Even though it has become increasingly popular to arm children with unique names that allow them to stand apart from the crowd, short and simple names have topped the name charts for years and years. If you're looking for a name that's quick to say but packs a punch, look no further — we've got a list of 50 one-syllable boys' and girls' names that are a perfect mix between unusual [1], trendy, and traditional.
Boys
- Ames
- Ash
- Beau
- Brant
- Brooks
- Chase
- Charles
- Cole
- Drew
- Finn
- George
- Hayes
- Hugh
- Jace
- Jack
- James
- Joel
- Jude
- Luke
- Max
- Miles
- Shawn
- Trey
- Vince
- Wren
Girls
- Bay
- Bea
- Blake
- Blythe
- Brie
- Brynn
- Claire
- Elle
- Faye
- Gail
- Grace
- Hope
- Jade
- Jane
- Kate
- Liv
- Paige
- Quinn
- Rae
- Reese
- Rose
- Sage
- Shay
- Skye
- Sloane
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- 100 Baby Names You've Never Heard Of but Are Going to Want to Use [2]
- You're Going to Want to Name Your Baby After One of These Famous Songs [3]
- 50 Common Baby Names With a Spelling Twist [4]
- 200+ Unique Baby Name Ideas For Pop Culture Fanatics [5]
- You Haven't Heard These '80s Baby Names in Ages, but You're Going to Want to Use Them [6]