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Simple, Sleek, Cool Names

Simple names — up to two syllables, with uncomplicated spellings and straightforward sounds — have been a trend recently, in the US along with several European countries. Many of today's top international names, such as Emma and Liam, fit into the sleek, simple set.

Along with Emma and Liam, sweet and simple names ranking in the US Top 500 include Finn, Ella, Jude, Kai, Ivy, Wren, Leo, and Zara. Those that make a number of international name popularity lists include Ada, Eve, Lena, and Sam.

These sleek, simple names sound modern and cool. Here are some of the best simple names in style today.

Simple, Sleek, Cool Names

Juno

Meaning: queen of the heavens

Origin:Latin
324
Yara

Meaning: friend, helper

Origin:Arabic
300
Wren

Meaning: small bird

Origin:English
89
Zuzu

Meaning: lily

Origin:Czech diminutive of Susan
1215
Ivy The meaning of Ivy is from the Old English w...
Origin:Botanical name
138
Lana

Meaning: rock or handsome

Origin:English diminutive of Alana
369
Liv

Meaning: life

Origin:Norse
412
Lara

Meaning: citadel

Origin:Russian, diminutive of Larissa or Larisa
453
Fenna

Meaning: peace

Origin:Dutch and Frisian
956
Fay

Meaning: fairy

Origin:English
981
Eve

Meaning: life

Origin:Hebrew
244
Zoe

Meaning: life

Origin:Greek
469
Bria

Meaning: vigour, liveliness

Origin:From Italian word brio meaning "vigour, liveliness"
1140
Zara

Meaning: blooming flower; God remembers

Origin:Hebrew and Arabic
141
Mara

Meaning: bitter

Origin:Hebrew
254
Rue

Meaning: herb; regret

Origin:Botanical names or word name
373
Greta

Meaning: pearl

Origin:German, diminutive of Margarethe
288
Jade

Meaning: stone of the side

Origin:Spanish
364
Lena The Hebrew name Lena is a shorter version of...
Origin:English, Scottish, Dutch, German, and Scandinavian, diminutive of various names ending in lena
162
Kit

Meaning: pure

Origin:English, diminutive of Katherine
329