Mixed first names: our ideas for gender-neutral first names

Mixed names, by definition, are suitable for both baby girls and baby boys. This is especially the case for first names. Sasha, Camille or Charliebut also first names Maël, Maé or even Ariel(the) which are part of the first names attributed lately by the parents to the baby girls or boys. These unisex baby names are also up to date. If the majority of these first names have the same spelling in the feminine as in the masculine, this is not the case for all of them, like Maël which becomes Maëlle in the feminine or Swan which becomes Swann or Swanne. And then, if you are one of the parents who do not wish to find out the baby’s sex before birth, the choice of a mixed first name is perfect ! Take a quick look at our selection of unisex first names for girls AND boys.

What are the rare mixed first names?

Popular in the United States and England, the Willow’s name comes from the Old English “Welig” (willow) and is suitable for both little girls and boys. Of Greek origin, the name Nikita means Victorious. If it is worn by boys in Slavic countries, it often becomes feminine in other countries. Derived from the Latin candidus which means of a brilliant white, the candid name was made famous by Voltaire’s novel. Still relatively rare, it can of course be feminine or masculine.

What first name that is both mixed and original for a baby?

THE first name Judas comes from the Hebrew “Yehûda” which means “who gives glory to Yavhé”. Anael is a derivative of the first name “Anne” and comes from the Hebrew “Hannah” meaning “graceful”. This first name can be suitable for both boys and girls depending on the spelling, it will then become Anaëlle in the feminine. Thaïs is a mixed original first name, although more often attributed to little girls. For parents who love original epicene namesNoël(le) is a first name still little attributed.

A beautiful mixed and old baby name? Here are our favorites!

Epicene names are far from new! We know many small non-gendered nouns which are rather old. This is the case, for example, of Celestial, which comes from the Latin “caelestis” which means “which comes from the sky”. This mixed and old first name is suitable for both little girls and little boys. Leander is also an old mixed name. Although originally a male name, it was also given to little girls. Camille, is a very old male and female first name, since it already existed before the Roman era!

What are the short unisex first names?

Numerous mixed names are short with a few syllables or a few letters. For example, First name Sasha comes from the Greek and means “defense of humanity”. With a c, this first name is mainly given to little boys. With an s, on the other hand, the feminine/masculine proportion is quite similar. First name Axel is a Hebrew name meaning “my father is peace”. Kim, Aimé, and Lou are others short and mixed first names that parents will love.

What mixed first name in 4 letters?

Short first names are in fashion, especially those with only four letters. A stroke of luck for those who love short and mixed first namessince there are many that consist of only a few letters!

• Adel is inspired by the term “adil” which means “just”. Adel is worn by little girls, but also by boys. We can also feminize this first name by spelling it “Adèle”.
• loan means light in Celtic. Initially basically mixed, Loan is now given in the majority of cases to little boys.
• Gwen is a Celtic given name meaning “happy”. Although it is unisex, it is more often given to little girls. Attributing it to a boy can therefore bring a touch of originality.
• On the side of mixed first names in four letters, Alice and Eden can also appeal to parents.

Looking to other countries is a good idea to find your baby’s first name. Thus, his first name will surely be relatively rare in France and will have a certain international dimension that is always appreciated. From mixed foreign first nameswe can cite Maé, a derivative of the first name Maël which means “prince” in Celtic. Maé means “illusion” in Sanskrit and is a name worn by both girls and boys. First name Andrea comes from the Greek and means courage. No offense to Andrea Bocelli, Andrea is a first name mostly given to little girls. It is quite widespread in Italy, the Basque Country and Corsica. Of German descent, charlie means strength. Charlie is a first name given almost as much to girls as to boys. Still on the side of first names of Germanic origin, Lois is a mixed first name which means “illustrious in combat”. Axel is a mixed first name of Hebrew origin, popular both in France and abroad.

What mixed arabic first name?

There are many arabic names that are mixed, something to delight young parents who have these two criteria in mind! Derived from the Arabic name Sufyan which means “pure”, Sofiane is a common first name that is becoming increasingly popular for girls and boys. Jordan, or Jordane, is a given name derived from Jordan, the river that flows through the Middle East. Amal is a cute Arabic mixed name meaning “hope”. Attributed to both girls and boys, Nour is a mixed Arabic name which means “light”. Misha is another Arabic and sweet epicene name.

Selection of mixed English first names

First name Cameron comes from Scottish, but it means “hook nose”. If the definition does not put you off, know that Cameron remains mainly a male name. It is more common in English-speaking countries. We can also cite the name Swan(n) which means swan in English. From Celtic “mor” and “gan” (“sea” and “birth”, Morgan) is a mixed first name that is often found both in France, where it is mainly attributed to girls, and in Anglo-Saxon countries, where it is more often boys who wear it. Increasingly popular in France among parents of baby boys, first name Noah experienced its first hours of glory in Anglo-Saxon countries. spelled Noah or Noa, It is a mixed first name of Hebrew origin, which goes very well with girls and boys!

List of French epicene names

• Gabriel(the) is a Hebrew first name which means “force of god” and commonly worn in France, both by girls and baby boys.
• From the Latin maximus which means the greatest, Maxentius is the first name of a Roman emperor, but was for centuries exclusively female.
• From the same root, we find the name Maxim. It is known to be very popular among boys, but do you know that it can also be suitable for girls? During the last 10 years, this first name has been given to 200 little girls, which makes it a rather rare first name.
• Louison is originally the French diminutive of the first names Louis and Louise. It is a first name given to both girls and boys.
• Raphaël(le) and Emmanuel(le) are two common first names of Germanic origin in France. The first seat for years in the top 20 most popular names for baby boys, but the female version is a little rarer.
• Yael (or Yaelle) is a Hebrew name, but not only. It is also the Breton and Basque form of Joëlle!