Names that are One Syllable

Tish

Diminutive of Patricia or Letitia

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

True

English word name

"true"

An inspirational and aspirational word name that evokes ideas of loyalty, faith, honesty, and accuracy, True is a unisex name, which is just slightly more popular for boys. Like an updated form of…

Vale

Geographical name

Today Show anchor Savannah Guthrie put this name of a geographical feature on the baby name map when she chose it for her newborn daughter, Vale Guthrie Feldman. Vale might be considered part nature…

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…

Wynn

Welsh

"fair, blessed"

Wynn is an attractive Welsh name, originally male but now also used for girls outside of Wales. The authentic feminine version would be Gwen, which derives from the same very productive gwyn element,…

Zen

Japanese, form of Buddhism

Parents searching for a simple, peaceful name may be attracted to this one.