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925 names given to both girls and boys, from 44 naming traditions, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.

DenverUnisexA ford of the Danes; from Old English meaning 'Dane's ford'.
DerbyUnisexA variant of Darby; from a place name meaning 'a settlement by deer'.
DesiUnisexA diminutive used for names beginning with the Des- sound, such as Desmond or Desiree.
DestaUnisexAmharic for "joy" or "happiness."
DevinUnisexA name derived from either the Irish surname Devin or the English surname Devin, both indicating different geographical…
DevonUnisexFrom the English county of Devon, named after the Dumnonii, a Celtic tribe that inhabited the region in ancient Britain.
DeziUnisexA nickname form derived from Desmond or other names with a similar opening sound.
DieuwerUnisexFrom Old German Dietwar: "people's warrior" or "the people" + "warrior".
DiindiisiUnisexOjibwe for "blue jay".
DilşadUnisexA compound joining Persian 'heart' with an adjective meaning 'happy' or 'glad'.
DiorUnisexFrom a French surname possibly derived from doré meaning "golden".
DiyarUnisexFrom Kurdish diyar, "apparent, visible, clear".
DizzyUnisexFrom the English word meaning "dizzy, lightheaded, or unbalanced", typically used as a nickname.
DoğaUnisexFrom Turkish: "the natural world, living things and landscapes".
DölgöönUnisexFrom Mongolian дөлгөөн, "calm" or "gentle".
DominiqueUnisexOf the Lord; from the Latin Dominicus meaning 'of or belonging to the Lord'.
DorjiUnisexFrom Tibetan རྡོ་རྗེ, "thunderbolt, diamond", the vajra of Buddhist ritual.
DrewUnisexDrew is a short form of Andrew, which derives from Greek Andreas meaning manly or masculine, though it is used for…
DruUnisexDru is a variant of Drew and can also serve as a short form of Drusilla, relating to the grape vine.
DubakuUnisexThe Twi compound "ten-one", used as a birth-order name for a family's eleventh child.
DurgaUnisexFrom Sanskrit durgā, "unassailable" or "hard to reach".
DustyUnisexDusty comes from a nickname describing someone perceived as dusty or dust-covered, or as a diminutive of Dustin.
EddieUnisexDiminutive of Edward (wealthy guardian) or Edmund (rich protector).
Efe (West African (Ewe, Ga, Fula and others))UnisexAn abbreviated form derived from Urhobo names containing the element efe, which conveys the concept of wealth or…
EfemenaUnisexFrom Urhobo efe, "wealth", and an element marking presence, read as "here is my wealth".
EgyptUnisexHouse of the soul of Ptah, the ancient Egyptian origin of the modern nation's name.
EjiroUnisexUrhobo for "praise", also worn down from longer names built on the same word.
EjirogheneUnisexFrom Urhobo ejiro, "praise", and Oghene, "God": "praise God".
EkeneUnisexFrom Igbo ekene, "greeting, thanks, gratitude".
EkenedilichukwuUnisexFrom Igbo ekene, "thanks, gratitude", di, "belongs to, is with", and Chukwu, "God": "thanks belongs to God".
EkoUnisexA Javanese name representing a variant form of Eka.
ElleryUnisexPossibly derived from an ancient name, given modern currency as an English surname and adopted for given names.
EllingtonUnisexA name suggestive of place and tradition.
ElliotUnisexDerived from the medieval name Elias, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.
ElliottUnisexDerived from the medieval name Elias, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.
EllisUnisexDerived from Elis, a medieval vernacular form of Elias, or an Anglicized form of Welsh Elisedd.
EmemUnisexThe Ibibio word for peace.
EmersonUnisexA name derived from an English surname, originally conveying descent from the name Emery.
EmeryUnisexNorman French form of Emmerich, an Old Germanic name, and also associated with emery, the hard black substance used for…
EnkhUnisexFrom Mongolian энх (enkh), "peace, calm".
EnuUnisexThe Twi numeral "five", used as a birth-order name for a family's fifth child.
EnzokuhleUnisexFrom Zulu and Xhosa: combining "enza" (to do) and "hle" (beautiful, good), meaning "to do good" or "doing good".
Erdem (Turkish & Turkic)UnisexFrom Mongolian meaning 'knowledge' and 'wisdom', representing intellectual growth and understanding.
ErdeneUnisexFrom Mongolian эрдэнэ (erdene), "jewel, treasure".
EseUnisexUrhobo for "gift", given as a name in its own right.
EseogheneUnisexFrom Urhobo ese, "gift", and Oghene, "God": "God's gift".
EsméUnisexFrom Old French, meaning esteemed or loved.
EvelynUnisexFrom an English surname derived from the given name Aveline, ultimately meaning "desired" or "wished for".
EverUnisexSimply from the English word "ever", meaning at any time or always, ultimately derived from Old English æfre.
EverestUnisexNamed after Mount Everest, the planet's tallest peak, which honors British surveyor George Everest (1790-1866).
ExaltaciónUnisexSpanish word meaning 'exaltation' or 'praise', referring to the elevation and ascension of Jesus Christ.
FaraiUnisexShona for rejoice or be happy.
FatsaniUnisexFrom Chewa: "to be meek" or "to show gentleness".
FavourUnisexDerived from the English word meaning approval, preferential treatment or goodwill, ultimately from Latin faveo.
FayUnisexA fairy; one who is magical or enchanted.
FinleyUnisexOne with fair-haired characteristics, or the fair-haired warrior.
FlickUnisexA quick, light movement or touch; also used as a diminutive of Felicity.
FlorenceUnisexProsperous and flourishing, derived from the Latin Florentius or Florentia, names related to flourishing and wealth.
FortuneUnisexTaken from the vocabulary word denoting luck, chance and fate, representing hopeful destiny.
FrancisUnisexFrom the Late Latin Franciscus meaning "Frenchman" or "of the Franks", ultimately derived from the Germanic tribe and…
FrankieUnisexA diminutive of Frank or Frances, meaning peaceful or free.
FrannyUnisexA diminutive of Francis or Frances, meaning free or peaceful.
FreddieUnisexA diminutive of Frederick or Freda, meaning peaceful ruler or peaceful.
FumnanyaUnisexFrom Igbo hụ (heard as fụ in some speech), "see", m, "me", and anya, "eye": read together as a request, "love me".
FungaiUnisexFrom a Shona verb meaning to think or to judge.
GabyUnisexA shortened form of Gabriel or Gabrielle, from the Hebrew meaning "God is my strength" or "God is my might".
GaleUnisexJovial; also coincides with the English word for a strong wind or storm.
GarnetUnisexA surname-derived name, possibly referring to a person who made hinges or deriving from the Norman name Guarin.
GeorgieUnisexA friendly shortened form of either Georgia or George, from Greek roots meaning "farmer" or "earthworker".
GereltUnisex"Full of light" or "radiant", formed by adding a possessive ending to gerel, "light".
GerryUnisexA shortened form derived from Gerald, Gerard or Geraldine; ultimately from Germanic roots meaning 'spear' and 'power'…
GiftUnisexDerived from the English word meaning a present or something given, ultimately from Old Norse origin.
GigiUnisexAn affectionate nickname used across various languages as a diminutive of names including the 'gi' syllable, such as…
GivenUnisexDerived from the English past participle given, meaning bestowed, granted or presented.
GofaoneUnisexBuilt on the Setswana verb -fa, "to give", so the name reads roughly as "given" or "he or she has been given".
GoitseoneUnisexBuilt on the Setswana verb itse, "to know", so the name reads roughly as "known" or "he or she is known".
GrayUnisexGrey, from the English colour word, originally used for someone with grey hair or clothing.
GreerUnisexFrom the Scottish surname derived from Gregor, meaning watchful or alert.
GrierUnisexA surname-derived name from the Scottish given name Gregor.
GurdeepUnisexCombines Sanskrit guru, signifying a teacher or spiritual master, with dīpa, the word for lamp or light.
GurmeetUnisexJoins Sanskrit guru, meaning a spiritual teacher, with mitra, signifying a friend or companion.
GurpreetUnisexCombines Sanskrit guru, meaning a teacher or spiritual master, with prīti, signifying love, joy or affection.
HadleyUnisexDerived from an Old English place name meaning "heather field".
HaloUnisexFrom the English word halo, meaning a luminous disc or ring, derived from Greek halos.
HaoxuanUnisexMost often 皓 or 浩 (both hào, "bright" or "vast, expansive") joined with 轩 (xuān, "lofty, elevated"); other…
HaoyuUnisexMost often 浩 or 皓 (both hào, "vast, expansive" or "bright") joined with 宇 (yǔ, "universe, the space under heaven").
HappyUnisexFrom the English word happy, with roots in Middle English hap ('chance' or 'luck') and Old Norse happ.
HardeepUnisexJoins Hari, a name of the Hindu deity Vishnu, with dīpa, the Sanskrit word for lamp or light.
HarleyUnisexA geographic surname combining elements that refer to an animal or landscape feature with a clearing in the woods.
HarlowUnisexAn English geographic surname combining elements referring to a landscape feature or warrior with a hilltop location.
HarperUnisexA musician who played the harp, from Old English hearpe.
HarpreetUnisexCombines Hari, a name for the Hindu deity Vishnu, with prīti, the Sanskrit word for love, joy or affection.
HartleyUnisexFrom a place name meaning 'hart wood' or 'hart clearing', combining Old English words for male deer and woodland.
HavenUnisexA safe place or shelter, from Old English hæfen.
HayatUnisexThe Arabic word for life itself, derived from a root meaning to live or exist.
HaydenUnisexFrom a place name meaning 'hay valley' or 'hay hill', combining Old English words for hay and valley or hill.
HazeUnisexAn alternative spelling or shortening of Hayes or Hazel, with roots in atmospheric imagery.
HeUnisexDepends on the character: 河 (hé) "river, stream", 和 (hé) "harmony, peace", or 荷 (hé) "lotus", the last almost always a…
HedUnisexMeans "echo" in Hebrew, evoking the reflection of sound and voice.
HeintjeUnisexA diminutive of Hendrik: "estate ruler", from Germanic roots meaning home and power.
Heng (Chinese)UnisexDepends on the character: 恒/恆 (héng) "constant, enduring" or 亨 (hēng, a different tone) "smooth-progressing…
Heng (Khmer)UnisexFrom Khmer ហេង (heng): "lucky, fortunate".
HenleyUnisexA place from Old English.
HikmatUnisexFrom an Arabic root meaning sound judgment and discernment: the name denotes wisdom and wise understanding.
HilaryUnisexCheerful or merry.
HildredUnisexPossibly from an Old English name combining hild, "battle", and ræd, "counsel".
HīnanoUnisexNames the fragrant male flower of the pandanus tree, used across French Polynesia to scent oil and to mark celebrations.
HlaUnisexFrom the Burmese word for beautiful or pleasing, used as a name element for either gender.
HlaingUnisexFrom the Burmese word for plentiful or abundant, used as a given-name element for either gender.
HollandUnisexA low-lying land.
HollisUnisexHolly trees.
HongUnisexDepends on the character: most often 红/紅 (hóng), "red", though 虹 "rainbow", 弘 "great, expansive" and 鸿/鴻 "wild swan…
HonourUnisexFrom the English word honour, derived from Latin honorabilis.
HozanUnisexKurdish word for a bard or minstrel-poet.
HtayUnisexFrom a Burmese word linked to wealth or a good price, used as a given-name element for either gender.
HtetUnisexFrom a Burmese word meaning sharp-witted or surpassing, used as a given-name element for either gender.
HuiaUnisexNamed after an extinct New Zealand bird, the huia, once valued by Māori for its striking feathers.
HunterUnisexFrom the English occupational surname for someone who hunts.
HyacintheUnisexThe hyacinth flower, a spring-blooming bulb known for its vibrant colours and fragrance, derived from Greek mythology.
ʻAilaniUnisexA Hawaiian compound name expressing chiefly authority and power, from ʻai (to rule, to own, to possess) and lani (sky…
IfiokUnisexThe Ibibio word for wisdom or knowledge.
IkramUnisexFrom Arabic إكرام (ikram): "honour, respect, dignity, generosity".
IlhamUnisexFrom Arabic: "inspiration, sudden insight".
ImanUnisexFrom Arabic: "faith, belief, conviction".
Ime (Frisian)UnisexA Frisian short form clipped from Germanic names built on the element irmin, roughly "whole" or "great".
Ime (West African (Ewe, Ga, Fula and others))UnisexThe Ibibio word for patience.
InamUnisexFrom Arabic: "giving, bestowal, generosity, bounty".
InariUnisexUsually explained from Japanese 稲 (ina), "rice", and 荷 (ri), "to carry": carrying rice.
InderpalUnisexThe name combines Indra, a significant deity in Hindu traditions, with a Sanskrit word meaning guardian or protector.
IndianaUnisexIndiana means 'land of the Indians', derived from geographic and anthropological terminology of European colonization.
IndigoUnisexIndigo is derived from the English word for a purplish-blue dye or colour, ultimately traced to Greek meaning 'from…
IniobongUnisexA compound of Ibibio ini, "time", and obong, "lord", read as "the Lord's time".
InyeneUnisexThe Ibibio word for wealth or possessions.
IqalukUnisexInuktitut for "fish".
IrénéeUnisexFrom Greek Eirene: "peace".
IshaUnisexFrom Sanskrit for "lord, ruler"; also an epithet of Shiva and the title of one of the Upanishads.
IsmatUnisexFrom Arabic: "protection, safeguarding" or "virtuousness, chastity"; derived from the root meaning to protect.
IssyUnisexIssy is a diminutive or nickname derived from multiple names beginning with 'Is', such as Isidore, Isabella, and names…
ItaiUnisexFrom the Shona verb root -ita, "to do, to act, to perform", in its polite or plural imperative form.
ItoroUnisexThe Ibibio word for praise or glory.
ItumelengUnisexSetswana for "rejoice" or "be happy", built on the verb itumela, to feel joy.
IzzyUnisexIzzy is a diminutive or informal nickname derived from names beginning with 'Iz', such as Isidore, Isabel, Israel and…
JaceyUnisexAn invented name combining the initial sound J with the popular -cy ending found in names like Casey and Macy.
Jaci (Indigenous Latin American (Nahuatl, Quechua, Tupi and others))UnisexThe Tupi word îaçy, "moon".
JackieUnisexA diminutive of Jack or Jacqueline, ultimately from Hebrew: 'God is gracious' or 'supplanter.'
JadeUnisexFrom the precious stone jade, valued in carvings and jewelry. The name derives from Spanish ideas about the stone's…
JadenUnisexAn invented name combining the popular 'den' suffix with various initial sounds, similar to names like Braden, Hayden…
JaeUnisexDepends on the characters chosen; commonly 재 (jae) meaning "talent, ability" or 才 (jae) meaning "wealth, riches", and…
JagjitUnisexCombining Sanskrit terms meaning the world or universe with another denoting triumph or mastery.
JamyangUnisexFrom Tibetan འཇམ་དབྱངས, "gentle voice": 'jam "gentle, soft" + dbyangs "melody, voice".
JannieUnisexAn affectionate diminutive of Jan or Johanna/Johanne, derived from Latin Ioannes: "God is gracious".
JantjeUnisexA Dutch diminutive of Jan, derived from Latin Ioannes: "God is gracious", used for both boys and girls.
JargalUnisexThe everyday Mongolian word for happiness.
JaswinderUnisexA name joining Sanskrit elements for glory and acclaim with the name Indra, the principal deity in Hindu cosmology.
JawahirUnisexPlural of the Arabic word for precious stones: the name translates to "jewels" and comes from a Persian root signifying…
JawdatUnisexFrom the Arabic root meaning to be outstanding: the name conveys a sense of distinction, superiority and positive…
JayaUnisexFrom Sanskrit जय/जया (jaya/jayā), "victory": the everyday word for triumph used as a given name.
JaydenUnisexA variant of Jaden, derived from Hebrew Yehudah: "praised".
JayeUnisexA variant or feminine form of Jay, derived from the English word for the bird or from names beginning with J.
JerryUnisexAn informal short form of names like Jeremy, Jerome, and Gerald.
JessUnisexA short form of Jesse or Jessica.
JewelUnisexA name derived from the word designating a valuable gemstone, ultimately traced to Old French jouel.
JigmeUnisexFrom Tibetan འཇིགས་མེད, "fearless": literally "without fear".
JihadUnisexFrom the Arabic root meaning to strive or struggle: the name represents effort, perseverance and the inner struggle…
JimmieUnisexDiminutive or feminine form of James, meaning "God is gracious".
JinanUnisexAn Arabic term meaning paradise or a peaceful enclosure: the name evokes spiritual tranquillity and divine reward.
JoUnisexShort form of Joan, Joanna, Josephine, or other names beginning with Jo.
JocelynUnisexFrom a Frankish name meaning "joyful" or derived from the Geats, a Germanic tribe.
JodyUnisexA casual short form of Joseph, Josephine, Joanna and related Jo- names.
JoeyUnisexA friendly, informal diminutive of Joseph that serves equally well for both boys and girls.
JohnieUnisexDiminutive of John, meaning "God is gracious".
JohnnieUnisexDiminutive of John, meaning "God is gracious".
JojoUnisexDiminutive of names beginning with Jo, such as Joseph, Josephine, Jolene, and similar names.
JoolsUnisexDiminutive of Julian or Julia, meaning "of or belonging to Julius".
JordaneUnisexA French variant of Jordan, derived from the Hebrew river name: "flowing down."
JordieUnisexLikely a shortening of Jordan or a form related to Geordie, both English names.
JoséUnisexJosé means "God will increase," derived from the biblical figure Joseph, traditionally interpreted as one who will…
JoseyUnisexShort form of Joseph or Josephine, from Hebrew Yosef meaning "God will increase".
JossUnisexShort form of Jocelyn, derived from a Germanic personal name.
JoyceUnisexDerived from the Breton name Judoc, meaning "lord", through the medieval form Josse.
Jules (English)UnisexA shortened form functioning as a name in its own right, derived from classical sources like Julia or Julian.
JulyUnisexFrom the name of the seventh month, originally named for Julius Caesar.
JuraciUnisexA Tupi compound of îuru, "mouth", and çy, "mother, origin", without one settled English translation.
JusticeUnisexThe virtue of fairness and righteousness; from the occupational title for a judge or officer administering justice.
JustyUnisexA shortened form derived from the names Justin or Justine, carrying their association with justice and righteousness.
JyotiUnisexDrawn from the Sanskrit word ज्योतिस् (jyotis), conveying brightness, glow, and radiant energy.
KaeoUnisexThai for "crystal, glass", also used of a precious stone.
KagisoUnisexThe Setswana word for "peace".
KahurangiUnisexDerived from the Māori term for a type of jade or greenstone found in New Zealand, literally meaning 'sky blue'.
Kai (Hawaiian)UnisexIn Hawaiian, this name means "sea".
KaimanaUnisexFrom Hawaiian kai "the waters" and mana "power, force": combining maritime and mystical significance. Also carries the…
KaipoUnisexFrom Hawaiian ka, the definite article, and ipo "sweetheart": "the sweetheart".
KajalUnisexDerived from the Sanskrit कज्जल (kajjala), referring to the darkened eye cosmetic used across South Asian cultures for…
KalaniUnisexFrom Hawaiian ka "the" and lani "sky, heaven": "the heavens".
KaleiUnisexFrom Hawaiian ka "the" and lei "flowers, garland" or "child": either "the flowers" or "the child".
KamUnisexA short form of Kameron, itself a modern variant of Cameron.
KamalaUnisexSanskrit for the lotus flower, कमल.
KamalaniUnisexFrom Hawaiian kama "child" and lani "sky, heaven": "heavenly child" or "royal child".
KamrynUnisexA modern variant of Cameron, from the Scottish Gaelic meaning crooked nose.
KanchanUnisexA variant of Kanchana, likely derived from Sanskrit roots associated with gold or brightness.