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Character names that are Androgynous

  1. Elex

    • Description:

      Elex is an uncommon masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may be a modern variant of Alex or Alexander, offering a distinctive spelling while maintaining familiar pronunciation. Alternatively, it could be an entirely contemporary creation, appreciated for its brevity and the trendy 'x' ending. The name has a sleek, modern feel with just four letters, making it both distinctive and straightforward. Elex has never ranked among popular names in any major English-speaking country, remaining exceedingly rare. This rarity gives the name a unique quality while still being intuitive to pronounce. The name's contemporary sound makes it feel forward-looking and innovative, potentially appealing to parents seeking something modern and distinctive yet not completely unfamiliar in structure.

  2. Eli

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "ascended, uplifted, high"

    • Description:

      With its sharp, succinct sounds and cool, laidback style, Eli is a popular choice among parents today. Compact and punchy, it is a Biblical name with plenty of charm.
  3. Eloi

    • Origin:

      French, Catalan and Spanish from the Latin Eligius

    • Meaning:

      "the chosen"

    • Description:

      From the saintly name Eligius, Eloi is popular in Catalonia but rarely used by English speakers. There's potential for confusion with Eli - and with the Aramaic word eloi, said to mean "my God", which appears in the bible.
  4. Elys

    • Description:

      Elys is a charming feminine name with medieval origins, possibly derived as a shortened form of Elizabeth (meaning 'God is my oath') or as a variant of Alice (meaning 'noble'). This succinct name carries an ethereal, fairy-tale quality reminiscent of medieval literature and folklore. While uncommon in modern usage, Elys has historical precedent in medieval England and France. The name's brevity gives it a contemporary appeal despite its ancient roots, making it attractive to parents seeking a name that is both distinctive and easy to pronounce. With its soft sound and elegant simplicity, Elys offers a unique alternative to more common names while maintaining connections to traditional naming heritage.
  5. Eternal

    • Description:

      Eternal is a modern virtue name with profound spiritual connotations. Derived from the Latin word "aeternalis" meaning "everlasting" or "without beginning or end," it embodies concepts of immortality and timelessness. As a female given name, Eternal represents enduring qualities and infinite potential. While uncommon as a personal name, it appeals to parents seeking meaningful names with philosophical depth. Eternal follows the trend of abstract concept names like Destiny, Faith, and Hope, but with a more distinctive presence. Its usage reflects contemporary naming trends that favor meaningful words with positive associations. Though rare in historical records, Eternal has seen occasional use in the 21st century, particularly in communities that value spiritually significant and unconventional naming choices.

  6. 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.
  7. Ezra

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "help"

    • Description:

      Ezra is a biblical favorite for boys that's been making inroads into the girls' Top 1000 since 2018 and it's easy to see why. With its soft sounds and -a ending, it holds the same appeal as Noa, Sasha, Micah, and Luka do: short, sweet, and solid. 2024 saw Ezra climb 61 places up the US charts, placing it just outside the Top 700.
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    • Fable

      • Origin:

        Word name

      • Description:

        Inventive name for the child of a writer.
    • Fairfax

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "blond"

      • Description:

        Place name and surname that sounds a tad snooty.
    • Fern

      • Origin:

        English

      • Meaning:

        "plant name"

      • Description:

        Of all the botanicals, Fern has been one of the slowest to move back from the front parlor into the nursery, despite the appealing girl character in the children's classic Charlotte's Web. Fern was most popular from the turn of the last century through the 1940s, reaching a high of #152 in 1916. We can certainly see her rejoining the long list of popular greenery names.
    • 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.

    • Fortune

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "luck, fate, wealth"

      • Description:

        Fortune is a middle name choice designed to generate good luck and prosperity.
    • Future

      • Origin:

        English word name

      • Meaning:

        "that is to be"

      • Description:

        A forward-looking word name.
    • Genesis

      • Origin:

        Word name, Biblical

      • Meaning:

        "the origin and formation of something; The First Book in The Bible"

      • Description:

        Though Genesis is a Top 100 girls' name in the US, it's by all rights a unisex choice.
    • Golden

      • Origin:

        Word name

      • Meaning:

        "gold colored"

      • Description:

        Like Silver, Golden is a shimmering metallic color name, almost too dazzling perhaps. Nevertheless, Golden could be an unexpected route to the vintage nickname Goldie or a less floral alternative to Marigold. Former soccer player and team owner, Brittany Mahomes, chose the name Golden (middle name Raye) for her second daughter in 2025, sister to Sterling Skye and Patrick "Bronze" Lavon.
    • Greer

      • Origin:

        Scottish, contraction of surname Gregor; Latin

      • Meaning:

        "alert, watchful"

      • Description:

        This attractive Scottish surname choice, has a certain amount of glamour thanks to feisty British-born red-haired forties Academy Award winner Greer Garson, who was born Eileen Evelyn Greer Garson--Greer was her Irish mother's maiden name). Greer was chosen much more recently by Kelsey Grammer for his daughter and by Brooke Shields in the Grier form. As a surname, it's associated with feminist writer/activist Germaine Greer.
    • Grey

      • Origin:

        Color name

      • Description:

        Grey is the more common spelling in Britain and Australia. This color name has a softness and ambiguity which makes it equally lovely for a boy or a girl.
    • Guitar

      • Origin:

        Word name

      • Description:

        Toni Morrison, a master of character naming, coined this one for the best friend of hero Milkman Dead in Song of Solomon. Definitely a cool choice, with a twang.
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