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Character names that are Androgynous

  1. Verve

    • Origin:

      English word name, French

    • Meaning:

      "vigour, spirit"

    • Description:

      A vibrant and energetic noun name, chosen by actress Shawnee Smith for her daughter, Verve has plenty of zest packed into a stylish single syllable. Borrowed from French, it means "spirit, vigour, vivacity".
  2. Silence

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      The Puritans used it as a virtue name -- but today it would just be considered weird: silence is no longer golden.
  3. Harbor

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      We've seen Haven take off as a nouveau girls' name; Harbor could follow in its wake.
  4. Newberry

    • Description:

      Newberry is a masculine name that originated as an English surname before transitioning to occasional first-name usage. The surname has topographic origins, combining 'new' with 'berry' or 'burgh' (meaning fortress or settlement), likely describing someone from a new settlement or a place with berry bushes. As a first name, Newberry carries a distinctive, nature-inspired quality with a subtle vintage charm. It follows the modern trend of adopting surnames as given names, similar to names like Finley or Sullivan. While quite rare as a first name, Newberry offers an uncommon option with straightforward pronunciation. The name might appeal to parents seeking something unique with connections to English heritage and subtle nature associations.
  5. Quiller

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "scribe"

    • Description:

      Heard in a sixties spy movie, The Quiller Memorandum, this uncommon occupational name has an offbeat charm.
  6. Windsor

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "riverbank with a winch"

    • Description:

      Windsor may have male references, such as Britain's royal House of Windsor and a tie's windsor knot, but this name also has a definite feminine feel, as in Windsor Rose. That seems appropriate, as Windsor is used equally these days for boys and girls.
  7. Quixley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "clearing"

    • Description:

      Only if you don't mind hearing yourself saying, "Come quickly, Quixley."
  8. Thistle

    • Origin:

      botanical name

    • Description:

      The thistle is the botanical emblem of Scotland and would make a good if unusual patriotic choice for people with Scottish heritage. One of the few flower names that could be worn by a boy with as much ease as a girl.
  9. Tempo

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "time"

    • Description:

      An offbeat word name referring to the speed of a piece of music.
  10. Truth

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "truth"

    • Description:

      With the first name True receiving a Kardashian dose of popularity for girls, Truth is gaining in visibility too. Though its still more popular for boys two to one, the truth is that the name works equally well for both genders -- but may inspire a lot of puns.
  11. Xois

    • Origin:

      African place name

    • Description:

      This name of the capital of an ancient Egyptian dynasty makes Lois X-rated.
  12. Tangerine

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      We've had Apples, Plums, Peaches, Cherries, and Berries added to the fruit basket: you could be the first to pick a Tangerine.
  13. Amasa

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "burden"

    • Description:

      Amasa is a rare Biblical name borne by two figures. One is the son of Abigail and nephew of King David, who named him commander of the rebels. This Amasa met a tragic end when he was murdered by Joab. The other Biblical Amasa was one of the Children of Ephraim.
  14. Amadi

    • Origin:

      African

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      This name from the Igbo language of Africa, which feels like the more-familiar Arabic Ahmad, might be an original and attractive choice.
  15. Ochre

    • Origin:

      Greek, English

    • Meaning:

      "pale yellow"

    • Description:

      Ochre is an exceedingly rare name, found only a few times since the nineteenth century, and not showing up in any current data. Yet it means much the same thing as popular Sienna (another clay coloured with iron oxide) and sounds similar to fashionable Oakley. A strong earthy nature name that is both unusual and evocative.
  16. 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.

  17. Zelig

    • Origin:

      Yiddish, variation of Selig

    • Meaning:

      "blessed, happy"

    • Description:

      Woody Allen introduced us to the name Zelig as the ever-morphing title character of his 1983 film. Zelig does have an upbeat meaning, and nickname Zelie makes it accessible for a girl, though it's an undeniably quirky choice for either gender.
  18. Eternal

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "everlasting, infinite"

    • Description:

      Associated with eternal love and infinite time, Eternal is a spiritual choice, akin to Heaven or Ever, though far less common. In fact, it has only appeared in the stats for boys. Eternity is on the rise, however, given to 85 girls in a recent year.
  19. Mandolin

    • Origin:

      French, musical intrument

    • Description:

      Mandolin may seem like an outlandish choice for a name, but since BANJO has been used as a baby name, all the instruments in the band seem to be auditioning for a place on birth certificates. This one comes with a real name nickname, MANDY.
  20. Aeryal

    • Description:

      Aeryal is a modern feminine name with an ethereal quality, likely derived as a creative spelling variation of 'Aerial' or 'Ariel'. The distinctive spelling gives it a contemporary feel while maintaining connections to concepts of air, lightness, and freedom. Though not traditional, Aeryal has gained some usage in recent decades among parents seeking unique names with a melodic sound. The name evokes images of something heavenly or sky-related, suggesting a free-spirited personality. Its uncommon nature makes it stand out on class rosters while still being pronounceable and accessible.