Androgynous Fairy Tale Names

Often found as a brand name in the hi-tech and industrial worlds.

Aldwyn is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from Old English elements 'eald' meaning 'old' or 'wise' and 'wine' meaning 'friend.' This creates the meaningful combination of 'old or wise friend.' The name carries an air of nobility and wisdom, with historical connections to medieval England. Though rare in modern usage, Aldwyn has periodically attracted interest from parents seeking uncommon names with historical depth. It shares roots with names like Alvin and Edwin but offers a more distinctive option. The name's traditional sound appeals to those drawn to vintage or medieval-inspired names, while its rarity ensures individuality for the bearer.

The eleventh brightest star in the sky has a celestial feel, but also could be the name of a commercial airline.

Gentle but grandiose and beloved by British novelists including Evelyn Waugh and P. G. Wodehouse, Ambrose was a fast rising name in 2022. Entering the UK Top 1000 for the first time and proving popular among Nameberry users, its elegance, softness, and vintage style means it fits in with popular Theodore, Sebastian, and Jeremiah.

Aram is a popular Armenian name with a pleasing sound that became known in this country through the works of William Saroyan, namely the 1940 book of short stories, My Name in Aram, centering on Aram Garoghlanian, a boy of Armenian descent growing up in Fresno, California. Saroyan also named his son Aram.

Arden is a gender-neutral name that's sleek and stylish but always seems to bob just below the surface of popularity, despite ticking all the boxes with its fashionable two-syllable, N-ending shape and its awesome nature-inspired meanings. In the 2021 US statistics, 41 percent of the babies named Arden were boys to 59 percent girls.

The name of the Aster flower, named by the English, was derived from the Greek word for star. Like many floral names, Aster is much more popular among baby girls.

Similar to the floral name Aster, this spelling derives separately from Old Provençal astur "hawk") and from the Icelandic name elements as ("god") and þor ("thunder").

Rarely heard in the US, Auberon has a gentle autumnal feel rare in a male name. A Shakespeare-adjacent choice, Auberon started out as as a pet form of Auberi, the French form of German Alberich.

Fans of writer Paul Auster might consider this a worthy alternative to the trendy Austin.

One of the rare English surname names originally derived from a female given name: Eoforhild, meaning "boar battle". Also spelled Averill, it's an extremely rare choice today, but shares sounds with fashionable Avery.

Avion is a distinctive masculine name with multiple possible origins. Most directly, it connects to the French word 'avion' meaning 'airplane' or 'aircraft,' giving it associations with flight, freedom, and modernity. It may also relate to the Latin 'avis' meaning 'bird.' The name has a contemporary feel with its smooth, flowing sound and aviation connections. While uncommon in most naming statistics, Avion has seen limited usage in the United States since the late 20th century, appealing to parents seeking a unique name with positive connotations. Its streamlined sound fits with modern naming trends favoring vowel-rich, two-syllable names for boys. The name's implications of soaring and ascension give it a dynamic, aspirational quality that appeals to parents envisioning limitless possibilities for their child.