One Syllable Names for Girls

A simple and appealing unisex Korean name with many possible meanings, depending on the hanja characters used. Coincides with the English word "sun", which is a nice bonus.

Rising fast for boys both as a stand-alone name and as a nickname to Cassius or Cassian, Cash also has potential to cross over to the girls' side — either as an edgy word name, or as a diminutive of names such as Cassia and Cassandra.

Right up there on the Hispanic popularity list.

Vi is a common short form for Violet and Viola, not commonly used as a full name. But if you're trying to bridge a long first name and a long last, the minimalist Vi might be exactly what you need in the middle.

Generally used in conjunction with another name to form a religious phrase -- for instance the daughter of rapper DMX is called Praise Mary Ella.

Sweet and simple, Ayah is a beautiful Arabic name with a particularly lovely meaning — miracle. In Islam, Ayah refers to signs of God's existence, and is also the name for a verse in the Qur'an.

Uncommon nickname for Katherine.

This fairly common Korean girls' name counts Korean actress Lee Mi-Yeon and American composer Serra Miyeun Hwang among notable bearers.

The 2016 film Rogue One introduced the name Jyn, which debuted on the American charts the following year. Jyn Erso, played by Felicity Jones, is the central character of the Star Wars prequel.

Name that enjoyed some popularity early in the 20th century but now is locked in another, ahem, era.

Pear is a new entry to the growing list of fruit names, which includes the charming Plum, Clementine, and Apple. Its one, not inconsiderable drawback is its similarity to "pair," which is sure to lead to a lifetime of wearisome quips.

Introduced via Sopranos star Drea (born Andrea) de Matteo, and catching on with a wider audience.

The name of a Scottish river and half of the infamous outlaw duo —Bonnie and Clyde— the name has predominantly been used on boys, however, between 1880 and 1932, it also ranked in the charts for girls in the US, peaking in 1890 when it reached #366 on the charts.

The childhood name of the heroine of Memoirs of a Geisha is pretty and accessible. Chiyiko is a pet form.

Verde is an uncommon color name with a Latinate accent, perfect for a spring baby.

Benthe is a popular Dutch abbreviation of the feminine for Benedict.