One-Syllable Cowboy Names

Buzz

Modern nickname

Brother for Biff and Bud. McFly rocker Tom Fletcher transformed this from midcentury short form to modern cool name when he used it for his newborn son.

Cord

Diminutive of Cordell

"maker or seller of rope or cord"

This is the kind of strong one-syllable boy's name many parents are seeking these days. The more musical Chord was introduced by hot young actor Chord Overstreet.

Huck

Diminutive of Huckleberry, word name

Though forever tied to Huck, short for Huckleberry, Finn, this is an undeniably cute short form that may have some life as part of the hipster taste for names like Duke and Bix.

Lake

Nature name

Evocative modern unisex choice brought into the spotlight by actress Lake Bell.

Redd

Redd is a masculine name that originated as a nickname for people with red hair or ruddy complexions before evolving into an independent given name. Derived from the Old English 'read' meaning "red,"…

Vin

Diminutive of Vincent, Latin

"conquering"

Minimalist nickname via XXX star Diesel (born Mark Vincent).