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One Syllable Names: Part 1
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Bud
English nickname
"friend"
An upbeat and friendly nickname, Bud is more often reserved as a term of endearment, though it was once a Top 500 choice in the US and remained in the charts right up until the 60s. While long-form…
Buff
Modern nickname, also color name
Has too many slangy connotations to be considered.
Burke
French
"from the fortress"
Simple, usable surname choice.
Burl
English
"knotty wood; butler"
This name has a nicely fragrant woodsy feel, bringing it into the nature-tree name category. Its only well-known bearer, folk singer and Oscar-winning actor Burl Ives, had the full birth certificate…
Burn
Burn is a masculine name with origins as an English surname derived from either geographic locations (someone who lived near a stream or 'burn' in Old English) or from the Old English personal name…
Burr
English
"bristle"
Ruggedly appealing word name in the Thorn/Rider/Storm school of boys' names.
Burt
Burt is a masculine name with Germanic origins, typically serving as a shortened form of Burton, which meant 'fortified settlement' or 'fortress town.' The name gained notable popularity in the…
Busk
Buz
Buzz
Modern nickname
Brother for Biff and Bud. McFly rocker Tom Fletcher transformed this from midcentury short form to modern cool name when he used it for his newborn son.
Byrne
Byrne is a masculine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, derived from Ó Broin, meaning "descendant of Bran." The name Bran translates to "raven" in Gaelic, giving Byrne associations with this…
Bysshe
Cab
English diminutive of Cabell
Even for lovers of Cab (born, yes, Cabell) Calloway's music, the connection to 'Taxi!' is too strong.
Cabe
Short form of Cabot, Cable, or Cabel
You don't need to choose the longer form of this unusual name to arrive at Cabe, brother of Gabe and Abe. This earthy, unusual, friendly nickname-name was given to a handful of boys last year and can…
Cace
Cace is a rare feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant spelling of Case or Casey, or possibly derived from Latin 'cassus' meaning 'empty' or 'hollow.' Some suggest it could…
Cache
Cache is an uncommon feminine name derived from the French word meaning 'hidden' or 'stored away.' In computing, a cache refers to a component that stores data for faster retrieval, adding a modern,…
Cae
Cae is an ultra-short feminine name that could have several origins. It might be a shortened form of Celtic names like Caelin or Caerwyn, or possibly derived from the Welsh 'cae' meaning 'field.' The…
Cael
Irish
"slender"
Cael is the name of the angel of the zodiac sign of Cancer and also of a warrior of Irish mythology. Its ascendance to the Top 1000 over the past decade probably has to do with its similarity to Cale…
Caen
Caen is a masculine name derived from the Norman city in northwestern France, known for its historical significance including its role in the Battle of Normandy during World War II. The name has…
Cage