Transferred use of the surname, which is an Anglicized form of the Gaelic O Fionnagain descen-dant of Fionnagan. Fionnagan is a diminutive form of fionn fair: hence, little fair one"FuhaidArabic — "Little cheetah, being the diminutive form of Fahd (cheetah )"HobEnglish — "A diminutive of Robert or Robin. The word hobgoblin is derived from this name."KittEnglish — "Diminutive of Christopher: He who holds Christ in his heart. Diminutive of Christian: Follower of Christ."MarceliPolish — "From the Latin Marcelllnus, a diminutive variant of Marcus, which is of uncertain derivation. Most believe it has its root in Mars, the name of the Roman mythological god of war. Others, however, think it is from mas manly or from the Greek malakoz soft, tender"MusairiArabic — "Egyptian, it is the diminutive form of Misri"NeddieEnglish — "Diminutive of Edward: Wealthy guardian. From the Old English name Eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian. Also a diminutive of Edgar: Fortunate and powerful."NeddyEnglish — "Diminutive of Edward: Wealthy guardian. From the Old English name Eadweard, meaning rich or happy, and guardian. Also a diminutive of Edgar: Fortunate and powerful."NukhailArabic — "Little palm tree, it is the diminutive form of Nakhl"NuwaibArabic — "Chief, leader, being the diminutive form of Nab"NuzairArabic — "Warner, cautioner, being the diminutive form of Munzir"RussianRussian — "names are remarkable for their many pet forms and diminutives, which are commonly used in everyday speech in place of the formal given name"ShuhairArabic — "Month, it also means famous, being the diminutive form of Shahr or Shaheer"TlghearnanIrish — "the diminutive form of tighearna a lord: hence, little lord. Tiernan is the An-glicized spelling"TumaimArabic — "Little sea, it is the diminutive form of Tamm (sea )"UlsteanIrish — "Irish diminutive form of Hugh heart, mind, soul The name was Anglicized as Euston"

Girl names that mean Diminutive

AilsieHebrew — "Hebrew form of Scottish Ailsa which is either the diminutive of Elizabeth (pledge from God) or named for the island, Ailsa Craig."AkulinaRussian — "the Late Latin Aquilina, a diminutive form of aquila eagle"AntuanetaPolish — "Polish form of the French Antoinette, a feminine diminutive form of Antoine, which is a cognate of Anthony The name is derived from the old Roman family name Antonius, which is of uncertain origin and meaning"ArlettaFrench — "Variant of Arlette: Derived from a feminine diminutive of Charles, meaning manly. A medieval given name."AtisaChamoru — "Increase; brighter. Diminutive Tisa exists."BecciEnglish — "Snare. Diminutive of REBECCA"BekkiEnglish — "Snare. Diminutive of Rebecca"BernieceEnglish — "Bringing victory. Diminutive of Berenice"BudairaArabic — "Little full moon, it is the diminutive form of Badrah (full moon ), which is the feminine form of Badr"CalissaGreek — "Most beautiful. Diminutive of Calista, Mythological Arcadian who transformed into a she-bear, then into the Great Bear constellation."ChandanikaIndian — "Diminutive"CharnetteEnglish — "Dark. A modern diminutive of Charna"DamhnaitIrish — "Irish name, probably a development from Gaelic name Damhnait, itself perhaps feminine diminutive of damh (stag or poet). To non-Irish suggests blend of Daphne and nymph (logically enough, for former was latter)."DonnagScottish — "Feminine diminutive form of Donald, an Anglicized form of the Gaelic Domhnall world ruler See DOMHNALL Male Names and DONALDA. Short: Donna. Pet: Doileag, Dolag, Dollag"DredaEnglish — "Diminutive of Etheldreda: From the Old English name Aethelthryth, meaning noble and strength. Diminutive of Eldreda: The feminine form of Eldred, which is a variant of Aldred, meaning old counsel, or sage."DymphnaIrish — "Irish name, probably a development from Gaelic name Damhnait, itself perhaps feminine diminutive of damh (stag or poet). To non-Irish suggests blend of Daphne and nymph (logically enough, for former was latter)."EppieEnglish — "A diminutive of Euphemia or Hephzibah, also used as an independent name."FloyLatin — "Diminutive of Flora: The mythological Roman goddess of flowers. Diminutive of Florence: From 'florentius' or 'florentia', meaning flowering or flourishing. Famous bearer:."FrannieLatin — "From France or 'free one.' Feminine of Francis. Diminutive of Frances."FrannyLatin — "From France or 'free one.' Feminine of Francis. Diminutive of Frances."FuhaidahArabic — "Little female cheetah, being the diminutive form of Fahdah, which is the feminine form of Fahd"GitikaIndian — "Compounding of the name Gita song and the diminutive suffix -ka: hence, little song"GiuliettaItalian — "A diminutive form of Giulia downy- bearded, youth See JULIA"GricieEnglish — "A diminutive of Grace, meaning love. Famous bearer: Dame Gracie Fields."HattyEnglish — "Rules the Home. Diminutive of Harriet. Feminine of Harry from Henry."IbbySpanish — "Beautiful. Diminutive of Isabel: Devoted to God. A Spanish variant of Elizabeth."JiniHindi — "Variation of Jenny which is a diminutive of jane and jennifer"KlementinaRussian — "Russian cognate of Clementine, a femi-nine diminutive form of Clement, which is derived from the Latin clemens mild, gentle, merciful Pet: Klima"KleraEnglish — "Feminine form of Kieran, an Anglicized form of the Irish Ciaran, which is derived from the Gaelic ciar black and the diminutive suffix -an: hence, little dark one The name was originally bestowed upon those babies born with dark hair or a dark complexion"LieseiGerman — "Variant of Liesi: German diminutive of the name Elizabeth."LiesiGerman — "German diminutive of the name Elizabeth."LillahHebrew — "Diminutive of Elisabeth or Elizabeth, from Elisheba, meaning either oath of God, or God is satisfaction. Also a diminutive of Bethia (daughter or worshipper of God), and of Bethany, a New Testament village near Jerusalem."LuretteGerman — "Diminutive form of Lura watcher of the rock formed by the addition of the French diminutive suffix -ette See LORELEI"MabellaEnglish — "Variant of Mabel: Diminutive of Amabel: Lovable."MableEnglish — "Variant of Mabel: Diminutive of Amabel: Lovable."MaliakaHawaiian — "Hawaiian form of Marietta, an Italian diminutive form of Maria. See MALAEA"MalianaHawaiian — "Hawaiian form of Marianne and Marian, both of which originated as variants of Marion, a French diminutive form of Marie, a cognate of Mary. See MALAEA"MamieEnglish — "Abbreviation of Mary and Miriam. Also a diminutive of any feminine name beginning with M. Also used as an independent name in the USA"MerrielleEnglish — "Elaboration of Merry cheerful, happy, formed by adding the feminine diminutive suffix -elle See MERRY. Short: Merry"MonatIrish — "Anglicized form of Muadhnait, a diminutive of muadh noble: hence, little noble one"MysieScottish — "Variant of Maisie: Scottish Diminutive form of Margaret: Pearl, child of light."NujaidahArabic — "Rescue, being the diminutive form Najdah"NujaimahArabic — "Little star, it is the diminutive form of Najmah"PlroskaHungarian — "Hungarian form of the Latin Priscilla, a feminine diminutive form of Priscus, which is an old Roman family name derived from priscus ancient, primitive Pet: Piri"PolekeHawaiian — "Hawaiian form of Paulette, a feminine diminutive form of Paul, a name derived from the old Roman family name Paulus small"PriscilianaSpanish — "Spanish form of Priscilla, a diminutive form of Prisca, which is from Priscus, an old Roman family old, ancient"SlonedWelsh — "Welsh form of Janet, which is a diminutive form of Jane God is gracious The name Janet arose in the Middle Ages. See JANE"UrszulaPolish — "From the Latin Ursula, a diminutive form of ursa she-bear. The name was borne by a legendary Christian British princess who is said to have been martyred in the 4th century along with eleven thousand virgins by the Huns at Cologne"ValettaEnglish — "20th-century elaboration of Val, formed by the addition of the feminine diminutive suffix -etta See VAL"VlolantePortuguese — "the French Violette, a diminutive form of Viole, which is from the Latin viola a violet"VloletteFrench — "the Old French violette, a diminutive form of viole, which is from the Latin viola a violet"WlolettaPolish — "Polish form of the Old French Violette, a diminutive form of viole, which is derived from the Latin viola violet"ZuljetaPolish — "Polish form of the French Juliette, which is a diminutive form of Julie youth; downy-bearded See JULIA"

Unisex names that mean Diminutive

DavyEnglish — "Beloved or friend. A diminutive of David. Famous bearer: American frontiersman Davy Crockett."GeorgieAmerican — "A diminutive of George, meaning tiller of the soil, or farmer."JenaleeEnglish — "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer."JenalynnEnglish — "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer."JenaraeEnglish — "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer."JeneenEnglish — "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer."JeneneEnglish — "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer."JeniceEnglish — "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer."JenieceEnglish — "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer."JenilynnEnglish — "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer."JeniseEnglish — "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer."JennilynEnglish — "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer."JennyannEnglish — "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer."

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