Character names that are Androgynous

With its rich aural relation to names like Aubrey and Audrey, this color name could be the next Amber, or Scarlett.

An evocative ancient word that's used as a first name in the New Testament, among other places. It's also the name of an eagle-shaped constellation.

This may be a bit quirky to make it as a name, especially in first place. If you love it, you might try it in the middle.

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.

The Basque name, meaning shadow, has the virtue of having both an interesting meaning and an obvious pronunciation.

A musical word name with a lot of strength behind it

Carey is a surname name that works equally well on babies of all genders - Jazz great Carey Bell and motorcross champion Carey Hart are just two examples of how handsome this name can be for a boy.

Weaver, which made an appearance as a first name on the U.S. Top 1000 in the late 19th century and then vanished, may rise again along with its occupational brethren, from already-popular choices such as Cooper and Parker to au courant ones like Archer to occupational hotties of the future, including Booker and Sayer.

Heaven, Peace, Serenity: parents seem especially attracted to word names that signal paradise, but Halcyon sounds quite feminine, and might conjure up the sleeping pill Halcion.

Dagger is one of the new badass baby names, a sharp and scary choice that some parents may feel arm their child for battle in a cruel modern world.

This eye-catchingly unique name was coined by Cameron Diaz and Benji Madden, who gave it to their daughter, born in 2020. It may derive from the Latin radix, meaning "root", or perhaps from the Slavic name element rad, meaning "happy; willing".

Raddix is among the most unique celebrity baby names of recent years.

Ax makes a somewhat threatening short form of the popular Axel, given to more than 3000 baby boys last year. It can also be used on its own, though it usually isn't. There were, however, seven baby boys named Axe in the US in 2015.

Like Silver, Golden is a shimmering, metallic color name, similar enough to the likes of Arden, Eden, and Gwendolyn that it might not over dazzle. It could work as an unexpected route to the vintage nickname Goldie or a less floral alternative to Marigold.

Simplicity and pleasant associations give the word Bell real possibility as a first name -- but somehow it seems better for a girl, a la Belle.

A forward-looking word name.

The spoiled only son of the richest family in town in a fifties movie.

The name of an affluent suburb of Columbus, Ohio and a section of Greater London, Bexley is increasingly being coopted by parents looking for a novel name in the Kinsley/AInsley/Paisley family. Bexley debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2016 and is definitely one of the trendiest girl names starting with B. Think of it as a 21st century Becky.

It's a nature name evocative of rushing waterfalls. But also a dishwashing detergent.

Arlen might be thought of as an update on the midcentury Arlene or as a unisex surname-name. Arlen was given to 22 girls in the US last year vs 57 boys and those numbers may grow with the fashion for n-ending two-syllable surname-names. Another similar possibility for girls: Arden.