One Syllable Names for Boys
- Bor
Origin:
Slovene diminutive of Boris, SlavicMeaning:
"to fight"Description:
The first syllable of Boris, popular independently in Slovenia. There, it is currently rising in popularity.
- Clair
- Nur
Origin:
ArabicMeaning:
"light"
- Troye
- Wills
Origin:
Diminutive of WilliamMeaning:
"resolute protector"Description:
The cute short form gained prominence when it was used for young Prince William of England.
- Tadgh
- Vine
Origin:
English nature nameDescription:
Unusual and simple nature name worthy of further consideration.
- Raol
- Bourne
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"one who lives near a stream"Description:
A surname with more force than most.
- Bende
Origin:
Diminutive of Bendegúz, Hungarian from TurkishMeaning:
"jewel, bead"
- Fei
Origin:
ChineseMeaning:
"to dance in the air"Description:
A unisex name in China, but better suited for girls in the US due to the similarities to sound-alike Faye.
- Loy
- Njord
Origin:
ScandinavianMeaning:
"north"Description:
Pronounced to rhyme with fjord, the Norse god of the sea's name, this would make an unorthodox choice for sea-lovers and fishermen.
- Nik
- Kol
- Tye
- Sione
Origin:
Tongan and Samoan form of JohnDescription:
John is a name that's widely translated around the world, and this is one of the more unusual options.
- Kam
- Seán
- Ot
Origin:
Catalan form of OttoMeaning:
"wealthy"Description:
This unusual Catalan name demonstrates just how short mini-names can get.