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One-Syllable Middle Names for Girls

There's a reason one-syllable middle names for girls such as Ann and Lynn have been used to the point of cliché. These middle names don't distract from the dazzle of the first name and serve as a calm, quiet bridge between the two stars of the show. These one-syllable girl names transcend the basics like, nowadays, Rose and Grace. They could also work well as first names.

Along with Rose and Grace, other single-syllable girl names in the US Top 500 include Jade, Faith, Paige, June, Kate, Sage, Eve, and Wren. Short, unexpected names are becoming more common for middle names, such as Bliss, Dove, Poe, and Vale.

Here, some fresh ideas for short middle names. Or expand your horizons with our master list of more than 900 middle names of every length and style.

Storm The name Storm is traditionally given as a b...
Origin:Word name
1167
Jeanne

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:French variation of Jean
3099
Clove The name Clove is of German origins and it i...
Origin:Nature name
2491
Spring The word Spring has Anglo-Saxon roots. Initi...
Origin:Word name
2510
Swan

Meaning: swan

Origin:English
2579
Skye The meaning of Skye is ‘sky’ or ‘cloud’. It ...
Origin:Scottish place-name
669
Greer

Meaning: alert, watchful

Origin:Scottish, contraction of surname Gregor; Latin
884
Kerr

Meaning: living near wet ground

Origin:Scottish
13322
Blue The meaning of Blue is the colour, which is ...
Origin:Color name
927
Pax

Meaning: peace

Origin:Latin
3270
True

Meaning: true

Origin:English word name
1669
Vale Vale is a popular given name with several po...
Origin:Geographical name
1836
Blythe

Meaning: happy, carefree

Origin:English
863
Kay Kay is a girl's name with Ancient Greek orig...
Origin:English, diminutive of Katherine
1771
Origin:Word name
7160
Lark Lark is a name that is generally given to ba...
Origin:English bird name
855
Luz

Meaning: light

Origin:Spanish
967
Noor

Meaning: light

Origin:Arabic; Dutch variation of Eleonora
1328
Elle

Meaning: she

Origin:French
379
Anne

Meaning: grace

Origin:French variation of English Ann and Hebrew Hannah
673