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Grit became a buzzword in the 2010s, thanks to both the 2010 film True Grit and psychologist Angela Duckworth's 2016 book Grit: The Power of Passion and Perserverance. The …

Griff is a masculine name with Welsh origins, functioning both as a standalone name and as a diminutive of Griffin or Griffith. The name derives from the Welsh 'Gruffydd,' meaning …

Gill is a masculine name with multiple origins, functioning both as a standalone name and a diminutive of Gilbert or Gillian. Derived from the Old Norse 'gísl' meaning "hostage" or …

Genesys is a modern feminine name with roots in both science and mythology. It evokes the word "genesis," meaning origin or creation, suggesting new beginnings and potential. This connection gives …

As Harrison is to Harry, Garrison is to Gary: both of the longer versions sound more modern and appealing. NPR's Prairie Home Companion's Garrison Keillor was born Gary.

An icy weather name that was surprisingly used for both sexes among enslaved people in 19th-century America.

Fina is a feminine name with multiple origins, functioning both as a standalone name and as a diminutive form of names ending in '-fina' such as Serafina or Josefina. In …

Everhart is a masculine name with Germanic origins, functioning both as a surname and given name. Combining the elements 'ever' (meaning 'boar' or sometimes interpreted as 'strong') and 'hart' (meaning …

A multicultural choice with a mystical feel, Elvan is both a Turkish name meaning "colors" (or sometimes "colorful hands"), and a Cornish name, likely derived from Elwen and Elouan to …

A combination of the Hebrew Dov, and Yiddish Ber — both of which mean "bear".

Diogo is the much-less-known brother of Diego, both forms of James, which is itself a form of the Biblical Jacob. And Diego itself probably started life as a …

Tongue twister of a name common in Ireland in both its Gaelic and its Anglicized forms. American or British parents looking for an Irish name that's still largely unknown …

Darianna is a feminine name with potential roots in both Persian and Slavic origins. It may be a combination of 'Daria' (which means 'maintains possessions well' from Persian) and the …

Claudel is a refined French name that functions as both a surname and given name, more commonly used for girls though it can be unisex. It originated as a diminutive …

Boy is an unusual masculine name that functions as both a common noun and an occasional given name. While primarily recognized as the English word for a male child, Boy …

A compound name blending beth and shalom to get both the appealing meaning "House of Peace", and a bold name with the grounded nickname options of Beth or Betsy.

Bayou? No, but it sounds the same, and since both the Indonesian name and the English word have appealing nature meanings, this is a perfect choice for the family that …

Arshia, also spelled Arshiya, is a name used for both girls and boys mainly in Iran and among Indo-Persians. Nine girls and five boys were named Arshia in the …

A smooth, attractive choice, Arianna's on the rise with both single and double 'r's and 'n's. Single 'r' double 'n' Arianna — the second most popular version of …

Amari is a name that's rising in popularity for both boys and girls in the US, used last year for about 2000 baby boys and 1000 baby girls. It …

From the Basque word alatz, Alazne is associated with both miracles and the virgin Mary (also known as "Our Lady of Miracles".) It is familiar in Spain, but ranked as …

Alaa is a name with Arabic origins, used for both boys and girls, though more commonly feminine in Western contexts. It carries beautiful meanings including 'nobility,' 'highness,' or 'sublimity' in …

A Roman forename, and later family name, used for both sexes in ancient times (but more commonly men).

Adriannah is an elaborated feminine form of Adrian, featuring both the feminine '-a' ending and an additional '-h' for visual emphasis. It derives ultimately from the Latin Hadrianus, referring to …

Aamiyah is a modern feminine name with roots in both Arabic and Indian traditions. The name is a creative variation of Amiyah or Amaya, with the doubled 'A' adding a …

Mythological names for girls can impart both tradition and strength to a child. The pantheon of Greek and Roman deities, such as Athena and Luna, along with figures from Celtic …

These are names, both boy and girl, that have the letter Y in them. I hope you enjoy this list.

This is a list of both masculine and feminine names that stand out. Think of these names as someone doing a double take hearing it.

Female and male names related to love, both romantic and otherwise; perfect for a Valentine's Day baby.

The names we BOTH agree on because the gods only know how uncommon it is for us to agree on names. ;)

Possible names from cities from around the world, both big and small, popular and uncommon.

The middle name of footballer Lamine Yamal, this name is both a Spanish-influenced form of the Arabic Jamal, — in turn associating it with beauty — and a Russian name, appearing …

Wallis is a masculine name of Germanic origin functioning as both a given name and surname. Derived from the Old Germanic elements 'wald' meaning 'rule' or 'power' and possibly connected …

This strong Norwegian name war goddess name, commonly heard in both midcentury Norway and Iceland, has never ventured far beyond its native culture.

Vicie is a rare feminine name with historical roots in both English and French naming traditions. Likely derived as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'vic-' meaning 'victory …

The Tori spelling — sans E — is much more common as both a given name and nickname.

This unisex name appears multiple times in the Bible on both male and female figures, though when spelled as Timnah, it is also a Biblical place name. Traditionally pronounced teem …

Derived from a now obsolete Turkic-Mongol language, Tengiz is both an ocean-inspired choice and a place name, appearing on the map in Kazakhstan and Mongolia (as Tengis). Notable …

Tany is a versatile name that can be used for both genders, though it appears more frequently as a masculine name in some cultures. It has multiple possible origins: it …

Strong, poetic, and with a hint of mystique, Swantje is both a Frisian pet form of names containing the "swan" element, and a stand-alone name, meaning "little swan" or …

The short but solid Irish surname Shea works well for both genders thanks to its soft, succinct sound. The traditional Irish form is Séaghdha, though it could also be used …

Shadi is a name with cross-cultural origins, used for both males and females though more traditionally masculine in its original contexts. In Persian, Shadi (شادی) means 'happiness' or 'joy …

A word name that has sailed onto birth certificates of both genders, especially since Liv Tyler used it for her son. For boys, Saylor and Sailor are used about equally …

While the Rowan spelling is in the Top 1000 for both boys and girls, this spelling is much more unusual though maintains the same gender split at nearly four boy …

Rosh is not Ross, not Rush, but an improvement on both of those more familiar names. The Biblical Rosh was a son of Benjamin, so you might consider it to …

Rike is a feminine name with Germanic origins, functioning as both a standalone name and a shortened form of names like Frederike or Ulrike. In German-speaking countries, particularly Northern …

Rashi is a feminine name with rich cultural significance in both Indian and Jewish traditions. In Hindu origins, it relates to the Sanskrit word meaning 'zodiac sign' or 'constellation,' connecting …

A Sanskrit compound name, combining the elements Rama and Anuj — both also used as names in their own right — Ramanuj means "young brother of Rama." Rama is the hero of …

Race is a masculine name with English origins, functioning as both a word name and a shortened form of the historical name Horace. As a modern English word name, it …

In early, pre-Norman Ireland, this name was borne by both a sister and a niece of high king Brian Boru. Now, the English form Orla is more commonly used.