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挑选一个孩子的名字还可以是一个激动人心的爱rwhelming time for parents. The pressure to pick a name that suits your family and feels right for your little one can be tricky, especially if you are yet to find out the gender of your baby. But irrespective of the gender, there are some gender-neutral or unisex names that will work splendidly either way. So if you want a name that’s a little unconventional, yet sweet sounding and meaningful, we’ve got a longlist of baby names for you. Read on to know them all!
1. Frankie
This old timey name is a perfect fit if you’d like something a little quirky yet familiar sounding. Frakie is a popular nickname that has now been adapted as a name by many parents looking for a less gender constricting name. The name stems from more common names like Francis or Franciscus, and Francisco, all meaning ‘Frenchman.’ The female version of this name was Fraces. However, nowadays Frankie is a far more common name amongst girls and boys alike. This fun artsy name is full of life and has a pleasant ring to it. Besides, the ‘ie’ ending makes it trendy and appropriate for this era.
2. Kai
Kai is a beautiful short name with a very long history. Did you know that in terms of natural history the name Kai means ‘ocean’ or ‘sea’? This name has both Hawaiian and Japanese origins. Kai has also been featured extensively in many popular literary works. For example, Kai is the name of the main character in Hanz Christian Andersen’s fairy tale ‘The Snow Queen.’ The Disney movie ‘Frozen’ was loosely based on this book. So if your family is a great fan of literature or has a deep connection to the sea, Kai is a wonderful name to consider. This delicate and meaningful name would be perfect for a little baby boy or girl.
3. Lennon
If you’d like your baby’s name to reminisce about the 70’s, then there isn’t a more appropriate name than Lennon. Although this name has been around for several decades, it was only after 2008 that it popped up as a given name and not a surname. The popularity of this name can be attributed to the famous singer, John Lennon. Not only is the name pleasant to the ears but it has a beautiful meaning. The name Lennon means ‘love’ in Gaelic, making it the perfect name for a precious well-loved baby. Don’t you think so?
4. Monroe
The first name that comes into our mind when we say the name Monroe is of course, Marilyn Monroe. She is potentially the most famous actress in history. However, the name Monroe was given to boys in the past. It is another name for the word ‘River’ in Ireland. In Scotland it is more popularly spelt as Monro and means ‘hill.’ This nature centric name has grown in popularity significantly for women in the past few decades. Would you pick this powerful sounding name for your baby girl or boy?
5. Peyton
If you’re a 90’s baby then you probably know this name for the popular series ‘One Tree Hill.’ but this preppy, artsy and down-to-earth name is a perfect gender-neutral option. The name itself originates from an Old English place name. It has quite the scandalous reputation and the 1950s novel ‘Peyton Place’ was so popular and notorious that it was later turned into a film and a soap opera. Peyton is a cool sounding name with the ‘y’ in the middle making it trendy and relevant. So, would you pick this unconventional name for your baby?
6. Wren
这短暂而美丽的名字是极有意义的。The wren is the name of a songbird that is little but has a strong voice. It has been depicted in many folktales and fables around the world and is prevalent in many cultures. It is sometimes even referred to as the king of birds. The name was initially a celebrated Old English surname and was considered exclusively as a boy’s name. However, much has changed in the recent century as there are more and more girls with the name Wren. This naturally sweet sounding name would make a perfect match for any baby.
Picking out a baby name doesn’t have to be hard, it doesn’t even have to be based on their gender. As long as it appeals to you and has a wonderful meaning, any name will do. Besides, there are also so many cool gender-neutral names with a long history to choose from. So, which one of these unisex names spoke to you? Let us know in the comments section!
