One Syllable Names for Boys
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Burg
Burg is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from the word meaning 'fortress,' 'castle,' or 'fortified settlement.' Historically, it functioned primarily as a surname for people who lived…
Bern
German
"bear"
Hip short form of Bernard, also Swiss place-name.
Berne
Scandinavian, Germanic
"bear"
Succinct and strong, familiar but rare, Berne maybe interepteted in several ways: firstly, as a surname, from the Germanic element bern , it has been likely given to to descendants of Bernards. More…
Bernt
Bernt is a masculine name of Scandinavian and Germanic origin, functioning as a variation of Bernard or Bernhard, which derives from elements meaning "bear" and "brave" or "hardy." Particularly…
Butch
Nickname name
Old-school nickname ala Spike and Babe that's favored by some hipster parents.
Biff
American nickname
The quintessential midcentury nickname, famously found in Arthur Miller's play "Death of a Salesman." Biff is late 19th century slang meaning to "hit", so Biff may have originated as a nickname for a…
Bill
English, diminutive of William
"resolute protection"
Most Bills today are dads...or grandpas. The younger Williams are usually nicknamed Will, or called by their full names.
Byll
Byll is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Bill, which itself is traditionally a diminutive of William. The unusual 'y' spelling gives this classic name a…
Bil
Bil is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a short form of names like William, Wilbur, or Bilal, or it could derive from Norse mythology, where Bil was a divine figure…
Bing
German
"kettle-shaped hollow"
When Kate Hudson named her second son Bingham and announced that she would be calling him Bing, it put this zingy nickname name out on the table. Before that, there was only one, further nicknamed…
Birt
Birt is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic origins. It likely developed as a shortened form of names containing the element 'bert' or 'brecht,' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' It may also have…
Bix
Modern nickname
Bix is a cool and jazzy nickname name, thanks to that final x. It's largely associated with the legendary and influential cornet player (and inspiration for the novel Young Man With a Horn ), Bix…
Bjorne
Bjorne is a Scandinavian masculine name closely related to Bjorn, derived from Old Norse meaning 'bear.' The additional 'e' creates a spelling variant that softens the pronunciation slightly while…
Bjarn
Bjarn is a masculine name with Norse and Scandinavian origins, representing a variation of the more common Bjorn or Björn, which means "bear." This powerful name carries connotations of strength,…
Bjame
Bjame is a variant of the Scandinavian name Bjarne, which derives from the Old Norse elements "bjǫrn" meaning "bear" and "arn" meaning "eagle." This masculine name combines symbols of strength and…
Bjarne
Bjarne is a masculine Scandinavian name primarily used in Norway, Denmark, and Sweden. It derives from the Old Norse 'Bjǫrn' meaning 'bear,' symbolizing strength and courage. The suffix '-e' or '-i'…
Black
Color name
Unlike Rose and Blue, this color name is Not Ready for Prime Time.
Blade
Word name
One of the new crop of boys' names that manage to be unconventional and macho at the same time — though Blade verges on the threatening.
Blayne
Blayne is a masculine name with Scottish and Gaelic origins, derived from the surname Blair or the Gaelic 'blár' meaning 'field' or 'plain.' This contemporary spelling variation of Blaine adds a…
Blain
Blain is a masculine name with Scottish and Gaelic origins, derived from the Gaelic surname "Bláan" or possibly from a place name meaning "field" or "plain." It's also sometimes considered a…