131 Fantastic 4-Letter Names For Your New Arrival
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Why 4-letter names?
Who wouldn't be smitten by something brief and adorable? Hence, short names are quite punchy and impactful. Four-letter names are concise and can carry a unique, beautiful meaning.
Four-letter names are also widely common, and some continuously rank top in popularity lists. They are difficult to misspell and fit on everything. Crafts and writing involving their names' letters take only a short time.
Shorter baby names can be the ideal blend of cute and practical. A four-letter baby name is an excellent choice because it is easy to pronounce and learn. You can search through this list of baby names for boys, girls, and several gender-neutral names; to find a perfect, meaningful name for your newborn.
Four-Letter Baby Boy Names
1. Abas (Arabic origin) - means 'simple' or 'to be happy and content'.
2. Abel (Hebrew origin) - means “breath”.
3. Adam (Hebrew origin) - means 'man', a biblical name derived from the Old Testament.
4. Adan (Spanish origin) - means “son of the red earth”.
5. Aden (Irish origin) - means “little and fiery”.
6. Addy (Medieval English origin) - the diminutive of Adam.
7. Ajax (Greek origin) - means “mourner” or “earth/land”.
8. Alan (Irish or German origin) - means 'handsome' or 'cheerful'
9. Aldo (Italian origin) means “old and wise” or “noble”.
10. Alec (Greek or English origin) - means 'defender of men'
11. Alex (Greek origin) means “defending men”.
12. Alto (Latin origin) - means “high”.
13. Alva (Hebrew origin) - means “his highness”.
14. Alvy (English origin) - diminutive of Alvin, means “noble friend”.
15. Amal (Hebrew origin) - means “laborer”.
16. Ames (Latin origin) - means “friend”.
17. Amir (Arabic origin) - means 'king or ruler'.
18. Amos (Hebrew origin) - means 'borne by God'. This is another biblical name referring to a prophet.
19. Andy (Greek or Latin origin) - means 'brave man' or 'warrior'.
20. Ares (Greek origin) - means “bane” or “ruin”.
21. Arie (Hebrew origin) - means “lion”.
22. Arlo (Irish origin) - alternative spelling of Aherlow, meaning “between two highlands”
23. Aron (Hebrew origin) - means 'strength of a mountain'. This is a variation of the biblical name Aaron.
24. Aven (Irish origin) -means “white flower” or “beautiful sheen”.
25. Axel (Scandinavian origin) - means 'progenitor of peace'. It is also a common biblical name.
26. Ayan (Arabic origin) - means 'bright' or 'watchful'.
27. Aziz (Arabic origin) - means “powerful and beloved”.
28. Bart (Hebrew origin) - means “son of the earth”.
29. Bear (English origin) - means “the brown one”.
30. Beau (French origin) - means 'handsome'.
31. Beck (English origin) - means “one living beside a small stream”.
32. Bert (English origin) - means “bright”.
33. Beto (Spanish origin) - diminutive of Alberto, meaning “noble” or “bright”.
34. Bela (Hungarian origin) - means 'heart' or 'brave'.
35. Bill (English origin) - means 'firm resolve to protect'.
36. Bing (German origin) - means “kettle-shaped hollow”.
37. Bird (American origin) - like the animal.
38. Blue (English origin) - like the color.
39. Bode (German or American origin) - American meaning is 'order', and the German meaning is 'messenger'.
40. Bolt (American origin) - like lightning.
41. Bond (English origin) - means “peasant farmer”.
42. Bose (origin unknown) - may mean “immortal”.
43. Boss (American origin) - means “one who is in charge”.
44. Boyd (Scottish origin) - means “blond”.
45. Brad (English origin) - means 'wide meadow'.
46. Bram (Hebrew or Gaelic origin) - Hebrew meaning is 'father of many nations', and Gaelic meaning is 'dense growth of wild gorse'.
47. Bret (English origin) - means “an inhabitant of Brittany”.
48. Brio (Italian origin) - means “vivacity/zest”.
49. Buck (English origin) - means 'a male goat, deer, or 'rabbit' or referring to 'beech trees'.
50. Budd (English origin) - means “friend”.
51. Burk (American origin) - means “fortress”.
52. Burl (English origin) - means “butler”.
53. Burr (English origin) - means 'bristle'.
54. Burt (English origin) - means 'bright'.
55. Bush (English origin) - means “lives near a thicket”.
56. Byrn (Welsh or English origin) - means 'brook' or 'stream'. This is one of the uncommon four-letter names for boys.
57. Cage (American origin) - means “captor/container”.
58. Cade (English origin) - means 'round'.
59. Cale (Welsh origin) - derived from the River Cale.
60. Cain (Hebrew origin) - means 'to acquire' or 'spear'.
61. Carl (German origin) - means 'free man'.
62. Carr (Scandinavian origin) - means 'wetlands'.
63. Cary (Latin origin) - means “pleasant stream”.
64. Case (French origin) - means “hut” or “hovel”.
65. Cash (Ancient Roman origin) - diminutive of Cassius, meaning “empty” or “vain”.
66. Cato (Latin origin) - means “all-knowing”.
67. Chad (English origin) - means 'protector'.
68. Chaz (German origin) - means 'a free man'.
69. Chet (English origin) - short form of Chester, meaning “fortress”.
70. Chip (English origin) - diminutive of Charles, meaning “warrior”.
71. Clay (English origin) - means 'earthy'.
72. Clem (English origin) - means “merciful” or “gentle”.
73. Cobb (English origin) - means “lump”.
74. Coby (English origin) - diminutive of Jacob, meaning “holder of the heel”
75. Codi: (English origin) - variation of Cody, meaning “descendant of the helpful”
76. Cody (English origin) - means “descendant of the helpful”.
77. Coen (Dutch origin) - means “bold advisor”.
78. Cole (English origin) - means 'swarthy, coal-black'.
79. Colt (English origin) - means 'a young horse'.
80. Cory (Irish origin) - means “from the hollow”.
81. Cree (American origin) - the name of a Native American tribe in Canada
82. Crew (English origin) - means “fish trap” or “group”.
83. Cris (English origin) - variation of Chris, meaning “bearer of Christ”.
84. Cruz (Spanish origin) - means “cross”.
85. Curt (English origin) - diminutive of Curtis, meaning “polite”.
86. Dale (English origin) - means 'lives in the valley'.
87. Dane (English origin) - means “from Denmark”.
88. Dash (English origin) - diminutive of Dashiell, meaning is unknown.
89. Dave (English or Hebrew origin) - means 'beloved'. It is a variation of the Hebrew name 'David'.
90. Davy (English origin) - diminutive of David, meaning “beloved”.
91. Dean (Greek origin) - means ‘dignitary of others'.
92. Deon (English origin) - variation of Dion, meaning “of Zeus”.
93. Desi (Spanish origin) - means “desired one”.
94. Dewy (Welsh origin) - means 'beloved'.
95. Dick (English origin) - diminutive of Richard, meaning “brave ruler”.
96. Dion (Greek origin) - means “child of heaven and earth”.
97. Dior (French origin) - means “of gold”.
98. Dima (Russian or Greek origin) - means 'follower of goddess Demeter'.
99. Dino (Italian or English origin) - means 'spearman'.
100. Dirk (Danish or German origin) - means 'gifted ruler' or 'ruler of the people'.
101. Doug (Scottish origin) - means 'deep, dark river'.
102. Drew (English origin) - diminutive of Andrew, meaning “strong and manly”
103. Duke (English origin) - means 'title of nobility'.
104. Earl (English origin) - means 'nobleman'
105. Eden (Hebrew origin) - means “place of pleasure or delight”.
106. Edge (English origin) - means “lives by the ridge”.
107. Elby (English origin) - means “elf war”.
108. Elio (Italian origin) - means “sun”.
109. Elmo: Italian; means “protector”
110. Elon (Hebrew or Greek origin) - the Hebrew meaning is 'oak tree', and the Greek meaning is 'rays of the sun'.
111. Emil (Latin origin) - means 'eager' or 'rival'.
112. Emir (Arabic origin) - means “title of honor”.
113. Emon (Irish origin) - means 'prosperous' or 'protector'.
114. Emry (German origin) - means “industrious”.
115. Emyr (Welsh origin) - means “king”.
116. Enzo (German or Italian origin) - means 'giant' or 'king'.
117. Epic (English origin) - means “a long tale/story”.
118. Eric (Norse origin) - means 'a complete ruler' or 'ruler forever'.
119. Erik (Old Norse origin) - variation of Eric, meaning “eternal ruler”.
120. Erle (English origin) - variation of Earl, meaning “nobleman” or “warrior”.
121. Eros (Greek origin) - means “desire”.
122. Eron (Hebrew origin) - means 'peace' or 'enlightenment'.
123. Esau (Hebrew origin) - means “hairy”.
124. Evan (Welsh origin) - means 'the Lord is gracious'.
125. Ewan (Scottish origin) - means “born of the yew tree”.
126. Ezra (Hebrew origin) - means 'help'.
127. Faiz (Arabic origin) - means 'successful' or 'victorious'.
128. Feng (Chinese origin) - meaning can differentiate among 'maple', 'phoenix', 'peak' or 'wind', depending on the tone and written form of the word.
129. Finn (Irish origin) - means 'fair person'.
130. Fred (German origin) - means 'peaceful ruler'.
131. Ford (English origin) - means 'a river crossing' or 'one who dwells at a ford'.
132. Gabe (Hebrew origin) - means 'man of God', a variation of the biblical name Gabriel.
134. Gael (English origin) - meaning “speaker of Gaelic”.
135. Gage (French origin) - means 'oath'.
136. Gale (Irish or English origin) - means 'cheerful', 'storm', or foreigner'.
137. Gary (English origin) - means 'spear'.
138. Gene (English origin) - diminutive of Eugene, meaning “well born”.
139. Gibb (English origin) - means 'promise'. It is a shorter version of the name Gilbert or Gibson.
140. Gino (Italian origin) - means 'farmer'.
141. Glen (Scottish origin) - means 'a narrow valley'.
142. Gray (English origin) - like the color.
143. Grey (English origin) - like the color.
144. Greg (Latin or Greek origin) - means 'watchful', 'vigilant', or 'fierce'. It is a variation of the name Gregory.
145. Guss (Latin or Scandinavian origin) - means 'magnificent' or 'great'.
146. Haim (Hebrew origin) - means 'life'.
147. Hale (English origin) - means “someone who lives in a hollow”.
148. Hank (German origin) - means 'ruler of an estate'.
149. Hans (German, Scandinavian or Hebrew origin) - means 'God is gracious'.
150. Hawk (English origin) - like the bird.
151. Hays (English origin) - variant of Hayes, meaning “enclosure”.
152. Herb (English origin) - diminutive of Herbert, meaning “bright army”.
153. Holt (English origin) - means “son of the unspoiled forests”.
154. Hoyt (English origin) - means “long stick”.
156. Huck - from Literature; diminutive of Huckleberry, like the shrub
157. Huey (French or German origin) - means 'bright spirit' or 'intellect'.
158. Hugh (French or German origin) - means 'intellect' or 'spirit'.
159. Hugo (Latin origin) - means 'intellect or mind'.
160. Hunt (English origin) - diminutive of Hunter, like the occupation
161. Hyde (English origin) - means 'land' or 'to hide'.
162. Iago (Welsh origin) - means “saint”.
163. Iann (Hebrew origin) - means 'God is gracious'.
164. Igor (Norse origin) - means 'warrior'.
165. Iker (Basque origin) - means 'to visit'.
166. Imam (Arabic origin) - means 'believer of God'.
167. Indy (American origin) - diminutive of Indiana, meaning “land of the Indians”.
168. Isom (English origin) - variation of Isham, meaning “from the iron village”.
169. Isai (Hebrew origin) - means 'gift of God' or 'God is salvation'.
170. Ivan (Russian origin) - means 'God is gracious'.
171. Ivan (Russian origin) - means “God is gracious”
172. Iver (Norwegian origin) - means “warrior”
173. Izzy: English; means “gift of God”
174. Jack (Of English origin) - means 'God is gracious'.
175. Jace (Hebrew origin) - means 'the Lord is salvation'.
176. Jake (Hebrew origin) - means 'a supplanter'.
177. Javi (Spanish origin) - means 'bright'.
179. Jaxx (English origin) - means 'God is kind'. It is a modern variation of the name Jackson.
180. Jeff (English origin) - means 'traveller' or 'peace'.
181. Joel (Hebrew origin) - means 'Jehovah is God'.
182. John (Hebrew origin) - means 'graced by God'.
183. Josh (Hebrew origin) - means 'Jehovah is salvation' or 'God rescues'.
184. Juan (Spanish origin) - means 'the Lord is gracious'.
185. Jude (Latin or Hebrew origin) - means 'praise'.
186. Kahl (Germanic origin) - means 'bald' or 'hairless'.
187. Kane (Welsh or Irish origin) - means 'warrior' or 'battle'.
188. Kang (Chinese origin) - means 'health'.
189. Kean (English or Irish origin) - means 'ancient', 'enduring', or 'fighter'.
190. Kent (English origin) - means 'edge'.
191. Kian (Persian origin) - means 'king'.
192. Kipp (English origin) - means 'steep hill'.
193. Kirk (Norse or German origin) - means 'church'.
194. Kobe (Hebrew, Greek or Latin origin) - the Latin and Greek meaning is 'supplanter', and the Hebrew meaning is 'God will protect'.
195. Kris (English origin) - means 'a follower of Christ'.
196. Kurt (Germanic or Turkish origin) - means 'wolf' or 'courteous'.
197. Kyle (Gaelic origin) - means 'narrow and straight'.
198. Liam (Irish origin) - a shortened version of William, meaning 'resolute protector'.
199. Luca (Italian origin) - means 'light'.
200. Milo (Germanic origin) - means 'gracious'.
201. Nash (American origin) - means 'dweller by the ash tree'.
202. Nile (Greek origin) - means 'from the Nile'.
203. Noah (Hebrew origin) - means 'rest'.
204. Owen (Welsh origin) - means 'a young fighter'.
205. Quin (Irish origin) - means 'counsel'.
206. Rafe (German origin) - means 'a wise wolf'.
207. Reid (English origin) - means 'redhead'.
208. Rhys (Welsh origin) - means 'enthusiasm'.
209. Rory (Irish origin) - means 'red king'.
210. Ryan (Irish origin) - means 'little king'.
211. Sage (English origin) - means 'wise person'.
212. Sean (Irish origin) - means 'God’s gracious gift'.
213. Seth (Hebrew origin) - means 'appointed'.
214. Shaw (English origin) - means 'thicket'.
215. Thor (Scandinavian origin) - means 'thunder'.
216. Todd (English origin) - means 'fox'.
217. Zeek (Hebrew origin) - means 'God provides strength'.
218. Zeki (Turkish origin) - means 'intelligent or clever'.
Four-Letter Baby Girl Names
219. Abby (Hebrew name) - means 'father’s joy, gives joy'.
220. Alma (Latin origin) - means 'kind or nourishing'.
221. Alva (Irish origin) - means 'white'.
222. Anne (Hebrew origin) - means 'grace'.
223. Anya (Russian origin) - means 'grace'.
224. Asha (Sanskrit origin) - means 'hope or desire'.
225. Aria (Hebrew origin) - means 'lion'.
226. Aura (Greek origin) - means 'soft breeze'.
227. Bebe (English origin) - means 'settlement'.
228. Beta (English origin) - means 'God of plenty'.
229. Bria (Gaelic or Celtic origin) - means 'noble'.
230. Beny (Latin origin) - means 'Blessed’'.
231. Bryn (Welsh origin) - means 'hill'. This is a quite unique name that can be given to girls.
232. Cali (Greek origin) - means 'most beautiful'.
233. Cara (Italian origin) - means 'dear, beloved'.
234. Cleo (English origin) - means 'glory'.
235. Cora (Greek origin) - means 'heart or maiden'.
236. Dana (Hebrew origin) - means 'God will judge'.
237. Dawn (English origin) - means 'appearance of first light'.
238. Daya (Indian origin) - means 'compassionate'.
239. Dior (French origin) - means 'golden'.
240. Dove (American origin) - means 'bird of peace'.
241. Eden (Hebrew origin) - means 'delight'.
242. Eira (Welsh origin) - means 'snow'.
243. Ella (Spanish origin) - means 'young girl'.
244. Elsa (German origin) - means 'noble'.
245. Emma (Latin origin) - means 'universal'.
246. Emme (German origin) - means 'strength'.
247. Erin (Irish origin) - means 'Ireland'.
248. Esme (French origin) - means 'beloved or emerald'.
249. Faye (English origin) - means 'fairy'.
250. Gaia (Greek origin) - means 'earth'.
251. Iris (Greek origin) - means 'rainbow'.
252. Jane (French origin) - means 'Jehovah has been gracious'.
253. Kaya (Scandinavian origin) - means 'pure'.
254. Kore (Greek origin) - means 'maiden'.
Four-Letter Unisex Baby Names
279. Alby (Latin origin) - means 'from Alba'.
280. Alex (English origin) - means 'to defend'.
281. Arie (Hebrew origin) - means 'God's lion'.
282. Arlo (German origin) - means 'hill'.
283. Arya (Persian origin) - means 'friend, faithful'.
284. Beck (Norse origin) - means 'stream'.
285. Bert (English origin) - means 'noble'.
286. Cody (English origin) - means 'helpful'.
287. Drew (Greek origin) - means 'strong'.
288. Eddy (English and Hebrew origin) - means in English is 'wealthy guardian' or 'son of Edward', and the meaning in Hebrew is 'beloved'.
289. Erin (Irish origin) - means 'Ireland'.
290. Evan (Welsh origin) - means 'God is good'.
291. Gert/Gerd (Germanic or Scandinavian origin) - means 'garden'. Variation of male name Gerhard, or female name Gerda.
292. Gray (English origin) - means 'the grey'.
293. Hero (Greek origin) - means 'hero'.
294. Indy (English origin) - means 'independent' or referring to anything Indian.
295. Ines (Greek origin) - means 'holy' or 'chaste'.
296. Jade (Spanish origin) - means 'stone of the side'.
297. Joey (English origin) - means 'God will increase'.
298. Lane (English origin) - means 'from the long meadow path'.
299. Lumi (Finnish origin) - means 'snow'.
300. Nico (Greek origin) - means 'people of victory'.
301. Noel (French origin) - means 'heist as'.
302. Remy (Latin origin) - means 'oarsman'.
303. Rory (Irish origin) - means 'red king'.
304. Roux (Latin origin) - means 'russet'.
305. Sage (Latin origin) - means 'wise and knowing'.
306. Wren (English origin) - means 'bird name'.
307. Zion (Hebrew origin) - means 'highest point'.
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