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One Syllable Names: Part 1
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Cee
Cees
Cees is a masculine Dutch name, pronounced 'case' or 'kays,' functioning as a short form of Cornelis, the Dutch variant of Cornelius. This name has Roman origins from the clan name Cornelius,…
Ceil
Short form of Cecilia or Celia
"blind or heavenly"
With the growing popularity of Celia and Cecilia, this vintage canasta-playing nickname name could be due for a comeback. Ceil had a few years of recorded popularity in the first decade of the…
CEm
Cenk
Cenn
Chad
English
"battle warrior"
Despite all the "hanging," "dangling," and "pregnant" chad jokes of the 2000 election, this saint's name and remnant of the Brad-Tad era didn't get a boost in popularity. But Chad still holds some…
Chadd
Chadd is a masculine name representing a variant spelling of Chad, which originated from the Old English name Ceadda, meaning 'battle' or 'warrior.' This alternative spelling with the doubled 'd'…
Chae
Chan
Cambodian
"sweet smelling tree"
Whether it's an Asian surname-name or short for Channing, has a sound and feel that's both simple and stand-out.
Char
Char is a concise feminine name that can function as both a standalone name and a diminutive for longer names like Charlotte, Charmaine, or Charlene. Of French origin, it relates to the root…
Champ
English word name
"champion"
Though it sounds like a modern invention, Champ actually has a long history as a first name. It hit the Top 1000 several times just before and after the turn of the 20th Century. Champ Bailey was an…
Chang
Chinese
"smooth, free, unhindered"
An Asian favorite.
Charm
Chao
Chas
Diminutive of Charles, French from German
"free man"
Retro nickname for Charles that has the potential for revival, a la Hal, Ike, and Gus. Ben Stiller played the high-strung but devoted Chas Tenenbaum in Wes Anderson’s 2001 film The Royal Tenenbaums .
Che
Che is a masculine name with significant historical and cultural connections. Most famously associated with Ernesto 'Che' Guevara, the Argentine revolutionary, the name carries strong political…
Chay
Chay is a masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Hebrew contexts, it relates to 'chai' meaning 'life' or 'living.' As an English name, it often functions as a nickname for Charles or a…
Chaz
Diminutive of Charles
The jazziest nickname for Charles.
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