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Character names that are Androgynous

  1. Rene

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "reborn"

    • Description:

      Though it's used for boys, most non-French people would hear it as a girls’ name. Most would be surprised to learn that Rene has always charted in the US Top 1000 for boys.
  2. Neon

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "New"

    • Description:

      Bright and energetic, Neon seems like it would be a modern coinage, borrowed from neon lights.
  3. Even

    • Origin:

      Norwegian

    • Meaning:

      "gift or winner"

    • Description:

      Even is a popular boys' name in Norway, derived from the Old Norse Eivindr. Another popular variation is Eivind, which is pronounced like Ivan.
  4. Thorn

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "prickle"

    • Description:

      Rose and Briar are popular, and Hawthorn is cool – so why not the equally prickly Thorn? Add an E to give it a surnamey spin.
  5. Winslet

    • Origin:

      English surname and place-name

    • Meaning:

      "Wynn's channel or stream"

    • Description:

      Winslet is one of a legion of surnames newly considered fair game as first names. The inspiration may be British star Kate, but she's not the only reason parents are attracted to Winslet, one of those British girl names that sounds at once classy and winning. Yet be warned that if you choose this, people will forever assume you are major fans of the actress. Other Win- beginning names up for new consideration: Winslow, Winston, Wynton, Winifred and Winnie, along with just plain Win or Wyn or Wynn.
  6. Moon

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      The original oddball celebrity baby name, via Frank Zappa's daughter Moon Unit, who claims she's always liked it.
  7. Dewey

    • Origin:

      Anglicized variation of Welsh Dewi, nickname of Dafydd

    • Meaning:

      "beloved"

    • Description:

      Not heard since the 1980s, Dewey shot into the Top 20 in 1898 thanks to the popularity of Spanish-American War naval hero Admiral George Dewey. Dewey has subtle links to his Welsh roots and relation to father name David . The name was borne by the fifth century St. Dewi, patron saint of Wales. Later references include the namesake of the library Dewey Decimal System, a Donald Duck nephew, the younger brother on Malcolm in the Middle and Lemony Snicket character Dewey Denouement. It has a strong but dewy feel and is appealing enough to be ripe for a modern revival.
  8. Jet

    • Origin:

      Mineral and word name

    • Description:

      This super-charged variation of Jett is on the rise -- along with the unlikely newcomer Jetson.
  9. Larkin

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "rough, fierce"

    • Description:

      While Larkin takes this name from bird to surname, there are actually more female Larkins these days than male, and it's a name that works as well for either gender. It has the literary connection to poet Philip Larkin too.
  10. Sparrow

    • Origin:

      Nature name

    • Meaning:

      "sparrow, a bird"

    • Description:

      With related choices such as Lark and Phoenix gaining popularity, why not Sparrow? Though it's usually thought of as a female name, Nicole Richie and Joel Madden chose it for their son.
  11. Blaze

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "fire"

    • Description:

      A hot name, though perhaps not in the sense you want for your baby. About 20 times as many boys as girls were named Blaze in one recent year, perhaps because it can be seen as a spelling variation of the classic male saint's name Blaise.
  12. Mauve

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "violet-colored"

    • Description:

      Mauve is an offbeat color name whose soft and sentimental Victorian spirit is conveyed by the name. One of the newer color names like Blue, Gray and Plum that are increasingly being used as novel middle names, Mauve has the added benefit of being similar to stylish Maeve and classic Maude.
  13. Seraphim

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "fiery"

    • Description:

      This ephemeral name of the loving angels surrounding the throne of God is all but unheard of in the US, although its feminine forms Seraphine and Seraphina are catching on. In Russia, it's long been in use, spelled Серафим (Serafim).
  14. Obsidian

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      This rarely used boys name is one of the few gem names for a boy. Obsidian is actually a type of volcanic glass, formed when lava cools very quickly. This ultra-cool name might spark a love of volcanoes and geology in a little boy.
  15. True

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "true"

    • Description:

      An inspirational and aspirational word name that evokes ideas of loyalty, faith, honesty, and accuracy, True is a unisex name, which is just slightly more popular for boys. Like an updated form of Trudy and Prue and with the virtuous feel of Grace, Faith, and Hope, True was given to around 200 girls in 2024 (and about 225 boys).
  16. Sue

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Susan

    • Description:

      Much-used midcentury diminutive, now fallen far from favor even as a middle name.
  17. Hunter

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "one who hunts"

    • Description:

      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, jumping 266 spots back into the Top 1000.
  18. Flick

    • Description:

      Flick is a feminine name with English origins, often considered a diminutive or nickname form of names like Felicity or Felicia. It has a bright, spunky quality that conveys quickness and vitality. The name evokes a sense of movement—like the quick motion of flicking something. As a standalone name, Flick gained some popularity in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, appealing to parents seeking short, contemporary names with character. The name has a modern, energetic feel that balances brevity with personality, making it both playful and distinctive for girls.

  19. Anthem

    • Origin:

      American Word Name

    • Meaning:

      "rousing, uplifting song"

    • Description:

      A musical word name with a lot of strength behind it, Anthem is used to describe both an uplifting song connected to a particular belief or group, or a form of a religious text, performed by a church choir. As such, the name may be considered spiritual, motivational, patriotic, or simply musical.
  20. Kieran

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "little black-haired one"

    • Description:

      Kieran is a boys' name that could cross over, as an update of outmoded Karen or a variation on trendy Kiera (or Keira or Kyra). Keren Ann is an Israeli-born singer. The proportion of babies named Kieran who are girls is less than ten percent, but is slowly growing. Kieran had an increase in use for girls in 2022.

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