One Syllable Names for Boys
- Zel
- Taz
Origin:
Diminutive of Thomas or TasmanMeaning:
"twin; consolation or bag"Description:
Short and cool, with the same feel of Ozzy, Ziggy, Tate, or Nash. There are a number of names from which it could derive, with two possibilities being from Thomas meaning "twin" or from Tasman, a Dutch surname which could mean "bag", "consolation", or "servant of Techmir", although it could simply relate to someone from Tasmania.
- Ysrael
- Sparks
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"lively; fiery; one who lives near the shrub"Description:
Sparks was originally used as a nickname in Medieval England, typically as a pet name for a lively person (or in an ironic sense, for one who was not). It was also likely used as a nickname for blacksmiths and other professionals whose work created literal fiery sparks.
- Dirch
Origin:
Diminutive of Derrick, EnglishMeaning:
"the people's ruler"Description:
An old-timey nickname for Derrick that has since been forgotten.
- Christ
Origin:
English from GreekMeaning:
"anointed, messiah"Description:
Meaning "anointed one" in Greek, this was a title applied to Jesus by early Greek-speaking followers. It has been used as the English form of both Christos and Chrestos, which means "good".
- Dayo
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"joy arrives"Description:
A joyful Yoruba name which would be perfect for a long-awaited baby.
- Matz
- Jr
- Maize
Origin:
English word name and nature nameDescription:
One of the more unusual nature names, Maize is given to a dozen or so boys and girls each year and is almost completely unisex in terms of usage. Disclaimer: potential for "corny" jokes.
- Tore
Origin:
Diminutive of Salvator, variation of Thor, Italian, NorseMeaning:
"savior; thunder"Description:
In Norway, a Grandpa Name.
- Loan
Origin:
Variation of Elouan, Breton and FrenchMeaning:
"light"Description:
Modern French form of the saint's name Elouan. Loan is currently a Top 200 choice in France.
- Maks
- Zann
- Teive
- Gift
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Because that's what your child is—a gift.
- Obe
- Quix
- Olle
Origin:
Swedish diminutive of Olaf, NorseMeaning:
"ancestor's relic"Description:
Olaf is now heavily tied to the snowman from Frozen, but common nickname Olle has no such associations.
- Haynes