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One Syllable Names: Part 1
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Ciar
Irish
"dark"
Now that the Irish Ciaran and Ciara -- aka Kieran and Kiera -- are becoming more popular beyond their native shores, the short and strong Ciar might find some favor. As of now, more than 160 baby…
Cile
Cile is a feminine name that likely originated as a shortened form of Cecile or Cecilia, names derived from the Latin 'Caecilius,' meaning 'blind' or associated with the ancient Roman Caecilia…
Clarke
Variation of Clark
"scribe, clerk"
While Clark ranks in the Top 500 for boys, the Clarke spelling leans towards the girls' side. Regardless, the name works well for either sex.
Claes
Swedish and Dutch variation of Klaes, form of Nicholas
"victory of the people"
Pronounced klaus, this spelling of the name is associated in this country with the major Pop Art sculptor Swedish-born Claes Oldenburg, known for his colossal public sculptures of everyday objects…
Claus
Scandinavian and German variation of Nicolas
A very Christmas-y Christmas baby name , that may avoid the Santa image by instead adopting the alternative spelling Klaus.
Clair
French and English from Latin
"bright, clear"
This simplified spelling of Claire does not improve on the more popular version.
Claude
French from Latin
"lame; enclosure"
Claude is a soft-spoken French name that conjures up the pastel colors of Monet and harmonies of Debussy. In France, it is used for girls as well, in fact in the Tracy Chevalier novel Lady and the…
Claud
Claud is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Claudius, which comes from the Latin word 'claudus' meaning 'lame' or 'limping.' It's a shortened form of Claude, which…
Clabe
Clabe is an uncommon masculine name that likely originated as a nickname or variant of Caleb, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'faithful' or 'devoted.' It may also be related to the name Claude or be…
Clayre
Clayre is an uncommon feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Claire or Clara. These root names derive from the Latin 'clarus,' meaning 'bright,' 'clear,' or 'famous.' This alternative…
Clell
Clell is an uncommon masculine name with American folk roots, possibly originating as a shortened form of 'Cleland' or a variant of 'Cleall,' surnames of Scottish and English origin. This rare name…
Clelle
Cleave
Cleave is a masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old English word that interestingly has two contradictory meanings: 'to split apart' and 'to stick together.' This duality gives the…
Cleeves
Cleft
Clift
Clift is a masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from geographical features, specifically referring to someone who lived near a cliff or steep slope. As a first name, Clift…
Clem
, English, diminutive of Clement
Laid-back and humble, with a distinctive down-home charm.
Cleve
Diminutive of Cleveland
Appealing short form of the stuffy Cleveland, occasionally used on its own.
Cliff
Topographical name or short form of Clifford or Clifton
Cliff is a familiar, timeless short form -- never too popular, yet widely known -- that you might also think of as a geographical name ala Vale or Field.
Clove
Nature name
Clove is one of a whole tantalizing genre of spice names that might work for a boy. Clovis could be considered a long form.