Girl guy names: “Boy Names” For Baby Girls

75 Boy Names For Girls That Are Super Trendy

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Gender roles have evolved massively. And naming babies based on gender has become passé, as several parents are picking boy names for girls. Although there are still some parts of the world where daily roles and responsibilities are gender-based, the human race has leaped multi-fold.

And, the gender-neutral naming tradition is a trend you may want to keep up with. Though the concept might feel new to some, this trend first came into the limelight when Blake Lively, an American actress, named her daughter “James.” However, she isn’t the only one who broke free from the gender bias naming traditions to set her children free. Many eminent celebrities have also hopped on to this trend.

While Alex, Flynn, and Gray have already become the most common boy names for girls, some more have joined the ever-growing list. So, here we bring you a comprehensive list of boy names that you can pick for your little princess to empower her with a gender-neutral personality that has a mix of both sensitivity and strength.

1. Ace:

Every parent, whether a girl’s or boy’s, deserves to have an ace up their sleeve. Ace, a Latin name, meaning ‘first’, is fitting enough for a princess.

2. Aidan:

This mega-popular Irish saint’s name is occasionally used for girls as well, in all its variations. Aidan means ‘little and fiery’.

3. Alex:

Several variations of Alexander are now being used for girls, but we particularly love the boyish charm of Alex. It’s powerful, edgy, yet super feminine. Emmy-winning actor, Alex Borstein, adds a cool factor to this name. Alex means ‘defender of mankind’.

4. Alfie:

Alfie is a variation of Old English name Alfred and means ‘elf counsel’. This supremely adorable name would go well for both boys and girls.

5. Amari:

Boys, whether you like it or not, you have to share this name with girls. This Hebrew name, meaning ‘eternal’, sounds absolutely perfect for your little bundle of joy.

6. Ashton:

Ashton Kutcher is the one who comes to mind when we hear this name. But lately, we’ve heard girls with the name Ashton, and it sounds fantastic on them too. The meaning of Ashton is ‘ash tree town’.

7. August:

August, meaning ‘majestic’, is traditionally associated with boys, but has been used for girls as well. In fact, in the recent times, August is used more for girls traditional versions Augustina and Augusta. August Anna Brooks, daughter of singer Garth Brooks, is a significant bearer of this name.

8. Austin:

The 151 Austins born in America in 2015 indicate that parents have begun using Austin for little girls as well. Austin means ‘venerable’.

9. Avery:

Avery is now more familiar as a female name than male, primarily due to the epidemic of ‘Ava’ baby names. Avery for females has experienced a major rise, moving up from number 802 in 1990 to 16th spot in 2015. The name Avery means ‘elf counsel’.

10. Barry:

Barry, meaning ‘spear’, has become outdated for boys and innovative for girls. The name is originally an anglicized form of Bearach, but is used as a short form of Finbarr as well.

11. Bellamy:

Whether you like “Scandal” or not, Bellamy could make a fun baby name for your little girl. This name has both Irish and English origins and means ‘fine friend’.

12. Billie:

This short form of William, meaning ‘resolute protector’, is a part of the trend of using male nicknames for girls. It was completely used for boys in 1880 but was given to 55 girls a decade later. Today, we’re seeing more and more girls named Billie than boys.

13. Blaine:

This one’s seriously perfect for a baby girl. Blaine is a Scottish surname and means ‘thin’.

14. Blake:

All thanks to Blake Lively for making this name acceptable and usable for girls. Even we love the way this name sounds on a girl. It’s sweet, yet strong, something every parent wishes for their daughter. The name Blake means ‘one with pale skin or hair’.

15. Bobbie:

Male name Bobbie came into being for girls in the 1970s, but before that, Bobbie was used as a nickname for boys. The spelling here though was a tad different. Bobbie means ‘famed or bright’.

16. Cade:

Cade, a four syllable name with strong roots, is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. But it’s viewed more as a variation of Cady than the original English surname. Cade means ‘round barrel’.

17. Cameron:

Of late, we’ve noticed a lot of parents naming their baby girls Cameron, all thanks to Cameron Diaz for paving the way. Its variant Camryn has same phonetics, but a more feminine spelling. The name Cameron means ‘crooked nose’.

18. Casey:

Casey may typically be a boy name, but we feel it has a feminine sound to it. The name is derived from Irish Gaelic word ‘cathasaigh’, which means ‘watchful or vigilant’.

19. Chandler:

We hadn’t heard Chandler for a girl until a few months ago. And since then, we are finding hard to imagine a boy with this name. The name Chandler means ‘candle seller’.

20. Chase:

Even if you are not that great at running, Chase is a name that is sure to bring home the gold. The name is derived from the French word ‘chacier’, which means to chase. Chase is also used as a surname in some English families.

21. Claude:

There’s a general conception that Claude is a male name, and Claudia is its female counterpart. But this ancient clan name is used for both boys and girls in France. Claude means ‘lame’.

22. Cory:

What was once a name strictly for boys is becoming a much-loved girl name today. If you want to make this name a bit more feminine for your little girl, spell it Cori instead of Cory. The name Cory means ‘chosen or horn’.

23. Curtis:

Curtis Sittenfeld, the bestselling Prep author, transferred this boy’s name to the girl’s territory. This moniker, with its lovely meaning and clean sound, is sure to survive all the trends that come and go. Curtis means ‘courteous’.

24. Daryl:

The name started making waves for girls ever since Daryl Hanna appeared as a gorgeous mermaid in “Splash”. This edgy and cool moniker means ‘open’.

25. Douglas:

Douglas, meaning ‘black water’, is now used mostly for guys, but at its incarnation, Douglas was used for both boys and girls. And we firmly feel it could make a comeback as a girl’s name.

26. Drew:

Drew Barrymore did an excellent job at feminizing this name. And today, it sounds like Drew was made only for girls. It has the perfect amount of sugar and spice, and the tough vibe of Drew Barrymore. Drew originated as a short form for Andrew, but now stands strong on its own.

27. Dylan:

Despite being one of the top 20 names for boys, Dylan is gaining traction as a female name as well. And it sounds a lot more melodious when it crosses genders. Ralph Lauren was one of the first celebrities to popularize the name Dylan for a girl. This Welsh baby name means ‘son of the wave’ or ‘born near the sea’.

28. Elliot:

Here’s another name that turned towards the girl camp. The idea of using Elliot for girls was led by George Stephanopoulos and his wife, Ali Wentworth. It’s spelling Elliotte is the most used variant for girls. Eliot means ‘Jehovah is God’.

29. Flynn:

Just like other Irish surnames, Flannery and Quinn, there’s no reason why Flynn cannot be used for girls. We particularly love its casual and easy going charm. Flynn means ‘son of red-haired one’.

30. Frankie:

Frankie, one of the most adorable variations of Frances, initially began being used for boys, but it later became a catchy name for girls as well.

31. Gary:

Gary isn’t an androgynous name in the strictest sense, but has been used for girls over the years occasionally. And since it’s losing its glitter for boys, females can use it to their advantage. Gary means ‘spearman’.

32. Glenn:

There were just a handful of girls named Glenn until Glenn Close, the award-winning actress launched a trend of using this name for girls. This name is derived from Gaelic word ‘gleana’ and means ‘valley’.

33. Harlan:

This is one of our favorite boy names for girls. What makes it striking is the ‘n’ ending in a two syllable name. You can call your daughter Har for short. Harlan means ‘hare land or grey land’.

34. Harley:

Old English name Harley translates to the ‘meadow or harewood’, but it’s now associated mainly with the renowned motorcycle company, Harley-Davidson. Despite being a macho name, Harley is now beginning to be used for the little female rebels as well. Remember Joker’s assistance Harley Quinn from “Batman” series?

35. Hayden:

Hayden Panettiere, the renowned actress, cemented this name firmly for girls, and it’s now steadily showing itself off in the mainstream. Hayden means ‘heathen’.

36. Hendrix:

Baby name Hendrix is full of life. It’s derived from German word Haganrih, which means ‘ruler of an enclosure’. And it’s also the name of a badass guitarist. What else could you ask for?

37. Ira:

Hebrew name Ira, with tonal qualities similar to popular female names such as Keira and Tyra, would make an excellent option for gender switch. Warren Beatty and Annette Bening were the first ones to use this standard, Old Testament, male name for girls. It’s already being used as a short form for Irina. High time it made a hold as a given name for girls as well.

38. James:

Who would have ever thought that the name James could be used for boys? Thanks to Blake Lively for making it possible. And considering the authority of this power couple status, we’re sure there will be more girls with this stellar name in the future. The meaning of James is ‘supplanter’.

39. Jamie:

From actor and model Jamie Dornan to musician Jamie Foxx, there’s no dearth of celebs with this name. But Jamie is as popular for girls as it is for boys. Take Jamie Chung for instance. Jamie means ‘supplanter’.

40. Jessie:

A few decades ago, Jessie wasn’t used much for girls because it was a boy’s name. But the trend of using Jessie for boys began in Scotland where it was/is used as an Anglicized form of Teasagh.

41.

Jordan:

Jordan was one of the leading unisex names of the 90s, but prior to that, it was given only to baby boys baptized in Holy water from the Jordan River. Jordan means ‘flowing down’.

42. Jude:

Baby name Jude, has a musical and poetic feel to it, along with an incredible song about it. So how can anyone not like this name? If you want, you can use Jude as a nickname for Judith. This name means ‘praise’.

43. Kendall:

Ever since Kendall Jenner has exploded on our television screens, this name has grown dramatically in favor of girls. This Celtic origin name means ‘from the bright valley’. And going by the success of Kendall Jenner, any girl with this name will have a glistening future.

44. Kyle:

It’s been proven in instances more than one that surnames make the best given names. Derived from Gaelic word ‘caol’, Kyle is a Scottish family name, which is now being used for both boys and girls as first names. It means ‘narrow’.

45. Kyle:

Kyle, meaning ‘narrow strait or channel’ was originally a surname used by thousands of parents every year for its combination of style, strength, and simplicity. But it is now used for girls, not extensively, yet significantly.

46. Lou:

This one’s for all the creative parents out there. Lou brings to mind a couple of crazy and creative people, such as Lou Reed. He fused music and poetry and Lou Doillon, the daughter of fashion icon and actor Jane Birkin and director Jacques Doillon. The name Lou means ‘famous warrior’.

47. Lyle:

Scottish name Lyle is one of those names that sounds cool on girls. It’s a straightforward, one syllable name, meaning ‘someone who lives on an island’.

48. Madison:

Classic name Madison is perfect for girls of any culture, region, or ethnicity. It lost its popularity amongst boys a long time ago, and has been rising the ranks for girls over the past few decades. Madison means ‘gift of God’.

49. Mason:

This super trendy name is beginning to cross over for girls now. It was used recently by Kelsey Grammer for her daughter. The name Mason means ‘stone worker’.

50.

Maxwell:

Jessica Simpsons brought this name into the spotlight by naming her little girl, Maxwell. And honestly speaking, if it weren’t for her, nobody would have even thought that Maxwell could sound so amazing on girls. Maxwell means ‘great stream’.

51. Merritt:

This English surname has a certain ring to it, which is unavoidable. It was highly popular for the boys in the 19th century, but it rules the chart for girls now. Merritt is definitely one of the strongest boy’s names for girls option for you to consider.

52. Murray:

This typical, old man name, sounds incredibly cute when used for both boys and girls. Murray is originally a Scottish clan name, meaning ‘settlement by the sea’.

53. Neil:

Neil is one of those boy’s names that now sounds fresh more for girls. Its spelling variation, Neal, will work even better for girls. The name Neil means ‘cloud’.

54. Noah:

This Old Testament name, meaning ‘rest or comfort’, was brought into the female realm when singer Billy Ray Cyrus bestowed it on her daughter. If you want, you can spell the name as Noa, but that would mean ‘movement’.

55. Owen:

Owen is basically an out and out a boy name, but ever since Michelle Branch gave it to her little girl, the possibility of crossover began. This Welsh name means ‘young warrior or well-born’.

56. Parker:

Parker Posey, the famous Indie actress, put the female imprint on this English occupational name, meaning ‘park keeper’.

57. Peyton:

This unisex surname has continued to grow all these years, mainly because of its southern-accented softness. It’s at the 20thposition for girls and 260thposition for girls. Peyton means ‘fighting man’s estate’.

58. Quincy:

This Presidential surname sounds both strong and cute when used for a baby girl. It will sound quirky as a first name, but will go well in the middle spot too. The name Quincy means ‘estate of the fifth son’.

59. Raleigh:

This North Carolina place name has a soft and sweet sound, making it appropriate for a little girl. This classy, yet approachable name means ‘meadow of roe deer’.

60. Randall:

This sweet, little name was initially an English surname derived from the term Randolf, which means ‘shield wolf’.

61. Reagan:

This strong and straightforward unisex name with a glint in its eyes, has been leaping the popularity charts for girls for a few decades. It means ‘little king’.

62. Reese:

The sassy appeal of Reese Witherspoon, the Oscar winning actress, has solely propelled this name into the popularity charts for girls. We love it even more for its sweet, funny, beautiful, and female rights activist namesake, Reese Witherspoon. The name Reese means ‘ardor’.

63. Ricky:

Ricky is one of the oldest baby boy names that shifted to the girl’s side. It means ‘powerful ruler’.

64. Riley:

This friendly and upbeat Irish name, meaning ‘courageous’, is trending for girls right now. The amazing part of this name is that it didn’t lose its masculinity even after becoming popular for girls.

65. Roy:

If girls can adopt Ray, why can’t they use Roy? This moniker came into use in the 19th century influenced by a character in the novel “Rob Roy”. Since then, there have been notable namesakes like baseball champion Roy Campanella. The name Roy means ‘red-haired’.

66. Ryan:

Ryan isn’t really a common name for girls, but we fell for it when we heard reports of Haylie Duff naming her daughter Ryan. And it sounds even more adorable when it’s shortened to Ry. Even RiRi sounds cool. Ryan means ‘little king’.

67. Sam:

Many parents use Sam as a short for Samantha. But we think this unisex name works amazingly as a given name too. Sam is the shortened form of Hebrew name Samuel and means ‘bright sun’. This cheery name with sunny deposition has plenty of famous bearers like Sam Taylor-Johnson.

68. Sawyer:

This latest unisex name was brought to attention when Sara Gilbert, the host of “The Talk”, used it for her daughter. It means ‘woodcutter’.

69. Shane:

Shane, meaning ‘God is gracious’ is a wonderful boy name for girls.

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70. Shawn:

Shawn, the spelling variation of Sean, meaning ‘God is gracious’, is still cool for girls, even after decades of usage.

71. Spencer:

If you want to make your daughter stand out of the crowd, name her Spencer, which means ‘keeper of provisions’.

72. Stevie:

If you want a royal sounding name, pick the gorgeous Stevie for your daughter. Stevie is originally a Greek baby boy name, meaning ‘crown or victorious’. This hip moniker also belongs to one of the sassiest Australian fashion stylist, Stevie Dance and amazing performer Stevie Nicks.

73. Taylor:

Taylor, one of the prime boy names for girls, is still in the spotlight, all because of Taylor Swift. We agree that it had its heyday in the 90s, but it’s relevant even today, along with its nickname Tay Tay Apart from Taylor Swift, Taylor Schilling is also a famous bearer of this name. This English occupational name means ‘tailor’.

74. Wyatt:

Wyatt wasn’t used much for the girls, but ever since Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis used it for their daughter, it’s been on the rise. This charming English surname means ‘guide, wood’.

75. Wylie:

This Celtic variant of William, meaning ‘resolute protector’, holds as much appeal for girls as it does for boys. It has several spelling variations well, such as Wiley and Wylei.

What do you think about the trend of picking boy names for girls? What’s your favorite name from the list? Share your opinion in the comment section below.

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Gender-neutral (unisex) baby names list

Gender-neutral. Unisex. Non-binary. No matter how you slice it, baby names that skip gender stereotypes are all the rage. They’re cool and modern sounding, and offer parents a sense of freedom from socially constructed boundaries when it comes to naming their children. 

Gender-neutral names are so in demand that they’re rising in the ranks of top baby name lists around the world. Read on to discover our list of unisex names that are great options for your baby boy or girl.

Stevie, Logan, Tatum, and Eden are no longer predictable. Last names are first names, traditionally boy names are up for grabs for girls, and naming babies has never been quite this fun and free.

Avery

Avery is one of the most-Googled baby names, along with the search terms “non-binary baby names.” A variation on the Old English name Alfred – which sweetly means “elf counsel,” Avery is ranked #19 for baby girls on the Social Security baby name list in 2020, and #212 for boys. Once upon a time, it was the other way around – not even showing on top-1,000 lists for girls’ names until 1989. Not so coincidentally, this was the same time the TV drama, Murphy Brown, was holding the nation’s attention. Clearly, this fabulous name has been permanently borrowed from the boys’ name list. Alternative “A” names: Arlo and Andee.

Bentley

Bentley may be the name of a luxury car brand, but this distinctive name, borrowed from an Old English surname, is more forest than street. Broken down, it means “grassy wood clearing” –-beonet means “bent grass,” and leah means “wood clearing.” With a bit of poetic license, it’s often translated as “from the moor.” This decidedly gender-neutral name with the modern ring to it cracked the top 1,000 on the Social Security list in 2007 and has gathered momentum ever since, thanks in part to Bentley Edwards of Teen Mom fame. Alternative “B” names: Bay, Billie, Brooklyn.

Collins

Collins is an auspicious surname, popular in Ireland and Scotland, that has recently been borrowed by parents in search of a cool and sophisticated gender-neutral given name for their daughters. With prominent bearers of the name such as Judy Collins, Joan Collins, actress Lilly Collins (daughter of Brit rocker Phil, who played a character named Collins in the film, The Blind Side), and Irish hero Michael Collins to name a few, it’s hard to go wrong with this refreshing name that ends with a chic “s.” Alternative “C” names: Campbell, Charlie, Clay

Dallas

Dallas was, surprisingly, a Scottish surname meaning “meadow dwelling” long before it became a place name; it is best known as the name of a popular city in Texas. Yet it’s been used as a given name for boys since 1880, when baby name data was first tracked. But this country-meets-city name was also used for girls as far back as 1910. Dallas peaked in unisex popularity in the nineties, long after the hit TV series Dallas aired, and before it made a comeback. Bryce Dallas Howard, daughter of actor and director Ron Howard (Richie Cunningham from Happy Days), is the best-known bearer of this name. Alternative “D” name: Drew

Echo

Echo is a character from Greek mythology with a great story: A mountain nymph who drew the ire of Goddess Hera, Echo earned punishment that involved the loss of her voice – aside from the ability to repeat the last word of each sentence said to her. As a given name, Echo has a shorter history, only cracking 1,000 on the BabyCenter list in 1983 and 1984. Why? The band Echo and the Bunnymen and the daytime TV drama One Life to Live character, Echo DiSavoy, most likely had something to do with that. As a girls’ name, this wonder of nature name has risen substantially (500 spots) in just a year, and this might be attributed to the simple fact that it ends with an “o.” Alternative “E” names: Eden, Ever, Emerson, and Evian.

Frankie

Frankie is a nickname for a once common given name that has been borrowed if not claimed by parents looking for a less gender-constrained name. Stemming from Franciscus/Francisco – meaning Frenchman – Francis (Frank) was a man’s name, while Frances was used as the feminine version. The fact that Frankie is now more popular as a girls’ name on the Social Security list speaks volumes. This playful, artsy name has much going for it, including its “ie” ending. Alternative “F” names: Finley, and Freddie.

Gael

Gael is Latin for a “Gaelic person.” It’s also a variation of the name Gail, which is a short form of the biblical name Abigail. For lovers of nature and the elements, this short, sharp name can also be spelled Gale – which is a nautical term meaning strong wind. (Gale also means “jovial” in Middle English.) Gael Garcia Bernal is a well-known film actor from Mexico who starred in Babel, Coco, Motorcycle Diaries, and Bad Education. Alternative “G” names: Gage, Garner, Garnet

Hayden

Hayden is a little bit preppy, a little bit rock and roll. An English surname, it means “hay hill.” In Germany, where composer Joseph Haydn was born, it is spelled Heiden, and means “heathen.” This quintessentially unisex name has transitioned easily to a given name with the help of teen wolf Hayden Romero. Hayden currently ranks #166 for boys, and #275 for girls. Alternatives: Hadley, Harlow, Harper, and Holden.

Indigo

Indigo is a deeply colorful name, describing a hue somewhere between purple and blue. It comes from the Greek word for “from India,” which is where the coveted plant-based dye came from. Eighties alt folk band Indigo Girls springs to mind, as does a featured character from Hilary McKay’s Casson Family fiction book series. The go-to nickname Indy has its own unisex allure. Alternative: Iman.

Jamie

Jamie, also spelled Jaime (conjuring the phrase “I love” in French), is a variation of the classic name James (via Jacob), which means “to supplant.” Snowboarder Jamie Anderson wowed fans with her gold medal Olympic Snowboarding slopestyle run in 2014, and again in 2018. Jamie Chadwick is a British Formula One racecar driver. Actor and comedian Jamie Foxx starred in In Living Color. This limber name could also be used as a short name for Jameson. Alternate “J name”: Journey.

Kai

Kai is a short name with a long history. In natural history terms, it means “sea” or “ocean” in both Hawaiian and Japanese. But it’s likely hard for many National Public Radio addicts not to think of Kai Ryssdal, charismatic host of the show Marketplace, when they hear this name. And Gerda and Kai are the main characters of Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale The Snow Queen, upon which Disney’s Frozen was loosely based. Alternate “K” names: Kalani and Kendall.

Lennon

Lennon only popped up on the radar as a given name in 2008. Originally an Irish surname – John Lennon; Sophie Lennon from The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel – as a first name, it’s got a vowel to consonant balance thing going on that is pleasing to both the eye and the ear. It means “lover” in Gaelic, and it’s on the rise on BabyCenter’s baby name list – making it one to snatch up before trendiness steps in and renders it boring. Alternate “L” names: Lennox, Lyric and Logan.

Monroe

Monroe is another name for a river in Ireland. In Scotland, spelled “Munro,” it means a hill – specifically, a mountain that is more than 3,000 feet high. This all-about-nature English surname has grown in popularity, significantly for females over the past decade. It didn’t appear on the girls’ name list until 1996 – and now surpasses boys’ names, most probably related to the birth of 2001 Monroe Cannon, daughter of Mariah Carey. Alternate “M” names: Milo, Marlow, and Morgan.

Nova

Nova has a strong, twinkling ring to it; it kind of looks and feels vintage but is oh so… well, new! (New, the English translation, is also gaining traction in the unisex baby name world.) But Nova’s astronomical association with bright but fleeting “new” stars (which are actually remnants of old stars) gives this name superpowers and extraterrestrial appeal. Nova Ren Suma is a best-selling author of several young adult novels, including, The Walls Around Us. Alternative “N” name Noah.

Onyx

Onyx is a Latin-based name which means “claw.” It’s also the name of a hard mineral stone used in ancient Egypt to make bowls or pottery. Its recent popularity and the rise of this name on both boys’ and girls’ baby name lists can be largely contributed to rapper Iggy Azalea, who named her son Onyx. Canadian pop singer Alanis Morissette has a daughter named Onyx (sister to Ever.) Alternative “O” names: Oakley and Ode.

Peyton

Peyton is a solid gender neutral name that’s never been too trendy. It can be down-to-earth and also a bit preppy. That “y” in the middle, plus the “-on” ending makes it timelessly cool. Peyton originates from an old English place name. Scandalous in its time, Peyton Place is a notorious 1950s novel, turned film, turned soap opera. Notable bearers of this name are Payton Sawyer of One Tree Hill, Peyton List, a prolific American actress, and American football phenomenon Peyton Manning. Alternate “P” names: Paige and Pax.

Quinn

Quinn is an Irish surname (meaning son of the chief) that has long since been snatched up by parents of girls. Long before Quinn Fabray, the cheerleading captain from TV series Glee, came Bob Dylan’s “The Mighty Quinn.” Both preppy and hip, this name is still commonly used for boys. Its allure stems from the one-syllable as well as its unusual first letter. Alternate “Q” name: Quincy.

Remy

Remy is a family name that means “oarsman” or “rower.” (Fittingly, there’s a Remy River in Quebec, Canada.) Of French origin, the first known instance of the name comes from St. Remigius, the Bishop of Reims. More recently, it’s the name of Pixar’s beloved Rat from the film Ratatouille. This cool, worldly-sounding name has been widely borrowed as a given name. Sometimes a nickname for Remington, a rising unisex name, it can also be spelled Remi. Looking at Social Security baby name rankings, Remy is well on its way to being equally used for boys and girls. Alternate “R” names: Reagan, Rain, and Rowan.

Stevie

Stevie is one of the sneakier unisex names to slip into the limelight. Other than Stevie Wonder and singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks – who set the bar for bangs in the ’70s – Stevies, male or female, were few and far between. Along came the viral TikTok video featuring the Fleetwood Mac song Dreams, and suddenly Stevie is the number one rising name on the BabyCenter baby name charts. But another Stevie – Stevie Budd, the fictional front desk clerk on CBC’s Schitt’s Creek –could also have played a role in this name’s rising popularity. Alternate “S” names: Sasha, Sky and Skyler.

Tatum

Tatum has no definitive meaning. It’s said to derive from an old English surname, via an Old English given name, but it’s always had a certain allure thanks to youngest Academy Award-winning actress in history: Tatum O’Neal. Dare we mention Channing Tatum of Magic Mike fame (named People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive in 2012), who could be behind the current popularity of this name with boys? As non-binary as they come, the name is equally popular for boys as for girls on the BabyCenter name list. Alternate “T” names: Tobin and Tyler.

Unique

Unique busted into the Social Security top 1,000 baby names in 2001, but has since dropped out. That doesn’t mean it isn’t a great name – particularly for an only child, as it means “only one.” While not as popular as Dominique and Monique, this one-of-a-kind name is on the rise on the BabyCenter baby names list for girls. Alternate “U” names: Uri and Uriah.

Valor

Valor is a virtue name, via the Latin word value, meaning “bravery” or “courage.” It’s hard to go wrong by giving this meaningful name to your future hero baby, with the built-in nickname of Val, and it also has a gentle but strong ring to it. A lot of “V” names carry a certain elegance, Victoria, Victor – and Valor is no exception. Alternate “V” names: Voss and Vero.

Wren

Wren is a name as meaningful as it is short. A little bird with a big voice, the wren is a songbird, depicted in fables and folktales around the globe, sometimes referred to as the king of birds. Once an Old English surname (such as renowned 17th-century architect Christopher Wren), its demand as a given name is growing – Wren Kingston is a character in the popular American drama series Pretty Little Liars. Once considered exclusively a boys’ name, this name is on the rise on BabyCenter girl name lists for good reason: It’s both lovely and natural. Alternate “W” names: Wallace and Walker.

Xola

Xola (pronounced zo-luh) is said to be a South African name whose meaning is debatable. In Zulu, xola is a verb meaning “to be calm or peaceful.” More commonly spelled with a “Z,” Zola is the surname of the French novelist and playwright Emile Zola. This four-letter moniker is perfectly gender-neutral and has the added benefit of ending in the ever-popular letter “a.” Inexplicably, Xola rose nearly 2,000 places on the BabyCenter baby name list between 2020 and 2021. This may be attributed to the power of the X-factor. Alternate “X” name: Xanthe

Yael

Yael is unexpectedly popular. A Hebrew name meaning “mountain goat,” it was borne by a biblical heroine and only first appeared in the top 1,000 Social Security names in 2013. Despite its feminine history, it’s often been borrowed as a name for boys. That said, on the BabyCenter list, this soft and significant name is on the rise as a girls’ name. Traditionally pronounced “ya-elle,” it’s most commonly pronounced “Yale,” like the university. It is sometimes spelled Jael. Alternate “Y” name: Yuna.

Zuri

Zuri (pronounced zoo-ree) is a lovely, easy name that means “beautiful” in Swahili. Actor Forest Whitaker plays a powerful fictional character named Zuri in the hit superhero film Black Panther. Spelled with an “h” (Zurhi), it’s the name of LeBron James’ daughter. Alternate “Z” names: Zuma, Zen, and Zion.

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Poet Rachel Rostad once wrote in ‘Names’, “When you name your daughter / it’s a prayer for everything you want her to be. ” So a name isn’t just a name, it carries all of the hopes and dreams you have for your baby girl. 

For example, naming your daughter Bella means that you hope your daughter one day lives up to her name, which means beautiful. Choosing a popular character’s name, like Leia or Hermione, is you expressing your wish that she grows up to be just like them – strong, smart, and confident.

Today, we’re going to talk about epicene names. Epicene names don’t have a strict gender distinction; they can work for both masculine and feminine-presenting people. Giving your child a gender-neutral name is you telling your child, “I will give you room to explore your gender identity in the future, no matter what you decide.”

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The rise of gender equality and gender fluidity has made epicene names a lot more common today, as parents are trying to impose fewer gender restrictions and expectations on their kids than before. Using boy names that are also cute for a girl is just one way of doing so; you can also allow them to wear both masculine and feminine clothes, or allow them to play with both masculine and feminine toys.

And, as a parent, that’s one of the best gifts you can give your children – the freedom to be who they are, your unconditional love and support regardless of their identity, and respect for the decisions they make about their own person-hood.

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Names That Start With A

Addison, Aidan, Aiden, Ainslie, Alex, Allyn, Angel, Arden, Ashley, Ashton, Aubrey, Avery

Celebs who rocked the name: Ashton Shepherd

Names That Start With B

Bailey, Billie, Blair, Blake, Braidy, Brett

Celebs who rocked the name: Bryce Dallas Howard

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Names That Start With C

Cameron, Cary, Carsen (or Carson), Casey, Charlie, Chris, Corrie, Cory, Courtney

Celebs who rocked the name: Cameron Diaz

Names That Start With D

Dakota, Dallas, Danny, Darby, Darian, Delaney Dell, Devin, Dorian, Drew, Dylan

Celebs who rocked the name: Drew Barrymore

Names That Start With E

Elliot, Ellis, Emerson, Emery, Erin, Evan

Celebs who rocked the name: Evan Rachel Wood

Names That Start With F

Finn, Freddie, Flynn, Frankie

Celebs who rocked the name: Finn Carter

Names That Start With G

Gabriel, Gail, Gale, Gerrie, Gray, Gwyn

Celebs who rocked the name: Genesis Rodriguez

Names That Start With H

Halsey, Harley, Haiden (or Hayden), Hailey, Hilary, Hudson

Celebs who rocked the name: Hayden Panettiere

Names That Start With I

Ira

Celebs who rocked the name: Ira Fronten

Names That Start With J

Jacy, Jaime, Jamie, Jayme, James, Jean, Jesse, Joey, Jordan, Jude, Justice

Celebs who rocked the name: Jamie Lee Curtis

Names That Start With K

Kary, Kay, Keegan, Kendall, Kerry, Kim, Kirby, Kit, Kyle

Celebs who rocked the name: Kendall Jenner

Names That Start With L

Lane, Laurence, Laurie, Lee, Leighton, Lennox, Lin, Logan

Celebs who rocked the name: Leighton Meester

Names That Start With M

Mackenzie, Maddox, Marian (or Marion), Marley, Mason, Mel, Micah, Milo, Montana, Morgan, Murphy

Celebs who rocked the name: Morgan Fairchild

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Names That Start With N

Nash, Noah, Nicky

Celebs who rocked the name: Noah Cyrus

Names That Start With O

Odell, Owen

Celebs who rocked the name: Hayley Owen

Names That Start With P

Peyton, Palmer, Parker, Paxton

Celebs who rocked the name: Peyton List

Names That Start With Q

Quincy, Quinn

Celebs who rocked the name: Quinn Shephard

Names That Start With R

Randy, Regan, Reed, Reese, Riley, Ridley (or Ripley), Robin, Rory, Rowan, Royce, Rudy, Russi, Ryan

Celebs who rocked the name: Robin Wright

Names That Start With S

Sam, Sawyer, Skyler, Scout, Shane, Shannon, Shelby, Shelley, Sheridan, Sidney, Skeeter, Spencer, Storm

Celebs who rocked the name: Spencer Grammer

Names That Start With T

Tanner, Tatum, Taylor, Tegan, Temple, Terry, Tobey, Tommie, Toni, Tori, Tristan, Tyler

Celebs who rocked the name: Taylor Swift

Names That Start With V

Val, Valentine, Valerie

Celebs who rocked the name: Valerie van der Graaf

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Names That Start With W

Wallis, Wesley, West, Wylie

Celebs who rocked the name: Wallis Day

Names That Start With X

Xylan, Xenia

Celebs who rocked the name: Xenia Seeberg

Names That Start With Y

Yvon (or Yvonne)

Celebs who rocked the name: Yvonne Strahovski

Names That Start With Z

Zane, Zana, Zola (or Zora)

Celebs who rocked the name: Zora Andrich

Conclusion

We hope you’ve gotten the inspiration you were looking for with our list of masculine girl names. Whether it’s to foster your child’s choice of gender identity as they grow-up, or to challenge the still-expanding world of gender norms – giving a masculine or gender-neutral name to a baby girl can give them a lot of freedom as they grow older.

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100 Gender Neutral Names – The Most Popular Unisex Baby Names

When it comes to baby names, there’s usually one question that starts off the search: Are you looking for a boy name or a girl name?

Increasingly, though, the question doesn’t matter. The Social Security Administration (SSA), which keeps data about the most popular baby names, still separates the name list by boys and girls. But parents, it seems, are less and less likely to adhere to conventions about which names belong to which column.

And that’s not just a feeling: The website Quartz found an overall decrease in gendered American names since 1920. At the same time, interest in gender-neutral and unisex names is increasing. According to research done by Nameberry and the New York Times, which looked back at 100 years of baby names, there was an 88% increase in the use of unisex names between 1985 and 2015.

If you’re one of the parents interested in the popular or unique gender-neutral baby names, you can find some inspiration below. Some are common for everyone; others are traditionally associated with one gender but are increasingly flipping to the other one. But they’re all beautiful, and unlikely to leave with you with baby-name regret.

These Names Are Split Equally Between Boys and Girls

Nameberry, a baby-naming site that tracks user interest in baby names, took a look at the most recent data and found what they call “nonbinary names,” or names that are used (roughly) the same number of times for boys and girls. These truly unisex names include these monikers.

1. Arden
2. Bellamy
3. Briar
   
4. Brighton
   
5. Callaway
6. Cove
   
7. Cypress
   
8. Ever
   
9. Halston
   
10. Hollis
    
11. Honor
    
12. Jupiter
    
13. Kingsley
    
14. Kit
    
15. Landry
    
16. Lexington
    
17. Lux
    
18. Merritt
    
19. Ocean
    
20. Revel
    
21. Rory
    
22. Salem
    
23. Sol
24. Timber
25. True

Many of these, like Ocean, Sol, Cypress and Cove, are nature-inspired names, a baby-naming trend that’s gaining steam across the board.

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These Gender-Neutral Baby Names Are on the Rise

When BabyCenter looked at its own users, it also found a strong interest in gender-neutral names. It saw an increase in lookups for these unisex monikers: Stevie, Lennon, Charleigh, Remington and Logan. And while those are names that have had history of being both boy and girl names, BabyCenter has also seen a recent trend of names that flipped from one side to the other: Tatum, Finley, and Eden are increasing for boys, according to the site, and names like Sterling and George popped up on girls’ lists.

These Names Have Become Less Gendered Over Time

Like the names that flipped from blue to pink, Quartz has analyzed a few names that have become more and more gender-neutral over the past 100 or so years: Alexis, Blake, Dylan, Parker and Spencer among them. They may have started off being associated with either boys or girls, but over time, the other side has managed to even the score. (Interestingly, the names Ashton and Harper have become more gendered over time.) Other popular unisex names Quartz has observed include Skylar, Azariah, Royal, Hayden, Emerson, Rowan, Baylor, Dakota, River, Emory and Phoenix.

These Are the Most Unisex Names — and the Most Flip-Flopped Names — In American History

Data scientist Nathan Yau analyzed SSA charts going back decades, and found names that kept the unisex 50-50 split for years, even decades. He also notes the times that a moment in pop-culture history — such as Disney using the name Ariel for the protagonist in The Little Mermaid — tipped the scales one way or another. According to Yau, these are the most typically unisex names:

1. Jessie
2. Marion
3. Jackie
4. Alva
5. Ollie
6. Jodie
7. Cleo
8. Kerry
9. Frankie
10. Guadalupe
11. Carey
12. Tommie
13. Angel
14. Sammie
15. Jamie
16. Kris
17. Robbie
18. Tracy
19. Merrill
20. Noel
21. Rene
22. Johnnie
23. Ariel
24. Jan

Those are names that have been used pretty evenly for both boys and girls. Yau also notes the names that have switched the most, ping-ponging back and forth between being used by mostly girls, then mostly boys, and vice-versa. The most toggled names are:

1. Casey
2. Jackie
3. Kerry
4. Jodie
5. Finley
6. Skylar
7. Justice
8. Rene
9. Darian
10. Frankie
11. Oakley
12. Robbie
13. Remy
14. Milan
15. Jaylin
16. Devan
17. Armani
18. Charlie
19. Stevie
20. Channing
21. Gerry
22. Monroe
23. Kirby
24. Azariah
25. Santana

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The Bump Keeps Its Own List of Unisex Names

Bump users tend to have their fingers on the pulse, so look for these Bump-approved unisex names to get even more popular in the future.

1. Kai
2. Hunter
3. Elliot
4. Jude
5. Jalen
6. Asa
7. Evan
8. Aubrey
9. Zion
   
10. Kyle
    

More Options for Gender-Neutral Names

If you didn’t find your unisex name among those listed above, here are additional gender-neutral names.

1. Avery
2. Brooklyn
3. Campbell
4. Dallas
5. Gray
6. Greer
7. Haven
8. Indigo
9. Jordan
10. Lennox
11. Morgan
12. Onyx
13. Peyton
14. Quinn
15. Reese
16. Riley
17. Robin
18. Sawyer
19. Shae
20. Shiloh
21. Story
22. Sutton

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Marisa LaScalaSenior Parenting & Relationships Editor

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Top Names Over the Last 100 Years

Top Names Over the Last 100 Years

The following table shows the 100 most popular given names for male and female
babies born during the last 100 years, 1922-2021. For each rank and sex,
the table shows the name and the number of occurrences of that name. These time-tested
popular names were taken from a universe that includes 177,238,032 male births
and 172,053,794 female births.

Please note that popular names listed below are not necessarily consistently popular
in every year. For example, the name James, ranked as the most popular male name over
the last 100 years, has been ranked as low as number 19. Similarly, the most popular
female name in the table, Mary, ranked as low as 133.

Popular names for births in 1922-2021

	Males		Females
Rank	Name	Number	Name	Number
1	James	4,663,035	Mary	3,124,584
2	Robert	4,407,377	Patricia	1,555,054
3	John	4,403,862	Jennifer	1,469,031
4	Michael	4,340,931	Linda	1,448,283
5	David	3,564,313	Elizabeth	1,411,916
6	William	3,524,670	Barbara	1,391,959
7	Richard	2,439,835	Susan	1,103,018
8	Joseph	2,317,860	Jessica	1,047,000
9	Thomas	2,143,281	Sarah	989,810
10	Charles	2,060,835	Karen	986,072
11	Christopher	2,044,437	Lisa	965,015
12	Daniel	1,900,488	Nancy	963,833
13	Matthew	1,614,109	Betty	906,997
14	Anthony	1,407,623	Margaret	892,334
15	Mark	1,348,322	Sandra	873,655
16	Donald	1,323,467	Ashley	851,020
17	Steven	1,283,686	Kimberly	841,144
18	Paul	1,263,912	Emily	835,442
19	Andrew	1,255,723	Donna	821,223
20	Joshua	1,226,213	Michelle	813,153
21	Kenneth	1,212,646	Carol	804,807
22	Kevin	1,176,784	Amanda	773,501
23	Brian	1,169,267	Dorothy	772,958
24	George	1,110,560	Melissa	754,784
25	Timothy	1,072,620	Deborah	740,223
26	Ronald	1,072,270	Stephanie	738,905
27	Edward	1,060,576	Rebecca	729,447
28	Jason	1,041,127	Sharon	720,831
29	Jeffrey	976,651	Laura	714,847
30	Ryan	947,756	Cynthia	705,778
31	Jacob	941,181	Kathleen	683,064
32	Gary	900,277	Amy	682,347
33	Nicholas	896,856	Angela	659,597
34	Eric	880,874	Shirley	657,764
35	Jonathan	853,162	Anna	607,022
36	Stephen	838,395	Brenda	606,299
37	Larry	802,063	Pamela	592,699
38	Justin	781,577	Emma	591,173
39	Scott	770,208	Nicole	590,414
40	Brandon	763,634	Helen	584,461
41	Benjamin	749,881	Samantha	581,626
42	Samuel	717,912	Katherine	568,258
43	Gregory	707,931	Christine	558,861
44	Alexander	683,727	Debra	548,281
45	Frank	675,530	Rachel	545,873
46	Patrick	665,520	Carolyn	539,223
47	Raymond	657,165	Janet	537,105
48	Jack	635,483	Catherine	534,876
49	Dennis	610,810	Maria	529,993
50	Jerry	601,368	Heather	524,171
51	Tyler	594,971	Diane	515,112
52	Aaron	588,205	Ruth	514,443
53	Jose	565,276	Julie	506,856
54	Adam	557,653	Olivia	498,779
55	Nathan	554,162	Joyce	497,784
56	Henry	552,869	Virginia	496,631
57	Douglas	546,783	Victoria	489,302
58	Zachary	543,288	Kelly	471,945
59	Peter	537,153	Lauren	471,879
60	Kyle	482,101	Christina	471,224
61	Ethan	453,826	Joan	465,670
62	Walter	452,806	Evelyn	457,188
63	Noah	445,870	Judith	449,739
64	Jeremy	440,663	Megan	438,147
65	Christian	434,517	Andrea	437,735
66	Keith	430,900	Cheryl	436,888
67	Roger	427,016	Hannah	435,256
68	Terry	422,105	Jacqueline	420,410
69	Gerald	421,918	Martha	417,402
70	Harold	421,631	Gloria	406,375
71	Sean	420,553	Teresa	403,870
72	Austin	418,592	Ann	402,317
73	Carl	418,263	Sara	400,065
74	Arthur	399,784	Madison	399,308
75	Lawrence	396,484	Frances	399,109
76	Dylan	390,694	Kathryn	398,924
77	Jesse	387,393	Janice	398,820
78	Jordan	386,325	Jean	390,826
79	Bryan	383,979	Abigail	388,793
80	Billy	376,747	Alice	387,931
81	Joe	376,613	Julia	378,548
82	Bruce	375,068	Judy	377,609
83	Gabriel	366,152	Sophia	376,519
84	Logan	359,286	Grace	376,006
85	Albert	358,151	Denise	371,271
86	Willie	354,624	Amber	371,156
87	Alan	351,694	Doris	370,008
88	Juan	349,098	Marilyn	369,504
89	Wayne	335,173	Danielle	369,198
90	Elijah	329,248	Beverly	368,510
91	Randy	328,337	Isabella	365,383
92	Roy	326,203	Theresa	364,816
93	Vincent	323,623	Diana	360,717
94	Ralph	321,289	Natalie	359,738
95	Eugene	316,285	Brittany	359,143
96	Russell	315,198	Charlotte	357,576
97	Bobby	313,130	Marie	349,383
98	Mason	312,464	Kayla	341,740
99	Philip	311,366	Alexis	341,562
100	Louis	308,706	Lori	337,993
	Source: 100% sample based on Social Security card application data as of of March 2022. See the limitations of this data source.

Baby Girl and Boy Names Sorted By Frequency

Baby Girl and Boy Names Sorted By Frequency

Unofficial List Of Baby Girl And Boy Names In California: 2017

Long List: 1000 Girl Names and 1000 Boy Names.

Totals Births: Girls=230624 Boys=242817