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One-Syllable Baby Names

2823 baby names with one syllable — boys and girls, each with meaning and audio pronunciation.

Baby names that have one syllable, most-popular first — useful when you want the rhythm to fit a longer or shorter surname.

Girl Names

Fia#2082 in the U.S.WisdomBryn#2098 in the U.S.Hill, moundTaya#2141 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyBea#2150 in the U.S.Voyager, travellerShae#2163 in the U.S.Variant of Shea, from Gaelic Seaghdha 'admirable, stately, hawk-like'.Lane#2177 in the U.S.Lane, pathBlayke#2191 in the U.S.BlackBliss#2192 in the U.S.BlissNyah#2205 in the U.S.Variant of Nia, Swahili 'purpose, intention'; also linked to Irish Niamh 'bright'.Tate#2260 in the U.S.cheerful, gladRen#2272 in the U.S.lotus, water lilyCove#2279 in the U.S.a small sheltered bay or inletJules#2286 in the U.S.belonging to the Julian gens, youthfulEmme#2325 in the U.S.whole, universalJean#2411 in the U.S.God is graciousMayar#2489 in the U.S.Supplier, purveyorBree#2505 in the U.S.Hill, highFiadh#2509 in the U.S.wild, wild animal, deer (also 'respect')Skai#2519 in the U.S.CloudBryce#2527 in the U.S.SpeckledHayes#2533 in the U.S.(dweller by the) hedge or brushwood enclosureLou#2541 in the U.S.Famous in battleShreya#2545 in the U.S.Superior, betterStarr#2546 in the U.S.starZiyah#2552 in the U.S.light, radiance, splendourAngeli#2554 in the U.S.angel, messengerJames#2580 in the U.S.Holder of the heelJoi#2584 in the U.S.joyBeau#2660 in the U.S.Beautiful, handsomeJayne#2670 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousKlaire#2672 in the U.S.Clear, bright, famousLael#2673 in the U.S.of God / belonging to GodNyx#2704 in the U.S.nightRome#2732 in the U.S.Origin uncertainYatziri#2738 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessKaior#2749 in the U.S.Origin uncertainLourdes#2754 in the U.S.Sea of bitternessBrooks#2770 in the U.S.Origin uncertainRaiya#2786 in the U.S.Origin uncertainLux#2803 in the U.S.LightLynn#2804 in the U.S.LakeJrue#2831 in the U.S.Manly, masculineZayah#2844 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKaoir#2855 in the U.S.Origin uncertainPsalm#2868 in the U.S.A song sung to the harpJoie#2898 in the U.S.He will addKaiah#2899 in the U.S.Each of the twoDrue#2930 in the U.S.Manly, masculineKiah#2939 in the U.S.DawnMar#2994 in the U.S.From the Latin mare and Spanish/Catalan mar, meaning sea or ocean. Used independently or as a sKoi#3026 in the U.S.From the Japanese word 'koi' (鯉), meaning 'carp,' specifically the colorful ornamental variety;Beth#3046 in the U.S.Short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheba: 'El' = God + 'sheva' = oath/abundance), meaning 'my G

Boy Names

Jhon#2079 in the U.S. Yahweh is graciousShaan#2086 in the U.S.Dignity, dignifiedSloan#2087 in the U.S.From Irish O Sluaghadhain, from sluaghadh 'raid, expedition'; 'little raider, warrior'Yash#2089 in the U.S.Fame, praise, gloryZyir#2091 in the U.S.Modern coinage, respelling of Zaire/Zahir (Arabic 'shining, visible'); associative meaningChet#2095 in the U.S.Camp, fortressJoah#2101 in the U.S. Yahweh is brotherKlay#2102 in the U.S.Clay settlementKurt#2103 in the U.S.Brave counselWhit#2110 in the U.S.WhiteLou#2118 in the U.S.Famous in battleNeev#2120 in the U.S.Foundation, base; symbolizing stability and a firm beginning.Quest#2122 in the U.S.A searchRip#2124 in the U.S.Powerful, strong, mighty.Deen#2133 in the U.S.Religion, faith, way of life; from Arabic root d-y-n (law, obedience, judgment).Kipp#2141 in the U.S.Male salmonRam#2144 in the U.S.Pleasing, delightful, charming; name of the Hindu deity Rama, avatar of Vishnu.Earl#2152 in the U.S.Nobleman, warriorOm#2161 in the U.S.The sacred syllable Aum, primordial sound of the universe and supreme mantra in Hinduism.Sai#2162 in the U.S.SaintBlair#2166 in the U.S.Plain, field, battlefieldChayce#2168 in the U.S.Chase, huntFloyd#2169 in the U.S.GreyHayze#2170 in the U.S.Respelling of Hayes; enclosure or hedged area (Old English haeg), or descendant of Aodh (Irish Nayel#2199 in the U.S.Attainer, achiever, winner; from Arabic root n-y-l (to attain, acquire).Syair#2202 in the U.S.Poetry, verse; from Arabic shi'r, used in Malay for a traditional form of poetry.Boyd#2207 in the U.S.Yellow-haired, fair, blond; from Scottish Gaelic buidhe, or from the Isle of Bute (Bhoid).Jan#2211 in the U.S.God is gracious; form of John from Hebrew Yochanan, common in Slavic, Dutch, and Scandinavian uLex#2216 in the U.S.Defending menZaine#2228 in the U.S.beauty, graceDream#2235 in the U.S.a dream, visionLars#2244 in the U.S.crowned with laurelRipp#2249 in the U.S.from Ripley: 'rippel' (grove, thicket) + 'leah' (clearing, meadow), i.e. a clearing in the woodRoel#2250 in the U.S.famous rulerSaad#2251 in the U.S.happiness, good fortuneCaine#2258 in the U.S.spear or acquired oneJune#2266 in the U.S.youth, Juno's monthLynx#2268 in the U.S.lynx wildcat, the bright oneRayne#2275 in the U.S.rain, counsel-powerSkye#2278 in the U.S.sky, Isle of SkyeKnoxx#2288 in the U.S.from the hills, boldQuade#2296 in the U.S.descendant of Uaid, strongSaige#2298 in the U.S.wise one, sage herbGlen#2315 in the U.S.valley, narrow glenJob#2318 in the U.S.the persecuted, patientLayth#2320 in the U.S.lion, brave warriorSoul#2329 in the U.S.The soul; spirit; essential being; from Old English sawol (soul, spirit, the animating principlCy#2339 in the U.S.Lordly; sun; a short form of Cyrus (from Old Persian Kurush: sun, or throne) or Cyril (from GreKal#2349 in the U.S.Voice of God; a short form of Kalel (Superman's Kryptonian birth name) or an independent short Cael#2369 in the U.S.Slender; victorious people; from Irish Gaelic Cael (slender, narrow) or a variant of Caelum (LaDru#2373 in the U.S.Strong; brave; a short form of Drew (from Andrew: defender of men) or an independent name from Jacques#2375 in the U.S.Supplanter; God is gracious; French form of James/Jacob, from Hebrew Yaakov (supplanter) via LaParks#2382 in the U.S.Dweller near a park; from Old French parc (enclosed land, game park) — a surname for those who Rook#2384 in the U.S.The rook chess piece; from Old French roc (the castle chess piece, ultimately from Persian rukhYug#2387 in the U.S.Age; era; cosmic cycle; from Sanskrit yuga (an age of the world, a cosmic time cycle in Hindu cKlaus#2405 in the U.S.Victory of the people; German short form of Nikolaus (Greek Nikolaos: nike victory + laos peoplTai#2409 in the U.S.Great; talented; large; from Chinese/Vietnamese tai (great, talented, distinguished — a positivAbe#2416 in the U.S.Father of many nations; English short form of Abraham, from Hebrew Avraham (av: father + raham:Laine#2426 in the U.S.Road; lane; pathway; from Old English lane (a narrow road or path), used as a surname for familOak#2429 in the U.S.The oak tree; from Old English ac (the oak, Quercus robur) — the most venerated tree in BritishRye#2431 in the U.S.The rye grain; island; from Old English ryge (the cereal grain Secale cereale) — also a place nZach#2434 in the U.S.God has remembered; English short form of Zachary/Zechariah, from Hebrew Zekharyahu (Yahweh hasBrice#2438 in the U.S.Speckled; freckled; from Celtic Bricius (speckled) or a French form of Rhys (ardor, enthusiasm)Clint#2439 in the U.S.Fenced settlement; hillside enclosure; short form of Clinton, from Old English Clint (a cliff, Cross#2441 in the U.S.The cross; crossroads; from Old Norse kross and Old English cros, from Latin crux (the cross — Jade#2448 in the U.S.Jade stone; from Spanish piedra de la ijada (stone of the flank/kidney — jade was said to cure Kree#2452 in the U.S.modern invented one-syllable name, also associated with the Kree of Marvel Comics and the respeBuck#2472 in the U.S.Male deer; a young man; from Old English bucca (male deer, billy goat) — a byname for a vigorouDael#2474 in the U.S.Valley; dale; from Old English dael (a valley) — a variant spelling of Dale; possibly also HebrFitz#2479 in the U.S.son ofHoyt#2483 in the U.S.StickTrae#2495 in the U.S.ThreeNyyear#2511 in the U.S.Modern invented name; no established traditional meaningTim#2514 in the U.S.Honouring GodTyr#2515 in the U.S.godDwight#2527 in the U.S.Of Zeus , godlikeFritz#2530 in the U.S.Peaceful rulerCroix#2559 in the U.S.crossDutch#2562 in the U.S.Dutch; (originally) German / of the Low CountriesKirk#2579 in the U.S.ChurchReef#2584 in the U.S.ridge of rock or coral at the sea surfaceBlue#2594 in the U.S.the color blueEfren#2599 in the U.S.fruitful, fertileJin#2602 in the U.S.gold / metal (Chinese 金); 'precious' or 'true' depending on hanja (Korean)Pace#2614 in the U.S.peaceShlok#2619 in the U.S.Verse, hymn (of praise).Sven#2620 in the U.S.BoyTre#2622 in the U.S.ThreeBanx#2631 in the U.S.stylized form of Banks: 'dweller by the bank/hillside'Chace#2632 in the U.S.Chase, huntNyle#2648 in the U.S.champion / cloud (variant of Niall)Steel#2658 in the U.S.steel (the metal); strength, durabilityVayu#2663 in the U.S.Wind, air.Breck#2669 in the U.S.speckled, freckledKnight#2684 in the U.S.knight (originally 'boy, servant')Taim#2697 in the U.S.Servant, devotee (especially in 'Taym Allah,' servant of God).Vaayu#2699 in the U.S.wind, airDarsh#2711 in the U.S.sight, seeingGeo#2715 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworkerPrice#2729 in the U.S.Son of Rhys Pryce#2730 in the U.S.Son of Rhys Zair#2739 in the U.S.Origin uncertainLyan#2767 in the U.S.Origin uncertainRiyaan#2775 in the U.S.Origin uncertainWolfe#2777 in the U.S.WolfBray#2789 in the U.S.HillChaz#2792 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJudge#2802 in the U.S.Origin uncertainKayde#2807 in the U.S.RoundMatt#2810 in the U.S.Gift of Yahweh Thor#2820 in the U.S.ThunderTom#2822 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJayse#2843 in the U.S.HealerByrl#2852 in the U.S.Byrl is a variant of Beryl, the name of the pale-green gemstone, from the Greek beryllos. Used Oaks#2856 in the U.S.Origin uncertainTye#2859 in the U.S.PastureZay#2865 in the U.S. Yahweh is salvationCloud#2875 in the U.S.Origin uncertainHersh#2882 in the U.S.DeerKayne#2888 in the U.S.Origin uncertainFlem#2891 in the U.S.Flem is a clipped form of Fleming, a surname that marked someone from Flanders, in what is now Shmiel#2899 in the U.S.Name of GodYan#2902 in the U.S.Origin uncertainBlaize#2909 in the U.S.Lisping, stammeringBrix#2911 in the U.S.Origin uncertainBlease#2917 in the U.S.Blease is an English surname pressed into use as a first name; the surname most likely derives Jeff#2920 in the U.S.PeaceFloyde#2926 in the U.S.Floyde is a spelling variant of Floyd, itself an English rendering of the Welsh Llwyd, meaning Mills#2929 in the U.S.MillTed#2932 in the U.S.Rich guardBram#2948 in the U.S.Father of manyHart#2957 in the U.S.Origin uncertainIke#2959 in the U.S.Origin uncertainJun#2965 in the U.S.Origin uncertainPenn#2978 in the U.S.Enclosure or hill; from Old English penn meaning a fold or enclosure for animals, also related Rick#2981 in the U.S.Powerful ruler; a short form of Richard, from the Old High German Richart composed of the elemeThane#2983 in the U.S.Warrior or military follower of a king; from Old English thegn meaning warrior or retainer, andTrayce#2984 in the U.S.A creative respelling of Tracy or Trace, from the Norman French place name Tracey meaning braveVedh#2985 in the U.S.Knowledge or sacred wisdom; a variant or short form related to Veda, from Sanskrit veda meaningBlayne#2993 in the U.S.Yellow or golden; a variant spelling of Blaine, from the Scottish Gaelic bla or blaan meaning yCliff#2995 in the U.S.Ford by the cliff; cliff slopeDeuce#2999 in the U.S.Two; the number twoKam#3011 in the U.S.Crooked nose; crooked river (as short form of Cameron)Leam#3015 in the U.S.Strong-willed warrior; protector (as variant of Liam)Oakes#3025 in the U.S.Dweller near the oak treesLarnce#3047 in the U.S.Larnce is a phonetic respelling of Lawrence, from the Latin Laurentius, a man from Laurentum, aCruze#3049 in the U.S.An alternate spelling of the Spanish name Cruz, from the Latin crux meaning cross, referring toDaksh#3053 in the U.S.From Sanskrit daksha meaning skilled, able, talented, or efficient; also the name of a prominen

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