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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

Gwen

Meaning: white circle

Origin:Diminutive of Gwendolen/Gwendolyn
399
Dune Dune is a beautiful baby name that is gender...
Origin:Nature name
3565
Zadie

Meaning: princess

Origin:English variation of Sadie
588
Clare

Meaning: bright, clear

Origin:Latin
2470
Brynn

Meaning: hill

Origin:Spelling variation of Bryn, Welsh
337
Della Della is a shortened version of the name Del...
Origin:Diminutive of Adela
622
Oz

Meaning: strength, powerful, courageous

Origin:Hebrew
873
Ike A name of American origin, the meaning of Ik...
Origin:Diminutive of Isaac
1240
Zeb The meaning of Zeb is ‘a gift of Jehovah’. I...
Origin:Diminutive of Zebediah or Zebulon
1270
Xan

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Diminutive of Alexander
2351
Win Win is a gender-neutral name of Burmese orig...
Origin:Diminutive of Winslow, Winthrop, or Winston
2913
Rico

Meaning: dominant ruler

Origin:Spanish, diminutive of Ricardo
2103
Zev

Meaning: wolf

Origin:Hebrew
298
Jet The name Jet has many different meanings. It...
Origin:Mineral and word name
1250
Bas

Meaning: person from the city of Sebastia

Origin:Dutch, diminutive of Bastiaan and Sebastian
2530
Amal

Meaning: hope, inspiration

Origin:Arabic
1904
Ford

Meaning: dweller at the ford

Origin:English
386
Taj

Meaning: crown

Origin:Arabic
1994
Eli

Meaning: ascended, uplifted, high

Origin:Hebrew
236
Cas

Meaning: Imperial

Origin:Short form of Casper, Persian
1350