Noel - Many people want to pronounce this as No-ELLE but when used as a boys name cut out the second syllable and make it rhyme with bowl as in NOWL.

Tough one syllable boy names. But as one syllable. A spear like missile attached to a long rope. Avoid overlapping consonants such as with James Stephens.

Sharp and dangerous - like his teeth. Was one Latin word for sword. I love love love strong one syllable boy names and these are some of my absolute favorites.

Another name with very strong Welsh roots Gareth was the name of Sir Gawains brother and fellow knight in Thomas Malorys collection of Arthurian legends Le Morte dArthur. Stephan - This European version of the name Stephen throws people for a loop. Town on the hill.

Nine Poles and No Holes No holes welcome in this softball team. Ring name of Reginald Lisowski professional wrestler. A useful tool for opening or breaking things.

The metal guard worn when fighting. I originally planned to stop at 10 then 25. John Hinton or Christopher Hinton rather than Arthur Hinton.

Menzies This is a tough one to say even if you know its not pronounced men-zeez. Boring and I will not name him anything like that. BabyCenter is committed to providing the most helpful and trustworthy pregnancy and parenting information in the world.