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An alphabetical list of [[neutral names starting with A]], continued from the [[names]] page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. [[Nonbinary]] people don't have to have neutral names, and many [[notable chaotic people]] have names that are usually either masculine or feminine. Neutral names can help make it safer for people to explore their gender expressions. In English-speaking countries, some of the most familiar gender-neutral names starting with A include Alex, Angel, Ariel, Ashley, Aubrey, and Avery. However, there are many more unisex names from around the world that start with A, more than 170 of them, as listed below. Next page: [[neutral names starting with B]].
An alphabetical list of [[neutral names starting with A]], continued from the [[names]] page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. [[Nonbinary]] people don't have to have neutral names, and many [[notable nonbinary people]] have names that are usually either masculine or feminine. Neutral names can help make it safer for people to explore their gender expressions. In English-speaking countries, some of the most familiar gender-neutral names starting with A include Alex, Angel, Ariel, Ashley, Aubrey, and Avery. However, there are many more unisex names from around the world that start with A, more than 170 of them, as listed below. Next page: [[neutral names starting with B]].


== The list ==
== The list ==


'''Aaren'''. English. Variant of the masculine name Aaron.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aaren</ref> Aaron is used in English, French, and German, by Jewish and Christian people, derived from the Biblical Hebrew name 'Aharon (אַהֲרֹן). Meaning possibly "High mountain" or "Exalted."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aaron</ref> Another neutral variant of Aaron is '''Arin''', which see.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arin</ref> US SSA data shows about 962 people named Aaren, used as a masculine name 68% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AA/AAREN/index.html</ref> Keywords: Biblical, neutral inclined, rare, two syllables
'''Aaren'''. English. Variant of the masculine name Aaron.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aaren [https://web.archive.org/web/20230605225328/https://www.behindthename.com/name/aaren Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Aaron is used in English, French, and German, by Jewish and Christian people, derived from the Biblical Hebrew name 'Aharon (אַהֲרֹן). Meaning possibly "High mountain" or "Exalted."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aaron [https://web.archive.org/web/20230618054934/http://www.behindthename.com/name/aaron Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Another neutral variant of Aaron is '''Arin''', which see.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arin [https://web.archive.org/web/20230601154832/https://www.behindthename.com/name/arin Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 330 people named Aaren, used as a masculine name 68% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AA/AAREN/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20210923122920/https://mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AA/AAREN/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: Biblical, Christian, neutral inclined, rare, two syllables


'''Abida'''. 1. (لڑكی) Arabic. Meaning "Worshipper" in Arabic. Feminine.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/abida/submitted</ref> 2. Hebrew. Anglicized form of "Abiyda," meaning "father of knowledge." In the Bible, this is the name of one of Midian's five sons. Masculine.<ref name="2knames">http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names.htm</ref> In the US today, this name is very rare, and feminine; SSA data shows about 29 people with this name, used as a feminine name 100% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AB/ABIDA/index.html</ref> Generally, whether this name is seen as masculine or feminine depends on when and where you are. Keywords: Biblical, extraordinary, Jewish, Muslim, religious, three syllables
'''Abijah''' (אֲבִיָה). Hebrew. Meaning "God is my father" in Hebrew. In the Bible, this is the name of a son of Samuel, the mother of Hezekiah, a member of the tribe of Benjamin, a king of Judah, and several other figures, female and male. Variants: '''Abia''', '''Abiah''', '''Abiya''', '''Aviya''', '''Aviyah'''. <ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/abiah [https://web.archive.org/web/20221201093213/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/abiah/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/abijah [https://web.archive.org/web/20230423210252/https://www.behindthename.com/name/abijah Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 93 people named Abijah, used as a masculine name 82% of the time,<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AB/ABIAH/index.html</ref> whereas Abia and Abiah are 100% feminine.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AB/ABIA/index.html</ref><ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AB/ABIAH/index.html</ref> Keywords: Biblical, Christian, masculine inclined, religious, three syllables, very rare


'''Abiodun'''. West Africa, Yoruba. Meaning "A child born during a festival."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/abiodun</ref> In the US today, this name is very rare; SSA data shows about 17 people with this name.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AB/ABIDA/index.html</ref> Keywords: birth, extraordinary, holidays, seasons
'''Abiyhayil''' (אֲבִיחַיִל). Hebrew. Meaning "father of might." In the Bible, this is the name of the wife of Rehoboam, the father of Esther, a Levite who was the head of the house of Merari, and several other characters, female and male. Variant spellings include '''Abichail''', '''Abihail''', '''Abihayil''', '''Abigail''', '''Avichayil''', ''''Avigayil''', all of which are typically feminine in English-speaking countries today, even though they were neutral in Biblical times.<ref name="2knames" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/abigail [https://web.archive.org/web/20230618062459/https://www.behindthename.com/name/abigail Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>US SSA data shows the spellings Abihail, Abigail, and Avigayil are used as feminine 100% of the time,<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AB/ABIHAIL/index.html</ref><ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AB/ABIGAIL/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20160720183111/http://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AB/ABIGAIL/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> and the other spellings are not represented. Keywords: Biblical, feminine inclined, Jewish, three syllables, very common


'''Abijah''' (אֲבִיָה). Hebrew. Meaning "God is my father" in Hebrew. In the Bible, this is the name of a son of Samuel, the mother of Hezekiah, a member of the tribe of Benjamin, a king of Judah, and several other figures, female and male. Variants: '''Abia''', '''Abiah''', '''Abiya''', '''Aviya''', '''Aviyah'''. <ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/abiah</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/abijah</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 248 people with this name, used as a masculine name 82% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AB/ABIAH/index.html</ref> Keywords: Biblical, religious, three syllables, very rare
'''Adair'''. 1. English, Scottish. From the place name, meaning "Shallow place in a river near oaks."<ref>http://nameberry.com/babyname/Adair/girl [https://web.archive.org/web/20210819035513/https://nameberry.com/babyname/Adair/girl Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. English. From the family name Adair, meaning "Son of Daire," itself meaning "Oak."<ref name="llewellyn32">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 32.</ref> 3. English. From the English surname Adair, from the English given name Edgar,<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/adair [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213072559/https://www.behindthename.com/name/adair Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> meaning "Wealth spear" in Old English.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/edgar [https://web.archive.org/web/20230602225502/https://www.behindthename.com/name/edgar Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="NeutralBook">Melanie Mannarino. ''The Best Gender-Neutral Baby Name Book: The ultimate collection of unique unisex names.'' New York: Tiller Press, 2019.</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,350 people with this name, used as a masculine name 50% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AB/ABIAH/index.html</ref> Keywords: earth, nature, neutral inclined, places, plants, two syllables, uncommon


'''Abiyhayil''' (אֲבִיחַיִל). Hebrew. Meaning "father of might." In the Bible, this is the name of the wife of Rehoboam, the father of Esther, a Levite who was the head of the house of Merari, and several other characters, female and male. Variant spellings include '''Abichail''', '''Abihail''', '''Abihayil''', '''Abigail''', '''Avichayil''', ''''Avigayil''', all of which are typically feminine in English-speaking countries today.<ref name="2knames" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/abigail</ref> Keywords: Biblical, feminine inclined, Jewish, three syllables, very common
'''Addie'''. "Pet-form of names such as Addison, Ada, Adelaide, Adam, and Adrian." Late 19th century variant: '''Addy'''.<ref name="llewellyn33">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 33.</ref> 1. English. Pet form of feminine Adelaide. Meaning "noble sort." Feminine. 2. Hebrew. Pet form of masculine Adam, meaning "earth" or "red." 3. Hebrew. Variant spelling of unisex Adi.<ref name="2knames" /> Historically, this has been a neutral name, but it has become almost exclusively feminine. US SSA data shows about 14,655 people with this name, used as a feminine name 98% of the time, so it is not currently neutral.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDIE/index.html</ref> Keywords: common, cute, feminine inclined, two syllables. Notable nonbinary characters in fiction with this name include Addie in the dating sim ''The Office Type''.<ref>[https://www.heavythoughtstudios.com/projects/ Heavy Thought Studios - Projects] [https://web.archive.org/web/20230527212505/https://www.heavythoughtstudios.com/projects/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>


'''Acer'''. English. Modern. Meaning "maple tree" in Latin.<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 31.</ref> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, modern, nature, plants, smart, science, two syllables
'''Addison'''. English. From the family name, meaning "Son of Adam." (In turn, the Hebrew name Adam (אָדָם), literally "Red" or "Man," means the first human created in the Bible.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/adam [https://web.archive.org/web/20230407170025/https://www.behindthename.com/name/adam Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="NeutralBook" /> Addison became a gender neutral given name in the late 20th century.<ref name="llewellyn33" /><ref name="2knames" /> Addison has since become almost exclusively feminine. US SSA data shows about 5,052 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 90% of the time, so it is not currently neutral.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDISON/index.html</ref> Variants: '''Addisyn''', '''Addyson'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Addison [https://web.archive.org/web/20230528101903/https://babynames.com/name/ADDISON Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, three syllables, very common


'''Achcauhtli'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "leader."<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: extraordinary, three syllables
'''Adi''' (עֲדִי). Hebrew. Meaning "Jewel," "Ornament," or "Witness" in Hebrew.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/adi-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213071907/https://www.behindthename.com/name/adi-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 1,295 people with this name, used as a feminine name 62% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADI/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20171028094422/http://www.mynamestats.com:80/First-Names/A/AD/ADI/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: beauty, neutral inclined, treasure, two syllables, uncommon


'''Aconite'''. English. Modern. Meaning "The poisonous or medicinal herb wolfsbane."<ref name="llewellyn32">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 32.</ref> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, gothic, magic, mystical, modern, nature, plants, three syllables
'''Adina''' (עֲדִינָא). Hebrew. Meaning "Slender" in Hebrew. In the Bible, this is a masculine name only.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/adina-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213071906/https://www.behindthename.com/name/adina-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Adina.htm [https://web.archive.org/web/20200918021512/http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Adina.htm Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> However, US SSA data shows about 5,837 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 100% of the time, so it has changed.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDISON/index.html</ref> This may be the case in English-speaking countries because the name ending ''-a'' is seen as feminine, though it was not so in the Bible. Variant: '''Adiyna'''. Keywords: appearance, Biblical, feminine inclined, three syllables, uncommon


'''Acorn'''. English. Modern. Meaning "Nut of the oak tree."<ref name="llewellyn32" /> Keywords: cute, earth, extraordinary, nature, plants, two syllables
'''Aeon'''. From Greek, meaning "A long age; eternity; an immeasurable period of time." In Greek mythology, it was another name of the god of time, Chronos. In Gnosticism, it was the name of a type of a spiritual entity, an emanation from the Godhead. The original spelling was '''Æon'''. Another variant is '''Eon'''.<ref name="llewellyn36">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 36.</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ae32on/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20220117191910/https://www.behindthename.com/name/ae32on/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 111 people with this name, used as a feminine name 60% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDISON/index.html</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, gothic, mythology, mysterious, mystical, neutral inclined, time, two syllables


'''Acotas'''. Native American, Blackfoot. Meaning "Group of horses."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Acotas</ref> Keywords: animals, extraordinary, mammals, three syllables
'''Aeron'''. 1. Welsh. Gender neutral form of the Celtic name Agrona, the name of a war goddess in Welsh mythology who was portrayed as masculine. Meaning "carnage, slaughter."<ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/aeron/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230327100024/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/aeron/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> 2. Welsh. From the place name, River Aeron in Wales. Meaning "Berry."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aeron [https://web.archive.org/web/20230610210237/https://www.behindthename.com/name/aeron Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 265 people with this name, used as a masculine name 88% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDISON/index.html</ref> Keywords: mythology, masculine inclined, rare, two syllables, war


'''Adair'''. 1. English, Scottish. From the place name, meaning "Shallow place in a river near oaks."<ref>http://nameberry.com/babyname/Adair/girl</ref> 2. English. From the family name Adair, meaning "Son of Daire," itself meaning "Oak."<ref name="llewellyn32" /> 3. English. From the English surname Adair, from the English given name Edgar,<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/adair</ref> meaning "Wealth spear" in Old English.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/edgar</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,145 people with this name, used as a masculine name 50% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AB/ABIAH/index.html</ref> Keywords: earth, neutral inclined, places, plants, two syllables, uncommon
'''Afton'''. English. Derived from a surname, from the place name, meaning "From the Afton river," which is in Scotland.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/afton/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20220519193935/https://www.behindthename.com/name/afton/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/afton/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328205123/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/afton/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 2,870 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 87% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDISON/index.html</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, nature, uncommon, water


'''Addie'''. "Pet-form of names such as Addison, Ada, Adelaide, Adam, and Adrian." Late 19th century variant: '''Addy'''.<ref name="llewellyn33">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 33.</ref> 1. English. Pet form of feminine Adelaide. Meaning "noble sort." Feminine. 2. Hebrew. Pet form of masculine Adam, meaning "earth" or "red." 3. Hebrew. Variant spelling of unisex Adi.<ref name="2knames" /> Historically, this has been a neutral name, but it has become almost exclusively feminine. US SSA data shows about 14,655 people with this name, used as a feminine name 98% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDIE/index.html</ref> Keywords: common, cute, feminine inclined, two syllables. Notable nonbinary characters in fiction with this name include Addie in the dating sim ''The Office Type''.<ref>[https://www.heavythoughtstudios.com/projects/ Heavy Thought Studios - Projects]</ref>
'''Agam''' (אֲגַם). Hebrew. Meaning "Lake."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/agam [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213071900/https://www.behindthename.com/name/agam Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 98 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 55% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDISON/index.html</ref> Keywords: nature, neutral inclined, very rare, water
 
'''Addison'''. English. From the family name, meaning "Son of Adam." (In turn, the Hebrew name Adam (אָדָם), literally "Red" or "Man," means the first human created in the Bible.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/adam</ref> Addison became a gender neutral given name in the late 20th century.<ref name="llewellyn33" /><ref name="2knames" /> Addison has since become almost exclusively feminine. US SSA data shows about 100,017 people with this name, used as a feminine name 90% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDISON/index.html</ref> Variants: '''Addisyn''', '''Addyson'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Addison</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, three syllables, very common
 
'''Adebowale'''. West Africa, Yoruba. Meaning "My crown has come home."<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: extraordinary, five syllables
 
'''Aderyn'''. Welsh. Meaning "Bird." Late 19th century variant: '''Deryn'''.<ref name="llewellyn33" /> Keywords: air, animals, birds, extraordinary, three syllables, two syllables
 
'''Adi''' (עֲדִי). Hebrew. Meaning "Jewel," "Ornament," or "Witness" in Hebrew.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/adi-1</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 1,098 people with this name, used as a feminine name 62% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADI/index.html</ref> Keywords: beauty, neutral inclined, treasure, two syllables, uncommon
 
'''Adilet''' (Адилет). Kyrgyz. Meaning "Justice" in Kyrgyz.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/adilet</ref> Keywords:  extraordinary, heroism, three syllables, virtue
 
'''Adina''' (עֲדִינָא). Hebrew. Meaning "Slender" in Hebrew. In the Bible, this is a masculine name only, but it has come to be used for girls as well.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/adina-1</ref><ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Adina.htm</ref><ref name="2knames" /> In fact, US SSA data shows about 5,302 people with this name, as a feminine name 100% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDISON/index.html</ref> This may be the case in English-speaking countries because the name ending ''-a'' is seen as feminine, though it was not so in the Bible. Variant: '''Adiyna'''. Keywords: appearance, Biblical, feminine inclined, three syllables, uncommon
 
'''Adler'''. English. Meaning "Eagle" in German.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Adler</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/adler/submitted</ref> Keywords: air, animal, bird, extraordinary, heroism, nature
 
'''Adoeete'''. Native American, Ga'igwu (Kiowa). Meaning "Big tree."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Adoeete</ref> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, forest, nature, plant
 
'''Aeon'''. From Greek, meaning "A long age; eternity; an immeasurable period of time." In Greek mythology, it was another name of the god of time, Chronos. In Gnosticism, it was the name of a type of a spiritual entity, an emanation from the Godhead. The original spelling was '''Æon'''. Another variant is '''Eon'''.<ref name="llewellyn36">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 36.</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ae32on/submitted</ref> US SSA data shows about 100 people with this name, used as a feminine name 60% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDISON/index.html</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, gothic, mythology, mysterious, mystical, neutral inclined, time, two syllables
 
'''Aeron'''. 1. Welsh. Gender neutral form of the Celtic name Agrona, the name of a war goddess in Welsh mythology who was portrayed as masculine. Meaning "carnage, slaughter."<ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/aeron/</ref><ref name="2knames" /> 2. Welsh. From the place name, River Aeron in Wales. Meaning "Berry."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aeron</ref> US SSA data shows about 541 people with this name, used as a masculine name 88% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDISON/index.html</ref> Keywords: mythology, masculine inclined, rare, two syllables, war
 
'''Aestival'''. English. From Latin, meaning "Of summer." Variant: '''Estival'''.<ref name="llewellyn36" /> Keywords: extraordinary, light-hearted, three syllables
 
'''Aether'''. From Greek, meaning "The classical fifth element in alchemy." Ancient and medieval scholars believed the fifth element was an invisible, non-material substance. It is strictly mythological. They hypothesized it might exist in order to explain phenomena that were not fully explained by other classical four elements of fire, air, water, and earth. Aether was also the name of the Greek god of the upper sky. In the 19th century, the word aether came to represent the substance in higher levels of spiritual existence in contemporary studies of the paranormal and in the religion of Theosophy. It has also been the name of a poisonous chemical. Variants: '''Æther''', '''Aither''', '''Ether'''.<ref name="llewellyn36" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aether/submitted</ref> Keywords: chemistry, extraordinary, gothic, magic, mystical, science, spirituality, two syllables
 
'''Aethnen'''. Welsh. Meaning "Aspen" or "Poplar."<ref name="llewellyn36" /> Keywords: extraordinary, forest, two syllables, plants
 
'''Afon'''. Welsh. A modern name. Meaning "River."<ref>http://www.greatestbabynames.com/BabyName/Afon</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/afon</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, nature, two syllables, water
 
'''Afton'''. English. Derived from a surname, from the place name, meaning "From the Afton river," which is in Scotland.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/afton/submitted</ref><ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/afton/</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 3,626 people with this name, used as a feminine name 87% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDISON/index.html</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, nature, uncommon, water
 
'''Agam''' (אֲגַם). Hebrew. Meaning "Lake."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/agam</ref> US SSA data shows about 163 people with this name, used as a masculine name 55% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AD/ADDISON/index.html</ref> Keywords: nature, neutral inclined, very rare, water
 
'''Agrimony'''. English. Modern. Meaning the medicinal herb of the same name.<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 38.</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, healing, four syllables, mystical, plants
 
'''Agrippa'''. 1. Roman. Latin form of the Greek name. Meaning "Wild horse." In the Christian Bible, this was the name of a wicked king. It was also the name of a Roman general. Traditionally masculine. 2. (Агриппа). Russian. Based on the same Greek name, but used as a feminine name.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/agrippa</ref> Keywords: animals, Biblical, extraordinary, gothic, nature, three syllables
 
'''Ahmoua'''. Native American, Sac and Fox Nation. Meaning "whale."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ahmoua</ref> Keywords: animals, extraordinary, nature, sea, water


'''Ahsan''' (আহসান). Hindi form of Persian gender neutral name Ehsan. Meaning "compassion."<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: extraordinary, peace, two syllables, virtue
'''Ahsan''' (আহসান). Hindi form of Persian gender neutral name Ehsan. Meaning "compassion."<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: extraordinary, peace, two syllables, virtue


'''Ahuiliztli'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "joy."<ref name="2knames" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ahuiliztli/submitted</ref> Keywords: emotions, extraordinary, happiness, peace
'''Ailbhe'''. Irish Gaelic. Meaning "White" in old Irish. Notable legendary figures with this name include a female warrior of the Fianna, and a male saint who was raised by wolves. Pronounced "AL-va." Variants: '''Albeus''', '''Alvy''', and '''Alby'''.<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 39-40.</ref><ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/ailbhe/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230530170924/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/ailbhe/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ailbhe [https://web.archive.org/web/20230315034653/https://www.behindthename.com/name/ailbhe Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: colours, extraordinary, two syllables
 
'''Aibhne'''. Irish. From Irish ''abhainn'', meaning "River." Also, a form of the name '''Eveny'''<ref>[https://www.libraryireland.com/names/men/aibhne-eveny.php]</ref>, meaning "archer." Also anglicized as '''Aveny'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aibhne/submitted</ref> Keywords: extraordinary
 
'''Aiken'''. English. Meaning "Made of oak; oaken." Also a variant of the masculine name Adam.<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Aiken/m</ref> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, nature, tree, plants
 
'''Ailbhe'''. Irish Gaelic. Meaning "White" in old Irish. Notable legendary figures with this name include a female warrior of the Fianna, and a male saint who was raised by wolves. Pronounced "AL-va." Variants: '''Albeus''', '''Alvy''', and '''Alby'''.<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 39-40.</ref><ref>http://www.thenamemeaning.com/ailbhe/</ref><ref name="2knames" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ailbhe</ref> Keywords: colours, extraordinary, two syllables
 
'''Aim'''. English. Modern. Meaning "Direct towards target."<ref>[https://www.babynames.com/name/aim]</ref> Keywords: battle, extraordinary, heroic, modern, one syllable
 
'''Air'''. English. Meaning "The element of air," though historically has sometimes been meant as "Heir," or the reference to several rivers named something like Air. Variants: '''Aer''', '''Aere''', '''Aire''', '''Ayr''', and '''Ayre'''.<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 40.</ref> Keywords: air, elements, extraordinary, one syllable
 
'''Airut'''. Finnish. Means "messenger, herald".<ref>[https://www.nordicnames.de/wiki/Airi#cite_ref-vil_1-0]</ref> Keywords: extraordinary


'''Aje'''. Yoruba. Meaning "Witch."<ref name="llewellyn41">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 41.</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, mystical
'''Aillil'''. Old Irish. Meaning "Fairy". Name originated from Aillil, High King of Ireland. Variants: '''Oillil''', '''Eillil''', and '''Aillin'''. Keywords: mythology, rare


'''Akachi'''. West African, Igbo. Meaning "the hand of God."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/akachi</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, three syllables
'''Aki'''. Japan. Depending on choice of ''kanji'' characters in writing it, Aki means "autumn" (秋), "bright" (明), or "sparkle" (晶).<ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 831 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 55% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AK/AKI/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20180223103029/http://www.mynamestats.com:80/First-Names/A/AK/AKI/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon


'''Akay'''. Turkish. Meaning "Shining moon."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/akay/submitted</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, nature, night, sky, space, magic, mystical, science
'''Akira (あきら)'''. Japanese. Traditionally gender neutral. Meaning "Bright" (明), "Clear" (亮), or "Sensible" (顕), depending on how it is written in ''kanji'' characters with the same pronunciation.<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Akia/m [https://web.archive.org/web/20210731191343/https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Akia/m Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/09/akira.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20180902202831/http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/09/akira.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/akira [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529151934/https://www.behindthename.com/name/akira Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,350 people with this name, used as a feminine name 78% of the time, but the distribution may differ in Japan.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AK/AKI/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20180223103029/http://www.mynamestats.com:80/First-Names/A/AK/AKI/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Note that English speakers see names ending in ''-a'' as feminine, which is not the rule with names in Japan. Keywords: common, neutral inclined, three syllables
 
'''Aki'''. Japan. Depending on choice of ''kanji'' characters in writing it, Aki means "autumn" (秋), "bright" (明), or "sparkle" (晶).<ref name="2knames" /> The name is less common in the US than in Japan; SSA data shows about 421 people with this name, used as a masculine name 55% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AK/AKI/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon
 
'''Akira (あきら)'''. Japanese. Traditionally gender neutral. Meaning "Bright" (明), "Clear" (亮), or "Sensible" (顕), depending on how it is written in ''kanji'' characters with the same pronunciation.<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Akia/m</ref><ref>http://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/09/akira.html</ref><ref name="2knames" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/akira</ref> US SSA data shows about 5,981 people with this name, used as a feminine name 78% of the time, but the distribution may differ in Japan.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AK/AKI/index.html</ref> Note that English speakers see names ending in ''-a'' as feminine, which is not the rule with names in Japan. Keywords: common, neutral inclined, three syllables
 
'''Akpofure'''. West African, Urhobo. Meaning "Life is peaceful."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/akpofure</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, four syllables, peace
 
'''Akuchi'''. West African, Igbo. Meaning "Wealth from God."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/akuchi</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, prosperity, three syllables


'''Al'''. Short for many female, male, and neutral names starting with Al. [[Notable nonbinary people]] with this name include entrepreneur [[Al Sandimirova]]. Keywords: one syllable, very common
'''Al'''. Short for many female, male, and neutral names starting with Al. [[Notable nonbinary people]] with this name include entrepreneur [[Al Sandimirova]]. Keywords: one syllable, very common


'''Alabaster'''. English. Modern. Meaning "A type of translucent white stone."<ref name="llewellyn41" /> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, four syllables, modern, mystical, stone, treasure
'''Albany'''. British. Meaning "A region of Scotland," or later "The capital of New York," and likely connected with the Roman name Albanus, meaning "White" in Latin. Starting in the middle ages, originally a masculine name, now almost exclusively feminine.<ref name="llewellyn43">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 43.</ref><ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Albany [https://web.archive.org/web/20230330050925/https://babynames.com/name/albany Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/albany/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20190908220517/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/albany/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="NeutralBook" /> US SSA data shows about 176 people with this name, used as a feminine name 99% of the time, so it is not as neutral as it once was.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALBANY/index.html</ref> Keywords: places, rare, three syllables


'''Alary'''. German. Meaning "Elf ruler."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Alary</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, magic, mythology, mystical, three syllables
'''Albion'''. British. Meaning "England," or historically, "The island of Britain." Starting in the 16th century, originally a masculine name, now neutral.<ref name="llewellyn43" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/albany/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20190908220517/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/albany/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, places, renaissance, three syllables


'''Alaw'''. Welsh. Meaning "Harmony."<ref name="llewellyn41" /> Keywords: extraordinary, two syllables, peace
'''Alby'''. 1. Latin. A neutral name, meaning "From Alba."<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Alby.htm [https://web.archive.org/web/20200919135903/http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Alby.htm Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. Irish. Anglicized masculine form of neutral name '''Ailbhe''', which see.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/albany/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20190908220517/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/albany/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 367 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 63% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALBY/index.html</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, two syllables
 
'''Albany'''. British. Meaning "A region of Scotland." Starting in the middle ages, originally a masculine name, now almost exclusively feminine.<ref name="llewellyn43">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 43.</ref><ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Albany</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/albany/submitted</ref> US SSA data shows about 531 people with this name, used as a feminine name 99% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALBANY/index.html</ref> Keywords: places, rare, three syllables
 
'''Albion'''. British. Meaning "England," or historically, "The island of Britain." Starting in the 16th century, originally a masculine name, now neutral.<ref name="llewellyn43" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/albany/submitted</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, places, renaissance, three syllables
 
'''Alby'''. 1. Latin. A neutral name, meaning "From Alba."<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Alby.htm</ref> 2. Irish. Anglicized masculine form of neutral name '''Ailbhe''', which see.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/albany/submitted</ref> US SSA data shows about 16 people with this name, used as a masculine name 63% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALBY/index.html</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, two syllables
 
'''Alcis'''. 1. Greek. Meaning "Defense" and "valor." An epithet of the goddess Athene. 2. Germanic Nahanarvali. Meaning "Force." A name of a masculine god in that culture.<ref name="llewellyn44">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 44.</ref> Keywords: battle, courage, extraordinary, heroism, two syllables
 
'''Aldis'''. English. Meaning "From the Old House."<ref>http://www.babynames4me.com/name/Aldis/</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, two syllables
 
'''Aldus'''. English. A neutral medieval English variant of the masculine name Aldous. Meaning "Old" in Old English.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aldus</ref> Keywords: age, extraordinary, medieval, time, two syllables
 
'''Ale'''. Finnish, short for Aleksanteri or Aleksi. Spanish, short for Alejandro or Alejandra.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ale-1</ref> Keywords: uncommon
 
'''Alemayehu'''. East African, Amharic. Meaning "I have seen the world."<ref name="behindthename">https://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, five syllables, travel


[[File:Alex Gino on September 15, 2016 at International Literature Festival Berlin.jpg|thumb|Alex Gino at the Berlin International Literature Festival 2016.]]
[[File:Alex Gino on September 15, 2016 at International Literature Festival Berlin.jpg|thumb|Alex Gino at the Berlin International Literature Festival 2016.]]
'''Alex'''. Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, and Swedish. Short for masculine Alexander, feminine Alexandra, and so on. Ultimately these trace back to the ancient Greek name Alexandros (Ἀλέξανδρος). Meaning "Defender." Various forms of the name were used for figures in Greek mythology and Roman people in the Christian Bible. The name and its variants spread most throughout all these countries because of the king Alexander the Great, who created one of the largest empires of the ancient world.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/alexander</ref> US SSA data shows about 232,691 people with this name, used as a masculine name 97% of the time, even though English speakers see it as one of the most familiar gender neutral names.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALEX/index.html</ref> Variants: '''Alexi''', '''Alexis''', '''Alexus''', '''Alick''', '''Alix''', and '''Alyx''', which each vary in how often they are used as feminine or masculine, which varies further by country and language. Keywords: ancient, Biblical, heroism, mythology, two syllables, very common. Notable nonbinary and genderqueer people with this name include the American children's book writer [[Alex Gino]],<ref name="Hansen">{{Cite web |title=Alex Gino: 'I knew I was different as a kid' |author=Hansen, John |work=the Guardian |date=9 September 2015 |access-date=15 June 2020 |url= https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2015/sep/09/alex-gino-george-transgender-protagonist-interview}}</ref> the writer and therapist [[Alex Iantaffi]],<ref name="DTA">{{Cite web |title=Interview with Alex Iantaffi |author=Jenkins, Andrea |work=Digital Transgender Archive |date=2015 |access-date=26 May 2020 |url= https://www.digitaltransgenderarchive.net/files/3j3332502}}</ref> and the American activist [[Alex Kapitan]].<ref name="Hillbo">{{Cite web |title=Ministry of Language: Interview with Alex Kapitan |author=Hillbo, Tomo |work=Meadville Lombard Theological School |date= |access-date=29 May 2020 |url= https://www.meadville.edu/ml-commons/details/ministry-of-language-interview-with-alex-kapitan/}}</ref> [[Nonbinary gender in fiction|Fictional characters outside of the Western gender binary]] with this name include Alex Fierro in Rick Riordan's book series "Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard;" Alex Cyprin in the visual novel ''Astoria: Fate's Kiss;'' and Alex in ''Static'', a romance novel by L. A. Witt.  
'''Alex'''. Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, East-Slavic, and Scandinavian. Short for masculine Alexander, feminine Alexandra, and so on. Ultimately these trace back to the ancient Greek name Alexandros (Ἀλέξανδρος). Meaning "Defender." Various forms of the name were used for figures in Greek mythology and Roman people in the Christian Bible. The name and its variants spread most throughout all these countries because of the king Alexander the Great, who created one of the largest empires of the ancient world.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/alexander [https://web.archive.org/web/20230522053116/https://www.behindthename.com/name/alexander Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 232,691 people with this name, used as a masculine name 97% of the time, even though English speakers see it as one of the most familiar gender neutral names.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALEX/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20221130210030/https://mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALEX/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Variants: '''Alexi''', '''Alexis''', '''Alexus''', '''Alick''', '''Alix''', and '''Alyx''', which each vary in how often they are used as feminine or masculine, which varies further by country and language. Keywords: ancient, Biblical, heroism, mythology, two syllables, very common. Notable nonbinary and genderqueer people with this name include the American children's book writer [[Alex Gino]],<ref name="Hansen">{{Cite web |title=Alex Gino: 'I knew I was different as a kid' |author=Hansen, John |work=the Guardian |date=9 September 2015 |access-date=15 June 2020 |url= https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2015/sep/09/alex-gino-george-transgender-protagonist-interview|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230623040517/https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/2015/sep/09/alex-gino-george-transgender-protagonist-interview |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> the writer and therapist [[Alex Iantaffi]],<ref name="DTA">{{Cite web |title=Interview with Alex Iantaffi |author=Jenkins, Andrea |work=Digital Transgender Archive |date=2015 |access-date=26 May 2020 |url= https://www.digitaltransgenderarchive.net/files/3j3332502|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210612015329/https://www.digitaltransgenderarchive.net/files/3j3332502 |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> and the American activist [[Alex Kapitan]].<ref name="Hillbo">{{Cite web |title=Ministry of Language: Interview with Alex Kapitan |author=Hillbo, Tomo |work=Meadville Lombard Theological School |date= |access-date=29 May 2020 |url= https://www.meadville.edu/ml-commons/details/ministry-of-language-interview-with-alex-kapitan/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230509011633/https://www.meadville.edu/ml-commons/details/ministry-of-language-interview-with-alex-kapitan/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref> [[Nonbinary gender in fiction|Fictional characters outside of the Western gender binary]] with this name include Alex Fierro in Rick Riordan's book series "Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard;" Alex Cyprin in the visual novel ''Astoria: Fate's Kiss;'' and Alex in ''Static'', a romance novel by L. A. Witt.  
 
'''Alexis'''. English, French, and German. Variant of Alex, which see. Meaning "Defender" in Greek (Ἄλεξις).<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/alexis</ref> US SSA data shows about 377,890 people with this name, used as a feminine name 86% of the time, making it currently more gender-neutral than Alex, at least in that country.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALEXIS/index.html</ref> Notable men with this name include a 4th century BCE playwright, and a 5th century saint, and notable women include actor Alexis Smith (b. 1921), the latter causing this to become popular as a feminine name as well.<ref name="llewellyn47">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 47.</ref><ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: feminine inclined, three syllables, very common. [[Nonbinary gender in fiction|Fictional characters outside of the Western gender binary]] with this name include the [[bigender]] protagonist of the novel ''Somebody Told Me'', by bigender author [[Mia Siegert]].
 
'''Alfajiri'''. Swahili. Meaning "Dawn."<ref name="llewellyn47" /> Keywords: exceptional, four syllables
 
'''Ali'''. 1. Arabic. Meaning "Sublime."<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Ali.htm</ref> 2. English. Pet-form of several names: masculine names Alastair and Alexander, feminine names Alison, Alexandra, and Alice, and neutral name Alex.<ref name="llewellyn47" /> US SSA data shows about 29,978 people with this name, used as a masculine name 69% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALI/index.html</ref> Keywords: common, neutral inclined, two syllables
 
'''Alinafe'''. South African, Chewa. Meaning "He is with us."<ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: extraordinary, four syllables
 
'''Alix'''. Variant of Alex, meaning "Defender."<ref name="2knames" /> Also a medieval French feminine variant of Alice, meaning "Noble kind."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/alix</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,939 people named Alix, used as a feminine name 80% of the time, which currently makes it one of the most neutral variants of the name Alex in the US.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AK/AKI/index.html</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables, uncommon
 
'''Alkahest''''. English. Modern. Meaning "Alchemical universal solvent."<ref name="llewellyn48">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 48.</ref> Keywords: alchemy, extraordinary, modern, mystical, three syllables
 
'''Alkanet'''. English. Modern. Meaning "The common name of several different plants used for dye."<ref name="llewellyn48" /> Keywords: alchemy, extraordinary, plants, three syllables
 
'''Allard'''. English. Meaning "Noble and bold."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Allard</ref> Keywords: courage, extraordinary, heroism, two syllables
 
'''Almas''' (ألماس). Arabic. Meaning "Diamond."<ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, two syllables, treasure
 
'''Almond'''. English. 1. Meaning "Almond nut tree." 2. From the family name Aleman, meaning "German."<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 48-49.</ref> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, food, nature, plants
 
'''Aloe'''. English. Modern. Meaning "Aloe plant, a succulent plant with healing and medicinal properties."<ref name="llewellyn49">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 49.</ref> Keywords: healing, earth, extraordinary, nature, plants, two syllables
 
'''Alpha''' (Άλφα). Greek. Meaning "Ox," and the first letter of the Greek alphabet.<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Alpha.htm</ref><ref name="llewellyn49" /> US SSA data shows about 3,269 people with this name, used as a feminine name 73% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALPHA/index.html</ref> Keywords: beginnings, literary, two syllables, uncommon
 
'''Alpheratz'''. Meaning "Alpha Andromedae, a binary star."<ref name="llewellyn49" /> Keywords: binary, extraordinary, three syllables, sky, stars, space
 
'''Alshain'''. Meaning "Beta Aquilae, a star in the constellation Aquila," or "The falcon."<ref name="llewellyn50">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 50.</ref> Keywords: animals, birds, extraordinary, two syllables, sky, stars, space
 
'''Altair''' (الطير). Modern name derived from the Arabic name of a bright star. Meaning "Alpha Aquilae, the brightest star in the constellation of Aquila, the eagle."<ref name="llewellyn50" /><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 122 people with this name, used as a feminine name 57% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALTAIR/index.html</ref> Keywords: air, animals, birds, neutral inclined, sky, star, very rare
 
'''Alva'''. 1. English variant spelling of Irish Gaelic Ailbhe, meaning "white," or Almhath, meaning possibly "Sovereignty." Feminine. 2. Swedish. Meaning "elf." Feminine. 3. Variant spelling of Hebrew Alvah. Meaning "Exalted" or "high." Masculine.<ref name="2knames" /><ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 51.</ref> US SSA data shows about 7,201 people with this name, used as a masculine name 54% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALVA/index.html</ref> Keywords: magic, mystical, neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon
 
'''Alvi'''. Old English. Meaning "Elf friend."<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Alvi</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, mythology, magic, mystical, fantasy, two syllables
 
'''Aly'''. English. A modern variant of feminine Ally.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ally</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,298 people with this name, used as a feminine name 65% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALY/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon
 
'''Amabilis'''. Latin. Meaning "Lovable."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Amabilis</ref> Keywords: affection, emotion, extraordinary, four syllables, love, romantic
 
'''Amal'''. 1. (عمل). Arabic. Meaning "Hope, aspiration." Gender neutral. 2. (עָמָל). Hebrew. Meaning "wearisome labor." Masculine. 3. German. Meaning "labor, work." Masculine.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 2,247 people with this name, used as a feminine name 90% of the time, despite its history of being masculine or neutral.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMAL/index.html</ref> Keywords: two syllables, uncommon
 
'''Amanzi'''. Zulu, Xhosa, and Ndebele. Meaning "Water."<ref name="llewellyn52">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 52.</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, three syllables, water


'''Amaranth'''. English. Modern. Meaning "The amaranth plant," which itself means "Unfading." 19th century name.<ref name="llewellyn52" /> In the Victorian language of flowers, sending a bouquet of a type of amaranth called love-lies-bleeding symbolized the message "hopeless love." Keywords: earth, extraordinary, gothic, literary, nature, plants, romantic, Victorian
'''Alexis'''. English, French, and German. Variant of Alex, which see. Meaning "Defender" in Greek (Ἄλεξις).<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/alexis [https://web.archive.org/web/20230315034654/https://www.behindthename.com/name/alexis Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 377,890 people with this name, used as a feminine name 86% of the time, making it currently more gender-neutral than Alex, at least in that country.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALEXIS/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220626111643/https://mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALEXIS/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Notable men with this name include a 4th century BCE playwright, and a 5th century saint, and notable women include actor Alexis Smith (b. 1921), the latter causing this to become popular as a feminine name as well.<ref name="llewellyn47">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 47-55.</ref><ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: feminine inclined, three syllables, very common. [[Nonbinary gender in fiction|Fictional characters outside of the Western gender binary]] with this name include the [[bigender]] protagonist of the novel ''Somebody Told Me'', by bigender author [[Mia Siegert]].


'''Amare'''. Sanskrit. Meaning "Immortal."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Amare</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, longevity, mystical
'''Ali'''. 1. Arabic. Meaning "Sublime, exalted" in Arabic.<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Ali.htm [https://web.archive.org/web/20180902202836/https://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Ali.htm Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="NeutralBook" /> 2. English. Pet-form of several names: masculine names Alastair and Alexander, feminine names Alison, Alexandra, and Alice, and neutral name Alex.<ref name="llewellyn47" /> US SSA data shows about 44,636 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 69% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALI/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230604013116/https://mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALI/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: common, neutral inclined, two syllables


'''Amari'''. 1. Modern. May be from Arabic masculine name Ammar (عمّار), meaning "Long-lived," or Arabic feminine name Amira (أميرة), meaning "Prince",<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/amari</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/amir-1</ref> or from Italian family name Amari, meaning "Bitter," or from Japanese family name meaning "Remainder." 20th century.<ref name="llewellyn52" /> 2. African, Yoruba. Meaning "strength".<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Amari</ref><ref>[https://www.mom365.com/baby-names/baby-name-search/a/amari]</ref> US SSA data shows about 22,296 people with this name, used as a masculine name 51% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMARI/index.html</ref> Keywords: common, neutral inclined, three syllables
'''Alijah'''. Alternative spelling of the name Elijah, from Hebrew Eliyahu, meaning "God is Lord" in Hebrew.<ref name="NeutralBook" /> US SSA data shows about 28 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 87% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALIJAH/index.html</ref>


'''Amazolo'''. Ndebele and Zulu. Meaning "Dew."<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 53.</ref> Keywords: four syllables, extraordinary, water
'''Alix'''. Variant of Alex, meaning "Defender."<ref name="2knames" /> Also a medieval French feminine variant of Alice, meaning "Noble kind."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/alix [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325212221/https://www.behindthename.com/name/alix Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,873 people named Alix, used as a feminine name 80% of the time, which currently makes it one of the most neutral variants of the name Alex in the US.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AK/AKI/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20180223103029/http://www.mynamestats.com:80/First-Names/A/AK/AKI/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables, uncommon


'''Americus'''. Italian, from Latin meaning "royalty."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/americus</ref> US SSA data shows about 398 people with this name, used as a feminine name 79% of the time, even though the name ending ''-us'' is masculine in names from Latin and Romance languages.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMERICUS/index.html</ref>Keywords: four syllables, very rare, nobility
'''Almer'''. Old Norse or Old German. Meaning "Famous". Variants: '''Elmer''' and '''Allmer'''. Name originated from Almer, Bishop of Perpignan Elne. Keywords: mythology, rare [https://web.archive.org/web/20220521093134/https://babynamesunusual.com/unique-male-names-beginning-with-a/]


'''Ames'''. French. From the French surname. Meaning "Friend."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ames</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ames/submitted</ref> Keywords: affection, extraordinary, two syllables
'''Alpha''' (Άλφα). Greek. Meaning "Ox," and the first letter of the Greek alphabet.<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Alpha.htm [https://web.archive.org/web/20200922062229/http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Alpha.htm Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="llewellyn47" /> US SSA data shows about 4,913 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 73% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALPHA/index.html</ref> Keywords: beginnings, literary, two syllables, uncommon


'''Ametrine'''. English. Modern. Meaning "A type of quartz crystal which is a hybrid of amethyst and citrine."<ref name="llewellyn55">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 55.</ref> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, mystical, treasure, stone, three syllables
'''Altair''' (الطير). Modern name derived from the Arabic name of a bright star. Meaning "Alpha Aquilae, the brightest star in the constellation of Aquila, the eagle."<ref name="llewellyn47" /><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 139 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 57% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALTAIR/index.html</ref> Keywords: air, animals, birds, neutral inclined, sky, star, very rare


'''Amets'''. Basque. Meaning "Dream."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: extraordinary, mystical, two syllables
'''Alva'''. 1. English variant spelling of Irish Gaelic Ailbhe, meaning "white," or Almhath, meaning possibly "Sovereignty." Feminine. 2. Swedish. Meaning "elf." Feminine. 3. Variant spelling of Hebrew Alvah. Meaning "Exalted" or "high." Masculine.<ref name="2knames" /><ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 51.</ref> US SSA data shows about 16,502 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 54% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALVA/index.html</ref> Keywords: magic, mystical, neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon


'''Ameya'''. Indian (Sanskrit). Traditionally masculine. One of the names of the Hindu god Ganesha. Meaning "Boundless" in Sanskrit.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ameya</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ameya/submitted</ref> US SSA data shows about 560 people with this name, used as a feminine name 73% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMEYA/index.html</ref> Keywords: rare, three syllables
'''Alvise'''. Old Norse. Meaning "Magical". Variants: '''Alvi''' or '''Elvi'''. Keywords: rare, uncommon


'''Ami'''. A masculine name in some cultures, and a feminine name in others. 1. (אָמִי). Hebrew. Masculine. The name of a servant of King Solomon in the Bible. Meaning "my people" or "trustworthy."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ami-1</ref> 2. (あみ). Japanese. Feminine. Meaning depends on kanji chosen, some options for which include: 亜美 ("Asia, beauty"), 亜海 ("Asia, sea"), 亜実 ("Asia, truth"), 亜満 ("Asia, satisfy"), 亜魅 ("Asia, fascination").<ref>https://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/12/ami.html</ref> 3. English. Feminine. A variant of the feminine name Amy. From the Old French feminine name ''Amée'', meaning "Beloved" in Old French.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ami-2</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/amy</ref> US SSA data shows about 7,120 people with this name, used as a feminine name 96% of the time, even though it has been masculine in other places and times.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMI/index.html</ref> Keywords: Biblical, Jewish, love, two syllables, uncommon, varied gender
'''Aly'''. English. A modern variant of feminine Ally.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ally [https://web.archive.org/web/20230409102009/https://babynames.com/name/ally Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,531 people with this name, used as a feminine name 65% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AL/ALY/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon


'''Amisquew'''. Native American, Menominee. Meaning "Spoon."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Amisquew</ref> Keywords: extraordinary
'''Amal'''. 1. (أمل). Arabic. Meaning "Hope, aspiration." Gender neutral. 2. (עָמָל). Hebrew. Meaning "wearisome labor." Masculine. 3. German. Meaning "labor, work." Masculine.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 5,168 people with this name, used as a feminine name 90% of the time, despite its history of being masculine or neutral.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMAL/index.html</ref> Keywords: two syllables, uncommon


'''Amit''' 1. (עָמִית). Hebrew. Gender neutral. Meaning "Friend" in Hebrew.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> 2. (अमित) Hindi, Marathi, Nepali. Also Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Gurmukhi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu. Masculine. Meaning "Infinite" in Sanskrit.<ref name="llewellyn55" /> US SSA data shows about 2,804 people with this name, used as a masculine name 93% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMI/index.html</ref> In Israel, during the 2010s, it was used as a masculine name about 594 times, and feminine 349 times.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/amit-2/top/israel</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, rare, two syllables
'''Amari'''. 1. Modern. May be from Arabic masculine name Ammar (عمّار), meaning "Long-lived," or Arabic feminine name Amira (أميرة), meaning "Prince",<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/amari [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213073520/https://www.behindthename.com/name/amari Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/amir-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213071404/https://www.behindthename.com/name/amir-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> or from Italian family name Amari, meaning "Bitter," or from Japanese family name meaning "Remainder." 20th century.<ref name="llewellyn47" /> 2. African, Yoruba. Meaning "strength".<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Amari [https://web.archive.org/web/20230329092513/https://babynames.com/name/amari Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>[https://www.mom365.com/baby-names/baby-name-search/a/amari] [https://web.archive.org/web/20230206054047/https://www.mom365.com/baby-names/baby-name-search/a/amari Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 265 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 51% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMARI/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20160531002945/http://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMARI/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, three syllables


'''Ammonite'''. English. Modern. Meaning "Fossil of an extinct mollusk shaped like a ram's horn," ultimately from "Amun, the Egyptian ram-headed god."<ref name="llewellyn55" /> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, mythology, mystical, stone, treasure
'''Amen'''. English. A gender neutral name. From the word said at the end of Christian prayers or hymns, from a Biblical Hebrew word meaning "so be it."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/amen/submitted</ref><ref name="NeutralBook" /> US SSA data shows about 209 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 62% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMEN/index.html</ref>


'''Amor'''. Spanish and Portuguese. Meaning "Love."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/amor</ref> US SSA data shows about 955 people with this name, used as a feminine name 81% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMOR/index.html</ref> Keywords: affection, cute, feminine inclined, love, rare, two syllables
'''Americus'''. Italian, from Latin meaning "royalty."<ref>https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/americus [https://web.archive.org/web/20220815210907/https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/americus Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 200 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 79% of the time, even though the name ending ''-us'' is masculine in names from Latin and Romance languages.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMERICUS/index.html</ref>Keywords: four syllables, very rare, nobility


'''Amory'''. English. Popularized in the 1920s. From the English surname, from the Germanic masculine name Amalric, from ancient Germanic ''amal'' "work, labour" and ''ric'' "ruler, mighty."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Amory</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/amory/submitted</ref> US SSA data shows about 697 people with this name, used as a feminine name 50% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMORY/index.html</ref> Keywords: Edwardian era, neutral inclined, rare, three syllables
'''Ameya'''. Indian (Sanskrit). Traditionally masculine. One of the names of the Hindu god Ganesha. Meaning "Boundless" in Sanskrit.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ameya [https://web.archive.org/web/20221206005412/https://babynames.com/name/ameya Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ameya/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20200113080748/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/ameya/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 98 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 73% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMEYA/index.html</ref> Keywords: rare, three syllables


'''Amoxtli'''. Native American, Nahuatl. Meaning "protection, shelter."<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: extraordinary, three syllables
'''Ami'''. A masculine name in some cultures, and a feminine name in others. 1. (אָמִי). Hebrew. Masculine. The name of a servant of King Solomon in the Bible. Meaning "my people" or "trustworthy."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ami-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230407164806/https://www.behindthename.com/name/ami-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. (あみ). Japanese. Feminine. Meaning depends on kanji chosen, some options for which include: 亜美 ("Asia, beauty"), 亜海 ("Asia, sea"), 亜実 ("Asia, truth"), 亜満 ("Asia, satisfy"), 亜魅 ("Asia, fascination").<ref>https://japanesenameguide.blogspot.com/2009/12/ami.html</ref> 3. English. Feminine. A variant of the feminine name Amy. From the Old French feminine name ''Amée'', meaning "Beloved" in Old French.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ami-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230606055346/https://www.behindthename.com/name/ami-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/amy [https://web.archive.org/web/20230401051209/https://www.behindthename.com/name/amy Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 7,120 people with this name, used as a feminine name 96% of the time, even though it has been masculine in other places and times.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMI/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20210923110239/https://mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMI/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: Biblical, Jewish, love, two syllables, uncommon, varied gender


'''Amsel'''. German. From the surname. Meaning "Blackbird."<ref name="llewellyn56">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 56.</ref> Keywords: air, animals, birds, extraordinary
'''Amit''' 1. (עָמִית). Hebrew. Gender neutral. Meaning "Friend" in Hebrew.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> 2. (अमित) Hindi, Marathi, Nepali. Also Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Gurmukhi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu. Masculine. Meaning "Infinite" in Sanskrit.<ref name="llewellyn47" /> US SSA data shows about 2,804 people with this name, used as a masculine name 93% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMI/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20210923110239/https://mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMI/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> In Israel, during the 2010s, it was used as a masculine name about 594 times, and feminine 349 times.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/amit-2/top/israel [https://web.archive.org/web/20210517110956/https://www.behindthename.com/name/amit-2/top/israel Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, rare, two syllables


'''Amulet'''. English. Modern. Meaning "A protective charm."<ref name="llewellyn56" /> Keywords: extraordinary, mystical, three syllables, treasure
'''Amor'''. Spanish and Portuguese. Meaning "Love."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/amor [https://web.archive.org/web/20230517192901/https://www.behindthename.com/name/amor Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 955 people with this name, used as a feminine name 81% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMOR/index.html</ref> Keywords: affection, cute, feminine inclined, love, rare, two syllables


'''An'''. 1. Chinese. Meaning "Peace."<ref name="behindthename" /> 2. Vietnamese. Meaning "Peace."<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: one syllable
'''Amory'''. English. Popularized in the 1920s. From the English surname, from the Germanic masculine name Amalric, from ancient Germanic ''amal'' "work, labour" and ''ric'' "ruler, mighty."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Amory [https://web.archive.org/web/20230128172351/https://babynames.com/name/amory Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/amory/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20211016030736/https://www.behindthename.com/name/amory/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="NeutralBook" /> US SSA data shows about 697 people with this name, used as a feminine name 50% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AM/AMORY/index.html</ref> Keywords: Edwardian era, neutral inclined, rare, three syllables


'''Anah''' (עֲנָה). Hebrew. Meaning "Answer." In the Bible, one woman and two men have this name, so it is traditionally gender neutral.<ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: Biblical, extraordinary, Jewish, neutral inclined, two syllables
'''Anah''' (עֲנָה). Hebrew. Meaning "Answer." In the Bible, one woman and two men have this name, so it is traditionally gender neutral.<ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: Biblical, extraordinary, Jewish, neutral inclined, two syllables


'''Anan'''. West African, Akan. Meaning "Fourth born child."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: birth, extraordinary
'''Anand''' (आनंद). Indian (Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Gujarati, and Bengali). Meaning "Happiness" in Sanskrit. "Ananada was the name of one of the principal disciples and devotees of the Buddha. The usual modern boy's version is Anand, with Ananda now usually reserved for girls."<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 57.</ref><ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ananda [https://web.archive.org/web/20230207122447/https://babynames.com/name/ananda Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Variants: '''Ananda''', '''Ananta''', '''Anantha'''. US SSA data shows about 1,564 people named Ananda, as a feminine name 96% of the time, so that form of the name is not currently seen as neutral in that country.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANANDA/index.html</ref>  Keywords: Buddhist, religious, two syllables, uncommon, varied gender
 
'''Anand''' (आनंद). Indian (Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Gujarati, and Bengali). Meaning "Happiness" in Sanskrit. "Ananada was the name of one of the principal disciples and devotees of the Buddha. The usual modern boy's version is Anand, with Ananda now usually reserved for girls."<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 57.</ref><ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ananda</ref> Variants: '''Ananda''', '''Ananta''', '''Anantha'''. US SSA data shows about 1,564 people named Ananda, as a feminine name 96% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANANDA/index.html</ref>  Keywords: Buddhist, religious, two syllables, uncommon, varied gender
 
'''Anang'''. Native American, Ojibwa. Meaning "Star."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Anang</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, two syllables
 
'''Anarawd'''. Welsh. Variant of Angharad, meaning "undisgraced, free of shame." Or from Welsh ''an'' "much" and ''arawd'' "speech, praise."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/anarawd/submitted</ref><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: extraordinary, three syllables


'''Anat''' or '''Anath''' (עַנָת). Hebrew. Unisex variant of name Anath. Meaning "Answer (to prayer)." In the Bible, this was the name of a man. Today, it is also a feminine name.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: Biblical, extraordinary, two syllables
'''Anat''' or '''Anath''' (עַנָת). Hebrew. Unisex variant of name Anath. Meaning "Answer (to prayer)." In the Bible, this was the name of a man. Today, it is also a feminine name.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: Biblical, extraordinary, two syllables


'''Anchor'''. English. Meaning "Anchor." A gender-neutral given name in the 17th century.<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 58.</ref> Keywords: courage, extraordinary, nautical, two syllables
'''Andi'''. English. Variant of '''Andy''', short for masculine Andrew, feminine/neutral Andrea, and so on.<ref name="NeutralBook" /> US SSA data shows about 3,715 people named Andi, used as a feminine name 84% of the time,<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANDI/index.html</ref> whereas Andy is 99% masculine.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANDY/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20221129100726/https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANDY/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables, uncommon
 
'''Andĕl'''. Czech. Meaning "Angel."<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: angels, extraordinary, religious, two syllables
 
'''Andi'''. English. Variant of '''Andy''', short for masculine Andrew, feminine/neutral Andrea, and so on. US SSA data shows about 3,715 people named Andi, used as a feminine name 84% of the time,<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANDI/index.html</ref> whereas Andy is 99% masculine.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANDY/index.html</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables, uncommon


'''Andrea'''. Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, German, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, and Swedish. Meaning "Manly," and a feminine or neutral form of Andrew, tracing back to Biblical Greek masculine name Andreas (Ἀνδρέας).<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Andrea</ref> In the US, this has become almost exclusively feminine; SSA data shows about 407,109 people with this name, used as a feminine name 99% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AK/AKI/index.html</ref>  Variant: '''Andren'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Andren</ref> Keywords: Biblical, Christian, feminine inclined, three syllables, very common. Notable genderqueer people with this name include the American poet [[Andrea Gibson]] (b. 1975).<ref name="Notaro">{{Cite web |title=The Pioneering Poet |last=Notaro |first=Tig |work=Interview Magazine |date=22 April 2015 |access-date=8 April 2020 |url= https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/andrea-gibson }}</ref><ref name="Groat">{{Cite web |title=Poet Andrea Gibson Shares How They Learned About Their Gender Identity Through Writing |last=Groat |first=Kylie |work=Seventeen |date=1 May 2018 |access-date=30 April 2020 |url= https://www.seventeen.com/life/a20102112/andrea-gibson-interview-on-poetry/}}</ref><ref name="Gibson2017">{{Cite web |title=Andrea Gibson: 'Genderqueer is a Constant Coming Out' |last=Gibson |first=Andrea |work=out.com |date=11 October 2017 |access-date=30 April 2020 |url= https://www.out.com/news-opinion/2017/10/11/andrea-gibson-genderqueer-constant-coming-out}}</ref>
'''Andrea'''. Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, German, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, and Swedish. Meaning "Manly," and a feminine or neutral form of Andrew, tracing back to Biblical Greek masculine name Andreas (Ἀνδρέας).<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Andrea [https://web.archive.org/web/20221203194526/https://babynames.com/name/andrea Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> In the US, this has become almost exclusively feminine; SSA data shows about 407,109 people with this name, used as a feminine name 99% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AK/AKI/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20180223103029/http://www.mynamestats.com:80/First-Names/A/AK/AKI/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>  Variant: '''Andren'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Andren [https://web.archive.org/web/20230130233532/https://babynames.com/name/andren Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: Biblical, Christian, feminine inclined, three syllables, very common. Notable genderqueer people with this name include the American poet [[Andrea Gibson]] (b. 1975).<ref name="Notaro">{{Cite web |title=The Pioneering Poet |last=Notaro |first=Tig |work=Interview Magazine |date=22 April 2015 |access-date=8 April 2020 |url= https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/andrea-gibson |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230128061232/https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/andrea-gibson |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref><ref name="Groat">{{Cite web |title=Poet Andrea Gibson Shares How They Learned About Their Gender Identity Through Writing |last=Groat |first=Kylie |work=Seventeen |date=1 May 2018 |access-date=30 April 2020 |url= https://www.seventeen.com/life/a20102112/andrea-gibson-interview-on-poetry/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230220232718/https://www.seventeen.com/life/a20102112/andrea-gibson-interview-on-poetry/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref><ref name="Gibson2017">{{Cite web |title=Andrea Gibson: 'Genderqueer is a Constant Coming Out' |last=Gibson |first=Andrea |work=out.com |date=11 October 2017 |access-date=30 April 2020 |url= https://www.out.com/news-opinion/2017/10/11/andrea-gibson-genderqueer-constant-coming-out|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227195036/https://www.out.com/news-opinion/2017/10/11/andrea-gibson-genderqueer-constant-coming-out |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref>


[[File:Angel_Haze_live_at_Øyafestivalen_2013.jpg|thumb|Angel Haze live at Øyafestivalen 2013.]]
[[File:Angel_Haze_live_at_Øyafestivalen_2013.jpg|thumb|Angel Haze live at Øyafestivalen 2013.]]
'''Angel'''. English, Bulgarian, and Macedonian. Meaning "A supernatural being who is a heavenly messenger," from Greek ''angelos'' (ἄγγελος), meaning "Messenger." Became a given name with the medieval Latin masculine name Angelus. Became an English given name in the 16th century. Regional variants include Czech '''Anděl''', Spanish '''Ángel''', Catalan '''Àngel''', and Italian '''Angelo'''.<ref name="llewellyn59">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 59.</ref> In English, this had been a masculine name, and is now more often feminine.<ref name="behindthename" /> US SSA data shows about 285,071 people with this name, used as a masculine name 67% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANGEL/index.html</ref> Keywords: angels, cute, mystical, religious, spiritual, two syllables, very common. Notable [[agender]] people with this name include the American rapper [[Angel Haze]] (b. 1991)<ref name="tweet2018">{{cite tweet|title=No maam. still identify as agender but just for my own sanity, i like she/her|user=AngelHaze|number=991841256769703936|date=2 May 2018}}</ref> and the Canadian singer-songwriter [[Angel Baribeau]].<ref name="Pashagumskum">{{Cite web |title=Angel Baribeau releases new album, video featuring LGBTQ youth |last=Pashagumskum |first=Jamie |work=APTN News |date=3 April 2021 |access-date=13 April 2021 |url= https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/non-binary-cree-artist-angel-baribeau-releases-new-album-video-featuring-lgbtq-youth/ }}</ref>
'''Angel'''. English, Bulgarian, and Macedonian. Meaning "A supernatural being who is a heavenly messenger," from Greek ''angelos'' (ἄγγελος), meaning "Messenger." Became a given name with the medieval Latin masculine name Angelus. Became an English given name in the 16th century. Regional variants include Czech '''Anděl''', Spanish '''Ángel''', Catalan '''Àngel''', and Italian '''Angelo'''.<ref name="llewellyn59">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 59.</ref><ref name="NeutralBook" /> In English, this had been a masculine name, and is now more often feminine.<ref name="behindthename" /> US SSA data shows about 285,071 people with this name, used as a masculine name 67% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANGEL/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325202331/https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANGEL/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: angels, cute, mystical, religious, spiritual, two syllables, very common. Notable [[agender]] people with this name include the American rapper [[Angel Haze]] (b. 1991)<ref name="tweet2018">{{cite tweet|title=No maam. still identify as agender but just for my own sanity, i like she/her|user=AngelHaze|number=991841256769703936|date=2 May 2018}}</ref> and the Canadian singer-songwriter [[Angel Baribeau]].<ref name="Pashagumskum">{{Cite web |title=Angel Baribeau releases new album, video featuring LGBTQ youth |last=Pashagumskum |first=Jamie |work=APTN News |date=3 April 2021 |access-date=13 April 2021 |url= https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/non-binary-cree-artist-angel-baribeau-releases-new-album-video-featuring-lgbtq-youth/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230329092114/https://www.aptnnews.ca/national-news/non-binary-cree-artist-angel-baribeau-releases-new-album-video-featuring-lgbtq-youth/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref>


'''Anne'''. Frisian. Gender neutral, and short for names beginning with Arn.<ref name="behindthename" /> However, in the US, Anne is exclusively feminine.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANNE/index.html</ref> Keywords: one syllable, very common, varied gender
'''Anh'''. Vietnamese. Meaning "peace; intellectual brightness; light ray."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/anh/ [https://web.archive.org/web/20230131124050/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/anh/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,856 people with this name, used as a feminine name 70% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANH/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20220813184636/https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANH/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, one syllable, uncommon


'''Anh'''. Vietnamese. Meaning "peace; intellectual brightness; light ray."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/anh/</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,856 people with this name, used as a feminine name 70% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANH/index.html</ref> Keywords: feminine inclined, one syllable, uncommon
'''Anmol''' (अनमोल). Indian (Hindi and Nepali). Meaning "Priceless, precious" in Sanskrit.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/anmol/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20220707030618/https://www.behindthename.com/name/anmol/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 590 people with this name, used as a masculine name 53% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANGEL/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325202331/https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANGEL/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, rare, two syllables


'''Anmol''' (अनमोल). Indian (Hindi and Nepali). Meaning "Priceless, precious" in Sanskrit.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/anmol/submitted</ref> US SSA data shows about 590 people with this name, used as a masculine name 53% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANGEL/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, rare, two syllables
'''Aquarius'''. Used for those born under this astrological sign. Meaning "Water-carrier."<ref name="llewellyn67">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 67-69.</ref><ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aquarius [https://web.archive.org/web/20220629150726/https://babynames.com/name/aquarius Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 357 people with this name, used as a feminine name 68% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AQ/AQUARIUS/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20160607040418/http://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AQ/AQUARIUS/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: air, four syllables, mystical, neutral inclined, sky, stars, very rare, water  
 
'''Anstice'''. Medieval English. A form of names such as Anastasia and Anastasius. Ultimately meaning "Resurrection" in Greek.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Anstice</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/anstice/submitted</ref> Keywords: Christian, extraordinary, medieval, mystical, rebirth, two syllables
 
'''Aolani'''. Hawaiian. Meaning "Cloud from heaven."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aolani</ref> Keywords: air, extraordinary, sky
 
'''Aphra''' (רפַעָ). Hebrew. Meaning "ashes, dust" and "clay, loam." Variants: '''Afra''', '''Affra'''.<ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: earth, extraordinary, two syllables
 
'''Apinya'''. Thai. Meaning "Magical powers" and "Supernatural knowledge."<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 65.</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, mystical
 
'''Apple'''. English. Meaning "Apple." 19th century.<ref>K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 66.</ref> Keywords: cute, extraordinary, food, plants, two syllables
 
'''Aquarius'''. Used for those born under this astrological sign. Meaning "Water-carrier."<ref name="llewellyn67">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 67.</ref><ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aquarius</ref> US SSA data shows about 357 people with this name, used as a feminine name 68% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AQ/AQUARIUS/index.html</ref> Keywords: air, four syllables, mystical, neutral inclined, sky, stars, very rare, water  


'''Aquila'''. Ancient Roman, Latin. Meaning "Eagle," and "The constellation Aquila." It was a common masculine name in Rome, but in the Bible, it was also used for a woman. The name was revived in the 16th century.<ref name="llewellyn67" /><ref name="behindthename" /> US SSA data shows about 702 people with this name, used as a feminine name 92% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AQ/AQUILA/index.html</ref>  Keywords: ancient, Biblical, mystical, nature, animals, birds, rare, sky, stars
'''Aquila'''. Ancient Roman, Latin. Meaning "Eagle," and "The constellation Aquila." It was a common masculine name in Rome, but in the Bible, it was also used for a woman. The name was revived in the 16th century.<ref name="llewellyn67" /><ref name="behindthename" /> US SSA data shows about 702 people with this name, used as a feminine name 92% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AQ/AQUILA/index.html</ref>  Keywords: ancient, Biblical, mystical, nature, animals, birds, rare, sky, stars


'''Ara''' (Արա). Armenian. After a legendary Armenian king named Ara. Meaning unknown.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ara</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,360 people with this name, used as a feminine name 68% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARA/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon
'''Ara''' (Արա). Armenian. After a legendary Armenian king named Ara. Meaning unknown.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ara [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325025639/https://www.behindthename.com/name/ara Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,360 people with this name, used as a feminine name 68% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARA/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon


'''Arawn'''. Welsh. Meaning "King of the otherworld."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arawn</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, mythology, magic, mystical
'''Arbor'''. American English. A modern name. After the US national holiday in April, Arbor Day, in which nature conservation is celebrated by planting trees.<ref name="NeutralBook" /> US SSA data shows about 98 people with this name, used as a feminine name 71% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARBOR/index.html</ref> Keywords: nature, plants, springtime, trees, two syllables.


'''Arcana''' or '''Arcane'''. English. Modern. From Latin ''arcanus'', meaning "Secret." 20th century.<ref name="llewellyn69">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 69.</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, gothic, modern, magic, mysterious, mystical, three syllables, two syllables
'''Arcadia'''. Greek in origin. The definition of the word is: " a region or scene of simple pleasure and quiet"<ref>Merriam Webster n.d., ''Arcadia'', viewed 17 June 2021, <<nowiki>https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arcadia#note-1</nowiki>>.</ref>. Keywords: nature, innocence, fields, Greek, ancient


'''Arda'''. 1. Hebrew. Meaning "Bronze." Or a variant of Arden.<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Arda.htm</ref> 2. Turkish. meaning "Marker, stake."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arda</ref> US SSA data shows about 426 people with this name, used as a feminine name 51% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARDA/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, very rare  
'''Arda'''. 1. Hebrew. Meaning "Bronze." Or a variant of Arden.<ref>http://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Arda.htm [https://web.archive.org/web/20201009131211/https://www.babynames.co.uk/meaning_origin_name_Arda.htm Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. Turkish. meaning "Marker, stake."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arda [https://web.archive.org/web/20230223202436/https://www.behindthename.com/name/arda Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 426 people with this name, used as a feminine name 51% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARDA/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, very rare


'''Arden'''. English. Meaning "The English forest of Arden; the forest in Shakespeare's ''As You Like It.'" A given name in the 17th century.<ref name="llewellyn69" /><ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 7,670 people with this name, used as a masculine name 57% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARDEN/index.html</ref> Keywords: nature, neutral inclined, plants, two syllables, uncommon
'''Arden'''. English. From the phrase ''aduenna silva'', meaning "great forest" in Latin. This was Shakespeare's mother's surname, so he used it for the name of the forest in his comedy ''As You Like It''. A given name in the 17th century.<ref name="NeutralBook" /><ref name="llewellyn67" /><ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 7,670 people with this name, used as a masculine name 57% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARDEN/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20180302074258/http://www.mynamestats.com:80/First-Names/A/AR/ARDEN/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: nature, neutral inclined, plants, trees, two syllables, uncommon


'''Ardent'''. English. Meaning "Earnest," "Passionate," and "Fiery." Mid 19th century.<ref name="llewellyn69" /> Keywords: emotion, extraordinary, fire, two syllables
'''Ardent'''. English. Meaning "Earnest," "Passionate," and "Fiery." Mid 19th century.<ref name="llewellyn67" /> Keywords: emotion, extraordinary, fire, two syllables


'''Ardor'''. English. Meaning "Enthusiasm," "Passion," and "Fiery." 20th century.<ref name="llewellyn69" /> Keywords: emotion, extraordinary, fire, two syllables
'''Ardor'''. English. Meaning "Enthusiasm," "Passion," and "Fiery." 20th century.<ref name="llewellyn67" /> Keywords: emotion, extraordinary, fire, two syllables


'''Aren'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aren</ref> 1. Nigerian. Meaning "Eagle". 2. German. Meaning "The power of the eagle". 3. Scandinavian. Meaning "Ruler of peace"<ref>[https://www.thenamemeaning.com/aren/]</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,776 people with this name, used as a masculine name 81% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/AREN/index.html</ref> Keywords: air, birds, heroic, masculine inclined, two syllables, uncommon
'''Aren'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aren [https://web.archive.org/web/20230403225207/https://babynames.com/name/Aren Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 1. Nigerian. Meaning "Eagle". 2. German. Meaning "The power of the eagle". 3. Scandinavian. Meaning "Ruler of peace"<ref>[https://www.thenamemeaning.com/aren/] [https://web.archive.org/web/20230205204511/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/aren/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,776 people with this name, used as a masculine name 81% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/AREN/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20170503170101/http://www.mynamestats.com:80/First-Names/A/AR/AREN/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: air, birds, heroic, masculine inclined, two syllables, uncommon


'''Ari''' 1. (אֲרִי). Hebrew. Masculine. Meaning "Lion" in Hebrew.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ari</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ari-1</ref> 2. Icelandic, Finnish, and ancient Scandinavian. Masculine. Meaning "Eagle" in Old Norse.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ari-2</ref> 3. (Արի). Armenian. Masculine. Meaning "Brave" in Armenian. 4. Short for names starting with Ar. Started becoming popular in the 2000s and 2010s, at which time it also started being used as a feminine name as well.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ari-3/top/united-states</ref> US SSA data shows about 12,109 people with this name, used as a masculine name 84% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARI/index.html</ref> Keywords: air, animals, common, courage, fire, heroic, masculine inclined, two syllables
'''Ari''' 1. (אֲרִי). Hebrew. Masculine. Meaning "Lion" in Hebrew.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ari [https://web.archive.org/web/20230528085322/https://babynames.com/name/ARI Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ari-1 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213073011/https://www.behindthename.com/name/ari-1 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="NeutralBook" /> 2. Icelandic, Finnish, and ancient Scandinavian. Masculine. Meaning "Eagle" in Old Norse.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ari-2 [https://web.archive.org/web/20230628164133/https://www.behindthename.com/name/ari-2 Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 3. (Արի). Armenian. Masculine. Meaning "Brave" in Armenian. 4. Short for names starting with Ar. Started becoming popular in the 2000s and 2010s, at which time it also started being used as a feminine name as well.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ari-3/top/united-states [https://web.archive.org/web/20200224190225/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/ari-3/top/united-states Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 7,304 people with this name, used as a masculine name 84% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARI/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230606054436/https://mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARI/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: air, animals, common, courage, fire, heroic, masculine inclined, two syllables
 
'''Arien'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Enchanted."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arien</ref> US SSA data shows about 782 people with this name, used as a masculine name 55% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARIEN/index.html</ref> Keywords: magical, mystical, neutral inclined, rare, three syllables


[[File:Rhead_Ariel.jpg|thumb|The genderless character from Shakespeare's ''Tempest'' who is named Ariel. Drawn by Louis Rhaed (1857 – 1926.)]]
[[File:Rhead_Ariel.jpg|thumb|The genderless character from Shakespeare's ''Tempest'' who is named Ariel. Drawn by Louis Rhaed (1857 – 1926.)]]
'''Ariel''' or '''Ari'el''' (אֲרִיאֵל). Hebrew. Meaning "Lion of God." Used in the Bible as another name for the city of Jerusalem. In the Apocrypha, this is the name of an archangel. Shakespeare used this as the name for a spirit that was neither female nor male in The Tempest (1611). "Ariel is found as a male name from the sixteenth century, and as a girl's from the nineteenth."<ref name="llewellyn71">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 71.</ref><ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> In the US, it spiked in popularity as a feminine name in the 1990s.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ariel/top/united-states</ref> US SSA data shows about 73,077 people with this name, used as a feminine name 79% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARIEL/index.html</ref> Keywords: common, literary, mystical, smart, three syllables. Notable genderqueer people with this name include ordained Hebrew Priestess [[Ariel Vegosen]].<ref name="braun">{{Cite web |title=Workshop aims to take ‘awkward’ out of gender conversations |last=Braun |first=Phyllis |work=Arizona Jewish Post |date=5 April 2019 |access-date=10 May 2020 |url= https://azjewishpost.com/2019/workshop-aims-to-take-awkward-out-of-gender-conversations/}}</ref>
'''Ariel''' or '''Ari'el''' (אֲרִיאֵל). Hebrew. Meaning "Lion of God." Used in the Bible as another name for the city of Jerusalem. In the Apocrypha, this is the name of an archangel. Shakespeare used this as the name for a spirit that was neither female nor male in The Tempest (1611). It was used as a masculine name from the 1500s, and then as a feminine name from the 1800s.<ref name="llewellyn71">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 71.</ref><ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /><ref name="NeutralBook" /> In the US, it spiked in popularity as a feminine name in the 1990s.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ariel/top/united-states [https://web.archive.org/web/20230601083246/https://www.behindthename.com/name/ariel/top/united-states Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 73,077 people with this name, used as a feminine name 79% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARIEL/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20171130091533/http://www.mynamestats.com:80/First-Names/A/AR/ARIEL/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: common, literary, mystical, smart, three syllables. Notable genderqueer people with this name include ordained Hebrew Priestess [[Ariel Vegosen]].<ref name="braun">{{Cite web |title=Workshop aims to take ‘awkward’ out of gender conversations |last=Braun |first=Phyllis |work=Arizona Jewish Post |date=5 April 2019 |access-date=10 May 2020 |url= https://azjewishpost.com/2019/workshop-aims-to-take-awkward-out-of-gender-conversations/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230327071407/https://azjewishpost.com/2019/workshop-aims-to-take-awkward-out-of-gender-conversations/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref>


'''Aries'''. Used for those born under this astrological sign. Meaning "The constellation of the ram." 19th century.<ref name="llewellyn71" /><ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aries</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,964 people with this name, used as a masculine name 57% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARIES/index.html</ref> Keywords: mystical, neutral inclined, stars, two syllables, uncommon
'''Arien'''. Hebrew. Meaning "Enchanted."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arien [https://web.archive.org/web/20230403225206/https://babynames.com/name/Arien Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 782 people with this name, used as a masculine name 55% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARIEN/index.html</ref> Keywords: magical, mystical, neutral inclined, rare, three syllables


'''Arin'''. English. A neutral variant of the masculine name Aaron<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aaren</ref>. Aaron is used in English, French, and German, by Jewish and Christian people, derived from the Biblical Hebrew name 'Aharon (אַהֲרֹן). Meaning possibly "High mountain" or "Exalted."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aaron</ref> Arin is also a neutral variant of feminine Erin, meaning "Ireland."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arin</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eireann</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,634 people named Arin, used as a feminine name 62% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARIN/index.html</ref> Keywords: Biblical, neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon
'''Aries'''. Used for those born under this astrological sign. Meaning "The constellation of the ram." 19th century.<ref name="llewellyn71" /><ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Aries [https://web.archive.org/web/20221210051004/https://babynames.com/name/aries Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 2,964 people with this name, used as a masculine name 57% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARIES/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20170609172723/http://www.mynamestats.com:80/First-Names/A/AR/ARIES/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: mystical, neutral inclined, stars, two syllables, uncommon  


'''Arion'''. 1. Hebrew. Meaning "With melody."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arion</ref> 2. (Ἀρίων). Greek. This was the name of some masculine figures in Greek mythology and history.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arion/submitted</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,912 people with this name, used as a masculine name 72% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANGEL/index.html</ref> Keywords: music, mythology, three syllables, uncommon
'''Arin'''. English. A neutral variant of the masculine name Aaron<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aaren [https://web.archive.org/web/20230605225328/https://www.behindthename.com/name/aaren Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref>. Aaron is used in English, French, and German, by Jewish and Christian people, derived from the Biblical Hebrew name 'Aharon (אַהֲרֹן). Meaning possibly "High mountain" or "Exalted."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aaron [https://web.archive.org/web/20230618054934/http://www.behindthename.com/name/aaron Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Arin is also a neutral variant of feminine Erin, meaning "Ireland."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arin [https://web.archive.org/web/20230601154832/https://www.behindthename.com/name/arin Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eireann [https://web.archive.org/web/20230530004232/https://www.behindthename.com/name/eireann Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,634 people named Arin, used as a feminine name 62% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARIN/index.html</ref> Keywords: Biblical, neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon


'''Arketah'''. Native American, Oto. Meaning "No liver."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arketah</ref> Keywords: extraordinary
'''Arion'''. 1. Hebrew. Meaning "With melody."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arion [https://web.archive.org/web/20230403103138/https://babynames.com/name/arion Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. (Ἀρίων). Greek. This was the name of some masculine figures in Greek mythology and history.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arion/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20230202212858/https://www.behindthename.com/name/arion/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,912 people with this name, used as a masculine name 72% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANGEL/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325202331/https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AN/ANGEL/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: music, mythology, three syllables, uncommon


'''Arlie'''. English. From a family name, based on a place name. Meaning "Eagle wood." Also short for various names beginning with ''Arl'', such as English feminine Arlene, which is an invented name from the 1840s with no known meaning.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arline</ref> Arlie was popular in the US from the 1880s to 1940s, during which it was gender neutral, and more popular as a masculine name.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arlie/top/united-states</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,346 people with this name, used as a masculine name 78% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARLIE/index.html</ref> Keywords: Edwardian era, birds, forest, nature, plants, two syllables, Victorian era, uncommon
'''Arlie''' or '''Arley'''. English. From a family name, based on a place name. Possibly meaning "Eagle wood," "Hare wood," or "Rocky wood" in Old English. Also short for various names beginning with ''Arl'', such as English feminine Arlene, which is an invented name from the 1840s with no known meaning.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="NeutralBook" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arline [https://web.archive.org/web/20230327065512/https://www.behindthename.com/name/arline Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Arlie was popular in the US from the 1880s to 1940s, during which it was gender neutral, and more popular as a masculine name.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/arlie/top/united-states [https://web.archive.org/web/20171015145345/http://www.behindthename.com/name/arlie/top/united-states Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 3,346 people with this name, used as a masculine name 78% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARLIE/index.html</ref> Keywords: Edwardian era, birds, forest, nature, plants, two syllables, Victorian era, uncommon


'''Armani'''. African American, modern. Named for the high-end fashion company, Armani Exchange, from the Italian surname Armani, meaning "Son of Armano" in Italian. Armano is an Italian form of masculine Herman, meaning "Army man."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Armani</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/armani/submitted</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/herman</ref> US SSA data shows about 12,542 people named Armani, used as a masculine name 54% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARMANI/index.html</ref> Keywords: appearance, common, light-hearted, modern, military, neutral inclined, prosperity, style, three syllables  
'''Armani'''. African American, modern. Named for the high-end fashion company, Armani Exchange, from the Italian surname Armani, meaning "Son of Armano" in Italian. Armano is an Italian form of masculine Herman, meaning "Army man."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Armani [https://web.archive.org/web/20230326062753/https://babynames.com/name/armani Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/armani/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20211128204315/https://www.behindthename.com/name/armani/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/herman [https://web.archive.org/web/20230529085441/https://www.behindthename.com/name/herman Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 12,542 people named Armani, used as a masculine name 54% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARMANI/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20160531002744/http://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARMANI/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: appearance, common, light-hearted, modern, military, neutral inclined, prosperity, style, three syllables  


'''Arrian'''. English. Meaning "Holy" in Latin.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arrian</ref> US SSA data shows about 96 people with this name, used as a masculine name 76% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARRIAN/index.html</ref> Keywords: extraordinary  
'''Arrian'''. English. Meaning "Holy" in Latin.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Arrian [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325023211/https://babynames.com/name/arrian Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 121 people with this name, used as a masculine name 76% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARRIAN/index.html</ref> Keywords: extraordinary  


'''Arta'''. Iranian. Meaning "Truth."<ref name="llewellyn74">K. M. Sheard, ''Llewellyn's Complete Book of Names.'' P. 74.</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, two syllables
'''Ash'''. English. Short name for Ashby, Asher, Ashland, Ashley, and Ashton, which see. Meaning "Ash tree" or "Grove of ash trees" in Old English.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="NeutralBook" /> US SSA data shows about 690 people with this name, used as a masculine name 96% of the time, so it looks like one of the less gender-neutral Ash names.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASH/index.html</ref> However, more people may go by the short nickname Ash than are recorded in that official data. Keywords: earth, fire, forest, masculine inclined, nature, one syllable, plants, uncommon. Notable nonbinary people with this name include YouTuber [[Ash Hardell]].


'''Artemis'''. English. Artemis (Ἄρτεμις) is the Greek goddess of the moon, nature, wild animals, and the hunt. Artemis is the standard and feminine spelling. The masculine spelling, Artemus, sounds the same. For this reason, they can be used as gender ambiguous or neutral names.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Artemis</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/artemis</ref> US SSA data shows about 655 people named Artemis, used as a feminine name 90% of the time, so a few people have been using it as neutral.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AR/ARTEMIS/index.html</ref> Keywords: animals, feminine inclined, moon, mythology, nature, rare, smart, three syllables
'''Ashby'''. Old English. Meaning "Ash tree farm."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ashby [https://web.archive.org/web/20220807185850/https://babynames.com/name/ashby Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,445 people with this name, used as a masculine name 68% of the time, making it one of the most gender-neutral Ash names.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHBY/index.html</ref> Keywords: earth, nature, neutral inclined, plants, two syllables, uncommon


'''Arthan'''. Welsh. Meaning "Winter." 19th century.<ref name="llewellyn74" /> Keywords: extraordinary, nature, seasons, time, Victorian era
'''Asher''' (אָשֵׁר). Hebrew. Meaning "Blessed, happy." In the Bible, this was the name of two different men. Genesis 30:13 mentions the meaning of this name. Traditionally a masculine name.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Asher [https://web.archive.org/web/20230401175635/https://babynames.com/name/Asher Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/asher [https://web.archive.org/web/20230325035557/https://www.behindthename.com/name/asher Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 27,915 people with this name, used as a masculine name 98% of the time, so it is one of the least gender-neutral Ash names.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHER/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20170610162700/http://www.mynamestats.com:80/First-Names/A/AS/ASHER/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> German variant: '''Ascher'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Asher [https://web.archive.org/web/20230401175635/https://babynames.com/name/Asher Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ascher/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20180803101859/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/ascher/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: Biblical, common, Jewish, masculine inclined, two syllables. Notable nonbinary and genderqueer people with this name include the American filmmaker [[Asher Jelinsky]].<ref name="About">{{Cite web |title=About |author=Jelinsky, Asher |work=ASHER JELINSKY |date= |access-date=5 May 2020 |url=https://www.asherjelinsky.com/about |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230719062319/https://www.asherjelinsky.com/about |archive-date=19 July 2023 |url-status=bot: unknown }}</ref>


'''Artois'''. French. From the surname. Meaning "From Artois, Netherlands."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Artois</ref> Keywords: extraordinary
'''Ashland'''. English. Meaning "Land of ash trees."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ashland [https://web.archive.org/web/20221126221722/https://babynames.com/name/ashland Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Variant: '''Ashlund'''. US SSA data shows about 659 people with this name, used as a feminine name 85% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHLAND/index.html</ref> Keywords: earth, feminine inclined, nature, plants, rare, two syllables


'''Ash'''. English. Short name for Ashby, Asher, Ashland, Ashley, and Ashton, which see. Meaning "Ash tree."<ref name="behindthename" /> US SSA data shows about 690 people with this name, used as a masculine name 96% of the time, so it looks like one of the less gender-neutral Ash names.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASH/index.html</ref> However, more people may go by the short nickname Ash than are recorded in that official data. Keywords: earth, fire, forest, masculine inclined, nature, one syllable, plants, uncommon. Notable nonbinary people with this name include YouTuber [[Ash Hardell]].
'''Ashley'''. English. From a family name, based on a place name. Meaning "Ash tree clearing" in Old English.<ref name="behindthename" /> US SSA data shows about 832,326 people with this name, used as a feminine name 98% of the time,<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHLEY/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20230206165543/https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHLEY/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> because it has been gradually from being popular as a masculine name to being popular as a feminine name. Keywords: earth, nature, plants, two syllables, very common


'''Ashby'''. Old English. Meaning "Ash tree farm."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ashby</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,445 people with this name, used as a masculine name 68% of the time, making it one of the most gender-neutral Ash names.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHBY/index.html</ref> Keywords: earth, nature, neutral inclined, plants, two syllables, uncommon
'''Ashton'''. Old English. From a family name based on a place name, meaning "Ash tree town" in Old English.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="NeutralBook" /> US SSA data shows about 72,560 people with this name, used as a masculine name 74% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHTON/index.html</ref> Keywords: common, earth, plants, two syllables, urban


'''Asher''' (אָשֵׁר). Hebrew. Meaning "Blessed, happy." In the Bible, this was the name of two different men. Genesis 30:13 mentions the meaning of this name. Traditionally a masculine name.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Asher</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/asher</ref> US SSA data shows about 27,915 people with this name, used as a masculine name 98% of the time, so it is one of the least gender-neutral Ash names.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHER/index.html</ref> German variant: '''Ascher'''.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Asher</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/ascher/submitted</ref> Keywords: Biblical, common, Jewish, masculine inclined, two syllables. Notable nonbinary and genderqueer people with this name include the American filmmaker [[Asher Jelinsky]].<ref name="About">{{Cite web |title=About |author=Jelinsky, Asher |work=ASHER JELINSKY |date= |access-date=5 May 2020 |url= https://www.asherjelinsky.com/about}}</ref>
'''Aspen'''. British. Aspen is a place name (the ski resort town in Colorado) as well as a tree with delicate, heart-shaped leaves.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/aspen/</ref><ref>https://www.today.com/parents/top-unisex-baby-names-2020-t185295</ref> Aspen is mostly given to girls (90%).<ref></ref> Alternative spellings include Aspyn and Aspenn. It is loaded with hippie charm. Keywords: female-indeclined, nature, tree, location, two syllabul, modern.


'''Ashland'''. English. Meaning "Land of ash trees."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ashland</ref> Variant: '''Ashlund'''. US SSA data shows about 659 people with this name, used as a feminine name 85% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHLAND/index.html</ref> Keywords: earth, feminine inclined, nature, plants, rare, two syllables
'''Asthore'''. Irish. Meaning "Loved one."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Asthore [https://web.archive.org/web/20220809233045/https://babynames.com/name/asthore Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: extraordinary
 
'''Ashley'''. English. From a family name, based on a place name. Meaning "Ash tree clearing" in Old English.<ref name="behindthename" /> US SSA data shows about 832,326 people with this name, used as a feminine name 98% of the time,<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHLEY/index.html</ref> because it has been gradually from being popular as a masculine name to being popular as a feminine name. Keywords: earth, nature, plants, two syllables, very common
 
'''Ashton'''. Old English. From a family name based on a place name, meaning "Ash tree town."<ref name="behindthename" /> US SSA data shows about 72,560 people with this name, used as a masculine name 74% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHTON/index.html</ref> Keywords: common, earth, plants, two syllables, urban
 
'''Asthore'''. Irish. Meaning "Loved one."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Asthore</ref> Keywords: extraordinary


'''Aştî''' (ئاشتی). Kurdish. Traditionally gender neutral. Meaning "Peace, tranquility" in Kurdish Sorani.<ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: extraordinary, peace, personality, two syllables
'''Aştî''' (ئاشتی). Kurdish. Traditionally gender neutral. Meaning "Peace, tranquility" in Kurdish Sorani.<ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: extraordinary, peace, personality, two syllables


'''Astin'''. 1. French. Meaning "Star-like."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Astin</ref> 2. English. Modern. From an English surname, from the Anglo-Norman French given name Asketin, from Old Norse masculine Ásketill, meaning "God's helmet" or "God's cauldron."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/astin/submitted</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/a10sketill</ref> US SSA data shows about 488 people with this name, used as a masculine name 69% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHTON/index.html</ref>  Keywords: battle, nature, neutral inclined, sky, space, stars, two syllables, very rare, war
'''Astin'''. 1. French. Meaning "Star-like."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Astin [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328015149/https://babynames.com/name/astin Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. English. Modern. From an English surname, from the Anglo-Norman French given name Asketin, from Old Norse masculine Ásketill, meaning "God's helmet" or "God's cauldron."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/astin/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20160131001911/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/astin/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/a10sketill [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213080819/https://www.behindthename.com/name/a10sketill Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 488 people with this name, used as a masculine name 69% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHTON/index.html</ref>  Keywords: battle, nature, neutral inclined, sky, space, stars, two syllables, very rare, war


'''Atherton'''. English. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "From Atelhere's town."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Atherton</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, three syllables, urban
'''Atherton'''. English. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "From Atelhere's town."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Atherton [https://web.archive.org/web/20220809022446/https://babynames.com/name/atherton Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, three syllables, urban


'''Atl'''. Aztec, Nahuatl. Meaning "Water."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Atl</ref><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: nature, elements, extraordinary, water
'''Atl'''. Aztec, Nahuatl. Meaning "Water."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Atl [https://web.archive.org/web/20221208034813/https://babynames.com/name/atl Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: nature, elements, extraordinary, water


'''Atlee'''. English. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "Lives near the woods" in Old English.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/atlee/submitted</ref><ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Atlee</ref> US SSA data shows about 826 people with this name, used as a masculine name 84% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AT/ATLEE/index.html</ref>  Keywords: nature, forest, plants, rare, trees, two syllables
'''Atlas'''. Greek. Meaning of Atlas is "to carry". Atlas was a mythical Titan who bore the weight of the world on his shoulders, so the name bears connotations of great strength.


'''Aubrey'''. English. From the Norman French version of the German name Alberich, meaning "Elf power" or "Elf ruler."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> Variants: '''Aubri'''. US SSA data shows about 94,287 people with this name, used as a feminine name 76% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AU/AUBREY/index.html</ref>  Keywords: mythology, magic, mystical, fantasy, very common. Notable nonbinary people with this name include the American social-behavioral health researcher [[Aubri Drake]].<ref name="QueerOutHere>{{Cite web |title=Story from the Appalachian Trail - Aubri Drake |author= |work=Queer Out Here |date=18 December 2019 |access-date=10 April 2020 |url= https://www.queerouthere.com/listen/}}</ref>
'''Atlee'''. English. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "Lives near the woods" in Old English.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/atlee/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20190509103426/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/atlee/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Atlee [https://web.archive.org/web/20220702084029/https://babynames.com/name/atlee Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 826 people with this name, used as a masculine name 84% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AT/ATLEE/index.html</ref>  Keywords: nature, forest, plants, rare, trees, two syllables


'''Auburn'''. English, American. Meaning "Reddish brown hair."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Auburn</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/auburn/submitted</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,184 people with this name, used as a feminine name 60% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AU/AUBURN/index.html</ref> Keywords: appearance, color, hair, neutral inclined, uncommon
'''Aubrey'''. English. From the Norman French version of the German name Alberich, meaning "Elf power" or "Elf ruler."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /><ref name="NeutralBook" /> US SSA data shows about 36,687 people with the given name Aubrey, used as a feminine name 76% of the time,<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AU/AUBREY/index.html</ref> though the spelling variant Aubri shows use as a feminine name 100% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AU/AUBRI/index.html</ref> Keywords: mythology, magic, mystical, fantasy, very common. Notable nonbinary people with this name include the American social-behavioral health researcher [[Aubri Drake]].<ref name="QueerOutHere>{{Cite web |title=Story from the Appalachian Trail - Aubri Drake |author= |work=Queer Out Here |date=18 December 2019 |access-date=10 April 2020 |url= https://www.queerouthere.com/listen/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230307163400/https://www.queerouthere.com/listen/ |archive-date=17 July 2023 }}</ref>


'''Auden'''. English and Norwegian. From the English surname Auden, from the Germanic masculine name Aldwin, meaning "Old friend." Or meaning "Half Danish."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Auden</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aldwin</ref> Variants: '''Audin''', '''Audyn'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/auden/submitted</ref> US SSA data shows about 964 people named Auden, used as a masculine name 70% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AU/AUDEN/index.html</ref> Keywords: rare, two syllables
'''Auburn'''. English, American. Meaning "Reddish brown hair" in English.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Auburn [https://web.archive.org/web/20230131001802/https://babynames.com/name/auburn Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/auburn/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20201125133545/https://www.behindthename.com/name/auburn/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="NeutralBook" /> US SSA data shows about 1,184 people with this name, used as a feminine name 60% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AU/AUBURN/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20170910040652/http://www.mynamestats.com:80/First-Names/A/AU/AUBURN/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: appearance, color, hair, neutral inclined, uncommon


'''Audi'''. English. Modern. After the car company, Audi.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Audi</ref> US SSA data shows about 149 people with this name, used as a feminine name 59% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AU/AUDI/index.html</ref> Keywords: light-hearted, modern, neutral inclined, technology, travel, two syllables, very rare
'''Auden'''. English and Norwegian. From the English surname Auden, from the Germanic masculine name Aldwin, meaning "Old friend." Or meaning "Half Danish."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Auden [https://web.archive.org/web/20230207073731/https://babynames.com/name/auden Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aldwin [https://web.archive.org/web/20230330010024/https://www.behindthename.com/name/aldwin Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Variants: '''Audin''', '''Audyn'''.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/auden/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20230209084310/https://www.behindthename.com/name/auden/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 964 people named Auden, used as a masculine name 70% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AU/AUDEN/index.html</ref> Keywords: rare, two syllables


'''Aure'''. 1. French. Gender neutral, traditionally feminine. Medieval. Meaning "soft breeze" in French. Related to the English word "aura."<ref>http://www.meaning-of-names.com/french-names/aure.asp</ref> 2. (אור). Hebrew. Gender neutral modern variant of Hebrew neutral name Or, meaning "Light."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aure/submitted</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/or</ref> Keywords: air, elements, extraordinary, magical, mystical, nature, one syllable, sky, weather
'''Audi'''. English. Modern. After the car company, Audi.<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Audi [https://web.archive.org/web/20221002043410/https://babynames.com/name/audi Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 149 people with this name, used as a feminine name 59% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AU/AUDI/index.html</ref> Keywords: light-hearted, modern, neutral inclined, technology, travel, two syllables, very rare


'''Auren''' or '''Auron'''. English. A modern name based on the name Lauren. Lauren means "laurel."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/AUREN</ref><ref>http://www.babynology.com/name/auren-f.html</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, modern, two syllables
'''Aure'''. 1. French. Gender neutral, traditionally feminine. Medieval. Meaning "soft breeze" in French. Related to the English word "aura."<ref>http://www.meaning-of-names.com/french-names/aure.asp [https://web.archive.org/web/20200929183225/http://www.meaning-of-names.com/french-names/aure.asp Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> 2. (אור). Hebrew. Gender neutral modern variant of Hebrew neutral name Or, meaning "Light."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aure/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20200117054326/http://www.behindthename.com:80/name/aure/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/or [https://web.archive.org/web/20221007143412/https://www.behindthename.com/name/or Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: air, elements, extraordinary, magical, mystical, nature, one syllable, sky, weather


'''Aurum'''. English. Meaning "glowing dawn" or "gold" in Latin.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Aurum</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aurum/submitted</ref> Keywords: alchemy, color, extraordinary, mystical, nature, wealth
'''Auren''' or '''Auron'''. English. A modern name based on the name Lauren. Lauren means "laurel."<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/AUREN [https://web.archive.org/web/20230403225207/https://babynames.com/name/Auren Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>http://www.babynology.com/name/auren-f.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20200926221104/http://www.babynology.com/name/auren-f.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, modern, two syllables


'''Averill'''. English. From the surname, from the Old English feminine name Eoforhild, meaning "Boar battle" in Old English.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eoforhild</ref> US SSA data shows about 200 people with this name, used as a masculine name 66% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHTON/index.html</ref> Keywords: animals, battle, hunting, mammals, mystical, neutral inclined, three syllables, very rare, war
'''Aurum'''. English. Meaning "glowing dawn" or "gold" in Latin.<ref>https://www.babynames.com/name/Aurum [https://web.archive.org/web/20230328032443/https://babynames.com/name/aurum Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aurum/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20220707030618/https://www.behindthename.com/name/aurum/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: alchemy, color, extraordinary, mystical, nature, wealth


'''Avery'''. English. Variant of Aubrey, which see, or derived from Alfred, meaning "Elf counsel."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 121,707 people with this name, used as a feminine name 67% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHTON/index.html</ref> Keywords: magic, mythology, mystical, neutral inclined, three syllables, very common
'''Averill'''. English. From the surname, from the Old English feminine name Eoforhild, meaning "Boar battle" or "Ferocious fighter" in Old English.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/eoforhild [https://web.archive.org/web/20230315034654/https://www.behindthename.com/name/eoforhild Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="NeutralBook" /> US SSA data shows about 200 people with this name, used as a masculine name 66% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHTON/index.html</ref> Keywords: animals, battle, hunting, mammals, mystical, neutral inclined, three syllables, very rare, war


'''Avi''' (אֲבִי). Hebrew. Meaning "my father." More common as a boy name, but beginning to be used as a girl name as well. Variant of feminine Abiy, or masculine Avraham.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/avi</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 3,243 people with this name, used as a masculine name 88% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AV/AVI/index.html</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, two syllables, uncommon
'''Avery'''. English. Variant of Aubrey, which see, or derived from Alfred, meaning "Elf counsel" in ancient Germanic.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /><ref name="NeutralBook" /> US SSA data shows about 121,707 people with this name, used as a feminine name 67% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASHTON/index.html</ref> Keywords: magic, mythology, mystical, neutral inclined, three syllables, very common


'''Aviv''' (אֲבִיב). Hebrew. Meaning "Spring."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aviv</ref> US SSA data shows about 461 people with this name, used as a masculine name 84% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AV/AVIV/index.html</ref> In Israel, in the 2010s, it shows about 344 masculine uses, and 166 feminine uses.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aviv/top/israel</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, nature, rare, seasons, time, two syllables
'''Avi''' (אֲבִי). Hebrew. Meaning "my father." More common as a boy name, but beginning to be used as a girl name as well. Variant of feminine Abiy, or masculine Avraham.<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/avi [https://web.archive.org/web/20221208053707/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/avi/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 3,243 people with this name, used as a masculine name 88% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AV/AVI/index.html</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, two syllables, uncommon


'''Avon'''. English. Modern. A variant of modern Welsh gender neutral name Afon, meaning "River."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/avon</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/avon/submitted</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/afon</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,292 people with this name, used as a masculine name 65% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AV/AVON/index.html</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon, water
'''Aviv''' (אֲבִיב). Hebrew. Meaning "Spring."<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aviv [https://web.archive.org/web/20230606120541/https://www.behindthename.com/name/aviv Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 461 people with this name, used as a masculine name 84% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AV/AVIV/index.html</ref> In Israel, in the 2010s, it shows about 344 masculine uses, and 166 feminine uses.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/aviv/top/israel [https://web.archive.org/web/20220707030618/https://www.behindthename.com/name/aviv/top/israel Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: masculine inclined, nature, rare, seasons, time, two syllables


'''Awotwi'''. West African, Akan. Meaning "Eighth born child."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: birth, extraordinary
'''Avon'''. English. Modern. A variant of modern Welsh gender neutral name Afon, meaning "River."<ref>https://www.thenamemeaning.com/avon [https://web.archive.org/web/20230320165219/https://www.thenamemeaning.com/avon/ Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/avon/submitted [https://web.archive.org/web/20201124064736/https://www.behindthename.com/name/avon/submitted Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/afon [https://web.archive.org/web/20221003024906/https://www.behindthename.com/name/afon Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,292 people with this name, used as a masculine name 65% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AV/AVON/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20200924011337/https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AV/AVON/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon, water


'''Ayo'''. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "Joy," or short for names containing that.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 145 people with this name, used as a masculine name 53% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AY/AYO/index.html</ref> Keywords: emotion, happiness, neutral inclined, two syllables, very rare
'''Ayo'''. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "Joy," or short for names containing that.<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 145 people with this name, used as a masculine name 53% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AY/AYO/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20200926185353/https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AY/AYO/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: emotion, happiness, neutral inclined, two syllables, very rare


'''Ayodele'''. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "Joy has come home."<ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 315 people with this name, used as a masculine name 64% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AY/AYODELE/index.html</ref> Keywords: emotion, four syllables, happiness, neutral inclined, very rare
'''Ayodele'''. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "Joy has come home."<ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 315 people with this name, used as a masculine name 64% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AY/AYODELE/index.html</ref> Keywords: emotion, four syllables, happiness, neutral inclined, very rare


'''Ayomide'''. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "My joy has arrived."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> US SSA data shows about 554 people with this name, used as a masculine name 59% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AY/AYOMIDE/index.html</ref> Keywords: emotion, four syllables, happiness, neutral inclined, rare
'''Ayomide'''. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "My joy has arrived."<ref name="behindthename">https://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex [https://web.archive.org/web/20230407142751/https://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="2knames">https://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names.htm [https://web.archive.org/web/20230611030801/http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names.htm Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 554 people with this name, used as a masculine name 59% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AY/AYOMIDE/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20160620203142/http://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AY/AYOMIDE/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: emotion, four syllables, happiness, neutral inclined, rare
 
'''Ayotunde'''. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "My joy has returned."<ref name="behindthename" /><ref name="2knames" /> Keywords: emotion, extraordinary, happiness, four syllables
 
'''Aytaç'''. Turkish. Meaning "Moon crown."<ref name="behindthename" /> Keywords: extraordinary, moon, mysterious, mystical, nature, nobility, sky, two syllables
 
'''Ayunli'''. Native American, Cherokee. Meaning "Leader of the dance."<ref>http://www.babynames.com/name/Ayunli</ref> Keywords: extraordinary, three syllables


'''Azar''' (آذر). Persian. Meaning "Fire."<ref name="behindthename" /> Reference: elements, extraordinary, fire, two syllables
'''Azariah''' (עֲזַרְיָה). Hebrew. This is traditionally a masculine name. Many different men had this name in the Hebrew Bible. Meaning "The God Yahweh has helped" in Hebrew.<ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/azariah [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213071233/https://www.behindthename.com/name/azariah Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref name="NeutralBook" /> US SSA data shows about 163 people with this name, used as a feminine name 64% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AZ/AZARIAH/index.html [https://web.archive.org/web/20171224182114/http://www.mynamestats.com:80/First-Names/A/AZ/AZARIAH/index.html Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> Keywords: Hebrew names, rare


'''Azriel''' (עֲזְרִיאֵל). Hebrew. Meaning "God helps" or "God is my help." Also transliterated as '''Asriel''' or '''Azrael'''. In the Bible, Asriel was the son of Manasseh, and a couple of other masculine figures, so it was a commonplace name for men. Azrael is the name of the Angel of Death in some Jewish traditions, Islam, and sometimes Christianity. This angel can be a fearful symbol of mortality, or seen as helpfully guiding the soul of the deceased to the afterlife. Angels are traditionally believed to be neither male nor female, because they are not mortal. Angel names usually end in ''-el'' (meaning "of God"), and are usually gender neutral, but more often used as masculine names.<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Azriel/m</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/azriel</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,434 people named Azriel, used as a masculine name 73% of the time;<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AZ/AZRIEL/index.html</ref> about 478 people named Azrael, masculine 81% of the time;<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AZ/AZRAEL/index.html</ref> and about 31 people named Asriel, masculine 75% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASRIEL/index.html</ref> Keywords: Biblical, gothic, masculine inclined, three syllables, uncommon
'''Azriel''' (עֲזְרִיאֵל). Hebrew. Meaning "God helps" or "God is my help." Also transliterated as '''Asriel''' or '''Azrael'''. In the Bible, Asriel was the son of Manasseh, and a couple of other masculine figures, so it was a commonplace name for men. Azrael is the name of the Angel of Death in some Jewish traditions, Islam, and sometimes Christianity. This angel can be a fearful symbol of mortality, or seen as helpfully guiding the soul of the deceased to the afterlife. Angels are traditionally believed to be neither male nor female, because they are not mortal. Angel names usually end in ''-el'' (meaning "of God"), and are usually gender neutral, but more often used as masculine names.<ref>http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Azriel/m [https://web.archive.org/web/20221205011838/https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Azriel/m Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref><ref>https://www.behindthename.com/name/azriel [https://web.archive.org/web/20230213074126/https://www.behindthename.com/name/azriel Archived] on 17 July 2023</ref> US SSA data shows about 1,434 people named Azriel, used as a masculine name 73% of the time;<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AZ/AZRIEL/index.html</ref> about 478 people named Azrael, masculine 81% of the time;<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AZ/AZRAEL/index.html</ref> and about 31 people named Asriel, masculine 75% of the time.<ref>https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASRIEL/index.html</ref> Keywords: Biblical, gothic, masculine inclined, three syllables, uncommon


== See also ==
== See also ==

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Lists of neutral names

In alphabetical order: Neutral names starting with A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z


An alphabetical list of neutral names starting with A, continued from the names page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. Nonbinary people don't have to have neutral names, and many notable nonbinary people have names that are usually either masculine or feminine. Neutral names can help make it safer for people to explore their gender expressions. In English-speaking countries, some of the most familiar gender-neutral names starting with A include Alex, Angel, Ariel, Ashley, Aubrey, and Avery. However, there are many more unisex names from around the world that start with A, more than 170 of them, as listed below. Next page: neutral names starting with B.

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Aaren. English. Variant of the masculine name Aaron.[1] Aaron is used in English, French, and German, by Jewish and Christian people, derived from the Biblical Hebrew name 'Aharon (אַהֲרֹן). Meaning possibly "High mountain" or "Exalted."[2] Another neutral variant of Aaron is Arin, which see.[3] US SSA data shows about 330 people named Aaren, used as a masculine name 68% of the time.[4] Keywords: Biblical, Christian, neutral inclined, rare, two syllables

Abijah (אֲבִיָה). Hebrew. Meaning "God is my father" in Hebrew. In the Bible, this is the name of a son of Samuel, the mother of Hezekiah, a member of the tribe of Benjamin, a king of Judah, and several other figures, female and male. Variants: Abia, Abiah, Abiya, Aviya, Aviyah. [5][6][7] US SSA data shows about 93 people named Abijah, used as a masculine name 82% of the time,[8] whereas Abia and Abiah are 100% feminine.[9][10] Keywords: Biblical, Christian, masculine inclined, religious, three syllables, very rare

Abiyhayil (אֲבִיחַיִל). Hebrew. Meaning "father of might." In the Bible, this is the name of the wife of Rehoboam, the father of Esther, a Levite who was the head of the house of Merari, and several other characters, female and male. Variant spellings include Abichail, Abihail, Abihayil, Abigail, Avichayil, 'Avigayil, all of which are typically feminine in English-speaking countries today, even though they were neutral in Biblical times.[7][11]US SSA data shows the spellings Abihail, Abigail, and Avigayil are used as feminine 100% of the time,[12][13] and the other spellings are not represented. Keywords: Biblical, feminine inclined, Jewish, three syllables, very common

Adair. 1. English, Scottish. From the place name, meaning "Shallow place in a river near oaks."[14] 2. English. From the family name Adair, meaning "Son of Daire," itself meaning "Oak."[15] 3. English. From the English surname Adair, from the English given name Edgar,[16] meaning "Wealth spear" in Old English.[17][18] US SSA data shows about 2,350 people with this name, used as a masculine name 50% of the time.[19] Keywords: earth, nature, neutral inclined, places, plants, two syllables, uncommon

Addie. "Pet-form of names such as Addison, Ada, Adelaide, Adam, and Adrian." Late 19th century variant: Addy.[20] 1. English. Pet form of feminine Adelaide. Meaning "noble sort." Feminine. 2. Hebrew. Pet form of masculine Adam, meaning "earth" or "red." 3. Hebrew. Variant spelling of unisex Adi.[7] Historically, this has been a neutral name, but it has become almost exclusively feminine. US SSA data shows about 14,655 people with this name, used as a feminine name 98% of the time, so it is not currently neutral.[21] Keywords: common, cute, feminine inclined, two syllables. Notable nonbinary characters in fiction with this name include Addie in the dating sim The Office Type.[22]

Addison. English. From the family name, meaning "Son of Adam." (In turn, the Hebrew name Adam (אָדָם), literally "Red" or "Man," means the first human created in the Bible.[23][18] Addison became a gender neutral given name in the late 20th century.[20][7] Addison has since become almost exclusively feminine. US SSA data shows about 5,052 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 90% of the time, so it is not currently neutral.[24] Variants: Addisyn, Addyson.[25] Keywords: feminine inclined, three syllables, very common

Adi (עֲדִי). Hebrew. Meaning "Jewel," "Ornament," or "Witness" in Hebrew.[26][7] US SSA data shows about 1,295 people with this name, used as a feminine name 62% of the time.[27] Keywords: beauty, neutral inclined, treasure, two syllables, uncommon

Adina (עֲדִינָא). Hebrew. Meaning "Slender" in Hebrew. In the Bible, this is a masculine name only.[28][29][7] However, US SSA data shows about 5,837 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 100% of the time, so it has changed.[30] This may be the case in English-speaking countries because the name ending -a is seen as feminine, though it was not so in the Bible. Variant: Adiyna. Keywords: appearance, Biblical, feminine inclined, three syllables, uncommon

Aeon. From Greek, meaning "A long age; eternity; an immeasurable period of time." In Greek mythology, it was another name of the god of time, Chronos. In Gnosticism, it was the name of a type of a spiritual entity, an emanation from the Godhead. The original spelling was Æon. Another variant is Eon.[31][32] US SSA data shows about 111 people with this name, used as a feminine name 60% of the time.[33] Keywords: extraordinary, gothic, mythology, mysterious, mystical, neutral inclined, time, two syllables

Aeron. 1. Welsh. Gender neutral form of the Celtic name Agrona, the name of a war goddess in Welsh mythology who was portrayed as masculine. Meaning "carnage, slaughter."[34][7] 2. Welsh. From the place name, River Aeron in Wales. Meaning "Berry."[35] US SSA data shows about 265 people with this name, used as a masculine name 88% of the time.[36] Keywords: mythology, masculine inclined, rare, two syllables, war

Afton. English. Derived from a surname, from the place name, meaning "From the Afton river," which is in Scotland.[37][38][7] US SSA data shows about 2,870 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 87% of the time.[39] Keywords: feminine inclined, nature, uncommon, water

Agam (אֲגַם). Hebrew. Meaning "Lake."[40] US SSA data shows about 98 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 55% of the time.[41] Keywords: nature, neutral inclined, very rare, water

Ahsan (আহসান). Hindi form of Persian gender neutral name Ehsan. Meaning "compassion."[7] Keywords: extraordinary, peace, two syllables, virtue

Ailbhe. Irish Gaelic. Meaning "White" in old Irish. Notable legendary figures with this name include a female warrior of the Fianna, and a male saint who was raised by wolves. Pronounced "AL-va." Variants: Albeus, Alvy, and Alby.[42][43][7][44] Keywords: colours, extraordinary, two syllables

Aillil. Old Irish. Meaning "Fairy". Name originated from Aillil, High King of Ireland. Variants: Oillil, Eillil, and Aillin. Keywords: mythology, rare

Aki. Japan. Depending on choice of kanji characters in writing it, Aki means "autumn" (秋), "bright" (明), or "sparkle" (晶).[7] US SSA data shows about 831 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 55% of the time.[45] Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon

Akira (あきら). Japanese. Traditionally gender neutral. Meaning "Bright" (明), "Clear" (亮), or "Sensible" (顕), depending on how it is written in kanji characters with the same pronunciation.[46][47][7][48] US SSA data shows about 2,350 people with this name, used as a feminine name 78% of the time, but the distribution may differ in Japan.[49] Note that English speakers see names ending in -a as feminine, which is not the rule with names in Japan. Keywords: common, neutral inclined, three syllables

Al. Short for many female, male, and neutral names starting with Al. Notable nonbinary people with this name include entrepreneur Al Sandimirova. Keywords: one syllable, very common

Albany. British. Meaning "A region of Scotland," or later "The capital of New York," and likely connected with the Roman name Albanus, meaning "White" in Latin. Starting in the middle ages, originally a masculine name, now almost exclusively feminine.[50][51][52][18] US SSA data shows about 176 people with this name, used as a feminine name 99% of the time, so it is not as neutral as it once was.[53] Keywords: places, rare, three syllables

Albion. British. Meaning "England," or historically, "The island of Britain." Starting in the 16th century, originally a masculine name, now neutral.[50][54] Keywords: extraordinary, places, renaissance, three syllables

Alby. 1. Latin. A neutral name, meaning "From Alba."[55] 2. Irish. Anglicized masculine form of neutral name Ailbhe, which see.[56] US SSA data shows about 367 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 63% of the time.[57] Keywords: extraordinary, two syllables

Alex Gino at the Berlin International Literature Festival 2016.

Alex. Czech, Dutch, English, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Portuguese, Romanian, East-Slavic, and Scandinavian. Short for masculine Alexander, feminine Alexandra, and so on. Ultimately these trace back to the ancient Greek name Alexandros (Ἀλέξανδρος). Meaning "Defender." Various forms of the name were used for figures in Greek mythology and Roman people in the Christian Bible. The name and its variants spread most throughout all these countries because of the king Alexander the Great, who created one of the largest empires of the ancient world.[58] US SSA data shows about 232,691 people with this name, used as a masculine name 97% of the time, even though English speakers see it as one of the most familiar gender neutral names.[59] Variants: Alexi, Alexis, Alexus, Alick, Alix, and Alyx, which each vary in how often they are used as feminine or masculine, which varies further by country and language. Keywords: ancient, Biblical, heroism, mythology, two syllables, very common. Notable nonbinary and genderqueer people with this name include the American children's book writer Alex Gino,[60] the writer and therapist Alex Iantaffi,[61] and the American activist Alex Kapitan.[62] Fictional characters outside of the Western gender binary with this name include Alex Fierro in Rick Riordan's book series "Magnus Chase and the Gods of Asgard;" Alex Cyprin in the visual novel Astoria: Fate's Kiss; and Alex in Static, a romance novel by L. A. Witt.

Alexis. English, French, and German. Variant of Alex, which see. Meaning "Defender" in Greek (Ἄλεξις).[63] US SSA data shows about 377,890 people with this name, used as a feminine name 86% of the time, making it currently more gender-neutral than Alex, at least in that country.[64] Notable men with this name include a 4th century BCE playwright, and a 5th century saint, and notable women include actor Alexis Smith (b. 1921), the latter causing this to become popular as a feminine name as well.[65][66] Keywords: feminine inclined, three syllables, very common. Fictional characters outside of the Western gender binary with this name include the bigender protagonist of the novel Somebody Told Me, by bigender author Mia Siegert.

Ali. 1. Arabic. Meaning "Sublime, exalted" in Arabic.[67][18] 2. English. Pet-form of several names: masculine names Alastair and Alexander, feminine names Alison, Alexandra, and Alice, and neutral name Alex.[65] US SSA data shows about 44,636 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 69% of the time.[68] Keywords: common, neutral inclined, two syllables

Alijah. Alternative spelling of the name Elijah, from Hebrew Eliyahu, meaning "God is Lord" in Hebrew.[18] US SSA data shows about 28 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 87% of the time.[69]

Alix. Variant of Alex, meaning "Defender."[7] Also a medieval French feminine variant of Alice, meaning "Noble kind."[70] US SSA data shows about 3,873 people named Alix, used as a feminine name 80% of the time, which currently makes it one of the most neutral variants of the name Alex in the US.[71] Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables, uncommon

Almer. Old Norse or Old German. Meaning "Famous". Variants: Elmer and Allmer. Name originated from Almer, Bishop of Perpignan Elne. Keywords: mythology, rare [3]

Alpha (Άλφα). Greek. Meaning "Ox," and the first letter of the Greek alphabet.[72][65] US SSA data shows about 4,913 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 73% of the time.[73] Keywords: beginnings, literary, two syllables, uncommon

Altair (الطير). Modern name derived from the Arabic name of a bright star. Meaning "Alpha Aquilae, the brightest star in the constellation of Aquila, the eagle."[65][7] US SSA data shows about 139 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 57% of the time.[74] Keywords: air, animals, birds, neutral inclined, sky, star, very rare

Alva. 1. English variant spelling of Irish Gaelic Ailbhe, meaning "white," or Almhath, meaning possibly "Sovereignty." Feminine. 2. Swedish. Meaning "elf." Feminine. 3. Variant spelling of Hebrew Alvah. Meaning "Exalted" or "high." Masculine.[7][75] US SSA data shows about 16,502 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 54% of the time.[76] Keywords: magic, mystical, neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon

Alvise. Old Norse. Meaning "Magical". Variants: Alvi or Elvi. Keywords: rare, uncommon

Aly. English. A modern variant of feminine Ally.[77] US SSA data shows about 2,531 people with this name, used as a feminine name 65% of the time.[78] Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon

Amal. 1. (أمل). Arabic. Meaning "Hope, aspiration." Gender neutral. 2. (עָמָל). Hebrew. Meaning "wearisome labor." Masculine. 3. German. Meaning "labor, work." Masculine.[66][7] US SSA data shows about 5,168 people with this name, used as a feminine name 90% of the time, despite its history of being masculine or neutral.[79] Keywords: two syllables, uncommon

Amari. 1. Modern. May be from Arabic masculine name Ammar (عمّار), meaning "Long-lived," or Arabic feminine name Amira (أميرة), meaning "Prince",[80][81] or from Italian family name Amari, meaning "Bitter," or from Japanese family name meaning "Remainder." 20th century.[65] 2. African, Yoruba. Meaning "strength".[82][83] US SSA data shows about 265 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 51% of the time.[84] Keywords: neutral inclined, three syllables

Amen. English. A gender neutral name. From the word said at the end of Christian prayers or hymns, from a Biblical Hebrew word meaning "so be it."[85][18] US SSA data shows about 209 people with this given name, used as a masculine name 62% of the time.[86]

Americus. Italian, from Latin meaning "royalty."[87] US SSA data shows about 200 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 79% of the time, even though the name ending -us is masculine in names from Latin and Romance languages.[88]Keywords: four syllables, very rare, nobility

Ameya. Indian (Sanskrit). Traditionally masculine. One of the names of the Hindu god Ganesha. Meaning "Boundless" in Sanskrit.[89][90] US SSA data shows about 98 people with this given name, used as a feminine name 73% of the time.[91] Keywords: rare, three syllables

Ami. A masculine name in some cultures, and a feminine name in others. 1. (אָמִי). Hebrew. Masculine. The name of a servant of King Solomon in the Bible. Meaning "my people" or "trustworthy."[92] 2. (あみ). Japanese. Feminine. Meaning depends on kanji chosen, some options for which include: 亜美 ("Asia, beauty"), 亜海 ("Asia, sea"), 亜実 ("Asia, truth"), 亜満 ("Asia, satisfy"), 亜魅 ("Asia, fascination").[93] 3. English. Feminine. A variant of the feminine name Amy. From the Old French feminine name Amée, meaning "Beloved" in Old French.[94][95] US SSA data shows about 7,120 people with this name, used as a feminine name 96% of the time, even though it has been masculine in other places and times.[96] Keywords: Biblical, Jewish, love, two syllables, uncommon, varied gender

Amit 1. (עָמִית). Hebrew. Gender neutral. Meaning "Friend" in Hebrew.[66][7] 2. (अमित) Hindi, Marathi, Nepali. Also Bengali, Assamese, Odia, Gurmukhi, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu. Masculine. Meaning "Infinite" in Sanskrit.[65] US SSA data shows about 2,804 people with this name, used as a masculine name 93% of the time.[97] In Israel, during the 2010s, it was used as a masculine name about 594 times, and feminine 349 times.[98] Keywords: masculine inclined, rare, two syllables

Amor. Spanish and Portuguese. Meaning "Love."[99] US SSA data shows about 955 people with this name, used as a feminine name 81% of the time.[100] Keywords: affection, cute, feminine inclined, love, rare, two syllables

Amory. English. Popularized in the 1920s. From the English surname, from the Germanic masculine name Amalric, from ancient Germanic amal "work, labour" and ric "ruler, mighty."[101][102][18] US SSA data shows about 697 people with this name, used as a feminine name 50% of the time.[103] Keywords: Edwardian era, neutral inclined, rare, three syllables

Anah (עֲנָה). Hebrew. Meaning "Answer." In the Bible, one woman and two men have this name, so it is traditionally gender neutral.[66] Keywords: Biblical, extraordinary, Jewish, neutral inclined, two syllables

Anand (आनंद). Indian (Hindi, Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Gujarati, and Bengali). Meaning "Happiness" in Sanskrit. "Ananada was the name of one of the principal disciples and devotees of the Buddha. The usual modern boy's version is Anand, with Ananda now usually reserved for girls."[104][105] Variants: Ananda, Ananta, Anantha. US SSA data shows about 1,564 people named Ananda, as a feminine name 96% of the time, so that form of the name is not currently seen as neutral in that country.[106] Keywords: Buddhist, religious, two syllables, uncommon, varied gender

Anat or Anath (עַנָת). Hebrew. Unisex variant of name Anath. Meaning "Answer (to prayer)." In the Bible, this was the name of a man. Today, it is also a feminine name.[66][7] Keywords: Biblical, extraordinary, two syllables

Andi. English. Variant of Andy, short for masculine Andrew, feminine/neutral Andrea, and so on.[18] US SSA data shows about 3,715 people named Andi, used as a feminine name 84% of the time,[107] whereas Andy is 99% masculine.[108] Keywords: feminine inclined, two syllables, uncommon

Andrea. Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, German, Icelandic, Italian, Norwegian, Serbian, Slovak, Spanish, and Swedish. Meaning "Manly," and a feminine or neutral form of Andrew, tracing back to Biblical Greek masculine name Andreas (Ἀνδρέας).[109] In the US, this has become almost exclusively feminine; SSA data shows about 407,109 people with this name, used as a feminine name 99% of the time.[110] Variant: Andren.[111] Keywords: Biblical, Christian, feminine inclined, three syllables, very common. Notable genderqueer people with this name include the American poet Andrea Gibson (b. 1975).[112][113][114]

Angel Haze live at Øyafestivalen 2013.

Angel. English, Bulgarian, and Macedonian. Meaning "A supernatural being who is a heavenly messenger," from Greek angelos (ἄγγελος), meaning "Messenger." Became a given name with the medieval Latin masculine name Angelus. Became an English given name in the 16th century. Regional variants include Czech Anděl, Spanish Ángel, Catalan Àngel, and Italian Angelo.[115][18] In English, this had been a masculine name, and is now more often feminine.[66] US SSA data shows about 285,071 people with this name, used as a masculine name 67% of the time.[116] Keywords: angels, cute, mystical, religious, spiritual, two syllables, very common. Notable agender people with this name include the American rapper Angel Haze (b. 1991)[117] and the Canadian singer-songwriter Angel Baribeau.[118]

Anh. Vietnamese. Meaning "peace; intellectual brightness; light ray."[119] US SSA data shows about 1,856 people with this name, used as a feminine name 70% of the time.[120] Keywords: feminine inclined, one syllable, uncommon

Anmol (अनमोल). Indian (Hindi and Nepali). Meaning "Priceless, precious" in Sanskrit.[121] US SSA data shows about 590 people with this name, used as a masculine name 53% of the time.[122] Keywords: neutral inclined, rare, two syllables

Aquarius. Used for those born under this astrological sign. Meaning "Water-carrier."[123][124] US SSA data shows about 357 people with this name, used as a feminine name 68% of the time.[125] Keywords: air, four syllables, mystical, neutral inclined, sky, stars, very rare, water

Aquila. Ancient Roman, Latin. Meaning "Eagle," and "The constellation Aquila." It was a common masculine name in Rome, but in the Bible, it was also used for a woman. The name was revived in the 16th century.[123][66] US SSA data shows about 702 people with this name, used as a feminine name 92% of the time.[126] Keywords: ancient, Biblical, mystical, nature, animals, birds, rare, sky, stars

Ara (Արա). Armenian. After a legendary Armenian king named Ara. Meaning unknown.[127] US SSA data shows about 2,360 people with this name, used as a feminine name 68% of the time.[128] Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon

Arbor. American English. A modern name. After the US national holiday in April, Arbor Day, in which nature conservation is celebrated by planting trees.[18] US SSA data shows about 98 people with this name, used as a feminine name 71% of the time.[129] Keywords: nature, plants, springtime, trees, two syllables.

Arcadia. Greek in origin. The definition of the word is: " a region or scene of simple pleasure and quiet"[130]. Keywords: nature, innocence, fields, Greek, ancient

Arda. 1. Hebrew. Meaning "Bronze." Or a variant of Arden.[131] 2. Turkish. meaning "Marker, stake."[132] US SSA data shows about 426 people with this name, used as a feminine name 51% of the time.[133] Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, very rare

Arden. English. From the phrase aduenna silva, meaning "great forest" in Latin. This was Shakespeare's mother's surname, so he used it for the name of the forest in his comedy As You Like It. A given name in the 17th century.[18][123][66][7] US SSA data shows about 7,670 people with this name, used as a masculine name 57% of the time.[134] Keywords: nature, neutral inclined, plants, trees, two syllables, uncommon

Ardent. English. Meaning "Earnest," "Passionate," and "Fiery." Mid 19th century.[123] Keywords: emotion, extraordinary, fire, two syllables

Ardor. English. Meaning "Enthusiasm," "Passion," and "Fiery." 20th century.[123] Keywords: emotion, extraordinary, fire, two syllables

Aren.[135] 1. Nigerian. Meaning "Eagle". 2. German. Meaning "The power of the eagle". 3. Scandinavian. Meaning "Ruler of peace"[136] US SSA data shows about 1,776 people with this name, used as a masculine name 81% of the time.[137] Keywords: air, birds, heroic, masculine inclined, two syllables, uncommon

Ari 1. (אֲרִי). Hebrew. Masculine. Meaning "Lion" in Hebrew.[138][139][18] 2. Icelandic, Finnish, and ancient Scandinavian. Masculine. Meaning "Eagle" in Old Norse.[140] 3. (Արի). Armenian. Masculine. Meaning "Brave" in Armenian. 4. Short for names starting with Ar. Started becoming popular in the 2000s and 2010s, at which time it also started being used as a feminine name as well.[141] US SSA data shows about 7,304 people with this name, used as a masculine name 84% of the time.[142] Keywords: air, animals, common, courage, fire, heroic, masculine inclined, two syllables

The genderless character from Shakespeare's Tempest who is named Ariel. Drawn by Louis Rhaed (1857 – 1926.)

Ariel or Ari'el (אֲרִיאֵל). Hebrew. Meaning "Lion of God." Used in the Bible as another name for the city of Jerusalem. In the Apocrypha, this is the name of an archangel. Shakespeare used this as the name for a spirit that was neither female nor male in The Tempest (1611). It was used as a masculine name from the 1500s, and then as a feminine name from the 1800s.[143][66][7][18] In the US, it spiked in popularity as a feminine name in the 1990s.[144] US SSA data shows about 73,077 people with this name, used as a feminine name 79% of the time.[145] Keywords: common, literary, mystical, smart, three syllables. Notable genderqueer people with this name include ordained Hebrew Priestess Ariel Vegosen.[146]

Arien. Hebrew. Meaning "Enchanted."[147] US SSA data shows about 782 people with this name, used as a masculine name 55% of the time.[148] Keywords: magical, mystical, neutral inclined, rare, three syllables

Aries. Used for those born under this astrological sign. Meaning "The constellation of the ram." 19th century.[143][149] US SSA data shows about 2,964 people with this name, used as a masculine name 57% of the time.[150] Keywords: mystical, neutral inclined, stars, two syllables, uncommon

Arin. English. A neutral variant of the masculine name Aaron[151]. Aaron is used in English, French, and German, by Jewish and Christian people, derived from the Biblical Hebrew name 'Aharon (אַהֲרֹן). Meaning possibly "High mountain" or "Exalted."[152] Arin is also a neutral variant of feminine Erin, meaning "Ireland."[153][154] US SSA data shows about 3,634 people named Arin, used as a feminine name 62% of the time.[155] Keywords: Biblical, neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon

Arion. 1. Hebrew. Meaning "With melody."[156] 2. (Ἀρίων). Greek. This was the name of some masculine figures in Greek mythology and history.[157] US SSA data shows about 1,912 people with this name, used as a masculine name 72% of the time.[158] Keywords: music, mythology, three syllables, uncommon

Arlie or Arley. English. From a family name, based on a place name. Possibly meaning "Eagle wood," "Hare wood," or "Rocky wood" in Old English. Also short for various names beginning with Arl, such as English feminine Arlene, which is an invented name from the 1840s with no known meaning.[66][18][159] Arlie was popular in the US from the 1880s to 1940s, during which it was gender neutral, and more popular as a masculine name.[160] US SSA data shows about 3,346 people with this name, used as a masculine name 78% of the time.[161] Keywords: Edwardian era, birds, forest, nature, plants, two syllables, Victorian era, uncommon

Armani. African American, modern. Named for the high-end fashion company, Armani Exchange, from the Italian surname Armani, meaning "Son of Armano" in Italian. Armano is an Italian form of masculine Herman, meaning "Army man."[162][163][164] US SSA data shows about 12,542 people named Armani, used as a masculine name 54% of the time.[165] Keywords: appearance, common, light-hearted, modern, military, neutral inclined, prosperity, style, three syllables

Arrian. English. Meaning "Holy" in Latin.[166] US SSA data shows about 121 people with this name, used as a masculine name 76% of the time.[167] Keywords: extraordinary

Ash. English. Short name for Ashby, Asher, Ashland, Ashley, and Ashton, which see. Meaning "Ash tree" or "Grove of ash trees" in Old English.[66][18] US SSA data shows about 690 people with this name, used as a masculine name 96% of the time, so it looks like one of the less gender-neutral Ash names.[168] However, more people may go by the short nickname Ash than are recorded in that official data. Keywords: earth, fire, forest, masculine inclined, nature, one syllable, plants, uncommon. Notable nonbinary people with this name include YouTuber Ash Hardell.

Ashby. Old English. Meaning "Ash tree farm."[169] US SSA data shows about 1,445 people with this name, used as a masculine name 68% of the time, making it one of the most gender-neutral Ash names.[170] Keywords: earth, nature, neutral inclined, plants, two syllables, uncommon

Asher (אָשֵׁר). Hebrew. Meaning "Blessed, happy." In the Bible, this was the name of two different men. Genesis 30:13 mentions the meaning of this name. Traditionally a masculine name.[171][172] US SSA data shows about 27,915 people with this name, used as a masculine name 98% of the time, so it is one of the least gender-neutral Ash names.[173] German variant: Ascher.[174][175] Keywords: Biblical, common, Jewish, masculine inclined, two syllables. Notable nonbinary and genderqueer people with this name include the American filmmaker Asher Jelinsky.[176]

Ashland. English. Meaning "Land of ash trees."[177] Variant: Ashlund. US SSA data shows about 659 people with this name, used as a feminine name 85% of the time.[178] Keywords: earth, feminine inclined, nature, plants, rare, two syllables

Ashley. English. From a family name, based on a place name. Meaning "Ash tree clearing" in Old English.[66] US SSA data shows about 832,326 people with this name, used as a feminine name 98% of the time,[179] because it has been gradually from being popular as a masculine name to being popular as a feminine name. Keywords: earth, nature, plants, two syllables, very common

Ashton. Old English. From a family name based on a place name, meaning "Ash tree town" in Old English.[66][18] US SSA data shows about 72,560 people with this name, used as a masculine name 74% of the time.[180] Keywords: common, earth, plants, two syllables, urban

Aspen. British. Aspen is a place name (the ski resort town in Colorado) as well as a tree with delicate, heart-shaped leaves.[181][182] Aspen is mostly given to girls (90%).Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; refs with no name must have content Alternative spellings include Aspyn and Aspenn. It is loaded with hippie charm. Keywords: female-indeclined, nature, tree, location, two syllabul, modern.

Asthore. Irish. Meaning "Loved one."[183] Keywords: extraordinary

Aştî (ئاشتی). Kurdish. Traditionally gender neutral. Meaning "Peace, tranquility" in Kurdish Sorani.[66] Keywords: extraordinary, peace, personality, two syllables

Astin. 1. French. Meaning "Star-like."[184] 2. English. Modern. From an English surname, from the Anglo-Norman French given name Asketin, from Old Norse masculine Ásketill, meaning "God's helmet" or "God's cauldron."[185][186] US SSA data shows about 488 people with this name, used as a masculine name 69% of the time.[187] Keywords: battle, nature, neutral inclined, sky, space, stars, two syllables, very rare, war

Atherton. English. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "From Atelhere's town."[188] Keywords: extraordinary, three syllables, urban

Atl. Aztec, Nahuatl. Meaning "Water."[189][7] Keywords: nature, elements, extraordinary, water

Atlas. Greek. Meaning of Atlas is "to carry". Atlas was a mythical Titan who bore the weight of the world on his shoulders, so the name bears connotations of great strength.

Atlee. English. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "Lives near the woods" in Old English.[190][191] US SSA data shows about 826 people with this name, used as a masculine name 84% of the time.[192] Keywords: nature, forest, plants, rare, trees, two syllables

Aubrey. English. From the Norman French version of the German name Alberich, meaning "Elf power" or "Elf ruler."[66][7][18] US SSA data shows about 36,687 people with the given name Aubrey, used as a feminine name 76% of the time,[193] though the spelling variant Aubri shows use as a feminine name 100% of the time.[194] Keywords: mythology, magic, mystical, fantasy, very common. Notable nonbinary people with this name include the American social-behavioral health researcher Aubri Drake.[195]

Auburn. English, American. Meaning "Reddish brown hair" in English.[196][197][18] US SSA data shows about 1,184 people with this name, used as a feminine name 60% of the time.[198] Keywords: appearance, color, hair, neutral inclined, uncommon

Auden. English and Norwegian. From the English surname Auden, from the Germanic masculine name Aldwin, meaning "Old friend." Or meaning "Half Danish."[199][200] Variants: Audin, Audyn.[201] US SSA data shows about 964 people named Auden, used as a masculine name 70% of the time.[202] Keywords: rare, two syllables

Audi. English. Modern. After the car company, Audi.[203] US SSA data shows about 149 people with this name, used as a feminine name 59% of the time.[204] Keywords: light-hearted, modern, neutral inclined, technology, travel, two syllables, very rare

Aure. 1. French. Gender neutral, traditionally feminine. Medieval. Meaning "soft breeze" in French. Related to the English word "aura."[205] 2. (אור). Hebrew. Gender neutral modern variant of Hebrew neutral name Or, meaning "Light."[206][207] Keywords: air, elements, extraordinary, magical, mystical, nature, one syllable, sky, weather

Auren or Auron. English. A modern name based on the name Lauren. Lauren means "laurel."[208][209] Keywords: extraordinary, modern, two syllables

Aurum. English. Meaning "glowing dawn" or "gold" in Latin.[210][211] Keywords: alchemy, color, extraordinary, mystical, nature, wealth

Averill. English. From the surname, from the Old English feminine name Eoforhild, meaning "Boar battle" or "Ferocious fighter" in Old English.[66][212][18] US SSA data shows about 200 people with this name, used as a masculine name 66% of the time.[213] Keywords: animals, battle, hunting, mammals, mystical, neutral inclined, three syllables, very rare, war

Avery. English. Variant of Aubrey, which see, or derived from Alfred, meaning "Elf counsel" in ancient Germanic.[66][7][18] US SSA data shows about 121,707 people with this name, used as a feminine name 67% of the time.[214] Keywords: magic, mythology, mystical, neutral inclined, three syllables, very common

Avi (אֲבִי). Hebrew. Meaning "my father." More common as a boy name, but beginning to be used as a girl name as well. Variant of feminine Abiy, or masculine Avraham.[215][7] US SSA data shows about 3,243 people with this name, used as a masculine name 88% of the time.[216] Keywords: masculine inclined, two syllables, uncommon

Aviv (אֲבִיב). Hebrew. Meaning "Spring."[217] US SSA data shows about 461 people with this name, used as a masculine name 84% of the time.[218] In Israel, in the 2010s, it shows about 344 masculine uses, and 166 feminine uses.[219] Keywords: masculine inclined, nature, rare, seasons, time, two syllables

Avon. English. Modern. A variant of modern Welsh gender neutral name Afon, meaning "River."[220][221][222] US SSA data shows about 1,292 people with this name, used as a masculine name 65% of the time.[223] Keywords: neutral inclined, two syllables, uncommon, water

Ayo. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "Joy," or short for names containing that.[66][7] US SSA data shows about 145 people with this name, used as a masculine name 53% of the time.[224] Keywords: emotion, happiness, neutral inclined, two syllables, very rare

Ayodele. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "Joy has come home."[7] US SSA data shows about 315 people with this name, used as a masculine name 64% of the time.[225] Keywords: emotion, four syllables, happiness, neutral inclined, very rare

Ayomide. West African, Yoruba. Meaning "My joy has arrived."[66][7] US SSA data shows about 554 people with this name, used as a masculine name 59% of the time.[226] Keywords: emotion, four syllables, happiness, neutral inclined, rare

Azariah (עֲזַרְיָה). Hebrew. This is traditionally a masculine name. Many different men had this name in the Hebrew Bible. Meaning "The God Yahweh has helped" in Hebrew.[227][18] US SSA data shows about 163 people with this name, used as a feminine name 64% of the time.[228] Keywords: Hebrew names, rare

Azriel (עֲזְרִיאֵל). Hebrew. Meaning "God helps" or "God is my help." Also transliterated as Asriel or Azrael. In the Bible, Asriel was the son of Manasseh, and a couple of other masculine figures, so it was a commonplace name for men. Azrael is the name of the Angel of Death in some Jewish traditions, Islam, and sometimes Christianity. This angel can be a fearful symbol of mortality, or seen as helpfully guiding the soul of the deceased to the afterlife. Angels are traditionally believed to be neither male nor female, because they are not mortal. Angel names usually end in -el (meaning "of God"), and are usually gender neutral, but more often used as masculine names.[229][230] US SSA data shows about 1,434 people named Azriel, used as a masculine name 73% of the time;[231] about 478 people named Azrael, masculine 81% of the time;[232] and about 31 people named Asriel, masculine 75% of the time.[233] Keywords: Biblical, gothic, masculine inclined, three syllables, uncommon

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  219. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/aviv/top/israel Archived on 17 July 2023
  220. ↑ https://www.thenamemeaning.com/avon Archived on 17 July 2023
  221. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/avon/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023
  222. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/afon Archived on 17 July 2023
  223. ↑ https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AV/AVON/index.html Archived on 17 July 2023
  224. ↑ https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AY/AYO/index.html Archived on 17 July 2023
  225. ↑ https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AY/AYODELE/index.html
  226. ↑ https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AY/AYOMIDE/index.html Archived on 17 July 2023
  227. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/azariah Archived on 17 July 2023
  228. ↑ https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AZ/AZARIAH/index.html Archived on 17 July 2023
  229. ↑ http://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Azriel/m Archived on 17 July 2023
  230. ↑ https://www.behindthename.com/name/azriel Archived on 17 July 2023
  231. ↑ https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AZ/AZRIEL/index.html
  232. ↑ https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AZ/AZRAEL/index.html
  233. ↑ https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/A/AS/ASRIEL/index.html
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