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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

Lux

Meaning: light

Origin:Latin
522
Fern

Meaning: plant name

Origin:English
613
Zora

Meaning: dawn

Origin:Serbo-Croatian
365
Rio

Meaning: river

Origin:Spanish
1096
Dax The pronunciation of Dax is 'daks' and it is...
Origin:French place-name
527
Ash

Meaning: ash tree

Origin:Diminutive of Asher, English
284
Oak

Meaning: tree from the genus Quercus

Origin:English tree name
965
Milo

Meaning: soldier or merciful

Origin:Latin and Old German
17
Rory

Meaning: red king

Origin:Irish
64
Nico

Meaning: people of victory

Origin:Italian diminutive of Nicholas, Greek
85
Crew

Meaning: a band or force of armed men

Origin:English word name
239
Nash

Meaning: by the ash tree

Origin:English
142
Mac

Meaning: son of

Origin:Scottish or Irish
212
Ace

Meaning: one, unity

Origin:Latin
411
Huck Huck is of American origin. It is traditiona...
Origin:Diminutive of Huckleberry, word name
552
Cy

Meaning: sun

Origin:Diminutive of Cyrus, Persian
663
Van

Meaning: of

Origin:Dutch
734
Miles

Meaning: soldier or merciful

Origin:English form of Milo
24
Theo

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Diminutive of Theodore
36
Leo

Meaning: lion

Origin:Latin
48