One-Syllable Girl Names

Top One-Syllable Girl Names, With Meanings

1. Anne French

   The name Anne derives from the Hebrew name Channah (חנה), meaning "grace" or "favor," from the root word "chanan" (חנן).

2. Freya Norse Mythology

   Freya derives from Old Norse and means "lady" or "noblewoman," stemming from the Proto-Germanic root *frawjōn.

3. Grace English

   Grace derives from the Latin word "gratia," meaning favor, goodwill, or divine blessing, and entered English through Old French.

4. Jade English

   The given name 'Jade' refers to a green gemstone, derived from the Spanish word 'piedra de ijada,' which translates to 'stone of the side' or 'loin stone,' likely referring to its use…

5. Fiadh Irish (Modern)

   Fiadh is an Irish name meaning "wild" or "deer," derived from the Old Irish word "fíad" which refers to wildlife or game animals.

6. Louise French

   Louise is the feminine form of Louis, derived from the Germanic name Ludwig, composed of the elements "hlod" (fame) and "wig" (battle), meaning "famous warrior" or "renowned in battle." The name is…

7. Mia Swedish

   Mia is a Scandinavian diminutive of Maria, derived from the Latin name Maria, which means "of the sea" or "beloved" depending on its connection to either the Latin word "mare" (sea) or…

8. Priya Sanskrit

   Priya originates from Sanskrit and means "beloved" or "dear," derived from the root word "priy" which signifies something precious or pleasing.

9. Tess English

   Tess is a diminutive of Theresa, derived from the Greek name Θερέσα (Theresia), likely from the Greek word "theros" meaning "summer" or possibly from "therizo" meaning "to harvest." The name is predominantly…

10. Ambre French

    # Ambre Ambre means "amber" and derives from the French word "ambre," which ultimately comes from Arabic "anbar" (عنبر), referring to the fossilized resin or the color golden-yellow.

11. Rin Japanese

    Rin is a Japanese given name meaning "dignified" or "severe," derived from the kanji characters 凛 or 린, with linguistic roots in Chinese classical language.

12. Mei Chinese

    Mei (梅) is a Chinese given name meaning "plum" or "plum blossom," derived from the Chinese character 梅 (méi) which has roots in ancient Chinese script and symbolizes resilience, beauty, and virtue…

13. Sofie German

    The given name 'Sofie' is derived from the Greek name 'Σοφία' (Sophia), meaning 'wisdom' or 'intelligence', and is rooted in the Greek language.

14. Sophie French

    The name 'Sophie' is derived from the Greek word 'Σοφία' (Sophia), meaning 'wisdom' or 'intelligence', and is linguistically rooted in the Greek language.

15. Aoi Japanese

    The name 'Aoi' is a Japanese given name meaning "hollyhock" or "blue" (from the Japanese word *aoi* for the flower or the color), with its linguistic root in the Japanese language.

16. Sadie English

    Sadie is a diminutive form of Sarah, derived from the Hebrew name שָׂרָה (Sarah), meaning "princess" or "noblewoman." The name entered English-speaking populations primarily through Jewish and Christian traditions, with particular popularity…

17. An Chinese

    The given name 'An' has multiple origins; as a Chinese name, it means "peace" or "tranquil" from the Chinese character 安, while as a Vietnamese name, it also means "peace" from the…

18. Leah English

    Leah derives from the Hebrew name לֵאָה (Le'ah), meaning "weary" or "tired," though some scholars suggest it may mean "gazelle" or relate to the Akkadian word for "cow." The name is primarily…

19. Lotte German

    Lotte is a diminutive form of Charlotte, which derives from the French name Charlot, itself based on the Germanic root "carl" meaning "man" or "free man." The name linguistically traces back to…

20. Marie French

    Marie derives from the Latin name Maria, which is believed to stem from the Hebrew name Miriam, meaning "of the sea" or possibly "beloved" or "star of the sea." The name became…