One Syllable Names for Girls

Sadly, this strong Celtic name often has "of the sorrows" attached to it because of the tragic character in Irish legend. Also a bit drab when compared with newer Irish imports. 

Deirdre

The most modern choice in this group, and the most distinctive; the Gwyn form is a common male name in Wales. 

Gwynn

One of the trendiest names for boys, Jax is becoming familiar on the girls' side through the singer/songwriter and Tiktok star Jax, born Jackie. Jax can also be a nickname for Jacqueline.

Jaye is a gender-neutral name that has been more commonly used for females in recent decades. It originated as a simplified variant of names like Jay, Jayne, or Jay, with the added 'e' giving it a more feminine appearance while maintaining its concise nature. The name has English origins and can be considered a modern, streamlined alternative to longer names like Janet, Janice, or Janelle. Jaye gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century and has maintained steady but uncommon usage since then. The name's brevity and contemporary feel make it appealing to parents seeking a name that is straightforward yet distinctive. Its simplicity allows it to pair well with various middle names and surnames.

Jaye

Kayle is a quietly-used name for girls perhaps best known as the name of a female champion in League of Legends. There are many males named Kale but few with this spelling. And then of course there's the vegetable.

Kayle

Knox

A floral Turkish name with a lilting sound, Lale appears as Laleh in Persian and as Lalə in Azerbaijani. While Lale is familiar in Turkey, Lalə makes the Top 100 in Azerbaijan. 
 
The name is occasionally used in Germany too, inspired by actress Lale Anderson, born Elisabeth Carlotta Helena, but who went first by Liese-Lotte, then by Liselotte, and then Lale (LAH-luh) as a stage name.

Lale

Lyah is a contemporary feminine name that likely emerged as a variation of names like Leah, Liah, or Lya. With its elegant simplicity, Lyah combines the popular 'L' beginning with a soft ending sound that parents are increasingly drawn to. The traditional name Leah has Hebrew origins meaning 'weary' or 'delicate,' though its biblical importance has overshadowed this somewhat somber meaning. As a modern variation, Lyah offers a fresh twist while maintaining the melodic quality of its root name. While still relatively uncommon, Lyah has gained some popularity in the 21st century as parents seek unique spellings of familiar names. The name has a graceful, somewhat exotic quality while remaining straightforward to pronounce.

Lyah

Meabh, the native Irish spelling of Maeve, is in the Top 100 in Ireland and becoming more popular here in its Anglicized form.  Outside of Ireland, life will be easier with the Maeve spelling of this lovely queen's name.

Meabh

Some sources say Mele is a South Sea Islander form of Mary, but it's also a name in its own right meaning song.

Mele

A sweet way—literally—to honor a Melissa or a Pamela.

Miel

Although usually seen as a masculine name, Miles is sometimes seen as a feminine name in Australia, due to its literary association with female author Stella "Miles" Franklin. The s ending makes it especially trendy.

Miles

Nayely is a contemporary feminine name with possible Spanish or Latin American origins. This melodic name appears to be a variation of Nayeli, which has roots in the Zapotec language of Mexico, meaning 'I love you' or 'I like you.' The slight spelling variation creates a unique form while maintaining the beautiful sound and cultural connections. Nayely has gained moderate popularity in Hispanic communities, appreciated for its flowing pronunciation and meaningful associations. The name has a gentle, feminine quality with its three syllables and soft ending. Parents might be drawn to Nayely for its blend of cultural significance and modern appeal. Though not among the most common names in general population statistics, it represents a meaningful choice for families seeking a name with Latin American heritage and a message of affection.

Nayely

The Turkish term for the Nile River, popular as a girls' name.

If Joely (as in actress Richardson) is a name, why not Noely? As nickname-names become both more acceptable and more fashionable, Noely may be a fresh spin on one traditional <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/412/christmas-baby-names">name for Christmas babies</a>.

Noely

Reighn

This name is hanging on as Renee, thanks to Ms. Zellweger, and in newer forms Renae and Renny.

Rene

In the US, the multicultural surname Roe is primarily associated with the landmark Supreme Court case Roe vs. Wade, which granted the federal right to abortion, though elsewhere it might be associated with fish eggs or a small breed of reddish deer. 
 
The name itself has a number of possible origins, including: from a Proto-Indo-European word rei meaning "streaked, striped"; a Middle English variant of Ray; a Norwegian name meaning "clearing"; an Irish surname linked to Ruadh meaning "red", or a Korean surname, possibly meaning "thunder" or "ability". 
 
It's never been popular as a given name but is seen as a nickname for names such as Monroe, Roscoe, and Rowan. Soundalike Rowe is used slightly more often.