One Syllable Names for Girls

Quirky mini name given by Nia Long to her daughter in 2011. Could be short for Keziah.

Although more common as a boy name — it is also a Catalan form of Paul — Pau has some use as a girl name, thanks to its peaceful meaning.

Like Martina, this Dutch variation is related to Mars, the Roman God of war.

If Cruz and Croix are too subtle, Cross cuts right to the chase. It feels decidedly more Christian and punitive, for better or worse.

Bryar is a respelling of Briar, a trendy botanical name that is used nearly equally for girls and boys. About 50 baby girls were named Bryar last year, compared with about 500 named Briar.

Currently fashionable in Slovenia.

As nature names get more popular, parents look to undiscovered nature words and terms that can be turned into baby names. Rice is certainly undiscovered, but may not make the transition from word to baby name as smoothly as, say, River.