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HelpGender neutral FN / MN pairings
I want to clarify first that I am not a fan of just putting boys names on girls and then calling them unisex. I am however, a huge, huge fan of gender neutral / gender ambiguous names where the gender is not obvious just from the written name. I am looking for some first name + middle name pairings that can be used for either gender. If you do have a preference of a pairing for a boy or girl, please also indicate that as I am looking for ideas for (one of each) sibsets too.
Thank you,
Jess
Thank you,
Jess
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Morgan Taylor
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I consider names as Proper Nouns, so spelling may vary by preference--as may pronunciation; as a matter of fact, please consider various pronunciations to test your imaginations!
Any of the FN / MN combos I offer may suggest one gender with either the first or middle name; yet paired together may either obscure this suggestion.
Beverly Quinn
Carol Lynn
Courtney Lynn
Enrique Renee
Henrique Brunelle (Brunella / Brunhilde) (Henrik Blondel)
Jeanne-Micheal (Jeannie Michelle) also consider possible French pronunciations
Julian Lou (Julianne Lou or Juliette Lou)
Marion Ian - paired together I would think this combo can be used for either gender; yet spoken, popular association might frequently convey a feminine twist.
I posted a query in early July entitled "Julian, Julius, Jillian, Julie & Jill" - which questioned whether the common phonemes, which frequently are used as nick-names among females, might be considered unisex; yet, this proposed a compromise upon common association, which the BTN responses exemplified.
I henceforth wonder about Jack as a pet-name for John, yet paired with Lynn (i.e. Jack with Lynn), transforms to Jacqueline, which at least in the US, would be considered feminine with little question, if any at all.
Any thoughts?
Any of the FN / MN combos I offer may suggest one gender with either the first or middle name; yet paired together may either obscure this suggestion.
Beverly Quinn
Carol Lynn
Courtney Lynn
Enrique Renee
Henrique Brunelle (Brunella / Brunhilde) (Henrik Blondel)
Jeanne-Micheal (Jeannie Michelle) also consider possible French pronunciations
Julian Lou (Julianne Lou or Juliette Lou)
Marion Ian - paired together I would think this combo can be used for either gender; yet spoken, popular association might frequently convey a feminine twist.
I posted a query in early July entitled "Julian, Julius, Jillian, Julie & Jill" - which questioned whether the common phonemes, which frequently are used as nick-names among females, might be considered unisex; yet, this proposed a compromise upon common association, which the BTN responses exemplified.
I henceforth wonder about Jack as a pet-name for John, yet paired with Lynn (i.e. Jack with Lynn), transforms to Jacqueline, which at least in the US, would be considered feminine with little question, if any at all.
Any thoughts?
This message was edited 10/10/2015, 7:52 AM
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Carey Robin
Rowan Quinn
Joss Cameron
Morgan Darcy
Finley Harper
Sidney Blair
Stevie Jordan
Ashton Casey
Alexis Merle
Wallis Taylor
Billie Sheridan
Reilly Shannon
Vivian Leslie
Rowan Quinn
Joss Cameron
Morgan Darcy
Finley Harper
Sidney Blair
Stevie Jordan
Ashton Casey
Alexis Merle
Wallis Taylor
Billie Sheridan
Reilly Shannon
Vivian Leslie
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These are off the top of my head:
Angel Indigo - male
Ashley Noam - male
Kelly Donovan - male
Casey Noel - male
Alex Rosario - male
Charlie Florence - male
Ashton Garnet - male
Lee Madison - male
Jules Francis - male
Ari Noa - female
Shani Evelyn - female
Shay Flannery - female
Carey Soledad - female
Keelan Parker - female
Haru March - female
Alexis Jude - female
Arin Christian - female
Winter Wren - female
Angel Indigo - male
Ashley Noam - male
Kelly Donovan - male
Casey Noel - male
Alex Rosario - male
Charlie Florence - male
Ashton Garnet - male
Lee Madison - male
Jules Francis - male
Ari Noa - female
Shani Evelyn - female
Shay Flannery - female
Carey Soledad - female
Keelan Parker - female
Haru March - female
Alexis Jude - female
Arin Christian - female
Winter Wren - female
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Ariel Kelly
Shannon Avery
Bryn Teagan
Whitney Sloan
Eden Riley
Tracy Evren
Morgan True
Casey Emerson
Harper Joyce
Jody Peregrine
Kaolin Ashley
Lee Kestrel
Colby Augustine
Jamie Rowan
Reed Alexis
Meredith Glen
Riley Brogan
Noah Tatum
Sasha Grey
Jess Cameron
Dakota Blair
Micah Robin
Jordan Sage
Payton Alex
Lux Angel
Carmen Joss
Shannon Avery
Bryn Teagan
Whitney Sloan
Eden Riley
Tracy Evren
Morgan True
Casey Emerson
Harper Joyce
Jody Peregrine
Kaolin Ashley
Lee Kestrel
Colby Augustine
Jamie Rowan
Reed Alexis
Meredith Glen
Riley Brogan
Noah Tatum
Sasha Grey
Jess Cameron
Dakota Blair
Micah Robin
Jordan Sage
Payton Alex
Lux Angel
Carmen Joss
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I tend to like unisex plant/nature/color names, mostly for boys (so stuff like):
Sage, Gentian, Oleander, Fern, Fennel, Coriander, Sequoia, Juniper, Rain, River, Keshet, Auburn, Cyan, Viridian, Russet, Indigo, Burgundy, Blue, Vermilion
But most of those I prefer as middle names or nicknames with a clearly masculine (or feminine) first name, so I've never really thought of entirely ambiguous combos...
(some other names that could be 'neutral'...Alex, Alexis, Avery, Devon, Jules, Jude, Micah, Quinn, Sasha, Jordan, Emery, Drew, Teagan, Sam, Charlie, Aquila, Arden, Brogan, Francis, Greer, Nogah, Noel, Qamar, Robin, Shelley, Tierney, Will, Zohar)
Maybe:
Brogan Oleander
Devon Sage
Gentian Alexis
Alex Jordan
Jude Coriander
Sage, Gentian, Oleander, Fern, Fennel, Coriander, Sequoia, Juniper, Rain, River, Keshet, Auburn, Cyan, Viridian, Russet, Indigo, Burgundy, Blue, Vermilion
But most of those I prefer as middle names or nicknames with a clearly masculine (or feminine) first name, so I've never really thought of entirely ambiguous combos...
(some other names that could be 'neutral'...Alex, Alexis, Avery, Devon, Jules, Jude, Micah, Quinn, Sasha, Jordan, Emery, Drew, Teagan, Sam, Charlie, Aquila, Arden, Brogan, Francis, Greer, Nogah, Noel, Qamar, Robin, Shelley, Tierney, Will, Zohar)
Maybe:
Brogan Oleander
Devon Sage
Gentian Alexis
Alex Jordan
Jude Coriander
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Temple Greer - girl
Flannery Blue - girl
Robin Wonder - either
Odyssey Melrose - either
Dana Greer - girl
Jocelyn Kelly - girl
Rowan Odell - boy
Emery Wisdom - either
September Rain - girl (it's cheesy, I know!)
Arden Blair - either
Indigo Dell - boy
Flannery Blue - girl
Robin Wonder - either
Odyssey Melrose - either
Dana Greer - girl
Jocelyn Kelly - girl
Rowan Odell - boy
Emery Wisdom - either
September Rain - girl (it's cheesy, I know!)
Arden Blair - either
Indigo Dell - boy
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I actually like unisex names a lot. Though I usually have a preference in gender for usage.
It was interesting making pairings of some of my faves, because you usually see people picking a unisex name and combo-ing it with a gender specific choice.
Anyway, here are my offerings!:
Morgan Hollis - boy
Arlie Briar - either
Evren Dell - boy
Evren Gale - girl
Hadley Jordan - either
Cyrille Joss - boy
Robin Blair - girl
Shiloh Zorion - boy
Desta Bailey - either, but more boy I guess
Brook Sheridan - boy
Dana Vale - girl
Cameron Rene - either
Sydney Taylor - either
Cassidy Brett - girl
Hollis Avery - girl
Lindy Shiloh - either
Coby Rene - girl
It was interesting making pairings of some of my faves, because you usually see people picking a unisex name and combo-ing it with a gender specific choice.
Anyway, here are my offerings!:
Morgan Hollis - boy
Arlie Briar - either
Evren Dell - boy
Evren Gale - girl
Hadley Jordan - either
Cyrille Joss - boy
Robin Blair - girl
Shiloh Zorion - boy
Desta Bailey - either, but more boy I guess
Brook Sheridan - boy
Dana Vale - girl
Cameron Rene - either
Sydney Taylor - either
Cassidy Brett - girl
Hollis Avery - girl
Lindy Shiloh - either
Coby Rene - girl
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