One Syllable Names for Boys

Vide derives from the Old Norse word víðir, referring to the willow tree, which gives the name a peacefully and willowy quality.

Try Abraham or Lincoln instead.

In British slang, a "prat" is an idiot -- enough said.

A common choice for baby boys in Slovenia. Bine is identical in sound to the Yiddish feminine name Bina.

A self-explanatory occupational name. With Baker hotter than ever, Cook could be a distinct possibility. A famous bearer is gallerist Cooke Maroney, husband of Jennifer Lawrence.

Short form of Harvey, variation of Harve.

While typically used for girls, former US senator Blanche Bruce — the first ever Black man to preside over the senate — makes this name feel useable (and meaningful) on a boy as well.