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simple, but interesting, one - syllable boys names

Sleek and chic, say bye to filler names like lee and James :)
  1. AceHeart
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "one, unity"
    • Description:

      No longer tied to the hapless Ace Ventura, this jaunty, high-flying nickname name is starting to take flight among celebrity and other parents, with its countless positive references to doing well in tests and poker games, on the tennis court and golf course, and in the air.
  2. ArtHeart
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Arthur
    • Meaning:

      "noble one; bear man"
    • Description:

      Though short and brisk, no nickname name could have a more creative image. Comic actor Chris O'Dowd named his son Art, as in his native Ireland it's used as a name on its own, separate from Arthur., coming from an ancient word for ""a bear,"" and used in the sense of ""outstanding warrior"" or ""champion."" A pagan High King of Ireland, Art’s rule was so honest that two angels hovered over him in battle.
  3. BlaireHeart
    • BlaiseHeart
      • Origin:

        French
      • Meaning:

        "to lisp, stammer"
      • Description:

        As modern as it sounds, Blaise is an ancient Christian martyr name. In Arthurian legend, Blaise is the name of Merlin the Magician's secretary. Its relation to the word and name Blaze gives it a fiery feel. Amanda Beard named her baby boy Blaise Ray.
    • BlakeHeart
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "fair-haired, dark"
      • Description:

        Blake -- an early unisex option -- dropped out of the Top 100 in 2017 for the first time since 1988, but remains a sophisticated choice. And yes, both conflicting meanings of Blake are accurate. It originated as a surname in England derived from a nickname. Much of its masculine image was influenced by the wealthy, silver-haired character Blake Carrington in the massively popular 80s TV series Dynasty. Rosie O'Donnell has a son named Blake.
    • BlueHeart
      • Origin:

        Color name
      • Description:

        Among the coolest of the cool color names, particularly popular with celebs as a unisex middle name.
    • CalHeart
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Calvin
      • Description:

        A homey sitting-by-the fire-type nickname name.
    • CaleHeart
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Caleb or surname
      • Description:

        This up-and-coming single-syllable name has a few famous bearers, including baseballer Cale Iorg and Canadian hip-hop musician Cale Sampson. Sounding like Kale, this name also has a crunchy, hipster vibe.
    • ClarkHeart
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "scribe, secretary, cleric, scholar, clerk"
      • Description:

        Clark seemed to have been Gone with the Wind, but parents looking for a short, strong boy's name are now beginning to appreciate its cool combination of Gable charm with Superman power.
    • ClintHeart
      • Origin:

        English, diminutive of Clinton
      • Description:

        As flinty and steely as Mr. Eastwood.
    • CloveHeart
      • Origin:

        Nature name
      • Description:

        Clove is one of a whole tantalizing genre of spice names that might work for a boy. Clovis could be considered a long form.
    • ColeHeart
      • Origin:

        English
      • Meaning:

        "swarthy, coal black"
      • Description:

        Cole -- a short name that embodies a lot of richness and depth -- has long been associated with the great songwriter Cole Porter. It's quite popular in Scotland.
    • CruzHeart
      • Origin:

        Spanish
      • Meaning:

        "cross"
      • Description:

        For a single-syllable Latino surname, this new popular kid on the block packs a lot of energy and charm and is one of the most stylish Spanish names for boys in general use today. Victoria and David Beckham named their third son Cruz, following Brooklyn and Romeo, and it was also picked up on by tennis star Lleyton Hewitt for his son. Other parents may prize its Christian associations.
    • DashHeart
      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Dashiell, meaning unknown
      • Description:

        Dash is a nickname that can stand on its own and sounds, well, dashing. Connected these days with Kardashian enterprises.
    • DaxHeart
      • Origin:

        French place-name
      • Description:

        The appealingly energetic Dax, with its trendy X-ending, re-entered the Top 1000 in 2007. Its somewhat sci-fi vibe emanates from his appearance as a fictional being in the Star Trek universe, seen on the TV show "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine." The Power Rangers character Dax Lo was the Blue Ranger.
    • DukeHeart
      • Origin:

        English rank of nobility
      • Description:

        While John Wayne and Duke Ellington are worthy role models, the reason Duke is currently enjoying a revival and returned to the Top 1000 in 2013 as one of the year's fastest-rising boys’ names is more likely due to the name given to high-profile TV couple Giuliana and Bill Rancic. Christened Edward Duke, he has always been called by his middle name, just as Edward Duke Ellington was. Duke is just one of several aristocratic titles being increasingly used by ordinary citizens.
    • FainHeart
      • FitzHeart
        • Origin:

          Scottish
        • Meaning:

          "son of"
        • Description:

          Any number of Fitz names -- Fitzgerald, Fitzpatrick, Fitzroy, Fitzwilliam -- have been used as Christian names, in fact Fitzwilliam was the given name of the dashing Mr. Darcy in Pride and Prejudice. Fitz can be a short form of any of them and is often, like Mac, a nickname drawn from a surname.
      • FlintHeart
        • Origin:

          English
        • Meaning:

          "born near outcrop of flint"
        • Description:

          Flint is one of the new macho names on the rise today, part old-school tough guy, part rebel. You won't find a tougher, steelier-sounding name; it's part of a genre on the rise along with cousins Slate, Stone and Steel.
      • FlipHeart
        • Origin:

          Nickname for Philip, Phillip, or Felipe
        • Meaning:

          "lover of horses"
        • Description:

          Flip is a cute, attitude-filled nickname for the very proper Philip and variations. A perfect choice if you're looking for a buttoned-up proper name with an informal short form.