Baby names… I know, take a deep breath! It could be the biggest headache of your entire pregnancy. You are constantly looking for inspiration in books, movies or friends and your partner has to agree on it too. There are always names lurking in the back of your head that don't sound too convincing, but that you keep there just in case.
I mean, the name is everything! You are have to live with it whether you like it or not and since you probably don't like your name (most people don't) you don't want your child to feel the same. Don't despair because we have the solution. Unisex names are here to the rescue!
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We want the name to be perfect! It can't be too popular, has to be unique and have a cool meaning. Some parents are stuck with one name because it runs in the family and through generations and they only need a roman numeral variation at the end. Lucky them! However, they always struggle to find an awesome middle name.
Consider unisex names. The best thing about them is that they have a certain element of drama because you are guaranteed a turn of the head. These names can truly go either way and are perfect for a boy or girl. We put together a list of great unisex names with their meaning and origin. Grab them while you can because some of these are not trending yet.
- Alexis: Defender of mankind. Greek.
- Blair: Dweller on the plain. Scottish.
- Casey: Brave. Irish.
- Cassidy: Crazy curly headed one. Irish.
- Cody: Cushion. Old English.
- Dylan: Son of sea. Welsh.
- Harley: From the hare's meadow. English.
- Hayden: From the hedged valley. English.
- Jade & Jaden: Stone of the side. English
- Jamie: Supplanted. English.
- Justice: Just. Latin.
- Kadin: Companion. Arabic.
- Kerry: Dark haired one. Irish.
- Lee: Dweller near the wood or clearing. Old English.
- Lindsay: Island of linden trees. Old English.
- MacKenzie: Fair one or handsome. Irish.
- Mason: Stone worker. French.
- Morgan: Bright sea. Welsh.
- Orion: Son of fire. Greek.
- Paris: Lover. Greek.
- Perry: Dweller by the pear tree. English.
- Reese: Ardor. Welsh.
- Riley: Dweller by the rye field. Old English.
- Shelby: Village on the ledge. English.
- Skylar: The isle of Skye. Scottish.
- Sydney: Wide meadow. French.
- Taylor: To cut. French.
- Tyler: Tile maker. French.
- Wynne: Fair or white. English.
- Zane: Gift of God. English.
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