Parents who want to give their daughter a name that pays tribute to Charles, for example, are going to choose one of its feminine forms or derivatives, such as Charlotte or even Carol, a feminine form of the masculine name Carl, which is derived from Charles. And you never see these feminine forms crossing over to masculine use. In the world of naming, there truly isn't a boy named Sue, despite the famous song by Johnny Cash.
But there are a few named Mary, including one of American cinema's most legendary tough guys. Although unisex names can be found to a certain extent in other languages and cultures, this naming pattern is peculiar to the United States and has yielded a pool of transgender names that are today considered distinctly American, such as Cody, Brett, and Taylor.
While no one knows for sure how unisex names really got started, it was probably the growing use of feminine forms of masculine names that prompted parents to appropriate other names that were once considered each gender's sole property. Some of these names were changed very little as they made their transfer from sex to sex.
Others received new spellings that made them look more feminine. However, if name meanings are particularly important to you, you might want to steer clear of this one. A post shared by Hayden Panettiere haydenpanettiere. Actress Thandie Newton may have given the name Nico to her daughter. Alternate spellings include Nikko and Niko, which are both chill.
The name of a place and the name of a bird, Phoenix is on-trend for boys and for girls. Former Spice Girl Mel B. The name Grayson for boys has been insanely popular in the last few years.
But Gray is cute for everyone! Skyler—also spelled Skylar—is popular for all. The name is actually a variation of the name Schuyler, which is a Dutch surname. One of the most famous Rowans is Mr. Bean himself, British comedian Rowan Atkinson. So your kid'll have a great legacy there. This short and sweet name would be the perfect fit for your baby queen or king.
It's seen a slight uptick in popularity thanks to Kourtney Kardashian's youngest son, and it's got a real air of power to it. A post shared by Kourtney Kardashian kourtneykardash. Whether you use it with the typical spelling, or if you drop the H and go with "Noa" this classic name has always been a hit for boys.
In the early s, it gained traction among newborn girls as well. Just look at Noah Cyrus! Surnames that work as first names? Forever chic. There's even the adorable "Andi" nickname opp! This name means "watchful" or "vigilant" and derives from Scotland. It's not the most popular name, but it's been on the rise since the 90s.
This name is basically the unisex answer to many of its counterparts. If you don't want to go too gendered with names like Elliot, Eleanor, or even Ella, Ellis is a gorgeous, more neutral option.
If you change the spelling up here just a tad, this name comes with a completely different energy. Cori, Cory The opportunities are endless. We love a city-based name. Also, David and Victoria Beckham have, like, the best taste in unisex names? Obvi, this one was famously the stage name for rockstar David Bowie, but since his passing in , it's skyrocketed in first name popularity. It's originally Scottish, and actually means "fair-haired".
Originally this name was developed as the female derivative of Adam, but now it's a unisex name for common folk and famous TikTokers alike. A post shared by Addison Rae addisonraee. Women scientists, meanwhile, are 'distractions' in the lab. It's hard to fault parents for wanting to steer their sons way clear of a life of being devalued. And I can see why parents would want to gift their girls masculine traits — and names — to give them access to more social and economic privilege.
But the reality is that this one-way naming trend is an expression of our casual and unexamined misogyny. Even before our babies have left the hospital we have reinforced to them, and the world, that male is 'best-practice', and at best, all girls can hope for is to be pale imitations of boys.
The subconscious bias of 'unisex' baby name trends. Please try again later. The Sydney Morning Herald. By Kasey Edwards January 19, — Save Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size. But how many of us would dress our little boy in a dress or even a pink floral onesie?
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