Character names that are Androgynous

  1. Ayleth
    • Description:

      This medieval sounding name is a modern invention, used in the video game Final Fantasy.
  2. Azra
    • Origin:

      Arabic
    • Meaning:

      "virgin"
    • Description:

      Azra is a perennial favorite Arabic name for girls in Turkey, Bosnia and Croatia. In the West, Azra could become a fresher take on Virginia or a more feminine spin on Ezra.
  3. Adder
    • Amulet
      • Bell
        • Origin:

          English and Scottish occupational name
        • Meaning:

          "ringer of the bell"
        • Description:

          Simplicity and pleasant associations give the word Bell real possibility as a first name -- but somehow it seems better for a girl, a la Belle.
      • Beryl
        • Origin:

          Greek
        • Meaning:

          "sea-green jewel"
        • Description:

          Dated British favorite that never caught on in this country, where Jade remains the green gem of choice. Interesting namesakes: British writer Beryl Bainbridge and British aviatrix Beryl Markham.
      • Bexley
        • Origin:

          English place-name
        • Description:

          The name of an affluent suburb of Columbus, Ohio and a section of Greater London, Bexley is increasingly being coopted by parents looking for a novel name in the Kinsley/AInsley/Paisley family. Bexley debuted on the US Top 1000 in 2016 and is definitely one of the trendiest girl names starting with B. Think of it as a 21st century Becky.
      • Blaze
        • Origin:

          English word name
        • Meaning:

          "fire"
        • Description:

          A hot name, though perhaps not in the sense you want for your baby. About 20 times as many boys as girls were named Blaze in one recent year, perhaps because it can be seen as a spelling variation of the classic male saint's name Blaise.
      • Calendar
        • Origin:

          Word name
        • Description:

          If you don't want to limit yourself to one month of the year, this unique baby name offers the plus of the friendly nickname, Cal.
      • Carey
        • Origin:

          Irish
        • Meaning:

          "dark, black"
        • Description:

          Carey is a surname name that works equally well on babies of all genders - Jazz great Carey Bell and motorcross champion Carey Hart are just two examples of how handsome this name can be for a boy.
      • Cascade
        • Origin:

          Word name
        • Description:

          It's a nature name evocative of rushing waterfalls. But also a dishwashing detergent.
      • Cash
        • Origin:

          Word name; also diminutive of Cassius
        • Meaning:

          "hollow"
        • Description:

          With the popular 'ash' sound and a contemporary feel, Cash is a widely used name in the US. Used occasionally before the 2000s, Cash really took off in 2003, following the death of American musical legend, Johnny Cash.
      • Casper
        • Origin:

          Dutch form of Jasper, Persian
        • Meaning:

          "bringer of treasure"
        • Description:

          This ancient name, also spelled Caspar, is finally shedding its ghostly image and moving into the 21st century. Popular in the Netherlands and Scandinavia, where it's sometimes shortened to Cas, Casper could ride the style coattails of cousin Jasper. Casper was one of the Three Magi who brought gifts to the infant Jesus along with Melchior and Balthasar.
      • Cloud
        • Origin:

          Nature name
        • Description:

          Like Sky and Sunshine, this fluffy name from the hippie 1970s has floated back onto the naming radar.
      • Coral
        • Origin:

          Nature name
        • Description:

          First used during the Victorian craze for jewel names; it could rise again, along with Ruby and Pearl, though it doesn't have as much luster.
      • Crimson
        • Origin:

          English color name
        • Meaning:

          "rich deep red"
        • Description:

          Crimson is a rare unisex color name used more frequently among baby girls.
      • Dagger
        • Origin:

          Word name
        • Description:

          Dagger is one of the new badass baby names, a sharp and scary choice that some parents may feel arm their child for battle in a cruel modern world.
      • Dewey
        • Origin:

          Anglicized variation of Welsh Dewi, nickname of Dafydd
        • Meaning:

          "beloved"
        • Description:

          Not heard since the 1980s, Dewey shot into the Top 20 in 1898 thanks to the popularity of Spanish-American War naval hero Admiral George Dewey. Dewey has subtle links to his Welsh roots and relation to father name David . The name was borne by the fifth century St. Dewi, patron saint of Wales. Later references include the namesake of the library Dewey Decimal System, a Donald Duck nephew, the younger brother on Malcolm in the Middle and Lemony Snicket character Dewey Denouement. It has a strong but dewy feel and is appealing enough to be ripe for a modern revival.
      • Dream
        • Origin:

          Word name
        • Description:

          Possible middle name inspiration. Has been used as a first by musical couple Sole and Ginuwine, and basketball star Allen Iverson.
      • Echo
        • Origin:

          Greek mythology name
        • Meaning:

          "echo or sound"
        • Description:

          Although this is traditionally seen as a female name, via the classical mythological nymph who pined away for Narcissus until all that remained of her was a disembodied voice — it can also be used for boys. Remember that old song, 'Little sir echo, how do you do?'