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.

1. Boy names that mean diminutive

  1. Abban The name Abban is of Irish origin and means "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.".
  2. Agostinho The name Agostinho is of Portuguese origin and means "the Latin Augustinus, a diminutive form of Augustus great, venerable See AU- GUSTO".
  3. Aland The name Aland is of English origin and means "Variant of Alan: Fair, handsome. Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-.".
  4. Alao The name Alao is of English origin and means "Variant of Alan: Fair, handsome. Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-.".
  5. Alen The name Alen is of English origin and means "Variant of Alan: Fair, handsome. Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-.".
  6. Alin The name Alin is of English origin and means "Variant of Alan: Fair, handsome. Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-.".
  7. Alleyn The name Alleyn is of English origin and means "Variant of Alan: Fair, handsome. Also both a diminutive of Albert (noble, bright) and an abbreviation of names beginning with Al-.".
  8. Anglicized The name Anglicized is of Scottish origin and means "form of the Gaelic Aodan, which is a diminutive form of Aodh fire".
  9. Auheron The name Auheron is of French origin and means "A diminutive of the Old French Auberi. Auberon was the king of the fairies in medieval romance.".
  10. Avgustin The name Avgustin is of Russian origin and means "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".
  11. Budair The name Budair is of Arabic origin and means "Little full moon, it is the diminutive form of Badr (full moon )".
  12. Chresta The name Chresta is of English origin and means "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.".
  13. Christianos The name Christianos is of English origin and means "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.".
  14. Ciss The name Ciss is of English origin and means "Diminutive of Christie: Diminutives of any masculine or feminine name begining with Christ-, for example Christahel, Christian, or Christopher.".
  15. Cuddle The name Cuddle is of Scottish origin and means "This diminutive of Cuthbert may have given rise to the Scottish dialect word 'cuddy', meaning donkey.".
  16. Cuddy The name Cuddy is of Scottish origin and means "This diminutive of Cuthbert may have given rise to the Scottish dialect word 'cuddy', meaning donkey.".
  17. Dickie The name Dickie is of English origin and means "A diminutive of Richard which originated as a rhyming variant of Rick.".
  18. Dicky The name Dicky is of English origin and means "A diminutive of Richard which originated as a rhyming variant of Rick.".
  19. Eth The name Eth is of Irish origin and means "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.".
  20. Fattooh The name Fattooh is of Urdu origin and means "The little conqueror, diminutive of Fattah".
  21. Finnigan The name Finnigan is of English origin and means "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".
  22. Fuhaid The name Fuhaid is of Arabic origin and means "Little cheetah, being the diminutive form of Fahd (cheetah )".
  23. Hob The name Hob is of English origin and means "A diminutive of Robert or Robin. The word hobgoblin is derived from this name.".
  24. Kitt The name Kitt is of English origin and means "Diminutive of Christopher: He who holds Christ in his heart. Diminutive of Christian: Follower of Christ.".
  25. Marceli The name Marceli is of Polish origin and means "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".
  26. Musairi The name Musairi is of Arabic origin and means "Egyptian, it is the diminutive form of Misri".
  27. Neddie The name Neddie is of English origin and means "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.".
  28. Neddy The name Neddy is of English origin and means "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.".
  29. Nukhail The name Nukhail is of Arabic origin and means "Little palm tree, it is the diminutive form of Nakhl".
  30. Nuwaib The name Nuwaib is of Arabic origin and means "Chief, leader, being the diminutive form of Nab".
  31. Nuzair The name Nuzair is of Arabic origin and means "Warner, cautioner, being the diminutive form of Munzir".
  32. Russian The name Russian is of Russian origin and means "names are remarkable for their many pet forms and diminutives, which are commonly used in everyday speech in place of the formal given name".
  33. Shuhair The name Shuhair is of Arabic origin and means "Month, it also means famous, being the diminutive form of Shahr or Shaheer".
  34. Tlghearnan The name Tlghearnan is of Irish origin and means "the diminutive form of tighearna a lord: hence, little lord. Tiernan is the An-glicized spelling".
  35. Tumaim The name Tumaim is of Arabic origin and means "Little sea, it is the diminutive form of Tamm (sea )".
  36. Ulstean The name Ulstean is of Irish origin and means "Irish diminutive form of Hugh heart, mind, soul The name was Anglicized as Euston".

2. Girl names that mean diminutive

  1. Ailsie The name Ailsie is of Hebrew origin and means "Hebrew form of Scottish Ailsa which is either the diminutive of Elizabeth (pledge from God) or named for the island, Ailsa Craig.".
  2. Akulina The name Akulina is of Russian origin and means "the Late Latin Aquilina, a diminutive form of aquila eagle".
  3. Antuaneta The name Antuaneta is of Polish origin and means "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".
  4. Arletta The name Arletta is of French origin and means "Variant of Arlette: Derived from a feminine diminutive of Charles, meaning manly. A medieval given name.".
  5. Atisa The name Atisa is of Chamoru origin and means "Increase; brighter. Diminutive Tisa exists.".
  6. Becci The name Becci is of English origin and means "Snare. Diminutive of REBECCA".
  7. Bekki The name Bekki is of English origin and means "Snare. Diminutive of Rebecca".
  8. Berniece The name Berniece is of English origin and means "Bringing victory. Diminutive of Berenice".
  9. Budaira The name Budaira is of Arabic origin and means "Little full moon, it is the diminutive form of Badrah (full moon ), which is the feminine form of Badr".
  10. Calissa The name Calissa is of Greek origin and means "Most beautiful. Diminutive of Calista, Mythological Arcadian who transformed into a she-bear, then into the Great Bear constellation.".
  11. Chandanika The name Chandanika is of Indian origin and means "Diminutive".
  12. Charnette The name Charnette is of English origin and means "Dark. A modern diminutive of Charna".
  13. Damhnait The name Damhnait is of Irish origin and means "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).".
  14. Donnag The name Donnag is of Scottish origin and means "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".
  15. Dreda The name Dreda is of English origin and means "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.".
  16. Dymphna The name Dymphna is of Irish origin and means "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).".
  17. Eppie The name Eppie is of English origin and means "A diminutive of Euphemia or Hephzibah, also used as an independent name.".
  18. Floy The name Floy is of Latin origin and means "Diminutive of Flora: The mythological Roman goddess of flowers. Diminutive of Florence: From 'florentius' or 'florentia', meaning flowering or flourishing. Famous bearer:.".
  19. Frannie The name Frannie is of Latin origin and means "From France or 'free one.' Feminine of Francis. Diminutive of Frances.".
  20. Franny The name Franny is of Latin origin and means "From France or 'free one.' Feminine of Francis. Diminutive of Frances.".
  21. Fuhaidah The name Fuhaidah is of Arabic origin and means "Little female cheetah, being the diminutive form of Fahdah, which is the feminine form of Fahd".
  22. Gitika The name Gitika is of Indian origin and means "Compounding of the name Gita song and the diminutive suffix -ka: hence, little song".
  23. Giulietta The name Giulietta is of Italian origin and means "A diminutive form of Giulia downy- bearded, youth See JULIA".
  24. Gricie The name Gricie is of English origin and means "A diminutive of Grace, meaning love. Famous bearer: Dame Gracie Fields.".
  25. Hatty The name Hatty is of English origin and means "Rules the Home. Diminutive of Harriet. Feminine of Harry from Henry.".
  26. Ibby The name Ibby is of Spanish origin and means "Beautiful. Diminutive of Isabel: Devoted to God. A Spanish variant of Elizabeth.".
  27. Jini The name Jini is of Hindi origin and means "Variation of Jenny which is a diminutive of jane and jennifer".
  28. Klementina The name Klementina is of Russian origin and means "Russian cognate of Clementine, a femi-nine diminutive form of Clement, which is derived from the Latin clemens mild, gentle, merciful Pet: Klima".
  29. Klera The name Klera is of English origin and means "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".
  30. Liesei The name Liesei is of German origin and means "Variant of Liesi: German diminutive of the name Elizabeth.".
  31. Liesi The name Liesi is of German origin and means "German diminutive of the name Elizabeth.".
  32. Lillah The name Lillah is of Hebrew origin and means "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.".
  33. Lurette The name Lurette is of German origin and means "Diminutive form of Lura watcher of the rock formed by the addition of the French diminutive suffix -ette See LORELEI".
  34. Mabella The name Mabella is of English origin and means "Variant of Mabel: Diminutive of Amabel: Lovable.".
  35. Mable The name Mable is of English origin and means "Variant of Mabel: Diminutive of Amabel: Lovable.".
  36. Maliaka The name Maliaka is of Hawaiian origin and means "Hawaiian form of Marietta, an Italian diminutive form of Maria. See MALAEA".
  37. Maliana The name Maliana is of Hawaiian origin and means "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".
  38. Mamie The name Mamie is of English origin and means "Abbreviation of Mary and Miriam. Also a diminutive of any feminine name beginning with M. Also used as an independent name in the USA".
  39. Merrielle The name Merrielle is of English origin and means "Elaboration of Merry cheerful, happy, formed by adding the feminine diminutive suffix -elle See MERRY. Short: Merry".
  40. Monat The name Monat is of Irish origin and means "Anglicized form of Muadhnait, a diminutive of muadh noble: hence, little noble one".
  41. Mysie The name Mysie is of Scottish origin and means "Variant of Maisie: Scottish Diminutive form of Margaret: Pearl, child of light.".
  42. Nujaidah The name Nujaidah is of Arabic origin and means "Rescue, being the diminutive form Najdah".
  43. Nujaimah The name Nujaimah is of Arabic origin and means "Little star, it is the diminutive form of Najmah".
  44. Plroska The name Plroska is of Hungarian origin and means "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".
  45. Poleke The name Poleke is of Hawaiian origin and means "Hawaiian form of Paulette, a feminine diminutive form of Paul, a name derived from the old Roman family name Paulus small".
  46. Prisciliana The name Prisciliana is of Spanish origin and means "Spanish form of Priscilla, a diminutive form of Prisca, which is from Priscus, an old Roman family old, ancient".
  47. Sloned The name Sloned is of Welsh origin and means "Welsh form of Janet, which is a diminutive form of Jane God is gracious The name Janet arose in the Middle Ages. See JANE".
  48. Urszula The name Urszula is of Polish origin and means "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".
  49. Valetta The name Valetta is of English origin and means "20th-century elaboration of Val, formed by the addition of the feminine diminutive suffix -etta See VAL".
  50. Vlolante The name Vlolante is of Portuguese origin and means "the French Violette, a diminutive form of Viole, which is from the Latin viola a violet".
  51. Vlolette The name Vlolette is of French origin and means "the Old French violette, a diminutive form of viole, which is from the Latin viola a violet".
  52. Wloletta The name Wloletta is of Polish origin and means "Polish form of the Old French Violette, a diminutive form of viole, which is derived from the Latin viola violet".
  53. Zuljeta The name Zuljeta is of Polish origin and means "Polish form of the French Juliette, which is a diminutive form of Julie youth; downy-bearded See JULIA".

3. Unisex names that mean diminutive

  1. Davy The name Davy is of English origin and means "Beloved or friend. A diminutive of David. Famous bearer: American frontiersman Davy Crockett.".
  2. Georgie The name Georgie is of American origin and means "A diminutive of George, meaning tiller of the soil, or farmer.".
  3. Jenalee The name Jenalee is of English origin and means "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer.".
  4. Jenalynn The name Jenalynn is of English origin and means "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer.".
  5. Jenarae The name Jenarae is of English origin and means "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer.".
  6. Jeneen The name Jeneen is of English origin and means "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer.".
  7. Jenene The name Jenene is of English origin and means "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer.".
  8. Jenice The name Jenice is of English origin and means "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer.".
  9. Jeniece The name Jeniece is of English origin and means "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer.".
  10. Jenilynn The name Jenilynn is of English origin and means "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer.".
  11. Jenise The name Jenise is of English origin and means "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer.".
  12. Jennilyn The name Jennilyn is of English origin and means "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer.".
  13. Jennyann The name Jennyann is of English origin and means "Variant of Jenny which is a diminutive of Jane and Jennifer.".

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