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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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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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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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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.
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True
An English name meaning ‘real, genuine’, True is also the name of Khloe Kardashian’s daughter.
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