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
Bloom#3077 in the U.S.Flower, blossom; to flourish and thrive; from Old Norse blom and Old English bloma▶Grey#3085 in the U.S.Grey-haired or of grey colour; from Old English graeg, originally a surname for someone with gr▶Jind#3089 in the U.S.Life, soul, vitality; from the Punjabi jind meaning life or the animating spirit of a person▶Niamh#3148 in the U.S.From Old Irish 'níamh', meaning 'bright', 'lustrous', or 'radiant'.▶Truth#3208 in the U.S.From Old English treowth or triewth, meaning 'faithfulness, fidelity, truth'; the English abstr▶Mai#3245 in the U.S.Apricot blossom; from Vietnamese mai, the yellow flower of the lunar new year▶Chase#3338 in the U.S.Hunter, huntsman; from an English surname for a hunter, from Old French chacier, 'to chase'▶Moon#3355 in the U.S.The celestial body; an English word name for Earth's satellite and its silver light▶Neve#3357 in the U.S.Bright, radiant; anglicized spelling of Irish Niamh, a goddess of Tír na nÓg▶Soul#3369 in the U.S.The spirit or essence of a person; an English word name from Old English sawol▶Dru#3399 in the U.S.Short form of Drusilla, a Roman family name sometimes glossed 'fruitful' or linked to a Celtic ▶Fay#3403 in the U.S.Fairy; from Old French fae, the enchanted folk of medieval romance▶Leigh#3421 in the U.S.Meadow, woodland clearing; from Old English leah, via the English surname▶Max#3470 in the U.S.Greatest; short form of Maxine, Maxima, and the Maximilian family, from Latin maximus▶Lark#3534 in the U.S.The singing bird, herald of dawn; from Middle English larke — also the word for a merry escapad▶Roux#3551 in the U.S.Reddish-brown; the French surname-and-color word, also the flour-and-fat cooking base browned t▶Rhys#3622 in the U.S.Ardor, enthusiasm, fiery zeal; a Welsh name borne by medieval princes, here used for girls▶Snow#3625 in the U.S.Frozen white precipitation; from Old English snaw — a word name for purity, winter, and fairy-t▶Khai#3670 in the U.S.Vietnamese 'victory, triumph, to open/unfold'; also a modern spelling of Kai, used for girls▶Blaise#3696 in the U.S.From Latin Blasius, perhaps 'lisping, stammering'; the spelling now evokes English 'blaze', fir▶Maude#3724 in the U.S.Medieval French form of Matilda — Germanic maht, 'might', plus hild, 'battle' — 'mighty in batt▶Rhodes#3730 in the U.S.From the Greek island of Rhodes (linked to rhodon, 'rose') and an English surname, 'dweller by ▶Zen#3745 in the U.S.From Japanese Zen (Buddhism), via Chinese chan, ultimately Sanskrit dhyana, 'meditation' — the ▶Shams#3800 in the U.S.From Arabic shams, 'the sun' — also the name of Rumi's beloved teacher, Shams of Tabriz▶Wrenn#3804 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Wren — Old English wrenna, the tiny songbird crowned 'king of birds' in fo▶Praise#3858 in the U.S.From the English word praise — Latin pretium, 'worth, prize' — a devotional virtue word-name▶Shree#3865 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shri, 'radiance, prosperity, auspicious glory' — an epithet of the goddess Lakshm▶Boots#3868 in the U.S.Boots is a pet-name drawn from the everyday English word boots, the footwear. In the early twen▶Jett#3905 in the U.S.From the deep-black gemstone jet (Greek gagates) and the airborne speed-word — a rock-and-roll ▶Kay#3912 in the U.S.Short form of Katherine ('pure') and K-names generally — a mid-century stand-alone classic▶Jai#3988 in the U.S.From Sanskrit jai/jaya, 'victory' — also a modern one-syllable J- name; routes layered▶Lake#4072 in the U.S.From the English word lake — Latin lacus, 'pool, lake' — a serene nature word-name▶Berthe#4116 in the U.S.Berthe is the French form of Bertha, from the Germanic element beraht, meaning 'bright, famous,▶Foye#4134 in the U.S.Foye is mainly a family surname used as an early-twentieth-century given name. The Foy and Foye▶Blaine#4195 in the U.S.From Gaelic blian, 'thin, lean', or linked to St. Blane; a Scottish surname and saint's name▶Fae#4216 in the U.S.Spelling of Fay/Faye — from Middle English 'fairy' (Old French fae) or a short form of Faith▶Rynn#4262 in the U.S.Modern one-syllable name echoing Wren (the bird) and -ryn endings (Welsh 'ruler/water' lines); ▶Snoh#4268 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing 'snow' — the frozen white precipitation — with an -oh spelling; routes i▶
Boy Names
Hutch#3058 in the U.S.A diminutive nickname of Hugh and Richard, from the medieval pet form Huche or Hutche; ultimate▶Oz#3075 in the U.S.From Hebrew oz, meaning strength, might, or courage; used as an independent name and as a short▶Pete#3076 in the U.S.Short form of Peter, from Latin Petrus and Greek Petros, meaning rock or stone, a translation o▶Bleu#3099 in the U.S.French word bleu meaning blue, the color; used as a given name for its aesthetic and color-insp▶Cache#3101 in the U.S.From French cacher (to hide), via Canadian French cache meaning a hiding place or concealed sto▶Hayk#3113 in the U.S.From Armenian Hayk, the name of the legendary patriarch and hero considered the founding ancest▶Minh#3125 in the U.S.From Sino-Vietnamese minh (明), meaning 'bright,' 'brilliant,' or 'clear'; associated with intel▶Prynce#3135 in the U.S.Creative spelling of Prince, from Old French prince and Latin princeps ('first citizen,' 'leade▶Quill#3136 in the U.S.From Middle English quil ('hollow stalk,' 'quill feather'), possibly also a short form of the I▶Raife#3137 in the U.S.Variant of Ralph/Rafe, from Old Norse Ráðúlfr composed of ráð ('counsel,' 'advice') and úlfr ('▶Tuff#3142 in the U.S.From English 'tough' (strong, resilient) or tuff (a type of porous volcanic rock), possibly als▶Alp#3152 in the U.S.Old Turkic word meaning 'brave', 'heroic', or 'valiant', used as a name and honorific title for▶Arsh#3155 in the U.S.From Arabic arsh (عرش) meaning 'throne', specifically the Throne of God (Arsh Allah) in Islamic▶Bane#3159 in the U.S.South Slavic short form of Branimir or Branislav, meaning 'glory' or 'glorious defender'; in Ol▶Drue#3165 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Drew, a short form of Andrew, from Greek Andreas meaning 'manly' or 'virile▶Maze#3186 in the U.S.From Middle English maze, meaning a labyrinth or state of bewilderment; used as a modern given ▶Niles#3189 in the U.S.English and Scandinavian surname form of Niel/Neil, from Old Norse Njal or Irish Niall meaning ▶Noor#3190 in the U.S.Light, divine light; from Arabic nur (نور) meaning light, radiance, luminosity▶Tadhg#3198 in the U.S.Poet, philosopher; a person skilled in verse and learning▶Arch#3211 in the U.S.Short form of Archibald; truly bold, genuinely brave▶Branch#3216 in the U.S.Branch of a tree; an offshoot, limb, or extension; transferred surname▶Burke#3218 in the U.S.Dweller at or from the fortified settlement or borough▶Cale#3219 in the U.S.Short form of Caleb, the Hebrew name traditionally read as 'whole-hearted' or linked to the wor▶Gates#3231 in the U.S.English surname for someone who lived by the gates of a town or castle, from Old English geat▶Laksh#3242 in the U.S.Aim, target, goal; from Sanskrit laksh/lakshya, the root behind Lakshman and Lakshmi▶Parth#3250 in the U.S.Son of Pritha (Kunti); the epithet by which Krishna addresses the archer Arjuna throughout the ▶Qais#3251 in the U.S.Firm, steadfast (traditional gloss); an ancient Arabic name borne by the poet Qais, the Majnun ▶Styles#3256 in the U.S.English surname for someone living by a stile — the steps over a field wall — now chosen for it▶Wave#3259 in the U.S.The moving swell of water; from Old English wafian, used as a minimalist ocean word name▶Brandt#3269 in the U.S.From a German and Scandinavian surname rooted in Old Norse brandr — 'fire, firebrand', and by p▶Chip#3272 in the U.S.Nickname for Charles — Germanic karl, 'free man' — via the phrase 'chip off the old block'▶Birl#3279 in the U.S.Birl is a spelling of Burl, from the English word for the knotted, whorled grain of a tree and ▶Kaz#3294 in the U.S.Short form of Polish Kazimierz (Casimir), traditionally read as 'destroyer of peace' or 'procla▶Ken#3295 in the U.S.Short form of Kenneth, from Gaelic Cináed, traditionally 'born of fire', or Coinneach, 'handsom▶Ward#3316 in the U.S.Guardian, watchman; from Old English weard, the keeper of the watch▶Brave#3329 in the U.S.Courageous, fearless; the English adjective from Italian/French brave, used as a virtue name▶Clarke#3331 in the U.S.Clerk, scribe, scholar; the e-spelled form of the English occupational surname Clark▶Claude#3332 in the U.S.French form of Latin Claudius, a great Roman clan name traditionally derived from claudus, 'lam▶Berle#3335 in the U.S.Berle is a spelling variant of Burl, an English word for a knot or lump in wood and yarn. The n▶Hawk#3343 in the U.S.The bird of prey; from Old English hafoc, used as a sharp-eyed nature name▶Kol#3352 in the U.S.Old Norse byname from kol, 'coal' — the dark-haired or swarthy one — found in sagas and place n▶Nyles#3363 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Niles, from Niall — an Irish name traditionally read as 'champion' or 'clo▶Shine#3375 in the U.S.To give off light; the English verb-noun of radiance used as a word name▶Slate#3376 in the U.S.The layered gray stone of roofs and chalkboards; from Old French esclate, carrying the idiom 'c▶Zac#3379 in the U.S.Short form of Zachary — Hebrew Zekharyah, 'Yahweh remembers' — in its three-letter spelling▶Aire#3386 in the U.S.The element of air in romance-tinged spelling; also the River Aire of Yorkshire, a Celtic river▶Breece#3392 in the U.S.Surname variant in the Brice/Breese family — Brice being a Gaulish-Latin saint's name of debate▶Bearl#3399 in the U.S.Bearl is one more early-century spelling of Burl, from the English word for knotted wood and a ▶Kitt#3416 in the U.S.Double-t form of Kit, the medieval pet form of Christopher — Greek 'bearer of Christ' — with su▶Kruze#3418 in the U.S.Z-styled spelling of Cruz — Spanish for 'cross' — with the English word cruise riding along▶Luc#3420 in the U.S.French form of Luke — Greek Loukas, 'man from Lucania', long associated with Latin lux, 'light'▶Naksh#3426 in the U.S.Engraving, imprint, drawn image — from Arabic-Persian naqsh — used in Urdu-Hindi for fine featu▶Less#3430 in the U.S.Less is a clipped pet form, usually of Lester or Leslie. Lester is an English place-name surnam▶Reeve#3432 in the U.S.The medieval English official — bailiff, steward, magistrate — from Old English gerefa, the roo▶Walt#3443 in the U.S.Short form of Walter — Germanic wald + heri, 'ruler of the army' — carried solo by Disney and W▶Bless#3456 in the U.S.The English verb of benediction — from Old English bletsian — used as a faith-forward word name▶Hal#3471 in the U.S.Medieval pet form of Henry ('home ruler') or Harold ('army ruler'); a crisp one-syllable name▶Jah#3475 in the U.S.A short form of Yahweh, the name of God; from Hebrew Yah, central to Rastafari usage▶Koy#3482 in the U.S.A short modern name from a surname (variously of English/Dutch origin); also echoes Japanese 'k▶Nuh#3490 in the U.S.Arabic form of Noah — Hebrew Noach, 'rest, comfort' — a great prophet who built the ark▶Rainn#3491 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Rain — the English word for rainfall — also echoing Rayner, 'wise army/cou▶Shyne#3499 in the U.S.From the English word shine — 'to glow, gleam, excel' — a modern word-name with a y-styled spel▶Blane#3521 in the U.S.From Gaelic Bláán — possibly 'yellow' or 'slender' — borne by an early Scottish saint; a spelli▶Boe#3522 in the U.S.Spelling of Bo — from Old Norse Bói, 'to live, dwell' — also echoing French beau, 'handsome'▶Vearl#3545 in the U.S.Vearl is a thinly documented early-1900s American boys' name, most likely a V-form in the rhymi▶Kris#3556 in the U.S.Short form of Kristopher/Christopher — Greek Christophoros, 'bearing Christ' — also a Scandinav▶Rowe#3574 in the U.S.From the English surname Rowe — 'dweller by the hedgerow or row of houses', from Old English ra▶Wayde#3582 in the U.S.Spelling of Wade — from Old English wadan, 'to go, to ford', or a river-crossing place-name; al▶Welles#3583 in the U.S.From the English surname Welles/Wells — 'dweller by the springs or wells', from Old English wel▶Witt#3585 in the U.S.From the surname Witt — linked to 'wit' (wisdom, cleverness) and to a form of 'white, fair'; an▶Chayse#3608 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Chase — from Old French chacier, 'to hunt, pursue' — an occupational name ▶Wirt#3612 in the U.S.Wirt comes from the Middle High German wirt, meaning 'innkeeper, host, landlord,' an occupation▶Jaice#3626 in the U.S.Stylized spelling of Jace — a short form of Jason (Greek Iason, 'healer') or Jacen; a modern on▶Mick#3652 in the U.S.Pet form of Michael — Hebrew Mikha'el, 'who is like God?' — via Mickey; a crisp one-syllable na▶Harm#3660 in the U.S.Harm is a traditional Frisian and Low German short form of Herman, from the Germanic heri, 'arm▶Roi#3661 in the U.S.From French roi, 'king'; also a Hebrew name, 'my shepherd' or linked to 'sight/seeing' (as in B▶Ron#3664 in the U.S.Short form of Ronald ('ruler's counsel', from Norse Rögnvaldr); also a Hebrew name, 'song, joy'▶Sion#3668 in the U.S.Welsh form of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'; also a spelling of Zion, 'highest poin▶Huel#3695 in the U.S.Huel most plausibly grew as a short form of Hughel or Hubert, Germanic names built on the eleme▶Cobe#3700 in the U.S.Short form/spelling of Coby (from Jacob, Hebrew Yaakov, 'supplanter'); also a spelling of Kobe▶Gauge#3712 in the U.S.From the English word gauge — Old North French gauge, 'a measure, standard, gauge'; also linked▶Graeme#3714 in the U.S.Scottish spelling of Graham — from an English place-name, 'gravelly homestead' (Grantham); a gr▶Kaan#3723 in the U.S.From Turkish kağan/kaan, 'khan of khans, supreme ruler' — the steppe emperor's title▶Clance#3728 in the U.S.Clance is a clipped form, most likely of Clarence, from the Latin clarus meaning bright or clea▶Nox#3743 in the U.S.From Latin nox, 'night' — the Roman night-deity (Greek Nyx); a Potter wand-spell too▶Shubh#3758 in the U.S.From Sanskrit shubha, 'auspicious, good, fortunate' — the blessing-word of greetings▶Troi#3764 in the U.S.-i spelling of Troy — the Irish surname ('foot soldier') and the legendary besieged city▶Blayze#3789 in the U.S.Y-styled spelling of Blaze (the fire word) and Blaise (the saint, 'lisping' readings)▶Blu#3790 in the U.S.Minimalist spelling of Blue — the sky-and-sea color (Italian blu) — a modern color-name▶Breeze#3794 in the U.S.From the English word breeze — via Spanish brisa, the gentle wind — a nature word-name▶Christ#3799 in the U.S.From Greek Christos, 'the anointed one' — the title of Jesus; in some traditions a given name (▶Myrle#3807 in the U.S.Myrle is a variant of Merle, from the French merle and Latin merula, 'blackbird'. The y-spellin▶Dex#3809 in the U.S.Short form of Dexter — Latin dexter, 'right-handed, skillful' (also a dyer surname)▶Doc#3810 in the U.S.From the title doctor (Latin docere, 'to teach') — frontier nickname turned given name▶Dom#3811 in the U.S.Short form of Dominic — Latin dominicus, 'of the Lord' — Fast-family famous▶Doil#3821 in the U.S.Doil is a variant spelling of Doyle, an Irish surname turned given name. Doyle comes from O Dub▶Jae#3824 in the U.S.Korean name element jae, 'talent, wealth' (Jae-won, Jae-hyun lines) — or a sleek Jay spelling▶Dorse#3831 in the U.S.Dorse is a clipped form of Dorsey, a surname of Norman French origin meaning 'from Orsay', a pl▶Juel#3831 in the U.S.Spelling of Jewel — the precious-stone word — also a Danish surname (Juel) and Joel echo; route▶Long#3845 in the U.S.From Vietnamese long (Sino-Vietnamese), 'dragon' — the imperial creature; also an English surna▶Peace#3857 in the U.S.From the English word peace — Latin pax — the virtue outright, beloved in African Christian nam▶Norm#3858 in the U.S.Norm is the everyday short form of Norman, a Germanic name meaning 'Northman' or 'Norseman', ca▶Rei#3860 in the U.S.From Japanese rei — kanji spanning 'spirit', 'gratitude', 'bell' — and Portuguese rei, 'king'▶Taksh#3871 in the U.S.From Sanskrit taksh, 'to carve, fashion' — Taksha, son of Bharata, founded Takshashila▶Dorr#3875 in the U.S.Dorr is an English surname pressed into service as a first name. The name Dorr, also spelled Do▶Art#3885 in the U.S.Clip of Arthur — Celtic 'bear' readings — also Irish Art, 'bear', a high-king name, and the cre▶Brant#3891 in the U.S.From Germanic brand, 'sword, fire' — also the brant goose and Mohawk leader Joseph Brant▶Champ#3893 in the U.S.Clip of champion — Latin campio, 'field-fighter' — the victory nickname given outright▶Creek#3896 in the U.S.From the English word creek — Old Norse kriki, 'nook, bend' — the small-stream nature name▶Murle#3901 in the U.S.Murle is a spelling variant of Merle, from the Old French merle, meaning blackbird. It also bru▶Kais#3918 in the U.S.From Arabic Qays, 'firm, measuring' — the poet-lover Qays of Layla-Majnun fame▶Kyce#3929 in the U.S.Modern one-beat coinage beside Kase and Qais/Kais ('firm'); routes layered▶Mads#3932 in the U.S.Danish clip of Mathias — 'gift of Yahweh' — Mikkelsen-cool▶Majd#3934 in the U.S.From Arabic majd, 'glory, honor, nobility' — the root of Majid concentrated▶Marz#3937 in the U.S.Z-styled Mars — the war god and red planet; modern minting▶Rives#3938 in the U.S.From the surname Rives, French for 'riverbanks; shores' (from Latin ripa). A crisp, one-beat su▶Rai#3949 in the U.S.Japanese rai, 'thunder' — with Spanish Rai (Raimundo clip) and Indian rai, 'noble/king', thread▶Rhone#3951 in the U.S.From the Rhône river — ancient Rhodanus, Celtic 'swift water' readings — vineyard-valleyed▶Zai#3970 in the U.S.Modern one-syllable Z- name, often a short form of Isaiah/Zaire or its own coinage; routes info▶Aous#3978 in the U.S.From Arabic Aws, 'gift, compensation' (and an old word for 'wolf'); a tribe of early Medina▶Bright#3987 in the U.S.From the English word bright — Old English beorht, 'shining, radiant, full of light'▶Cheikh#3989 in the U.S.From Arabic shaykh, 'elder, chief, religious leader' — a revered title and name in West Africa▶Gil#4000 in the U.S.From Hebrew gil, 'joy, happiness', or a short form of Gilbert, 'bright pledge'; routes layered▶Greer#4001 in the U.S.Scottish surname from Gregor/Gregory — Greek gregorein, 'to watch, be vigilant'▶Fread#4005 in the U.S.Fread is a spelling variant of Fred, the short form of Frederick, a Germanic name from frid, 'p▶Kayn#4012 in the U.S.Spelling of Kane — Irish Ó Catháin, 'battle, warrior', or Welsh cain, 'beautiful/clear'; routes▶Klyde#4016 in the U.S.K-spelling of Clyde — from the Scottish river Clyde, an old river-name of uncertain meaning▶Burch#4019 in the U.S.Burch is a transferred English surname, a spelling of Birch that named someone who lived by a b▶Nour#4030 in the U.S.From Arabic nur, 'light, radiance, illumination'▶Rich#4039 in the U.S.Short form of Richard — Germanic ric, 'ruler, power', plus hard, 'brave, strong' — 'powerful ru▶Shayne#4042 in the U.S.-yne spelling of Shane — an Irish form of John (Seán), Hebrew 'God is gracious'▶Whitt#4050 in the U.S.Short form of Whit- surnames (Whitman, Whitaker) — from Old English hwit, 'white, fair'▶Brad#4074 in the U.S.Short form of Bradley/Bradford — Old English brad, 'broad', plus leah, 'clearing', or ford, 'ri▶Chief#4080 in the U.S.From the English word chief — Latin caput, 'head' — a leader; an empowering word-name▶Ferd#4089 in the U.S.Ferd is a clipped everyday form of Ferdinand, a Germanic name built from elements read as 'jour▶Gearl#4109 in the U.S.Gearl is a Southern American folk spelling of Earl, adding a silent-looking G to the front of t▶Jak#4113 in the U.S.K-spelling of Jack — a medieval pet form of John ('God is gracious'), later linked to Jacob ('s▶Byrd#4115 in the U.S.Byrd is a surname turned first name, from the Old English brid or byrd, 'bird'. It began as a n▶Dirck#4116 in the U.S.Dirck is an older Dutch spelling of Dirk, the short form of Diederik, the Dutch form of Theodor▶Joon#4121 in the U.S.Korean name element jun, 'handsome, talented'; also Persian joon, 'dear, life'; routes layered▶Kage#4124 in the U.S.Modern K-spelling echoing Cage/Gage — 'a pledge, measure' (from a surname) — and Cade; no singl▶Kien#4131 in the U.S.From Vietnamese kien, 'to build, establish; strong, firm'; also a modern Ki-/Kean spelling; rou▶Clide#4134 in the U.S.Clide is a simplified spelling of Clyde, which comes from the River Clyde in Scotland. The rive▶Liev#4137 in the U.S.From Yiddish/Russian Lev, 'lion' (Hebrew 'heart'; Russian Leo); routes layered▶Nyx#4144 in the U.S.From Greek Nyx, 'night' — the primordial goddess of night▶Priest#4148 in the U.S.From the word priest — Greek presbyteros, 'elder' — a religious leader; an occupational word-na▶Ryle#4153 in the U.S.From an English surname linked to 'rye clearing' (Riley lines), or a modern Ry- name; routes la▶Shep#4156 in the U.S.Short form of Shepherd/Shepard — Old English sceaphierde, 'one who herds sheep'▶Thang#4164 in the U.S.From Vietnamese thang, 'victorious, to win, to ascend'▶Dahl#4166 in the U.S.Dahl is a Scandinavian surname turned given name, from the Old Norse dalr, 'valley' or 'dale' -▶Xane#4176 in the U.S.X- styling of Zane — an American form of John ('God is gracious') or a Zayn ('beauty') echo; ro▶Dodd#4193 in the U.S.Dodd is an English surname derived from the medieval given name Dudda or Dodde, a byname whose ▶Blade#4196 in the U.S.From the English word blade — Old English blæd, 'leaf; sword, cutting edge'▶Brixx#4198 in the U.S.Modern double-x coinage echoing Brix/Brick and the bold X- name trend; no single fixed root▶Dre#4213 in the U.S.Short form of Andre/Andrew — Greek andreios, 'manly, brave, courageous'▶Hays#4225 in the U.S.From the surname Hayes/Hays — Old English hæg, 'a hedged enclosure', or Irish O'Hea; routes lay▶Odes#4235 in the U.S.Odes is a rare, opaque boy's name from the early-twentieth-century American South. It has no cl▶Hearl#4241 in the U.S.Hearl is a spelling variant of Earl, from the Old English eorl, a nobleman or warrior, later an▶Loys#4243 in the U.S.Loys is an archaic French spelling of Louis, a royal name descending from the Germanic Hludwig,▶Koast#4255 in the U.S.K-spelling of Coast — from Latin costa, 'rib, side' — the seashore; a modern nature word-name▶Ky#4257 in the U.S.Short form of Kyle ('a narrow strait/channel', Scottish Gaelic caol) or a standalone modern coi▶Love#4262 in the U.S.From the word love — Old English lufu — and the Swedish name Love/Löve, from Norse 'leaf/dear';▶