Character names that are Androgynous

  1. Quixley
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "clearing"
    • Description:

      Only if you don't mind hearing yourself saying, "Come quickly, Quixley."
  2. Quanah
    • Origin:

      Native American, Comanche
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  3. 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.
  4. Amadi
    • Origin:

      African
    • Meaning:

      "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.
  5. 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.
  6. Tempo
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "time"
    • Description:

      An offbeat word name referring to the speed of a piece of music.
  7. Xois
    • Origin:

      African place name
    • Description:

      This name of the capital of an ancient Egyptian dynasty makes Lois X-rated.
  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. Fairfax
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "blond"
    • Description:

      Place name and surname that sounds a tad snooty.
  10. Adder
    • Edge
      • Mist
        • Noontide
          • Prism
            • Starbuck
              • Steadfast
                • Sonnet
                  • Amulet
                    • Garden
                      • Glee