Unisex Names News
Unisex names, those that can be used for both boys and girls, are the topic of the news stories here, from names that have changed gender identity over time to names that are used for both sexes today. Get the latest updates on gender neutral names in these news stories.
Sun Aug 05 2012
Unisex Baby Names: The Nameberry 9–Blue, Brook and Sky
Is Blue pink or blue? And how about Harper, Harvest (yes,Harvest) and Sky? Sometimes you have to peek under the blanket to find out.
Tue Jun 19 2012
Unisex Names: Would you use one?
Would you name your daughter Elliot? Would you call your son Harper? Where do you stand on unisex names?
Mon Jun 11 2012
A Girl Named Ellis
Why can’t a girl get a family surname as a first? Why not indeed, as this charming Southern tradition demonstrates.
Mon Jan 23 2012
Gender-Neutral Names: The line continues to blur
Do you prefer a clear-cut boy or girl name like James or Alice, or something more shaded? The debate goes on.
Thu Dec 29 2011
Top Unisex Names 2011
Unisex names are popular for both boys and girls. Here, the top 25 most-viewed unisex names on Nameberry this year. Plus, be sure to vote for #101 on our girls’ and boys’ popularity lists to win a signed book!
Fri Dec 09 2011
Celebrity Baby Names: The Best, The Worst, The Weirdest and The Wildest of 2011
Some stars this year mined new old-fashioned sources of inspiration, while others went wild with inventions of their own. Here, the Nameberry Awards for the best, the worst, the weirdest, and the wildest of them all.
Tue Sep 27 2011
Popular Names: Nicknames Gone Wild
These dozen nicknames come with a warning label: rampant popularity ahead.
Tue Aug 23 2011
High-Energy Names
Can choosing an energetic-sounding name make for an energetic-acting baby? Maybe. Pick one of these high-energy names at your own peril.
Thu Jun 23 2011
Baby Name Trends: Gender Benders
Gender bending is a hot topic in the media, among parents, and with baby names. Names that push conventional gender boundaries are among the fastest-rising for both sexes.
Thu Apr 14 2011
Unisex Baby Names: How To Achieve Baby Name Equality
Are unisex baby names truly created equal? Here, the statistical facts on which names are given to half boys and half girls and which others come close to gender parity. You may be surprised.
Fri Mar 25 2011
A Boy Named Chelsea
A guy named Chelsea offers his personal perspective on the ups and downs–mostly downs–of having been given a girl’s name.
Wed Mar 31 2010
Baby Boy Names: Tough, Tender, Traditional, Trendy?
Boys’ names, they are a-changing. Tell us what you think about what names say about the new masculinity.
Sun Oct 25 2009
Unique Baby Names
More and more parents are looking for unusual baby names these days. But can choosing one help or hurt your child?
Tue Oct 28 2008
Should You Give a Girl a Boy’s Name?
If a name like Murray isn’t “good enough” for a boy, how can it be good enough for a girl? Join the debate.