109+ *Prettiest* One Syllable Girl Names (That Aren’t On Other Lists)

Originally Published Nov 26, 2022 ・ Updated March 22, 2024

Searching for some pretty, cute one syllable girl names?

Then pour yourself a hot cup of coffee, mama, because you’re in the right place.

Today, I’m so excited to share my one syllable girl names with meanings, including my favorite modern one syllable girl names, gender neutral single syllable girl names, vintage one syllable girl names, country one syllable girl names, and lastly, a few rare and unexpected picks.

Of course, we’ve included the name meaning for each baby name so you can easily reference what each name means.

Whether you’re on the hunt for 1 syllable names to be used as a first name, or making you’re making your short list of middle names, there’s sure to be a pretty choice on this list for you!

As per usj, we’ve searched high and low – scouring reddit, baby name vids on YouTube, TikTok and beyond, piles of forums, baby name books and a few other spots, too.

When referencing the popularity of a name, we’re referring to its ranking as per the Social Security Administration’s baby name database for 2022, which is the most recent year available.

Let’s get to it –

The Best One Syllable Girl Names

Here is the ultimate list of my favorite pretty one syllable girl names, listed by genre:

Here’s what’s in store – 

Modern One Syllable Girl Names

First up, modern one syllable girl names.

These names are ones that have either only appeared on the baby name charts in recent years, or that have seen a surge in popularity in the past handful of years. 

I bet you’re going to be surprised with a few of them…

Cove

• Origin: English
• Meaning: small coastal inlet
• Popularity: > 1000

Sage

• Origin: Latin, French
• Meaning: a beautiful, earthy plant with greyish green color 
• Popularity: #144
• About: Sage is a fresh herb used in cooking (if you haven’t ever tried browned-butter gnocchi with crispy sage, you *need* to). It’s also a key ingredient in my husband’s famous stuffing (also called dressing), which could totally make this a winter, or Christmas-inspired baby name.  Lastly, the term ‘sage advice’ refers to wise, or good, advice.

Wren

• Origin: English
• Meaning: small bird
• Popularity: #184

Love

• Origin: British
• Meaning: love or affection
• Popularity: #754
• About: One of the main characters from modern Netflix cult classic, You.

Sol

• Origin: Spanish
• Meaning: sun
• Popularity: #837
• About: This modern one syllable girl name’s first appearance on the charts was in 2022. 

Tru

• Origin: Welsh, Gaelic
• Meaning: dark
• Popularity: #948
• About: Pop culture icon Khloe Kardashian and NBA star, Tristan Thompson, named their baby girl True in 2018. A virtue name, 

Scout

• Origin: Old French
• Meaning: to listen, to discover
• Popularity: #693
• About: In French, the word écoute means to listen, which is where this name originates. It could also be considered a literary name, as Scout is the nickname for the main character Jean Louise Finch in the classic novel, To Kill A Mockingbird.

June

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: young
• Popularity: #172

Jade

• Origin: British
• Meaning: precious stone
• Popularity: #88

Like the name Jade? Bookmark our list of gemstone-inspired girl names  to see other names like it.

Skye

• Origin: Scottish
• Meaning: island of clouds
• Popularity: #416

Gender Neutral One Syllable Girl Names

If there is a style of baby name for girls that I love the most, it’s giving a baby girl a name that is typically used for a boy.

Going on to pair the gender neutral name with a super soft, feminine name is such a gorgeous juxtaposition that I just can’t get enough of.

While these names can be used for both boys and girls, I’ve included the spelling that is most commonly used when the name is given to a girl.

Here’s my list of gender neutral one syllable baby names:

Sloane

• Origin: Gaelic
• Meaning: raider or warrior
• Popularity: #143

Taite

• Origin: English
• Meaning: cheerful
• Popularity: > 1000

Kit

• Origin: English
• Meaning: pure; carrier of Christ
• Popularity: > 1000

Laine

• Origin: Old English
• Meaning: path or roadway
• Popularity: > 1000

Gray

• Origin: British
• Meaning: gray-haired
• Popularity: > 1000

Blake

• Origin: English
• Meaning: black; or white
• Popularity: #199

Dale

• Origin: English
• Meaning: valley
• Popularity: > 1000

Blaire

• Origin: Scottish
• Meaning: battlefield
• Popularity: #641

Greer

• Origin: Scottish
• Meaning: alert or watchful
• Popularity: > 1000

James

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: supplanter
• Popularity: > 1000

Love the cool edge of gender neutral names?

Check out my full list here – 75+ Totally *Underrated* Gender Neutral Names (That Aren’t Dated & Boring!)

Uncommon, Unique One Syllable Girl Names

Looking for a totally unique one syllable girl’s name?

Commonly used by celebrities and modern mamas that love fresh, trendy baby names, here are some uncommon one syllable girl names that I love:

Psalm

• Origin: Greek, Latin
• Meaning: a sacred song, and a book in the Bible
• Popularity: > 1000

Lo

• Origin: Scottish
• Meaning: Lo can be the diminutive os a number of names including Laura, Dolores, Lorena, Olivia, therefore meanings vary
• Popularity: > 1000

True

• Origin: English
• Meaning: real, genuine
• Popularity: > 1000

Bleu

• Origin: French
• Meaning: blue
• Popularity: > 1000

Love

• Origin: English
• Meaning: affection
• Popularity: > 1000

North

• Origin: English
• Meaning: someone who had migrated from the North
• Popularity: > 1000

Reign

• Origin: American
• Meaning: to rule, sovereign one
• Popularity: #349

Lux

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: light
• Popularity: > 1000

West

• Origin: English, German
• Meaning: someone from the west
• Popularity: > 1000

Blythe

• Origin: English
• Meaning: cheerful, joyous, pleasant
• Popularity: > 1000

Rome

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: strength, power
• Popularity: > 1000

Blue

• Origin: American
• Meaning: blue color
• Popularity: > 1000

Luz

• Origin: Spanish
• Meaning: light
• Popularity: > 1000

Shay

• Origin: Gaelic
• Meaning: admirable
• Popularity: #912

Classic, Vintage One Syllable Girl Names

There’s no denying that vintage baby names are trending like crazy in 2023.

Here are some of my favorite vintage one syllable girl names that I think you’re going to love:

Rue 

• Origin: French
• Meaning: street, road
• Popularity: > 1000
• About: In English, the word rue refers to an herb that dons bunches of bright yellow flowers and is also known as herb-of-grace. In French, however, rue means both a road, and regret. 

June 

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: young
• Popularity: #175
• About: June is a classic girl’s name that pays tribute to the early months of summer. This pretty, classic name has been climbing steadily in the baby name charts since 2008, recently finding itself as the 175th most popular baby name for girls in the US in 2021. 

Maeve

• Origin: Gaelic
• Meaning: intoxicating
• Popularity: #124
• About: Love the name Mae, but looking for something with a fresh, modern edge? A baby name of Irish origin that means intoxicating, or she who rules, the name Maeve has seen quite the spike in popularity in recent years, likely because of the Netflix series, Sex Education, that stars a Maeve.

Viv

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: lively
• Popularity: > 1000
• About: Viv is a rare girl’s name in the US. Stemming from Latin roots, the name Viv means lively, life, or to live. 

Brooke

• Origin: English, German
• Meaning: a small stream
• Popularity: #259
• About: Most popular in the early 2000s, the name Brooke has fallen to position 259 in 2021. 

Ruth

• Origin: compassionate friend
• Meaning: Hebrew
• Popularity: #189
• About: The name Ruth is a Hebrew name that was wildly popular in the early 1900s, and still remains well-loved, ranking as the 189th most popular baby name for girls in 2021. The name Ruth means compassionate friend. Biblically, Ruth was a woman of fierce loyalty.

Beth

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: house
• Popularity: > 1000
• About: Beth is a short form of the name Elizabeth and means pledged to God.

Eve

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: life
• Popularity: #485
• About: Eve is a name of Hebrew origins that means life. While the name Eve ranked as the 485th most popular girl’s name in 2021, its fresh counterpart, Evie, ranks 294th.

Nell

• Origin: Latin, Greek, English
• Meaning: shining light
• Popularity: > 1000
• About: The name Nell, which can also be spelled Nelle, is a classic, vintage girl’s name that means bright, shining one. A diminutive for a number of names like Helen and Eleanor, Nell could be really lovely as an honor name for one of its longer counterparts.

Mauve

• Origin: French
• Meaning: violet-colored 
• Popularity: > 1000

Neve

• Origin: English, Latin
• Meaning: snow; bright, radiant
• Popularity: > 1000

Brie

• Origin: French
• Meaning: marshland
• Popularity: > 1000

Fern

• Origin: English
• Meaning: one who lives among the ferns
• Popularity: > 1000

Rose

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: a timeless, romantic flower
• Popularity: #116

Do you know which vintage girl’s name Nell is a nickname for? Pop over to our list of long girl names with cute nicknames to find out!

Bea

• Origin: American
• Meaning: bringer of happiness; blessed
• Popularity: > 1000

Maude

• Origin: German 
• Meaning: powerful battler
• Popularity: > 1000

Drew

• Origin: Welsh
• Meaning: wise
• Popularity: #815

Liv

• Origin: Old Norse
• Meaning: shelter or protection
• Popularity: #686

Dell

• Origin: English
• Meaning: small valley
• Popularity: > 1000

Dot

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: short form of Dorothy; gift of God
• Popularity: > 1000

Anne

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: grace
• Popularity: #588

Claire

• Origin: French, Latin
• Meaning: bright, clear
• Popularity: #59

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Southern Country One Syllable Girl Names

Have you decided on a sweet, southern name for your baby girl, but just can’t find the right name to pair with it?

Finding a one syllable name that’s got the same type of rustic feel may be just what you need.

Here are some of my favorite southern one syllable girl names:

Belle

• Origin: French
• Meaning: beautiful
• Popularity: > 1000

Kay

• Origin: Greek
• Meaning: pure
• Popularity: > 1000

Lou

• Origin: French, German
• Meaning: famous warrior
• Popularity: > 1000

Leigh

• Origin: English
• Meaning: meadow
• Popularity: > 1000

Joan

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: God is gracious
• Popularity: > 1000

Faith

• Origin: English
• Meaning: trust, devotion
• Popularity: #169

Hope

• Origin: English
• Meaning: a positive expectation
• Popularity: #229

Tay

• Origin: English
• Meaning: tailor
• Popularity: > 1000

Jill

• Origin: English
• Meaning: youthful
• Popularity: > 1000

Jane

• Origin: English
• Meaning: God is gracious
• Popularity: #265

Lynn

• Origin: Welsh
• Meaning: lake
• Popularity: > 1000

Joy

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: great pleasure, happiness
• Popularity: #407

Sue

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: lily
• Popularity: > 1000

Kate

• Origin: Greek, English
• Meaning: pure
• Popularity: #413

Tess

• Origin: English
• Meaning: late summer, to harvest or reap
• Popularity: > 1000

Dee

• Origin: Welsh, Gaelic
• Meaning: dark
• Popularity: > 1000

Grace

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: God’s grace
• Popularity: #34

Jules

• Origin: French
• Meaning: youthful
• Popularity: > 1000

Elle

• Origin: French
• Meaning: she
• Popularity: #357

Faye

• Origin: English
• Meaning: fairy
• Popularity: #607

Mae

• Origin: English, Portuguese
• Meaning: referring to the month of May in spring, or mother
• Popularity: #505

Jo

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: God is gracious, or God shall increase
• Popularity: > 1000

Paige

• Origin: English
• Meaning: young helper or assistant
• Popularity: #300

Quinn

• Origin: Irish, Gaelic, Latin
• Meaning: wise
• Popularity: #80

Jean

• Origin: French
• Meaning: God is gracious
• Popularity: > 1000

Rae

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: a female sheep
• Popularity: > 1000

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Earthy, Nature One Syllable Girl Names

Obsessed with the feeling of the warm sun kissing your face? Can’t get enough of that crisp mountain air?

Not only do these make perfect first names, but these are some of the best one syllable middle name choices for 2023, too.

Here are some cute nature-inspired one syllable girl names:

Wren

• Origin: British
• Meaning: small brown songbird
• Popularity: #251
• About: This pretty, gener neutral name name first popped on to the charts in 2013, and has been flying up the charts ever since. While it’s totally modern, it’s also got some vintage vibes, and would pair beautifully with an old fashioned middle name like Eloise or Adeline. As obsessed with drooling over the McGee’s designs on Dream Home Makeover as I am? If you can’t afford their design services – snag their baby name! Shay and Syd McGee’s girls’ names are Wren, Ivy and Margot.

Cove

• Origin: English
• Meaning: small bay
• Popularity: > 1000
• About: Cove is one of my very favorite names on this list – it’s so different, and it really is both a cute and beautiful ocean-inspired name. More literally, a cove is also a beautiful, small coastal inlet where the wild waters of the ocean become more calm and peaceful. 

Quince

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: a fruit similar to an apple or pear
• Popularity: > 1000
• About: Love the name Quinn, but looking for something more rare? In the same way that the name Olive is a pretty alternative to the uber-popular girl’s name, Olivia, Quince is a great, unique alternative for Quinn.

Jade

• Origin: English, Spanish
• Meaning: precious gemstone
• Popularity: #91

Raine

• Origin: French, English
• Meaning: queen, or a nature name, referencing precipitation
• Popularity: > 1000

Sage

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: wise or healthy
• Popularity: #179

Fleur

• Origin: French
• Meaning: flower
• Popularity: > 1000
• Origin: A French name meaning flower, this pretty, modern baby girl name is actually in the top 100 baby names for girls in both Netherlands and Belgium.

Peach

• Origin: British, French, German
• Meaning: a delicious summer stone fruit
• Popularity: > 1000

Dove

• Origin: English
• Meaning: the bird of peace
• Popularity: > 1000

Fawn

• Origin: French
• Meaning: a young deer
• Popularity: > 1000

Vale

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: lives in the valley
• Popularity: > 1000

Star

• Origin: English
• Meaning: a bright, shining celestial body
• Popularity: > 1000

Clove

• Origin: German, Latin, French
• Meaning: a warming spice, or nail
• Popularity: > 1000

Snow

• Origin: English
• Meaning: wintery, frozen rain
• Popularity: > 1000

Dune

• Origin: English
• Meaning: a mound of sand formed by the wind
• Popularity: > 1000

Flor

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: flower
• Popularity: > 1000

Gem

• Origin: Italian, English
• Meaning: precious gemstone
• Popularity: > 1000

Coast

• Origin: English
• Meaning: land near the sea
• Popularity: > 1000

Lake

• Origin: English
• Meaning: body of water
• Popularity: > 1000

Isle

• Origin: English
• Meaning: small island
• Popularity: > 1000

Day

• Origin: English
• Meaning: family of David
• Popularity: > 1000

Pax

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: peace
• Popularity: > 1000

Rune

• Origin: Old Norse
• Meaning: secret
• Popularity: > 1000

Luz

• Origin: Portuguese, Spanish
• Meaning: light
• Popularity: > 1000

Wrapping Up

And that’s a wrap –

Our very top picks for single syllable baby girl names for your little angel. 

As you eagerly await the arrival of your little bundle of joy, know that no matter what name you choose, your baby girl is destined to leave a precious mark on your heart and in the world.

So embrace the anticipation and the wonder of new beginnings, and cherish every moment of this extraordinary journey.

Cheers mama!

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