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Hunter
English
"one who hunts"
This surname gained momentum in the 1990s, when it was particularly in vogue for males. However, it seems to be experiencing a surge for females—it was one of the fastest-rising names of 2013,…
Madalyn
Variation of Madeleine, French
"of Magdala"
Madalyn is a variant of the French name Madeleine — one of several which have graced the US top 1000 in recent years. While sister spellings Madeline and Madelyn have always been more popular,…
Aireal
Aireal is a feminine name that appears to be a modern, creative spelling variant of Ariel or Aerial. The name evokes imagery of air, sky, and ethereal qualities. Ariel has Hebrew origins meaning…
Auburn
Color name
"deep reddish-brown"
With its rich aural relation to names like Aubrey and Audrey, this color name could be the next Amber, or Scarlett.
Breann
Breann is a feminine name that emerged as a modern variation of the classic name Brianna, which itself derives from the masculine Irish name Brian, meaning 'high' or 'noble.' This contemporary…
Brett
Celtic
"from Brittany"
One of a number of single-syllable unisex B-names, Brett was first spotted as a female name in Hemingway's The Sun Also Rises , via the dashing and seductive Lady Brett Ashley, who was a captivating…
Britton
English
"from Britain"
Britton, technically a spelling variation of Britain, is much more popular that the original place name for both boys and girls. There are about three baby girls named Britton for every four boys,…
Brook
English nature name
"small stream"
Brooke variation – or is the other way around? – that makes it more a nature name, less an eighties-style androgynous name.
Cailyn
Cailyn is a feminine name of Irish and Gaelic origin, representing a modern anglicized spelling of the traditional Irish name Caoilfhionn, which means 'slender' or 'fair.' It can also be seen as a…
Caitlin
Irish variation of Catherine
"pure"
An Irish and Welsh form of Catherine, Caitlin was a boom name of the eighties, rocketing from obscurity (Americans first heard it via the wife of doomed poet Dylan Thomas) to the height of popularity…
Camden
Scottish
"winding valley"
Newly popular boys' name could cross over in much the way the related Cameron has.
Carson
English and Scottish surname
"son of the marsh dwellers"
Very popular surname choice — it's in the Boys' Top 100 — beginning to catch on for girls. First female association: novelist Carson McCullers.
Channing
English or Irish
"people of Cana or wolf cub"
While the most famous Channing is the very male Channing Tatum, the name is now given about a third of the time for girls. Television executive Channing Dungey is a well-know example of a female…
Daryll
Daryll is a feminine variation of the more common masculine name Daryl or Darryl. Originally derived from Old French and ultimately from Germanic elements meaning 'dear' and 'beloved,' this name has…
Eliott
Variation of Elliot, English diminutive of Elias
"Yahweh is God"
Eliott is traditionally a masculine name derived from Hebrew elements meaning 'the Lord is my God,' though this entry lists it as feminine. As a feminine name, it represents the growing trend of…
Ellisan
Ellisan is a modern feminine name that appears to be a contemporary creation, possibly combining elements of popular names like Ellis, Ellison, or Allison with the trending "-an" ending. This…
Emmett
English masculinization of Emma, German
"universal"
Emmett has had an interesting and unusual gender history. A long-obscure masculinization of Emma, Emmett is now rising as a boys' name as a companion to the very popular Emma and Emily. And at the…
Finn
Irish
"white, fair"
The most enduringly popular hero of Irish myth was Finn McCool, whose name is one of the coolest ever. When used for the female protagonist of How to Make an American Quilt , Finn established its…
Gaelin
Gaelin is a feminine name (though sometimes used for males) with Celtic and Gaelic roots. It likely derives from the Gaelic name 'Gaelan' or could be related to 'Gael,' referring to a person of…
Gwenivere
Gwenivere is a variant spelling of Guinevere, the name of King Arthur's queen in Arthurian legend. Derived from Welsh elements meaning 'fair, white, blessed' and 'spirit, fairy,' the name carries…