Names that are One Syllable

Maud

English and French diminutive of Matilda, German

"battle-mighty"

Maud, lacy and mauve-tinted, was wildly popular a hundred years ago but has been rarely heard in the past fifty. Some stylish parents are starting to choose Maud again, especially as a middle. Maude…

Mauve

French

"violet-colored"

Mauve is an offbeat color name whose soft and sentimental Victorian spirit is conveyed by the name. One of the newer color names like Blue, Gray and Plum that are increasingly being used as novel…

Mo

Diminutive of Maureen, Irish variation of Mary, Hebrew

"bitter"

Mo is a punchy, unisex nickname with endless versatility, from Maureen to Morgan to the British favorite Imogen. Its simplicity and charm make it a modern pick for parents embracing minimalist names…

Muse

Greek mythology name

Remember, the Muse is passive: someone else's inspiration.

Tish

Diminutive of Patricia or Letitia

Traditionally a short form for Patricia — or in the Addam's family, Morticia.

Viv

Viv is a feminine name that functions as both a standalone name and a diminutive of Vivian, Vivienne, or Viviana. These names derive from the Latin "vivus" meaning "alive" or "lively." Viv embodies…