Names Categorized "male to female"

Akira is a Japanese given name that is unisex but predominantly used for males. It derives from several kanji characters, most commonly 昭 (akira, 'bright'), 明 (akira, 'bright' or 'light'), and 亮 (akira, 'clear'). The...

Alexis is a given name of Greek origin meaning "helper" or "defender," derived from the Greek verb ἀλέξειν (alexein) meaning "to defend" or "to help". The name comes from the Ancient Greek Ἄλεξις (Alexis), which itself i...

Allison is a feminine given name of English origin. From the middle of the 20th century, it has primarily been used as a variant of the feminine name Alison. However, prior to that, it was used as an uncommon masculine n...

Anael is a masculine name in the Bible and the Apocrypha but has become primarily feminine in modern Hebrew. Its meaning is often understood as "God has answered" in Hebrew, from the verb ʿana (to answer) and the element...

Anat 2 is a Hebrew name found in the Hebrew Bible, often regarded as the feminine form of Anath 1 (or Anath). While the name appears in early scripture as a masculine figure, it has been revived in modern times as a femi...

Arja is a Finnish female name with a literary origin, popularized by the Finnish poet Eino Leino in his 1916 poem Arja and Selinä. Despite being used for a male character in the poem, the name has become established as a...

Ashley is a given name of English origin, derived from the Old English words æsc (ash) and lēah (clearing, meadow), meaning "ash tree clearing." It originally developed as a surname from place names, and its use as a fir...

Ashton is a given name of English origin, derived from the English surname Ashton, which itself comes from a place name meaning "ash tree town" in Old English. The name combines the elements æsc (ash tree) and tūn (enclo...

Aubrey is a unisex English name, originally of French and Germanic origin. It derives from Auberi, an Old French form of Alberich, which was brought to England by the Normans. The name Alberich combines the Germanic elem...

Avery is a unisex given name of English origin, derived from a surname that itself evolved from the Norman French forms of the Old English names Alberich or Alfred. The name ultimately traces back to the elements ælf mea...

Barrie is an English variant of the name Barry, which itself derives from Irish origins. The name has been used predominantly in English-speaking countries, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.Ety...

Beverly is a unisex given name in English usage, although it is now predominantly feminine. It originates from an English surname that was itself derived from the place name Beverley, a town in the East Riding of Yorkshi...

Blair is a unisex first name of Scottish and English usage, derived from a Scottish surname. The surname itself originates from various places in Scotland called Blair, which come from the Scottish Gaelic word blàr, mean...

Blake is a unisex given name of English origin, derived from an English surname. The surname itself comes from Old English blæc meaning "black" or blac meaning "pale" — two opposite meanings that likely arose as nickname...

Blakely is a modern English feminine given name transferred from the Blakely surname, which itself derives from an Old English place name. The surname originated from the words blæc meaning "black" and leah meaning "wood...

Briley is a modern feminine given name used in English-speaking countries. Its origin is uncertain, but it likely emerged as a phonetic blend or variant of popular names such as Bryson and Riley, reflecting a trend towar...

Campbell is a unisex given name derived from a Scottish surname. The surname itself originates from the Scottish Gaelic Caimbeul, meaning "crooked mouth", from cam ("crooked") and beul ("mouth"). This etymology parallels...

Carlie is an English feminine given name, a variant of Carly, which itself is a feminine form of Carl. As such, Carlie ultimately derives from the Germanic name Karl (see Charles), meaning 'free man'. The name gained pop...

Carol is a feminine given name in English that originated as a short form of Caroline. Historically, Carol was also a masculine name, derived from the Latin form Carolus, which itself is the Latinization of Charles. Over...

Carrol is a variant of Carroll (masculine) or Carol 1 (feminine). This English unisex name has two main origins depending on its gender assignment.EtymologyAs a masculine name, Carrol is derived from the surname Carroll,...

Casey is a given name of Irish origin, derived from the surname Casey, which is an Anglicized form of the Irish Ó Cathasaigh, meaning 'descendant of Cathassach.' The root name Cathassach comes from the Irish cathasach, s...

Cassidy is a gender-neutral given name derived from the Irish surname Ó Caiside, which in turn comes from the Gaelic byname Caiside. The name Caiside itself means "curly-haired," tracing back to the Irish word cas, meani...

Charley is an English unisex given name that serves as a diminutive or feminine form of Charles. While often considered a variant of the more common Charlie, Charley has established its own identity as a given name and s...

Charlie is a unisex given name in English-speaking countries, commonly used as a diminutive or feminine form of Charles. While traditionally masculine, Charlie has gained widespread popularity for all genders, often serv...

Collins is a given name of English origin, derived from the English and Irish surnames Collins 1 and Collins 2. These surnames have multiple possible origins: from Colin, an English diminutive of Nicholas; from the Irish...

Courtney is a unisex given name of English origin, derived from the aristocratic English surname Courtney, which itself has multiple possible etymologies. The surname may come from the French place name Courtenay (from t...

Dakota is a unisex given name originating from the Native American Dakota people, whose name in the Dakota language means "allies, friends". The name was adopted as a place name for the U.S. states of North and South Dak...

Dalma is a Hungarian female given name, originally created by the poet Mihály Vörösmarty for a male character in his epic poem Zalán Futása (1825). Despite its masculine debut, the name was later adopted by writers such...

Dana 2 is an English given name derived from a surname of uncertain origin. Unlike the more common feminine name Dana, which has Celtic or Hebrew roots, this specific iteration owes its popularity to admiration for Ameri...

Dee is a unisex given name primarily used in English. It originates as a diminutive or short form of various names beginning with the letter D, such as Dorothy, Deborah, Denise, or David. Additionally, Dee can be given i...

Diamond is a feminine given name taken directly from the English word diamond, the clear, colourless precious stone that serves as the traditional birthstone of April. The word itself traces back through Late Latin diama...

Dominique is the French feminine and masculine form of the name Dominic, derived from the Late Latin name Dominicus, meaning "of the Lord". Traditionally given to a child born on Sunday, the name has deep religious roots...

Emerson is an English and Portuguese given name, a transferred use of an English surname meaning "son of Emery". The surname itself originates from Anglo-Saxon, either from Emars sunu (son of Emar) or from Emery's son. T...

Emery is a unisex given name that originated as the Norman French form of Emmerich, a Germanic name meaning “universal ruler.” The Normans introduced it to England after the Conquest, and though it was never a popular na...

Esmé is a given name of Old French origin, derived from the past participle of the verb esmer, meaning "to esteem" — thus signifying "esteemed" or "loved." Originally a masculine name, it was first introduced to the Brit...

Evelyn is a given name with a complex gender journey, originating as an English surname derived from the medieval girl's name Aveline, a Norman diminutive of the Germanic name Ava. When first adopted as a given name in t...

Femme is a Frisian masculine given name, originally a short form of Frisian names such as Fridumar or Friduman, as well as other names beginning with the Old German element fridu (“peace”) and a second element starting w...

Fergie is a Scottish masculine given name, typically used as a pet form or diminutive of the name Fergus. It can also serve as a nickname for surnames beginning with “Ferg,” such as Ferguson. The -ie (or -y) suffix conve...

Frankie is a diminutive of the names Frank or Frances, with roots stretching back to Old German. The name Frank derives from the tribal name of the Franks, a Germanic tribe that migrated into Gaul during the 3rd and 4th...

Gail is a gender-neutral given name, most commonly used as a short form of Abigail. While traditionally a feminine name, it has also been used for males. Until the 1930s, Gail was equally common on both sexes; between th...

Georgie is a unisex diminutive of Georgia or George. As a feminine name, it is commonly used as a short form of Georgina, Georgiana, or Georgia; as a masculine name, it is a diminutive of George. Etymology and Origins Th...

Harlow is an English feminine given name that originated as a surname, itself derived from a place name. The place name Harlow (a town in Essex, England) comes from Old English elements: either hær meaning "rock" or "hea...

Harper is a given name of English origin, derived from the English surname Harper. The surname originally belonged to a person who played or made harps, stemming from the Middle English harper, harpere (meaning “harper”)...

Etymology and History Hilary is an English given name derived from the Latin hilaris, meaning "cheerful" or "merry," which itself comes from the Greek ἱλαρός (hilaros). The name traces back to the ancient Roman names Hil...

Hollie is a spelling variant of the English name Holly, primarily used as a feminine given name. Due to its phonetic similarity, it is also occasionally, though rarely, used as a masculine given name transferred from the...

Holly is a given name derived from the English word for the holly tree, a genus of evergreen plants with distinctive spiny leaves and red berries. The name originates from the Old English word holen, which refers to the...

Inna is a name of uncertain meaning, primarily used in Russian and Ukrainian contexts, though it also has historical significance. Despite its modern feminine associations, the earliest known bearer was a male saint, Inn...

Itsuki (いつき, イツキ) is a Japanese given name that can also serve as a surname. The name is most commonly understood to derive from the nanori reading of the Japanese element 樹 (itsuki) meaning "tree." However, Itsuk...

Ivory is a rare and elegant first name derived directly from the English word for the hard, creamy-white substance obtained from elephant tusks and other animal teeth. Historically, natural ivory was highly prized for it...

Jade is a feminine given name in English and French, derived from the name of the precious stone. The stone's name itself comes from the Spanish phrase piedra de la ijada, meaning "stone of the flank," based on the ancie...

Jaimie is a variant spelling of Jamie, a name that originated as a Lowland Scots diminutive of James. Since the late 19th century, Jamie (and by extension Jaimie) has also been used as a feminine given name. The shift fr...

Jamie is a unisex given name of Scottish and English origin. Originally a Lowland Scots diminutive of James, it has been used independently since the 19th century. Over time, Jamie evolved into a popular unisex name, esp...

Jocelyn is a unisex given name of Germanic origin, used in English and French. It derives from a Frankish masculine name, variously recorded as Gautselin, Gauzlin, and many other spellings. The name combines the Germanic...

Jodie is a unisex given name of English origin, primarily used as a feminine form of Jody. The name Jody itself is a diminutive of names such as Josephine, Joseph, Joanna, and other names beginning with Jo. Etymology and...

Joy is a feminine given name derived directly from the English word joy, which ultimately comes from Norman French joie and Latin gaudium. The name has been regularly used as a given name since the late 19th century, ref...

Etymology Joyce is a given name that originated as a masculine name and later transitioned to feminine. It is derived from the medieval masculine name Josse, which itself evolved from Iudocus, a Latinized form of the Bre...

Kasey is a unisex given name primarily used in English-speaking countries, functioning as a variant spelling of the more common Casey. This spelling, along with others such as Kacey, Kacie, Kayce, and Kaycee, arose as an...

Kelley is a variant of the surname Kelly, which itself derives from the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh meaning 'descendant of Ceallach'. The personal name Ceallach is of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'war' or 'bright-hea...

Kelly is a unisex given name of English and Irish origin, developed as an Anglicized form of the Irish given name Ceallach or the Irish surname Ó Ceallaigh which means "descendant of Ceallach". The meaning of the persona...

Kelsey is a given name of English origin, primarily used for girls. Its roots are tied either to an Old English personal name Cēolsiġe meaning "ship's victory" (from cēol "ship" and sīġe "victory") or to a place name in...