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One syllable boys and girls names

39 replies

CurlyNo2 · 06/09/2022 20:15

Do you ever feel like you’ve looked at that many names that they’ve all blended into one? That’s where I’m at!

I’m due a surprise baby in 11 weeks and we are still no closer to finding a name for this baby. We have a son who has a one syllable name (quite usual in UK more popular in US) and are looking for something similar.

Our surname is 3 syllables, common Scottish surname (ends in ‘on) so ideally wanted a one syllable first name so it flowed.

I know i’m being picky, but names are very important. We just knew with my sons name, but nothing is standing out for us to even consider putting it on a list for when they are born.

Can anybody suggest some one syllable boys and girls names that are not overly popular in the UK?

Thanks so much 😊

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VerbenaGirl · 06/09/2022 21:55

Tom and Grace were the first that came to mind. Both nice.

FawnDrench · 06/09/2022 21:54

Dawn
Paige
Faith
Joy
Maeve
Bo
Greer

Clive
Blair
Guy
Hugh
Vince
Wade
Dean

Pigflewpast · 06/09/2022 21:52

I had a (probably the same) Scottish 3 syllables surname and a 1 syllable first name which I hate, it’s so boring even when put with the surname. It’s been mentioned as a possible name by several pp. And when you hate a short name you can’t shorten it! Some friends lengthen it but it’s not as easy as shortening a name would be

My siblings all had 2 syllable names and I think they flow much better with the longer surname.

Cattenberg · 06/09/2022 21:43

I’m struggling to think of any that haven’t been mentioned already!

Aude (French)
Jade
Pearl
Noor

Glenn
Dale
Craig
Keir (I know, but it’s a good name)
Seth
Lev (Russian)

topcat2014 · 06/09/2022 21:36

I'm always pleased to see Troy on the list.

Leeds2 · 06/09/2022 21:32

Jay
Josh
Kane
Roy
Stan
Wilf

Brooke
Ferne
May
Rose

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 06/09/2022 21:29

Faye.
Eve
Jo
Joy
Eden
May
Clare
Jane
Beth
Kate
Rose
Lois
Sian
Dawn
Nell
Tess.

Rex
Cole
Finn
Jake
Jack
Josh
Jude
Gus
Duke
Drake
Ned
Ted
Gabe
Paul
Sam
Tom
Shaun
Ben
Joe
Shaye
Luke
Rhys
Owen
Max
Hugh
Troy
Cain
Kai

Winter2020 · 06/09/2022 21:25

Amy - not one syllable obviously but still nicely simple and might sound nice with your surname.

Ship · 06/09/2022 21:20

Fearne
May
Rose
Blake
Blair
Brynn
Skye
June
Fleur
Sian
Bree
Elle
Rae
niamh
kate

jay
jax
paul
bryn
kai
sam
blaine
jim
taidgh (I have probably spelt it wrong)
George
bram
kirk
drew
charles
vince

BlueberryBasket · 06/09/2022 21:20

Eve
Joy
Kay
Maeve
Faye

Finn
Jay
Drew
Sean
Carl

HorribleHerstory · 06/09/2022 21:14

not too popular - outside the top 500 for England and Wales I’ve got
Fox
Troy
Sean
Reid
Clark
Ray
Kye
Clay
Dean
Ned
Gray
Lee
Trent
Wade
Gene
Guy
Drew
Lloyd

Joy
Ruth
Jade
May
Ferne
Kate
Sky
Bea
June
Nell
Anne
Raine
Liv
Blair
Beth
Tess

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 06/09/2022 21:12

Forgot Clare/Claire! I gather that's dated now. I rather like it.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 06/09/2022 21:11

Ruth
Eve
Ann/Anne
Rose
Dawn
May/Mae
Lee/Leigh
Kate
Lynn
Joan
Jean
Jane
Belle

Jude
Neil
Frank
Drew
George
James
John/Jon
Dean
Paul
Ralph
Miles
Max
Carl/Karl
Scott

Luredbyapomegranate · 06/09/2022 21:00

Jean - being revived
Jane
Liv (Scandi)
Maude
Clare - not used much now but classic
June
Fern - getting quite popular though..
Hope
Bay
Faith
Anne

There are a lot more for girls if you don’t mind it being short for something

Guy
Joss
Joel
Rafe
John
Blaise
Saul
Mark
Luke - Lucas is popular but don’t think Luke is
Lorne - a nice Scottish one..

I though there were more for boys, but I think the trouble is a lot of them are v popular (James, George, Jude, Max, Jack, Finn)

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