Typically female names for boys
- Mirren
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"Description:
Mirren is a lively and attractive Scottish name, popular in its native country but best known outside Scotland as the surname of the English actor Dame Helen Mirren. It is thought to be a Scottish derivative of the name Marion, from Mary.
- Monroe
Origin:
ScottishMeaning:
"mouth of the Roe river"Description:
Monroe is a presidential surname which feels fresher than Jackson, Lincoln and Taylor. Marilyn Monroe is a famous female namesake, but her smart Scottish surname feels equally usable for either sex. Plus, we think old man nickname Moe would sound both cool and adorable on a baby boy today!
- Moon
Origin:
Word nameMeaning:
"moon"Description:
This shimmery lunar name is rising in popularity as a middle name for both sexes.
- Morgan
Origin:
WelshMeaning:
"sea-born, sea-song or sea-circle"Description:
Morgan, once split evenly between the sexes, is a strong and attractive Welsh favorite, still a common boys’ name in Wales. Morgan is now more often a girls' name in the U.S. – about 2000 girls were given the name in one recent year, vs. 362 boys – though it's one of the most traditional unisex choices. Morgan was actually a Top 200 pick for boys in Victorian Britain!
- Nelly
Origin:
English, diminutive of Cornelius, Cornell, NelsonDescription:
Naming a child Cornelius or Nelson feels increasingly ahead of the curve in today's vintage name-loving climate. But keep Nelly for a nickname (even the rap star was christened Cornell).
- Nicola
Origin:
Italian, GreekMeaning:
"people of victory"Description:
Nicola may be more familiar as a female name in English-speaking countries, but it's a popular classic choice for Italian baby boys – currently just outside the Top 50 there. A historic bearer is Nicola Pisano, a renowned and influential thirteenth century sculptor.
- Noa
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"rest, repose"Description:
Okay, this is going to be confusing...
- Noe
Origin:
Greek and Latin variation of NoahDescription:
Just say Noe to this translation of Noah.
- Noli
- Nova
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"new"Description:
Nova might be a much more commonly used a girls' name, but enough parents saw unisex appeal in it for it to debut on the US Top 1000 for boys in 2017. Nova is an astronomical term for a star that suddenly increases in brightness, then fades.
- Oakley
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"oak wood or clearing"Description:
As sturdy as Oak, but with stronger roots as a first name, Oakley ticks lots of boxes for modern trends. With its unisex vibe, it's nature-based meaning, it's surname-y feel, and it's popular -lee ending, it's not wonder Oakley is on the rise.
- Page
Origin:
FrenchMeaning:
"page, attendant"Description:
Strictly for the girls.
- Palmer
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"pilgrim; one who holds a palm"Description:
Palmer is a name that derives from the fact that pilgrims often carried palms, thus the double meaning. It's a fresher sounding twist other surname style names, such as Spencer, Carter, Porter and Parker.
- Paris
Origin:
French place-nameDescription:
The first famous Paris was a mythological prince of incredible beauty. The most recent was media darling Paris Hilton, inspirer of a generation of baby-girl namesakes. But since Pierce Brosnan and other celebs have continued to use it for their sons, the name retains some masculine identity. For girls, it jumped from #464 to #412 in the past year alone.
- Patsy
Origin:
English and Irish, diminutive of PatrickMeaning:
"noble, patrician."Description:
Patsy has been rarely heard for half a century, for either gender, and we're not expecting that to change in the near future..
- Payton
Origin:
Variation of Patton or Peyton, EnglishMeaning:
"fighting man's estate"Description:
Once an obscure, surname-inspired option, Payton (and Peyton) hiked up the charts back in the 90s, likely inspired by the football star Peyton Manning.
- Peridot
Origin:
Gemstone nameDescription:
A rare gemstone name that could work for any gender, especially with the friendly nickname Perry.
- Peyton
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"fighting-man's estate"Description:
Peyton is the most-used spelling of this popular name, thanks to football star Peyton Manning. It rose to fame in the 90s and was solidly - or statistically - unisex in the early 2000s, however, the 2010s saw it shift to a more feminine leaning option. Nevertheless, with its surname-style and gentle sounds, Peyton could still fit in with the likes of Grayson, Everett, and Cameron.
- Pip
Origin:
English, diminutive of PhilipMeaning:
"lover of horses"Description:
The original Pip was the main character in Great Expectations (full name Philip Pirrip). Cute for a tike, maybe too cute for an adult.
- Pippin
Origin:
Variation of PepinMeaning:
"awe-inspiring"Description:
Super-sweet name that was the title of a Broadway play -- but best known as a type of apple. The Dutch variation is Pepijn is finding some popularity in that country, where short nickname names are stylish.