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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

Lyndsie

Variant of Lindsey: from the linden tree island.

GirlEnglish22/7

Lynet

Bird.

GirlIndian9/22

Lynford

From the linden tree ford.

BoyEnglish3/4

Lyngheid

Sister of Otter.

GirlIndian9/3

Lynley

Abbreviation of Lynnette who accompanied Sir Ga...

GirlIndian9/3

Lynn

A cascade.

GirlIndian5/2

Lynna

A cascade.

GirlIndian6/3

Lynne

A cascade.

GirlIndian1/7

Lynnet

Variant of ancient Welsh given name. In Arthuri...

GirlIndian5/9

Lynsey

Variant of Lindsey: from the linden tree island.

GirlEnglish9/1

Lynzee

Variant of Lindsey: from the linden tree island.

GirlEnglish8/33

Lynzie

Variant of Lindsey: from the linden tree island.

GirlEnglish22/1

Lyra

Of the Iyre. Song.

GirlFrench7/2

Lyric

Of the Iyre. Song.

GirlFrench1/4

Lyris

Iyrical.

GirlGreek1/11

Lysias

Dissolving.

GirlIndian3/22

Lyssa

Honey. Abbreviation of Melissa; Lissandra; Alyssa.

GirlEnglish11/4

Lystra

That dissolves or disperses.

GirlIndian5/5

Lyting

Brother of Thorstein Torfi.

BoyIndian8/33

Lyulf

A compound of the Old English words for 'flame'...

BoyEnglish3/22

Lyulph

Variant of Lyulf: A compound of the Old English...

BoyEnglish8/4

Lyvia

Life. Ancient Roman name. Also an abbreviation...

GirlEnglish3/6

Lyza

Abbreviation of Elizabeth and Eliza.

GirlEnglish3/1

Lyzbeth

Abbreviation of Elizabeth.

GirlEnglish9/8

Léan

Light brightness

GirlIrish9/9

Lídia

From Lydia

GirlPortuguese9/8
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Lúcia

Light

GirlPortuguese8/7

Lúcio

Light

BoyPortuguese5/3

Ma'd

An old Arabian tribe's name..

BoyArabic9/9

Ma'n

Benefit..

BoyArabic1/1

Maa

Mother goddess

GirlOdia6/6

Maab

Place of return

GirlArabic8/8

Maai

Belly, heaping up.

GirlIndian7/6

Maan

Honor pride

BoyOdia11/11

Maat

Mythical goddess of order and justice.

GirlIndian1/8

Maath

Wiping away, breaking, fearing, smiting.

GirlIndian6/7

Maaz

Wood, wooden.

BoyIndian4/5

Mab

Happiness.

GirlCeltic7/7

Mac

Son of.

BoyCeltic8/8

Machk

Bear (Algonquin).

BoyIndian6/9

Mack

Son of.

BoyCeltic1/1

Macklyn

Son of Flann.

BoyCeltic1/7

Macy

Derived from medieval male form of Matthew.

GirlFrench9/6

Maddy

Diminutive of Madeleine: Woman of Magdala. Tower.

GirlFrench5/2

Mads

Gift from God.

BoyScandinavian3/1

Mady

Maiden.

GirlEnglish1/7

Mae

Kinswomen.

GirlIndian1/1

Maebh

Intoxicating she

GirlIrish8/2

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.