2022 Names Used NEARLY EQUAL for M and F

Loren

English spelling variation of Lauren, Latin

"from Laurentum or bay laurel"

The spelling Loren turns Lauren or its male form Laurence into a gender-neutral name. Last year 75 baby girls were named Loren in the US vs. 60 baby boys, making this name a good nonbinary choice. On…

Lowen

Cornish

"joy"

Though it still swims out of sight below the Top 1000, Lowen jumped more than a thousand places in rank for girls between 2022 and 2023, a mark of a name destined for far greater popularity. Nearly a…

Lynnex

Lynnex is a modern feminine name that appears to be a creative invention, possibly combining the popular name Lynn with a distinctive ending. With no clear historical origins, Lynnex represents the…

Lyrik

Lyrik is a feminine name derived from the word 'lyric,' referring to the lyrics of a song or lyrical poetry. This modern word-name emerged from the trend of using artistic and musical terms as given…

Mahari

Mahari is a feminine name with diverse cultural connections, potentially linking to Ethiopian origins where it means 'forgiveness' or 'mercy.' It may also relate to Hebrew elements meaning 'swift' or…

Maki

Japanese

"true, reality, hope"

Popular name in Japan in its own right, but also as a nickname for Miyako or Makiko. It appears in the visual novel Danganrompa , borne by the character Maki Harukawa. Succinct and simple, it can…

Marti

Short form or Martina or Martha or variation of Marto, Latin, Hebrew, Javanese

"warlike; lady; soft-hearted, gentle. refreshing"

A spelling variation of Marty and Martie, this form has the retro charm of Joni, Patti, and Suki, and the contemporary feel of Remi, Romi, and Kaeli. Derived from the more classic Martin/a and…

Mavi

Turkish, Spanish

"blue; beloved + victorious"

Mavi is both a gender-neutral Turkish name with a colorful meaning and a Spanish short form of the double name, Maria Victoria. Also the name of a jeans company, it would be pronounced as MAH-vee in…

Mayan

Variation of Maayan, Hebrew

"spring of water"

Unless you're making an intentional homage to the Maya civilization, the traditional spelling Maayan will prove less confusing.

Maysen

Variation of Mason, English occupational name

"worker in stone"

Surname-style Mason, with a softened ending and an emphasis on the MAY sound that appears in Maeve, Maisie, Mabel, and of course, Mae itself. While Maysen is used for boys, in a recent year, it was…

Merit

English word name, variation of Merritt, variation of Marit and Maret, Ancient Egyptian

"good and worthy; boundary, gate; pearl; the beloved one"

Short, concise, and cheerful, Merit is a name with several possible roots. From its English origins, it could be viewed as a virtue name, celebrating commendable good behaviour. Equally, it could be…

Midnight

English word name

"twelve o'clock at night"

A dark, mystical choice, most often used for black cats, Midnight is a relatively new addition to the baby pool. It was used as a middle name by Nicole Richie and Joel Madden for their son in 2009,…