40 short, one-syllable middle names we’re loving in 2024

Being Pregnant – 01 Jan 24 By Fiona Wright

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

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Ash

A gender neutral name of British origin, meaning ‘happy’ or ‘ash tree’.

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Beau

This French name means ‘beautiful’.

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Cruz

This cool Spanish name means ‘cross’.

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Dax

A French name meaning ‘leader’ and made famous by actor Dax Shepard.

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Drew

Of Welsh origin meaning ‘wise’ and the shortened form of Andrew.

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Flynn

Of Irish and Gaelic origin, meaning ‘son of the red-haired one’.

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Fox

An English name meaning ‘wild animal in the dog family’.

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Gabe

This gorgeous Hebrew name means ‘god is my strength’.

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Hank

This adorable German name means ‘home ruler’.

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Jett

This short and sweet name means ‘deep black colour/ jet-black’.

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Jude

Jude is a unisex name of Greek origin meaning ‘praised’.

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Leif

This Scandinavian name is pronounced life, layf, leef and means ‘heir, descendant’.

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Mack

This sweet Latin name is a shortened version of Maximillian, meaning ‘son of’ or ‘greatest’.

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Nate

The name Nate means ‘gift of god’.

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Penn

An adorable name meaning ‘enclosure’.

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Rhys

Rhys is a name with Welsh roots and means ‘enthusiasm’.

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Taj

This Sanskrit origin name means ‘crown’. For many, surfer Taj Burrow comes to mind.

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Vance

This English origin name means ‘someone who lives near marshland’.

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Wolf

This beautiful nature name fits perfectly as a middle moniker. Kylie Jenner originally chose this name for her son before changing her mind.

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Zayn

A sweet Hebrew name meaning ‘God’s gracious gift’. The most famous Zayn is the band member from One Direction.

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20 short, one-syllable middle names for girls

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Anne

Meaning ‘gracious’ this is a perfect middle name for your little one.

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Belle

This gorgeous French name means ‘fair and beautiful’.

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Blair

A sweet Scottish name that means ‘plain, field’ and who could forget the character of Blair in Gossip Girl?

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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.

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Eve

This short and sweet name has Latin and Hebrew origins and means ‘life’ or ‘animal’.

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Faye

This adorable French name means ‘fairy’ or ‘elf’.

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Elle

Elle has French origins and means ‘she’. Anna Heinrich and Tim Robards chose this name for their daughter.

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Grace

A lovely Latin name meaning ‘charm’. The most famous Grace of all time is Grace Kelly, Princess of Monaco.

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Gem

Meaning ‘jewel’, Gem is the perfect pick for a middle name.

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Jade

This beautiful Spanish name means ‘stone of the side’.

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Jazz

This groovy name that means ‘style of music’ and is a shortened form of Jasmine.

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Joy

Your bundle of ‘Joy’ will suit this Latin name, meaning ‘happiness’.

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Lou

A gender neutral French name meaning ‘renowned warrior’.

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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.

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Neve

This gorgeous Latin name means ‘snow’.

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Paige

A pretty name with Latin roots meaning ‘young helper’.

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Rue

This name is famously known from the character of Rue in The Hunger Games. Rue has Greek origins and means ‘regret’.

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Sloane

A sweet Irish name meaning ‘raider’ or ‘warrior’.

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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.