One Syllable Names for Girls

The only of the four cardinal direction names to not have caught on. But if North can work, why not South?

Rae is one of the coolest middle name choices: why not leave it at that?

A light and airy Māori nature name with an adorable meaning.

Flores is one of the most popular Spanish surnames and could certainly be adapted as a first. Spanish actress Alba Flores, who plays Nairobi in Money Heist is a notable bearer.

This name gets given to a handful of Persian girls each year in both the USA and the UK.

Merce feels masculine because of its associate with (male) dancer and choreographer Merce Cunningham, but it could also be short for Mercy -- which in the end would be a much better choice for a little girl.

But what happens when Jeune grows vieille.

Debbie is decidedly out, the original Deborah lovely, and other short forms -- Deb, Debs -- for occasional use only.

This name of the capital of an ancient Egyptian dynasty makes Lois X-rated.