Names That Mean Little

Same problem as Eóin -- squared.

Has a petite, dainty charm.

Sounds like a Hobbit.

Born George Herman Ruth Jr, baseball legend Babe Ruth was so nicknamed because of his youthful looks and because he was a raw talent and favorite of his first club owner Jack Dunn of the Baltimore Orioles. Babe was a common nickname in baseball at the time, given also to Babe Adams, who appeared younger than his age.

Lively Greek diminutive of Xanthippi or Xanthe.

Possible (and offbeat) middle name twist when honoring a familial John.

This sweet-sounding Nordic name has a cute meaning to match.

Might be carrying things too far -- little little girl? -- though could freshen up this favorite.

Spanish masculine diminutive of Cruz

Aydan has been a popular alternate spellings of Aidan, though it has been declining in usage since 2008. It has also been seen as a girl's name.

Animal names are very hot right now, but we don't think Fishel is likely to make a comeback.

The Lithuanian name for Snow White, as well as the word for "snowflake" and the snowdrop flower.

Lytle is a common English surname meaning, naturally, "little." Original bearers of the surname were small in stature or the younger of two connected people with the same given name.

Roselil is a sweet Danish name made famous by the song Roselil og hendes moder (Roselil and Her Mother) and the eponymous collection of children's fables written by author Josefine Ottesen. It is derived from a combination of the Danish word for "rose" plus the word for "lily" or "little".

You lick. You like. We didn't think so.

This name relates to Oisin, a famous ancient Irish poet, the son of Finn MacCool.

This rare literary name appears in Gottfried Keller's 1855 novel Der grüne Heinrich (Green Henry). Fiesty and beautiful Meretlein lived in the woods and was constantly causing trouble. Ultimately, she died an early death.

A lovely Greek floral name which is a diminutive of names containing the element anthos "flower, blossom", such as Anthea or Chrysanthe.

Dimunitive of Zisel, from a Yiddish word meaning "sweet".