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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

Puck The name Puck is gender-neutral. The meaning...
Origin:Literary name
4275
Poe

Meaning: peacock

Origin:English
1626
Hollis

Meaning: dweller at the holly trees

Origin:English
1103
Inez

Meaning: pure, virginal

Origin:Spanish variation of Agnes
483
Jean

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:English and Scottish, from French variation of Johanna
723
Mab

Meaning: intoxicating

Origin:Irish, English
3137
Greer

Meaning: alert, watchful

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

Meaning: peaceful

Origin:Latin
1467
Nile

Meaning: champion

Origin:River name, color name, or variation of Niall, Irish
1897
Cruz

Meaning: cross

Origin:Spanish
853
True

Meaning: true

Origin:English word name
1669
Origin:Word name
1670
Elle

Meaning: she

Origin:French
379
Honor

Meaning: honor

Origin:English word and virtue name
1058
Nyx

Meaning: night

Origin:Greek mythology name
508
Posy

Meaning: a bunch of flowers

Origin:English
1234
Joni

Meaning: God is gracious

Origin:English
1487
Origin:Word name
19705
Dot Traditionally, parents choose this name for ...
Origin:English, diminutive of Dorothy
1449
Lake Lake is a name of Anglo-Saxon origin. It is ...
Origin:Nature name
1360