sunkernplus's list "gender neutral names I personally like" of 20 great name ideas: Rock - Silas!

gender neutral names I personally like

use these names for your chosen name, an original character, a baby, a pet...get creative!

Rock

Rook

Rooks

Roxby

Ryme

Although very rarely used for girls, its soft, gentle sound makes it a perfect candidate for crossing over to the female camp. 

Seth

Shar is a concise feminine name with diverse origins. It can be a shortened form of names like Sharon (Hebrew for 'plain' or 'meadow'), Charlotte, or Sharleen. In Persian, 'shar' relates to 'city' or 'country,' while in some contexts it could connect to the word for 'sharing.' The name gained modest recognition in the United States during the 1970s and 1980s as both a standalone name and nickname. Shar has a distinctive, modern brevity that appeals to parents seeking short, impactful names. Its simplicity allows for easy pronunciation across languages and cultures. While never reaching high popularity rankings, Shar continues to be chosen by parents appreciating its straightforward, contemporary sound and versatile cultural connections.

Shar

There are almost the exact same number of female and male Sidneys born in the US these days, which makes Sid a perfect gender-neutral nickname. And cute for boys or girls.

Soft, amber-hued herbal and autumnal name that's used most often to describe the color of a horse. The proper spelling: Sorrel.

Sorrell

Spenser as a feminine name represents an interesting gender crossover from what was traditionally a masculine name. Originally an English occupational surname meaning 'dispenser' or 'steward,' it gained recognition through the famous 16th-century poet Edmund Spenser. The feminine usage follows the trend of adopting surnames and traditionally male names for girls. The spelling with an 'e' rather than an 'a' (Spencer) gives it a slightly softer, more literary feel, perhaps strengthening its appeal for female bearers. While still relatively uncommon as a feminine name, it appeals to parents seeking something strong yet intellectual for their daughters. The name carries associations with literary excellence and classic English heritage, giving it sophistication while its unisex quality provides a contemporary edge in keeping with modern naming trends emphasizing gender-neutral options.

Spenser

Stark hits many ears as a blunt and forceful word name, but it has a storied history dating back to ancient times. Stark is a surname derived from the Old English word stearc, meaning firm and unyielding. Stark has drawn attention from parents recently due to its use on Game of Thrones, as the family name of House Stark. The ruling family's motto is "Winter is coming," making Stark a creative <a href="https://nameberry.com/list/89/winter-baby-names">winter baby name</a>.

Stark

Long synonymous with the American outlaw Harry Longabaugh, aka The Sundance Kid, who got his nickname from the town of Sundance, Wyoming, where he was incarcerated as a teenager. The place name Sundance was taken from the sun dance ceremony practiced by local Native American tribes.

 Country music singer Mark Wystrach and his wife named their daughter Sundance in 2019.

Sundance

Sydney may be by far the more popular spelling of this name for girls, but it's also predominantly female. Over 1200 baby girls were named Sydney in 2021 vs. 37 baby boys. Contrast that with Sidney, a spelling used for about 150 babies of each gender. That makes Syd the more common spelling for girls of this cute short form. 