How do you feel about unisex baby names?

Just getting a general idea here... How do you feel about unisex/ androgynous baby names for a child? There are so many unsex names out there that are so adorable. Do you think a girl could carry a unisex name perhaps better than a boy?





My husband has a unsex name and hates it. When people read his first name they always assume he's a female... However we are pregnant and compliling a list of baby names. So far, the girl names that we love are all unisex names. What is your opinion on unisex names?





Thanks ya all.

How do you feel about unisex baby names?
I like some unisex names for some sex


For example, Riley is a 50 name for a girl, even know it's a unisex name, I think naming a boy a popular girl name is wrong. Hunter is a unisex name, hate if for a girl, but it's also a semi popular name, and when you see it you think of boy





Here are some unisex names


Avery, could be used for boys


Ashley, popular girl name, not for a boy


Ryan, popular boy name, not for a girl


Sasha, a unisex name, unless your are Russian, to girly for a boy


Hayden, I love for a girl, got for either


Harley, could be either


Jaycee, could be either


Lesley, for a girl, popular girl name


Haley, popular girl name, not good for a boy


Taylor, popular girl name


Tyler popular boys name


Darly, I like for both


Drew, I like for both


Brynn, I like for both


Quinn, I like for both


Jordan, I know as many boys and girls with this name, popular for both


Payton, I like for a girl


Peyton, I like for a boy, since a lot of boys are being named it after a football player


Elliott, is a boy names, even if it's a unisex name


Casey, for a boy, Kaci for a girl


Corey/Cory for a boy, Corie for a girl


Devan, for either


River, for a boy, never for a girl


Anaya, for either


I hope this helps


I think some names are fine for either sex, others should only be one sex
Reply:Unisex names are originally boys names that parents think would sound cute as a girls name. I don't like unisex names for girls I like unique names for girls like Siobhan(lily), Maeve, Laoise(radiant lady),Gileesa(servant of christ)Etain(the most beautiful woman in Ireland). Report Abuse

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Reply:I LOVE unisex names. especially for girls. my favorite name for a girl is Ryan. also love shawn, charlee, Evyn, and even Michael for a girl but i would spell it Mykal. i like unisex names for a boy too but prefer them for a girl. ur little girl wont mind having people think she is tough bc of her name but ur little boy but resent u if u give him a name that makes him feel wimpy or less masculine than Joe and Dave and Tom.
Reply:I love most unisex names but I like certain names better for a boy than a girl and vice versa. For example: I like Cameron as a girls name and Morgan as a boys name.





Best wishes!
Reply:I love them I think they are unique. However they can cause a problem later with mistaken identity. I had a friend in school named Randyl. She was always put the in guys gym classes. However if you use a gender spacific middle name that will help.
Reply:I think it benefits women (job interviews etc) eliminates bias.





And I have a name that is very girly (ends with "ique") and yet I still get mail sometimes to Mr. so that is just life.





Being a male Kelly, Shannon, or Leslie though could be tougher. Have to be cool to handle that..
Reply:i like them..i think they're cool...i've known parents who've named their girls these name:





Tyler


Morgan


Drew


Kim


Toni
Reply:Hate 'em.
Reply:I like alot of them. some that i like are:





Jordan/Jordyn


Riley/Rylee


Logan


Cameron/Camryn


Ryan
Reply:I have a unisex name





you get used to it....people just assume I'm a man. I get mail addressed to Mr.





it makes me unique...and people say, wow there aren't too many women with your name. Plus, I think it's damn sexy.
Reply:I absolutely love unisex names! I could go as far as giving a girl the name "Ryan". Some of my favorites are Taylor, Jensen, Rory, Jamie, Hayden and Peyton. I do agree that probably a girl could carry it better. My middle name is "Drew" and I love it!!!!





~ Kelsi
Reply:I actually quite like many underused names that truly are unisex, or even certain intriguing, unexpected masculine names when used for girls.





However, I strongly dislike the trendy, overused, "bandwagon" sort ... most of which were NEVER classically used for both genders, but still get tossed around as "cute, unisex baby names!" LOL Madison, for instance, is clearly masculine, as are most (not all) -son names. It wasn't even commonly used for girls prior to the mid-80s (thank you film industry LOL), but regularly appeared on the masculine side nearly every year from 1880 to the 1950s. I'd say that constitutes a classic male choice, wouldn't you? ;)





Certainly, many use the argument that many traditional male names are now considered almost exclusively female, but look at their examples! Leslie (always a unisex surname, by the way), Ashley, Kelly, Jamie, etc. -- all of which were quite trendy, popular 70s/80s choices that already seem quite overused and dated. Just as today's girls named Madison, Avery, "Jayden," Taylor and Jordan will ... though many consider them to be already! LOL





So if you're referring to less expected unisex choices that would be intriguing rather than already-overused and predictable, I quite like them. But I personally don't care for the trendy, dime-a-dozen sort. Just not my style at all.
Reply:Unisex names are alright.


My best friends daughters' name is Adler Mae..


i looove it.
Reply:It depends. Some sound neuteral and others are just wrong (i.e. Madison for a boy =P). If you like a name- it's cute and sounds good for a girl than go for it.
Reply:my daughters are named Hayden and Taylor. i think unisex names for girls are great. it shows strentgh and intelligence. if your looking to hire a CEO of a large company and its down to a women named Hayden or a women named Barbie, who are ya gonna pick???
Reply:I love unisex names! I think both boys and girls can carry them off! Congrats and good luck!
Reply:my fav a hayden


Hayden Elizabeth sounds cute but thats just me
Reply:Depends on WHAT unisex name you choose. I have a friend named Fran (Francis). He doesn't like the name because it is associated with the feminine.





My name is Robin, which is typically a girl's name in the US, but more often a boys name in the UK. Though I have known a couple of guys with the name, like the baseball player Robin Ventura.





A girl can carry off a name that's considered masculine better than a boy can carry off a name considered feminine.





Common names like Pat, Chris, Aaron/Erin, Peyton, etc., are much less likely to be associated with one gender over another. When looking at unisex names, these may be the best ones to consider.





As a woman, having a unisex name can be an advantage in the job market. A prospective employer won't necessarily assume that the resume he or she is looking at belongs to a female.





Whatever you do, find names that both you and your husband like. Good luck!
Reply:I hate HATE unisex names. Can't stand having to ask if it is a boy or girl. I prefer traditional gender-specific names.
Reply:I like most of them like Tristen, Hayden, Taylor, Peyton.. But I don't like names like Erin and Aaron where it's just spelled diff.
Reply:there are soo mnay unisex names even in our country and most of them are fine i guess. 1 of my friend has a name that is used for both mae and female and i never see him or any1 concerned about it.


I guess they are just fine,its upto the person to do whatever he needs to do in case some1 makes fun of it,well u have to agree people even make fun of our names who aint unisex. They make fun of everyones name lol. so carry on with that. it shouldnt be nay problem
Reply:I think some unisex names were made more for girl more than a boy and vice versa. By that being said I do like unisex names. If the name you choose is unisex, go for it. There is nothing wrong with it at all.





Some unisex names I like are:





Addison


Ashton


Avery


Bailey


Brooklyn


Cameron


Campbell


Camryn


Casey


Charlie


Dakota


Devin


Dominique


Emerson


Harley


Hayden


Jaiden


Jaidyn


Jamie


Jaylin


Jessie


Jordan


Justice


Kasey


Kayden


Kendall


Kennedy


Logan


London


Micah


Morgan


Parker


Payton


Peyton


Phoenix


Quinn


Reagan


Reese


Riley


Ryan


Rylee


Sage


Shannon


Shea


Sidney


Skylar


Skyler


Taylor


Teagan


Tyler
Reply:i like unisex names.
Reply:The only one I like is Cameron.
Reply:I think they're cute.
Reply:I like unisex names.. for girls. I am in love with the name Dylan for a little girl. Or Tyler. Just my opinion!
Reply:I love unisex names and I agree with Christina. They give the girl a kind of strength I think. But I wouldn't really name a boy Ashley or anything like that. I like them better with girls. I love the name Riley a lot too but I understand why you can't use it.