Townes
English, "one who lives in the town"
Banks, Wells, and Brooks are stylish choices right now, combining the contemporary taste for word names with a love for surname-y choices, one syllable options, and names with unisex potential. But where do you turn next, if Books and Banks are already too high up the charts for you?
Nameberry Guest Writer Tallulah has the solution in the form of Townes:
Townes is an old English surname that means someone from a town. I love it because it feels simple and cool in that very effortless way. It also has a soft music tie to Townes Van Zandt, which gives it a bit of depth without making it serious.
For a girl, it feels super chic in an understated way. I prefer it for a girl honestly.
Given to 113 boys and 17 girls in a recent year, Townes has been on a steady upwards journey since the 2010s, making it a recognisable choice outside of the top ranking options.
What is you favorite one syllable name? Send it to grace@nameberry.com for a chance to see it featured on Nameberry of the Day — and don’t forget to tell me why you love it!
