Character names that are Androgynous
- Quixley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"clearing"Description:
Only if you don't mind hearing yourself saying, "Come quickly, Quixley."
- Quanah
Origin:
Native American, ComancheMeaning:
"sweet smelling, fragrant"Description:
Name of a major figure in Indigenous history, Quanah Parker, a Comanche chief who became a judge on the Court of Indian Affairs.
- Aeryal
Description:
Aeryal is a modern feminine name with an ethereal quality, likely derived as a creative spelling variation of 'Aerial' or 'Ariel'. The distinctive spelling gives it a contemporary feel while maintaining connections to concepts of air, lightness, and freedom. Though not traditional, Aeryal has gained some usage in recent decades among parents seeking unique names with a melodic sound. The name evokes images of something heavenly or sky-related, suggesting a free-spirited personality. Its uncommon nature makes it stand out on class rosters while still being pronounceable and accessible.
- Amadi
Origin:
AfricanMeaning:
"free man"Description:
This name from the Igbo language of Africa, which feels like the more-familiar Arabic Ahmad, might be an original and attractive choice.
- Sommer
Origin:
German and Danish variant of SummerDescription:
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.
- Tempo
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"time"Description:
An offbeat word name referring to the speed of a piece of music.
- Xois
Origin:
African place nameDescription:
This name of the capital of an ancient Egyptian dynasty makes Lois X-rated.
- O'keeffe
Origin:
Irish surnameDescription:
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.
- Fairfax
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"blond"Description:
Place name and surname that sounds a tad snooty.
- Adder
- Edge
- Mist
- Noontide
- Prism
- Starbuck
- Steadfast
- Sonnet
- Amulet
- Garden
- Glee