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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

Prue Prue is a shortened form of the name Prudenc...
Origin:English
2187
Avi

Meaning: father

Origin:Hebrew
744
Sloan The name Sloan is of Irish origins and the m...
Origin:Spelling variation of Sloane
1807
Cort

Meaning: brave

Origin:German
3444
Wes The meaning of Wes is ‘western meadow’ or ‘w...
Origin:English
1084
Mads

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Danish variation of Matthew
1447
Ty Ty is a name of American origin. The meaning...
Origin:Diminutive of various Ty-beginning names
1033
Kash The name Kash originates in India and is pri...
Origin:Spelling variation of Cash, word name
2218
Tom

Meaning: twin

Origin:Diminutive of Thomas
899
Whit

Meaning: white

Origin:English
1120
Gage

Meaning: oath, pledge

Origin:French
672
Tor

Meaning: Turtledove

Origin:Variation of Thor, also Hebrew for "Turtledove"
3117
Sim

Meaning: the listener

Origin:Scottish diminutive of Simon
5121
Origin:Cornish variant of George, or diminutive of Jordan
3054
Uri

Meaning: my flame, my light

Origin:Hebrew
742
Dov

Meaning: bear

Origin:Hebrew
1635
Ori

Meaning: my light

Origin:Hebrew
1274
Frey

Meaning: lord, exalted one

Origin:Scandinavian
1477
Tove

Meaning: beautiful

Origin:Scandinavian
789
Cara

Meaning: dear; friend; face

Origin:Latin, Italian, Irish, Spanish, and Portuguese
614