Names That Mean Small
- Galiot
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"small ship"Description:
A term for a type of Dutch sailing ship that might be an interesting way to get to Gal, as in Wonder Woman star Gal Gadot.
- Vinyet
Origin:
CatalanMeaning:
"small vine"Description:
A nature name used in Catalonia, derived from the word for a vine or vineyard. It sounds like (and has the same origin as) Vignette, which has several English meanings in art, literature, and tax.
- Pujols
Origin:
Catalan surnameMeaning:
"small hills"Description:
A Catalan surname connected to Albert Pujols, the Dominican-American baseball player most notably of the Los Angeles Angels. It might not make a great first name, but Pujols could make a meaningful middle for the child of a baseball fan.
- Paweł
Origin:
Polish variation of Paul, LatinMeaning:
"small"
- Olletta
Origin:
Latin, Greek, variation of AllettaMeaning:
"small winged one"
- Paulana
Origin:
Feminine variation of Paul, LatinMeaning:
"small"Description:
Paulana is an unusual feminine form of Paul or may be considered a combination name, smooshing Paula and Ana. It sounds international without truly being attached to any particular culture. As Paul and Paula's fashion stars have faded, there's little to compel a parent to choose Paulana over the more established Pauline, for instance, if honoring an ancestral Paul.
- Skylark
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"small bird"
- Paulla
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"small"Description:
An ancient Roman spelling of Paula, used more often than the male equivalent Paullus. Because of the meaning, this name was commonly given to younger daughters.
- Rivulet
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"small stream"
- Giuteni
Origin:
Judeo-ItalianMeaning:
"the small"