17 One-Syllable Girl Names (That Are Totally Non-Boring)
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Published Oct 17, 2017

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Whether you’ve got a mouthful of a last name or just like to keep things simple, these one-syllable girls names are totally unique, short, sweet and oh-so-adorable.

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1. Faye
So much more refined with that “e” on the end.

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2. Pearl
A precious jewel if ever there was one.

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3. Ruth
Classic and dignified yet still feels original.

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4. Maeve
She’ll have the luck of the Irish.

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5. Leigh
A succinct name with a beautiful spelling.

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6. Rose
But you can call her Rosie, of course.

7. 7. Elle
Très sophistiqué.

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8. Jules
It means “soft and youthful.”

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9. Mae
As in West.

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10. Drew
As in Barrymore.

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11. Tess
Cool and literary all in one.

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12. Quinn
It’s gender-neutral, so you could use it for a boy, too.

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13. Scout
Calling all Harper Lee fans.

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14. Rae
Of sunshine, that is.

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15. Grace
Simple. Perfect.

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16. June
Just what you need in the dead of winter.

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17. Blanche
Golden Girls or Streetcar: Both works of genius, in our opinion.

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