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Typically female names for boys
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Rainy
English word name
"rainy"
In Colonial America, Rainy was commonly used among enslaved people of both genders. The practice of giving children names that relate to their birth — such as the day, weather, or time — is common in…
Ellender
German, English
"foreigner, stranger"
Rare surname name deriving from an old German word meaning "foreigner" or "stranger". Ellender is actress Blake Lively's middle name.
Taffy
Welsh
"beloved friend"
Taffy, in addition to being a diminutive of Dafydd, is a slang term for Welsh people in general – probably from the River Taff. Too candy-like to be used in the US.
Hummingbird
English word name
Sure it makes a big statement, but if you can call your child Wren, Robin or Falcon, why not also Hummingbird. This pint-sized jewel of a bird is a lovely connotation for the baby that's full of…
Jorey
Jorey is a contemporary masculine name that may have evolved as a variation of names like Corey, Rory, or as a diminutive form of Joseph or Jordan. It could also be seen as a modern blend of Joe with…
Capri
Italian from Greek or Latin
"wild boar; goats"
Swan
English
"bird name"
Obsolete Swanhild gives way to oh-so-modern Swan, joining the flock of newly fashionable bird names such as Wren and Lark. In France, the Swann spelling is fashionable for both sexes. But Swan…
Dandelion
Flower name, from French
"lion's tooth"
The bright yellow weed lends itself to a creative baby name, although we don't recommend the nickname Dandy.
Blakely
English
"dark wood or clearing"
A decade or two ago, we might have stopped with Blake, but today the surname Blakely or Blakeley sounds more modern as a first name.
Doll
German or English surname
"foolish, mad, strong, ditch"
Briefly used as a male name in the early 20th century. Doll is a surname with a variety of origins and meanings, some more desirable than others.
Page
French
"page, attendant"
Strictly for the girls.
Shelley
English
"clearing on a bank"
Despite its poetic associations, almost as dated as Sheldon, and more feminine.
Jodey
Jodey is a masculine variation of names like Jody, Jodie, or Joe. While it can be used as a standalone name, it often originates as a diminutive form of Joseph, which means 'he shall add' in Hebrew.…
Tris
Tris is a masculine name that typically serves as a diminutive of names like Tristan, Tristram, or Tristin. With Celtic and Welsh roots, Tris conveys strength and melancholy, derived from the Celtic…
Catkin
Nature name
In botany, a catkin is a long, thin flower cluster found on trees such as willow, hazel, oak and birch. The word derives from Middle Dutch katteken "kitten", due to the resemblance to a kitten's…
Cashmere
Word name, English from Hindi
"fine, downy wool; Kashmir"
The name of a soft and luxurious fabic, Cashmere appears in The Hunger Games as a feminine choice. Similar in vibe to Silver, Velvet, Golden, and Suede, as a masculine name, it could be an unexpected…
Starry
English word name
"starry"
A brilliant choice, but one that has more potential for baby girls.
Comfort
Word name
This Puritan virtue name is unstylish, but sympathetic and appealing, in these largely uncomfortable times.
Tovia
Hebrew
"god is good"
Hebrew form of Tobiah
Saffron
Spice name
This spice name is typically used for girls, but we see no reason it couldn't join the growing list of gender-neutral nature names.