Looking for a name for your baby-to-be? Why not try a name that will fit regardless of gender! Unisex baby names are a growing trend, so your child’s name will not fall too far in left field once he or she skips off to school.

From familiar names to names you may have never considered, check out these cool dual-gender baby names.

You know unisex names like Cameron, Jordan and Tracy can adorn both boys and girls alike, but you might want to consider a baby name that will set your child apart from the crowd.

Unique unisex baby names

Addison (child of adam), Alec (defender of the people), Angel (messenger of God), Ash (from the ash tree), Ashley (from the ash tree field), Avery (elf ruler), Bailey (bailiff, steward), Blair (field or plain), Brady (descendant of Bradach), Caden (fighter), Carey (from the fort), Carol (form of Charles), Casey (vigilant in war), Connie (form of Constance), Corey (hollow), Darcy (dark one), Devan/Deven (poet), Dorian (from the sea), Dusty (form of Dustin), Evan (God is good), Fran (form of Francis/Frances), Gene (well born), Gentry (nobility of birth), Glenn (from the wooded valley), Harley (from the hares’ wood), Hayden/Haden (from the hay downs), Ira (watchful), Jamie (supplanter), Jan (God is gracious), Jo (nickname for names starting with Jo), Kellen (descendant of the brightheaded one), Kelly (bright-headed), Kennedy (strength), Lee (field), Leslie (joy), McKinley (fair haired foreigner), Morgan (great circle), Nicky (victory of the people), Pat/Patty (noble), Piper (flute player), Quinn (descendent of Conn), Reese (running), Riley (descendant of Roghallach), Sandy (form of Alexander or Sandra), Sean (God is gracious), Shannon (old), Stacy (resurrection), Sunny (sunny) , Sydney (contraction of St. Denys), Taylor (tailor), Terry (form of Terence of Theresa), and Val (form of Valentine or Valerie).

Boys and Girls Club

Some names are traditionally considered boys-only names, but the rules have changed with labels like:

Aidan (little fire), Andie/Andy (manly), Bobby (form of Robert), Charlie (free man), Chris (form of names that begin with Chris), Danny (God is my judge), Drew (manly), Dylan (son of the sea), Frankie (free or truthful), Gerry (form of Gerald), Jesse (gift), Lennon (dear one), Kyle (narrow), Randy (form of Randall or Miranda), Ronnie (form of Ronald or Veronica), Ryan (king), Sam (form of Samuel or Samantha), and Stevie (form of Stephen or Stephanie).

Travel baby names

Names of places have become accepted as both pink and blue names as well, such as:

Aspen (quaking tree), Berkeley (from the birch wood), Bronx (Bronck’s’ Land), Dakota (the allies), Dallas (from the meadow dwelling), Indiana (land of Indians), Ireland (Ireland), and more.

More cool name ideas

Still haven’t found a name you like to fit boys and girls alike? Here are some labels for your little one that are worthy of consideration:

Aja (to drive, propel), Ashton (ash tree town), Aubrey (noble ruler), Brody (name of Scottish castle), Camden (from the valley of the Camps), Colby (from Koli’s farm), Darby (from the deer park farm), Darien (place in Panama), Flynn (descendant of the red-haired man), Gale (pleasant, merry), Harper (harp player), Jaden (combo of Jay and Aiden), Kelsey (from Ceol’s Island), Kendall (valley of the River Kent), Lynn (from the lake), Mackenzie (son of Kenneth), Noel/Noelle (born on Christmas day), Parker (park keeper), Paxton/ Payton (from Pacca’s town), Regan (royal, regal), Sasha (form of Alexander), Shayne (God is gracious), and Skylar (scholar).

Finding a moniker that will identify your child for life before you’ve even seen his or her baby blues is no simple feat. Keep in mind that with unisex names, it is likely that your child’s gender will be unclear until his or her cute little hand is raised during roll call. The upside? You’ll have only one list of names to come up with while you’re waiting for your special delivery!

Read More:

Baby names that fit your personal style

Irish baby name ideas for your boy or girl

American city baby names


Article provided courtesy of BabyHold.com