English Diminutive baby names
Names tagged with “English Diminutive” across DNA, style, or vibe in the Namesake database.
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11 names
◈= unisex (gender-neutral)
- Gracey
Latin
84From Latin 'gratia' meaning grace, favor, or divine blessing. Often used as a feminine form of the virtue name Grace.
- Janella
Hebrew
84Feminine form of Janell, derived from Jeanne/Jane, ultimately from Hebrew Yohanan meaning 'God is gracious.' A modern English diminutive with a soft, approachable quality.
- Jeanie
Hebrew
84Feminine form of Jean, derived from Jeanne. Ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious,' popular as a Scottish and English diminutive.
- Jake
Hebrew
72A diminutive of Jacob, derived from Hebrew Yaakov meaning 'he who supplants.' Jake became a standalone name in modern English usage.
- Ebbie
Hebrew
62From Hebrew Abigail meaning 'father's joy.' Ebbie is a playful modern diminutive popularized in early 20th century.
- Amzie
Hebrew
62From Amelia/Amethyst blend or Hebrew 'Amica' meaning friend. Modern American creation popular in early 20th century.
- Addie
Hebrew
55From Hebrew Adah, meaning 'ornament' or 'adornment.' Commonly used as a nickname for Addison or Adelaide, which derive from Germanic roots meaning 'noble.'
- Florrie
Latin
42Diminutive of Florence, from the Latin Florentia meaning 'flowering' or 'in bloom', associated with flourishing and beauty.
- Jennelle
Hebrew
42Feminine form of Jeannot/John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The -elle suffix is a French-English diminutive.
- Bess
Hebrew
42Short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'God's oath' or 'God is my abundance'.
- Janel
Hebrew
40Feminine form of Janel, derived from Janelle, which comes from Jane (Hebrew Jehovah is gracious) with the suffix -el meaning God
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Popularity data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024
