One Syllable Names for Boys

Short form of Emiel that stands on its own in the Dutch Top 100.

Cool, musical modern choice, especially as a middle name.

A unisex name in Israel but in the U.S., it might as well be Sue.

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

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.

Blunt. Stick to Hunter.