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Character names that are Androgynous

  1. Crimson

    • Origin:

      English color name

    • Meaning:

      "rich deep red"

    • Description:

      Crimson is a rare unisex color name used more frequently among baby girls.
  2. Snow

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      Snow is increasing in usage mostly as a girls' name, but hero Jon Snow of Game of Thrones just might nudge it into the boys' column. Currently, there are 12 times as many girls named Snow as boys, but its usage is much higher in middle place.
  3. Zelig

    • Origin:

      Yiddish, variation of Selig

    • Meaning:

      "blessed, happy"

    • Description:

      Woody Allen introduced us to the name Zelig as the ever-morphing title character of his 1983 film. Zelig does have an upbeat meaning, and nickname Zelie makes it accessible for a girl, though it's an undeniably quirky choice for either gender.
  4. Raddix

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "root"

    • Description:

      This eye-catchingly unique name was coined by Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden, who gave it to their daughter, born in 2020. It may derive from the Latin radix, meaning "root", or perhaps from the Slavic name element rad, meaning "happy; willing".

      Raddix is among the most unique celebrity baby names of recent years.
  5. Truth

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "truth"

    • Description:

      With the first name True receiving a Kardashian dose of popularity for girls, Truth is gaining in visibility too. Though its still more popular for boys two to one, the truth is that the name works equally well for both genders -- but may inspire a lot of puns.
  6. Quixley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "clearing"

    • Description:

      Only if you don't mind hearing yourself saying, "Come quickly, Quixley."
  7. Calendar

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      If you don't want to limit yourself to one month of the year, this unique baby name offers the plus of the friendly nickname, Cal.
  8. O'keeffe

    • Origin:

      Irish surname

    • Description:

      If you love the venerable Southwestern painter but feel Georgia's gotten too overheated, you might want to go all the way to this Irish surname in the fashionable O' family.
  9. Pascoe

    • Origin:

      English and Cornish variation of Pascale

    • Meaning:

      "Easter"

    • Description:

      Updates the old religious day name.
  10. Spring

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Spring doesn't sound half as contemporary as Winter, which has become the cool season name.
  11. Verve

    • Origin:

      English word name, French

    • Meaning:

      "vigour, spirit"

    • Description:

      A vibrant and energetic noun name, chosen by actress Shawnee Smith for her daughter, Verve has plenty of zest packed into a stylish single syllable. Borrowed from French, it means "spirit, vigour, vivacity".
  12. Ovila

    • Description:

      Ovila is a rare masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'ovilis' meaning 'relating to sheep.' It could be considered a variation of Avila or related to names like Ovid. The name has historical usage in French-Canadian communities, particularly in Quebec, where it appeared during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Ovila carries a gentle, pastoral quality in its meaning and sound. While uncommon in contemporary naming practices, it represents a connection to agricultural heritage and simpler times. The name has a distinctive quality that balances uniqueness with historical grounding, making it an interesting choice for parents seeking a name with both character and subtlety.

  13. Sommer

    • Origin:

      German and Danish variant of Summer

    • Description:

      You occasionally see the German and Danish word for "summer" pop up as a first name -- 16 girls were given it in 2016 -- and that trend may continue, now that the original has risen to Number 202 on the American popularity list.
  14. Haruka

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "distant; spring flower"

    • Description:

      An extremely common Japanese name, especially among women.
  15. Stockard

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "tree stump"

    • Description:

      Stockard Channing -- "West Wing" 's first lady -- picked this strong, Waspy first name over her original, Susan.
  16. Thistle

    • Origin:

      botanical name

    • Description:

      The thistle is the botanical emblem of Scotland and would make a good if unusual patriotic choice for people with Scottish heritage. One of the few flower names that could be worn by a boy with as much ease as a girl.
  17. Fairfax

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "blond"

    • Description:

      Place name and surname that sounds a tad snooty.
  18. Piano

    • Origin:

      Music name

    • Description:

      If Banjo can be a name, why not Piano? Could be inspired by prize-winning architect Renzo Piano.
  19. Xois

    • Origin:

      African place name

    • Description:

      This name of the capital of an ancient Egyptian dynasty makes Lois X-rated.
  20. Tempo

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "time"

    • Description:

      An offbeat word name referring to the speed of a piece of music.

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