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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

Elm

King

BoyHebrew3/3

Elmlk

King

BoyHebrew8/8

Els

Devoted to God.

GirlHebrew11/9

Elswyth

Elf from the willow trees.

GirlIndian9/4

Elsy

God is my oath; devoted

GirlMalayalam3/7

Elvy

Elf warrior.

BoyEnglish6/1

Elvyn

Elf-wise friend. Variant of Alvin.

BoyEnglish2/6

Elwyn

Variant of Alvin: Wise friend. From the Old Eng...

BoyEnglish2/7

Ely

Famous fighter.

BoyGerman9/6

Elynn

Variant of Helen. Means Light or most beautiful...

GirlEnglish1/7

Em

Variant of Emma: Whole. Complete. Universal. Ol...

GirlGerman9/9

Emblyn

Variant of the French Emmeline, which ultimatel...

GirlEnglish2/8

Emhyr

Ruler.

BoyCeltic8/33

Emlyn

Variant of the French Emmeline, which ultimatel...

GirlEnglish9/6

Emmy

Hardworking. Variant of Emily.

GirlFrench5/2

Emrys

Celtic form of Ambrose.

BoyCeltic6/8

Emst

Serious.

BoyGerman7/3

Emyr

Ruler.

BoyCeltic3/7

Engl

Light.

GirlCeltic7/2

Eny

Ardent.

GirlCeltic11/8

Enyd

Fair.

GirlEnglish6/3

Eoin

Young.

BoyCeltic9/7

Eorl

Chief.

BoyIndian8/5

Eos

The dawn.

GirlGreek6/3

Er

Watchman

BoyIndian7/5

Erc

Red.

BoyCeltic1/8

Erk

Power strength

BoyTurkish9/7

Erl

Variant of Earl: Noble leader.

BoyEnglish1/8

Ern

Diminutive of Earnest: A variant spelling of th...

BoyEnglish3/1

Ernst

Variant of Ernest: Earnest.

BoyScandinavian1/22

Erp

Son of Meldun.

BoyIndian6/3

Erryl

Variant of Earl: Noble leader.

BoyEnglish4/33

Ervyn

Variant of Ervin: Beautiful.

BoyCeltic1/3

Erwyn

Friend of the sea. Variant of Erwin: Boar-friend.

BoyEnglish1/4

Erwynn

Friend of the sea. Variant of Erwin: Boar-friend.

BoyEnglish6/9

Eryk

Eternal ruler.

BoyIndian1/5

Eryn

Poetic name for Ireland.

GirlIndian4/8

Erynn

Poetic name for Ireland.

GirlIndian9/4

Eryx

In ancient Greek mythology, Eryx was the son of...

BoyGreek4/9

Estl

Little star

GirlHebrew6/11

Eth

Diminutive of Ethel: From the Old English 'aeth...

GirlEnglish5/6

Etty

Diminutive of Esther, Harriette, or Henrietta,...

GirlEnglish5/7
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Euan

Possibly a variant of John.

BoyCeltic8/5

Euen

Variant of Ewan: Youth.

BoyCeltic3/9

Eus

Legendary son of Erim.

BoyCeltic5/9

Ev

Diminutive of Evan: God is good.

BoyCeltic11/9

Evyn

Variant of a Gaelic name anglicized as John.

BoyCeltic8/3

Ewyn

Young.

BoyCeltic8/22

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.