Short Name Meaning & Origin
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The name 'Short' is primarily an English surname derived from a nickname for a person of small stature or a person who was short in height. It is of Anglo-Saxon origin, used as a descriptive surname in England and later adopted in other English-speaking countries.
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American (Western) 40%
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British (Western) 35%
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Australian (Western) 25%
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Name Details
- First Name: Short
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Short in the US (SSA Data):
Short Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.