One Syllable Names for Boys

Trygve peaked in popularity in mid-century Norway, making it a grandpa name today.

The famous Battle of the Boyne, in Ireland, vanquished the Catholic king.

Blunt. Stick to Hunter.

Born George Herman Ruth Jr, baseball legend Babe Ruth was so nicknamed because of his youthful looks and because he was a raw talent and favorite of his first club owner Jack Dunn of the Baltimore Orioles. Babe was a common nickname in baseball at the time, given also to Babe Adams, who appeared younger than his age.

Many parents are seeking a strong name--well there's no denying that Strong fits that bill.

Basketball legend Wilt Chamberlain (born Wilton) lends a sort of mythic quality to his name. Few have ventured to use it since it is so tied to the famed Chamberlain, but it could make an inspired middle.

Typical African day-of-the-week name.

A lovely underused member of the group of Hebrew names ending in -el.