One Syllable Names for Boys

Fyfe

Scottish

"place name"

Variant spelling of Fife, borne by English musician Fyfe Dangerfield and Scottish journalist and reporter Fyfe Robertson.

Finch

English word and nature name

"to swindle"

It feels like Finch should be a modern bird name that's as popular as Wren or Lark, but that's not the case - so it's one to consider if you're looking for a nature name that's familiar but rare.…

Fiore

Fiore is a masculine name with Italian origins, literally meaning 'flower' in Italian. This lyrical name carries artistic and natural connotations, reflecting beauty and growth. Though traditionally…

Fio

Diminutive of Fiorenzo, Italian

"flowering"

Quirky Italian baby name that works for any gender.

Fire

Word name

Even if you're hoping for a fiery child, this seems like playing with fire. One celebrity--Steve Vai--was bold enough to use it for his son.

Fish

Fish is an unusual masculine name derived directly from the common noun for aquatic creatures. As a given name, it belongs to the category of nature-inspired or word names that have occasionally been…

Fisk

English

"fisherman"

Unusual alternative to Fisher with a brisker surname appeal.

Fiske

Fiske is a masculine name with Scandinavian and English origins, derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'fish' or from an English occupational surname for a fisherman or fish seller. The name has a…

Fitz

Scottish

"son of"

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…

Flame

Word name

There are many fire-related names, from Aidan to Fiammetta, but the Flame isn't one that's often found on birth certificates. It's a highly symbolic word: flames can represent faith, passion and…

Flann

Irish

"ruddy, red-haired"

Friendly, cheerful Irish name that originated as a nickname for a redhead. Potential problem: reminiscent of the Spanish custard.

Flainn

Flainn is a masculine name of Irish Gaelic origin, derived from the word 'flann,' meaning 'red' or 'ruddy.' Historically, it would have often been given to someone with reddish hair or a ruddy…

Fletch

Diminutive of Fletcher, English

"arrow maker"

This snappy nickname may remind some of the 1985 Chevy Chase movie of the same name. Writer and actress Jill Kargman has a son called Fletch.

Flynt

Flynt is a masculine name of English origin, representing a variant spelling of Flint. The name refers to the hard, sedimentary rock that produces sparks when struck against steel, symbolizing…

Flores

Spanish surname

"flower"

Flores is one of the most popular Spanish surnames and could certainly be adapted as a first.

Flinn

Flinn is a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, derived from 'Ó Floinn' meaning 'descendant of Flann.' The root 'flann' refers to 'ruddy' or 'red-haired.' While less common than its variant…

Flyn

Flyn is a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, derived from the surname 'Ó Floinn' meaning 'descendant of Flann.' Flann was a byname meaning 'red' or 'ruddy' in ancient Irish, often given to…

Flin

Flin is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. It may be a shortened form of Flynn, which has Irish Gaelic roots meaning 'son of the red-haired one,' or it could be a variant…

Folke

Scandinavian

"people's guardian"

Folke - which has two syllables - is a Top 100 name in its native Sweden, but rarely heard elsewhere. A related alternative is Fulk, popular with the Normans but little-used now.

Fawke

Fawke is an uncommon masculine name with Old English origins, possibly derived from 'falk' meaning falcon, or as a variant of Faulk or Fawkes. Historically associated with Guy Fawkes of the Gunpowder…