40 short, one-syllable middle names we’re loving in 2024
Keep it short and sweet!
When it comes to choosing a middle name for your child, some parents will lean towards a family name or mum’s maiden name but if you’re keen to mix it up, we’ve got you sorted.
If you’re looking for a middle name that’s short and sweet and one that will sit perfectly alongside the winning first name you’ve chosen, we’ve pulled together a list of our top picks.
These one-syllable names are cool, modern and while they are short, they still pack a punch.
Check out our favourite middle name options in the gallery below…
20 short, one-syllable middle names for boys
Ash
A gender neutral name of British origin, meaning ‘happy’ or ‘ash tree’.
Beau
This French name means ‘beautiful’.
Cruz
This cool Spanish name means ‘cross’.
Dax
A French name meaning ‘leader’ and made famous by actor Dax Shepard.
Drew
Of Welsh origin meaning ‘wise’ and the shortened form of Andrew.
Flynn
Of Irish and Gaelic origin, meaning ‘son of the red-haired one’.
Fox
An English name meaning ‘wild animal in the dog family’.
Gabe
This gorgeous Hebrew name means ‘god is my strength’.
Hank
This adorable German name means ‘home ruler’.
Jett
This short and sweet name means ‘deep black colour/ jet-black’.
Leif
This Scandinavian name is pronounced life, layf, leef and means ‘heir, descendant’.
Mack
This sweet Latin name is a shortened version of Maximillian, meaning ‘son of’ or ‘greatest’.
Nate
The name Nate means ‘gift of god’.
Penn
An adorable name meaning ‘enclosure’.
Rhys
Rhys is a name with Welsh roots and means ‘enthusiasm’.
Taj
This Sanskrit origin name means ‘crown’. For many, surfer Taj Burrow comes to mind.
Vance
This English origin name means ‘someone who lives near marshland’.
Wolf
This beautiful nature name fits perfectly as a middle moniker. Kylie Jenner originally chose this name for her son before changing her mind.
Zayn
A sweet Hebrew name meaning ‘God’s gracious gift’. The most famous Zayn is the band member from One Direction.
20 short, one-syllable middle names for girls
Anne
Meaning ‘gracious’ this is a perfect middle name for your little one.
Belle
This gorgeous French name means ‘fair and beautiful’.
Blair
A sweet Scottish name that means ‘plain, field’ and who could forget the character of Blair in Gossip Girl?
Dove
An English name that’s perfect for the middle spot, meaning ‘‘dove, a bird’. Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom named their daughter, Daisy Dove.
Eve
This short and sweet name has Latin and Hebrew origins and means ‘life’ or ‘animal’.
Faye
This adorable French name means ‘fairy’ or ‘elf’.
Elle
Elle has French origins and means ‘she’. Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards chose this name for their daughter.
Grace
A lovely Latin name meaning ‘charm’. The most famous Grace of all time is Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco.
Gem
Meaning ‘jewel’, Gem is the perfect pick for a middle name.
Jade
This beautiful Spanish name means ‘stone of the side’.
Jazz
This groovy name that means ‘style of music’ and is a shortened form of Jasmine.
Joy
Your bundle of ‘Joy’ will suit this Latin name, meaning ‘happiness’.
Mae
This English name means ‘goddess’ and is loved by celebrity mums including, Kate Ritchie who named her daughter, Mae Webb; Laura Byrne who’s first-born is Marlie-Mae Rose Johnson and Jasmine Yarbrough who called her daughter, Harper May Stefanovic.
Neve
This gorgeous Latin name means ‘snow’.
Paige
A pretty name with Latin roots meaning ‘young helper’.
Rue
This name is famously known from the character of Rue in The Hunger Games. Rue has Greek origins and means ‘regret’.
Starr
Love your little girl to the moon and back? This space-themed name could be the perfect pick for the middle spot. Brynne Edelsten’s daughter is named Starr Amari.
True
An English name meaning ‘real, genuine’, True is also the name of Khloe Kardashian’s daughter.
