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Unique One-Syllable Names

Discover 4,498 one-syllable baby names — short, memorable, and perfect as first or middle names.

4,498 total names

Clach

Stone.

BoyCeltic6/9

Clady

Danish form of Claudia.

GirlIndian3/9

Claec

Dark.

BoyEnglish6/6

Claeg

Mortal.

BoyEnglish6/1

Clair

Diminutive of Clarence: Clear.

BoyEnglish1/7

Clancy

The red-haired soldier's son; ruddy warrior.

BoyCeltic7/22

Clark

Derived from a surname meaning cleric or clerk....

BoyEnglish11/9

Claud

Lame.

BoyEnglish8/5

Claus

People's victory.

BoyScandinavian7/11

Clay

Clay maker; mortal.

BoyEnglish8/5

Clea

Abbreviation of Clotilde and Cleopatra.

GirlGreek3/3

Cleary

Scholar.

BoyIndian6/1

Cledwyn

Rough; blessed.

BoyCeltic9/5

Cleit

Rocky eminence.

BoyCeltic7/22

Clem

Diminutive of Clement: Gentle. Famous Bearer:...

BoyEnglish6/6

Clemmy

Diminutive of Clement: Gentle. Famous Bearer:...

BoyEnglish2/8

Cleo

A diminutive of Cleopatra and Clotilde, meaning...

GirlGreek9/8

Cleon

From the cliff.

BoyEnglish5/22

Clerc

Variant of Clark: Scholar.

BoyEnglish7/5

Clerk

Variant of Clark: Scholar.

BoyEnglish6/22

Cliff

Diminutive of Clifford: River ford near a cliff.

BoyEnglish5/9

Clift

Diminutive of Clifton: From the town near a cliff.

BoyEnglish1/5

Clint

Diminutive of Clinton: Settlement on a hill, or...

BoyEnglish7/22

Clio

Celebrate. Abbreviation of Clotilde and Cleopat...

GirlGreek5/3

Cluain

Meadow pasture

BoyIrish1/6

Clud

Lame.

BoyCeltic7/4

Cluny

From the meadow.

BoyIndian9/3

Clust

Mythical son of Clustfeinad.

BoyCeltic1/3

Clyde

From the name of Scottish Clyde river.

BoyCeltic7/22

Clyff

Diminutive of Clifford: River ford near a cliff.

BoyEnglish5/7

Clyfford

Variant of Clifford: River ford near a cliff.

BoyEnglish9/8

Clyffton

From the farm near the cliff.

BoyEnglish3/11

Clyfland

From the cliff land.

BoyEnglish1/5

Clyford

Cliff-side ford.

BoyEnglish1/11

Clyfton

Variant of Clifton: From the town near a cliff.

BoyEnglish4/5

Clyftun

From the farm near the cliff.

BoyEnglish3/11

Clynt

Diminutive of Clinton: From the town near a hill.

BoyEnglish7/2

Clyte

A water nymph.

GirlGreek7/2

Clytie

Mythological water nymph who loved the sun god...

GirlGreek8/11

Clyve

Lives at the cliffs.

BoyEnglish9/22

Clóvis

Famous battle

BoyPortuguese7/2

Cnut

Name of a king.

BoyIndian9/4

Cnychwr

Legendary son of Nes.

BoyCeltic7/4

Cob

Heel.

BoyEnglish3/11

Cobb

Variant of Cob: Heel.

BoyEnglish5/4

Coby

Variant of Coburn.

BoyEnglish4/9

Coch

Legendary son of Caw.

BoyCeltic9/2

Cody

Cushion. Helpful.

GirlEnglish6/2

About One-Syllable Names

One-syllable names pack a lot of personality into a single beat. With 4,498 options, these short and sweet names are easy to pronounce, pair beautifully with longer middle or last names, and leave a lasting impression. From classic choices like Grace and James to unique options from various cultures, one-syllable names are a timeless choice for modern parents.