Looking for pretty one syllable girl names?
There are over 100 stunning name ideas here for you to choose from!
The wonderful thing about one syllable baby girl names is that lots of different themes fall under this category.
So whether you prefer a vintage baby name, or an unusual, modern girl name, you will find something amidst these gorgeous one syllable moniker ideas.
When choosing a short baby name you could consider shortening a longer name and using the nickname to create something a little unusual.
Pretty one syllable girl names
Here are some pretty one syllable girl names to get you started! These include some of my personal favourites and some modern girl names, such as Quinn and Rae.
Belle
This feminine French name means beautiful.
Beth
A nickname for Elizabeth, this name has now become popular in its own right. Beth means house.
Brooke
A name of English and German origins meaning water.
Elle
This pretty name means sun ray and is of Greek origin. It can also mean she.
Faye
An English name meaning fairy. Perfect if you love magical, whimsical baby names.
Hope
An English name that is full of meaning and positivity. A perfect name for a longed-for baby.
Jules
A name of Latin origin meaning youthful or soft.
Kate
A pretty name meaning pure.
Kim
An Old English name meaning noble or brave.
Lark
An English name meaning songbird.
Maeve
An Irish name meaning she who intoxicates or rules.
Neve
An Irish name meaning bright or snowy.
Paige
A name of Latin origin meaning helper.
Quinn
A Scottish/Irish name that is gender neutral and means wise or reason.
Rae
This name means ewe.
Rey
A name made famous in recent years by a lead character in the Star Wars movies. It means king in Spanish.
Zoe
A Greek name meaning life.
Vintage one syllable girl names
The classics are often called the best for good reason! Some names never go out of style. Or they just see a resurgence thanks to a celebrity carrying the name or just because they tap into a particular trend of the moment.
Classic, vintage baby names remain a big hit with parents, and these gorgeous one syllable old fashioned names include some names that remain popular with modern parents.
Some such as Faith, Hope, Rose and Grace are particularly popular as one syllable middle names, due to them working with a wide variety of first names.
Anne
This is a Latin name meaning favour or grace.
Bea
Meaning bringer of happiness and blessed.
Bess
An English name meaning pledged to god.
Blythe
An English name meaning happy or carefree.
Brie
A name of French and Latin origins meaning marshland.
Claire
A French name meaning bright and clear.
Dee
A Welsh name meaning swarthy or dark.
Dot
A cute baby name of Greek and English origin, meaning gift of god.
Eve
A Latin or English name meaning life or living.
Faith
An English name that is full of positivity and hope.
Fran
Meaning from France.
Grace
A name of Latin origin meaning god’s grace, charm and generosity.
Gwen
A Welsh name meaning white and holy.
Jane
An English name meaning god is gracious.
Jean
Meaning god is gracious.
Jill
A name of English origin meaning child of the gods.
June
This cute baby name has been made popular more recently by the hit show The Handmaid’s Tale, whose lead character June is pretty badass! The name refers to the month of June.
Jo
Meaning god is gracious.
Joan
Meaning god is gracious.
Kay
A Latin baby name meaning pure and clear.
Lou
This is a shortened version of Louise or Louisa. Means renowned warrior.
Liv
A Nordic name meaning life.
Lynn
A Welsh and Celtis name meaning lake.
Mae
An English name meaning bitter or pearl.
Maude
An Old German name meaning powerful and battle mighty.
Meg
An English name meaning pearl.
Nell
An English name meaning shining light.
Pearl
This pretty, feminine girl’s name comes from the precious gem found in the sea.
Peg
Meaning pearl.
Prue
An English name meaning prudence or caution.
Rose
A stunning English name after the pretty flower.
Ruth
A name of Hebrew origin meaning compassionate friend.
Sue
Meaning graceful lily.
Tess
English name meaning to harvest.
Vi
A shortened version of the name violet. Means purple or lively.
Viv
A Latin name meaning alive.
Rare, unusual one syllable girl names
Want a name that no other child in your kid’s school class is likely to have? Then you need to check out these rarer one syllable girl names.
I particularly love the name Love! As well as Rome and Zen.
Ayn
A Finnish name meaning grace.
Bleu
A French name meaning blue.
Bliss
English name meaning intense happiness.
Blue
A pretty and unusual colour inspired baby girl name.
Bo
A name of Norse origin meaning to live.
Boo
A cute and playful name that works very well as a middle name. Meaning beautiful.
Brynn
A name of Welsh origin meaning hill.
Cher
A French name meaning beloved.
Cloud
A unique nature name that is so dreamy.
Dream
A sweet girl’s name that is perfect if you love whimsical baby names.
Dune
A cool and modern baby name meaning sand dune.
Flo
This is a shortened version of Florence. Meaning flower.
Jett
A name of English origin meaning jet black.
Jinx
A magical name of Latin origin meaning spell.
Jude
This is commonly used as a boy’s name, however it is a gender neutral name meaning praised.
Lis
A Scandinavian name meaning god is my oath.
Lo
Meaning lynx.
Lux
This gender neutral baby name meaning light.
Luz
A Portuguese and Spanish name meaning light.
Love
An adorable, unusual girl’s name that is perfect to show how much you adore your little one.
Mauve
French baby name meaning violet.
Noir
Another colours baby name meaning black.
North
This name has been made famous recently after Kim Kardashian chose it for her first child.
Nox
A Latin name meaning night.
Nyx
A name of Greek origin meaning night.
Prim
Meaning first or demure.
Psalm
Meaning song or to pluck.
Reign
An English name meaning rule or sovereign.
Ren
Meaning water lily or lotus.
Rome
After the beautiful Italian city.
Roux
A gender neutral baby name meaning russet, or reddish brown.
Rune
An unusual baby name meaning secret.
Shea
A name of Gaelic origin meaning admirable or hawk-like.
Teague
A Scottish name meaning bard or poet.
Tor
Meaning turtledove.
True
Meaning real or genuine.
West
A gender neutral name of Old English origin.
Zen
A name of Japanese name meaning meditation.
Gender neutral one syllable girl names
If you love gender neutral names there are lots of one-syllable options to choose from!
Beau
A French name meaning handsome or beautiful.
Beck
A sweet name meaning small stream.
Blaire
A Gaelic name meaning plain or field or battlefield.
Blake
Meaning dark or black.
Brae
A French name meaning hill or borderland.
Dale
Meaning valley.
Drew
A Greek name meaning strong.
Dune
An unusual baby name meaning sand dune.
Greer
Cool choice if you love surnames as a first name. This Scottish name meaning watchful or vigilant.
Grey
A cute and simple name if you want a colourful baby name.
James
Meaning supplanter.
Kit
A shortened version of Christopher, meaning pure.
Laine
Meaning path or roadway.
Poe
Meaning peacock.
Reese
A Welsh name meaning enthusiasm. This name has been made famous by the actress Reese Witherspoon.
Scout
Bruce Willis and Demi Moore chose this baby name for one of their daughters. It means first explorer.
Shay
Meaning admirable.
Sloane
Meaning raider or warrior.
Tate
An English name meaning cheerful.
Teal
A pretty baby name after the greenish blue colour.
Nature one syllable girl names
Love the idea of an earthy nature baby girl name? These one syllable options feature names inspired by plants, animals and the natural world around us.
Air
A pretty name inspired by the elements.
Bloom
A floral baby name meaning new growth and fresh start.
Clove
After the spice.
Coast
A gender neutral name meaning land near the sea.
Cove
Meaning small bay.
Day
A sweet and simple baby girl name.
Dew
A rare baby girl name meaning rain or water.
Doe
An English name meaning female deer.
Dove
An English name after the pretty white bird.
Elm
Meaning red, brown.
Fae
This unusual baby name means fairy.
Fawn
A cute name meaning young deer.
Fleur
A feminine French name meaning flower.
Fox
A gender neutral name after the nocturnal animal.
Frost
Meaning freezing.
Gem
A mineral baby name meaning gemstone.
Isle
Meaning small island.
Jade
After the precious stone.
Jewel
A sparkling name that means priceless gem.
Lake
Meaning large body of water.
Leaf
A rarely used baby name.
Lynx
A Greek name meaning brightness.
Marsh
A French name meaning steward.
Mint
A little used baby name after the green herb, meaning defender.
Moon
An unusual celestial baby name.
Pax
A name of Latin origin meaning peace.
Peach
After the juicy fruit.
Quince
After the apple-like fruit.
Rain/Raine/Rayne
Meaning queen or after the rain.
Reef
After the underwater natural habitat.
Rue
The word rue refers to a herb that has medicinal purposes. It also means regret.
Sage
After the herb used commonly in cooking. Also a shade of green.
Sky/Skye
A short name, but one that refers to something big!
Snow
This is such a pretty and delicate baby name. Perfect for a winter baby.
Star
A cute celestial baby name. This also makes a great one syllable middle name.
Storm
A powerful baby name.
Wren
An English name meaning small bird.
Final thoughts on one syllable names
As you can see there are plenty of traditional, unique and striking choices when it comes to one syllable names for girls.
My personal favourites are Belle, Lux, Rose and Fae!
