Choosing the perfect baby name is one of the most important and emotional decisions for expectant parents. Whether classic, modern, or unique – in 2025, short and rare names with deep meaning will be particularly popular.
My son's name is Casper – and it's easy to resort to nicknames like Casi, Caspi, or Cas. Short names can help avoid that! In this post, I'd like to introduce you to some beautiful baby names that might serve as inspiration for you.
Rare & short girls' names (max. 4 letters):
- Suri (Hebrew, means “princess”)
- Alva (Scandinavian, means “the elf”)
- Vira (Slavic, means “faith”)
- Naya (Arabic, means “freshness”)
- Noah (Hebrew, means “movement”)
- Ari (Hebrew, means “lion”)
- Lia (Latin, means “the lion-strong one”)
- Fay (Old French, means “fairy”)
- Ria (Spanish, means “river mouth”)
- Zora (Slavic, means “dawn”)
Rare & short boy names (max. 4 letters):
- Efe (Turkish, means “the brave, the hero”)
- Ravi (Indian, means “sun”)
- Ivo (Slavic, means “yew”)
- Zed (English, means “life”)
- Ari (Hebrew, means “lion”)
- Kian (Persian, means “rule”)
- Jad (Arabic, means “gift”)
- Rui (Portuguese, means “the king”)
- Yaro (Slavic, means “the boy who loves freedom”)
- Zuri (Swahili, means “beautiful”)
My tip for you
If you're still unsure which name best suits your little miracle, let the meaning inspire you! Names with deep symbolism will accompany your child through life with positive associations—and perhaps also on your necklace or bracelet.