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Unique Unisex Names

  1. Munro

    • Origin:

      Scottish

    • Meaning:

      "mouth of the river Ro"

    • Description:

      Takes Monroe out of the Dead Presidents category and gives it new life.
  2. Fable

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Inventive name for the child of a writer.
  3. Kayra

    • Origin:

      Turkish

    • Meaning:

      "favor, charity, kindness; dark ruler; ruler of the land"

    • Description:

      Predominantly used for boys but occasionally given to girls too, Kayra is a Turkish name that relates to either mythology or to a similar Arabic name. A Top 100 name in its native country, it may be considered a variation of Khayr, relating it to kindness and giving.
  4. Lexington

    • Origin:

      English place name

    • Description:

      Lexington is trending as a unisex name, used just about evenly for the genders. For Americans, it's got a patriotic feel, given the importance of Lexington, Massachusetts in the Revolutionary War. Lexington, Kentucky, in horse country, is another well-known city with the name. Short form Lex is user friendly.
  5. Lowry

    • Origin:

      English and Scottish surname

    • Meaning:

      "from Laurentum"

    • Description:

      This artistic surname name derives from a diminutive of Laurence/Lawrence, and was famously borne by the English painter LS Lowry.
  6. Hopper

    • Origin:

      English or Dutch

    • Meaning:

      "leaper, dancer; hop grower"

    • Description:

      Sean and Robin Wright Penn chose this name for their son to honor their friend Dennis Hopper; others might associate it with the painter Edward. Couldn't be more spirited.
  7. Elixir

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "medicinal substance; philosopher's stone"

    • Description:

      Potentially a cool route to Ellie and similar in sound to Alexa and Elisha, Elixir is a word name associated with healing, magic, and gold. Yet to appear in the US stats, it would make a very cool choice for a fictional character.
  8. Swayze

    • Origin:

      English from German

    • Meaning:

      "Swiss"

    • Description:

      Swayze is an Anglicization of the German surname Schweiz or Schweizer, referring to a Swiss person. It's most commonly associated with late actor Patrick Swayze, of Dirty Dancing fame. Interestingly, it's overwhelmingly feminine, with over 83% of babies born with the name girls.
  9. Denali

    • Origin:

      Place-name and Native American

    • Meaning:

      "the great one"

    • Description:

      Alaska's Denali National Park is the home of the highest mountain in the US, officially renamed Denali in 2014, endowing the name with a lofty feel. Twice as many girls as boys were given the name in 2021, but the gender gap is closing.
  10. Beren

    • Origin:

      Literary name

    • Meaning:

      "brave, bold, daring"

    • Description:

      Beren is a Noldorin name created by J. R. R. Tolkien for his fantasy universe. A great hero in the books, Beren is notable for his love story with Luthien — so notable that Beren and Luthien are the names on the gravestone of Tolkien and his wife, Edith.
  11. Enda

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "like a bird"

    • Description:

      An unusual Irish name which belongs to several historic Irish kings and heroes. Easy to spell and pronounce, this bouncy nature name has potential beyond Ireland's shores.
  12. Lazuli

    • Origin:

      Persian place name

    • Description:

      Now deeply associated with the gemstone Lapis Lazuli, Lazuli is derived from one of the places where the stone was first mined. The word Lazuli is the root for words like azure. Lapis Lazuli is a deep and rich blue color and was used for pigments and jewellery. Lazuli can be used for a boy or a girl.
  13. Panda

    • Origin:

      Animal name

    • Meaning:

      "bamboo eater"

    • Description:

      With Bear and Fox becoming hot baby names, why not Panda? Why not indeed. Both the name and its animal namesake are adorable. And Pan is a nickname right in line with the mythological name trend. The word panda comes from the Nepali word ponya, meaning "bamboo eater" for the panda's favorite food.
  14. Merkaba

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "chariot"

    • Description:

      The name Merkaba comes from Merkabah Mysticism, a type of Jewish mysticism that was practiced during the first century.
  15. Rebel

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "rebel"

    • Description:

      Asking for trouble. Rebel Wilson is a hilarious Australian actress who puts a female spin on this contemporary badass baby name. Still, we think this name is truly gender neutral – though hardly neutral in any other way. Rebel is undoubtedly one of the edgiest girls' names starting with the letter R.
  16. Sequoia

    • Description:

      Sequoia is a masculine name derived from the name of the massive redwood trees native to California, which were themselves named after Sequoyah (c.1770-1843), the Cherokee silversmith who created a syllabary for the Cherokee language. As a given name, Sequoia evokes qualities of strength, longevity, and natural majesty—sequoia trees are among the largest and longest-living organisms on Earth. This name has gained modest popularity in the United States since the late 20th century as part of the trend toward nature-inspired names. While still uncommon, Sequoia appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with Native American connections and powerful natural symbolism. Though listed here as masculine, it's worth noting that Sequoia is used for children of all genders.

  17. Romary

    • Origin:

      French variation of Romaric, German, and Scottish surname

    • Meaning:

      "famously strong"

    • Description:

      Romy lovers, here's a new one for you! Romary is a surname with French and Scottish roots and has historically been a masculine given name in France. It would be a great choice on either sex, but feels slightly more feminine with the -mary ending and Romy nickname.
  18. Wallis

    • Origin:

      Variation of Wallace, English, Scottish, Norman

    • Meaning:

      "a Welshman, Celt"

    • Description:

      Strong but breezy with the unisex charm of Ellis and Hollis, this name was famously borne by Wallis Simpson (born Bessie), the woman for whom English king Edward VIII abdicated his throne in the 20th century. It ultimately comes from Wallace, an English and Scottish name meaning "foreigner", "Welsh" or "Celt".
  19. Pony

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Meaning:

      "small horse"

    • Description:

      Animal names like Wolf, Fox, Tiger, and Wren have risen in recent years, but we're not sure this one is going to catch on. Nevertheless, it was chosen by internet personality Morgan Presley for her son in 2025, while another bearer is tattoo artist and content creator, Pony Lawson.
  20. Austen

    • Origin:

      Literary surname and shortened form of Augustine, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "great, magnificent"

    • Description:

      While Austin is a popular boys' name, this spelling, honoring novelist Jane, nudges the name toward gender-neutral, chosen last year for 67 baby boys and 57 girls.

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