http:\/\/www.msn.com\/en-au\/lifestyle\/familyandrelationships\/the-24-most-popular-unisex-names-for-babies\/ar-BBwnmFx?li=AA2FZ8I&ocid=spartandhp<\/a><\/p>\nHere are 24 of the best unisex names for babies including those that are proving to be most popular in 2016 and those classics that never fall out of favour.<\/p>\n
Unisex names that make an appearance on the top 100 most popular baby names for 2016 list for boys and girls:<\/b><\/p>\n
1. Logan<\/p>\n
Originally a boy\u2019s name, Logan is now featured on both sides of the baby name book and has become popular for girls. Logan is thought to have been a Scottish name but it is believed Clan Logan, as they were known, split and some travelled to Ireland. The Celtic name means \u201clittle hollow\u201d and it is claimed people named Logan are trustworthy and loyal.<\/p>\n
2. Riley<\/p>\n
Another Irish name, Riley is equally popular for both genders however has fallen victim to multiple spelling options including Rylee, Reilly and Ryleigh. These options are definitely better than the original spelling \u2013 Raghallach. The name Riley made the Cosmopolitan \u201cSuper-Cool Unisex Baby Names\u201d list for 2016 and means \u201cvaliant\u201d which signifies courage and determination.<\/p>\n
3. Ryder<\/p>\n
An Old English name, Ryder literally means \u201cone who rides\u201d and seeing as girls are just as capable of riding as boys, it is a perfect unisex name. Still the controversy continues over it\u2019s use as a girl\u2019s name due to the obvious gag, \u201cRide Her\u201d but kids will think of a way to tease regardless of a name so if you love it, go for it. Kate Hudson has a son called Ryder.<\/p>\n
4. Toby<\/p>\n
Toby is the most adorable name for a boy or a girl, or a puppy for that matter and hardly anyone realises it has religious meaning. Toby is taken from the name Tobias which means \u201cGod is good\u201d. A popular boys\u2019 name even in the 80s, Toby is turning out to be a classic and much more popular than its root name Tobias.<\/p>\n
5. Darcy<\/p>\n
This name started out as a French surname and then began to be used as a first name for boys and girls, although for girls it is often spelled Darcey. It is also thought to be of English origin \u2013 Mark Darcy in Jane Austin\u2019s Pride and Prejudice \u2013 and is still a regular feature on most popular lists.<\/p>\n
6. Harper<\/p>\n
Harper is a popular baby name for 2016, cracking the Top 10 of most lists. The trend is thought to be thanks to the new novel from To Kill a Mockingbird author Harper Lee as well as Victoria and David Beckham naming their daughter Harper. It is derived from the word \u201charp\u201d as in harp players and was originally a surname.<\/p>\n
7. Paige<\/p>\n
This name is considered more suitable for baby girls than baby boys, although it is still used for both. In fact it began as a boy\u2019s name and derived from the term \u201cpaige boy\u201d which was the label given to boys taking their first step towards training to be a knight during Medieval times in England.<\/p>\n
8. Frankie<\/p>\n
In most countries around the world Frankie is a unisex name and has three most common meanings \u2013 javelin as in javelin thrower, free and honest. Sometimes a shortened version of Frances, the use of the name Frankie is still in the top ten of most baby name lists for 2016.<\/p>\n
9. Charlie<\/p>\n
Charlie is the male derivative of Charlotte however now Charlie is used for both girls and boys with equal popularity, although oftentimes for girls the \u201ce\u201d is dropped. Think Charli from children\u2019s musical group Hi-Five. As with Frankie, Charlie is now used as a stand-alone name as opposed to being a nickname.<\/p>\n
10 Billie<\/p>\n
Since it\u2019s evolution from the name William, Billy and then Billie are both popular baby names for both genders. And who doesn\u2019t want to name their baby girl after the amazing Billie Proudman from beloved Aussie drama Offspring? Please come back for another season! The name William means protector.<\/p>\n
Unisex names that are still popular classics:<\/b><\/p>\n
11. Peyton<\/p>\n
The name Peyton was used by Scottish royalty but also means \u201croyal\u201d in English-speaking countries, \u201cregal\u201d in Latin and for the good old English, it means \u201cFrom the fighter\u2019s farm\u201d!?! Peyton is derived from the name Patrick but is now considered unisex.<\/p>\n
12. Alex<\/p>\n
No longer just an abbreviation of Alexander (for boys) or Alexandra (for girls), Alex is a popular unisex baby name. The original version of the name is Greek and means \u201cdefender of mankind\u201d and implies strength. It was used for rulers, kings and popes in Greece, Macedonia and Russia.<\/p>\n
13. Taylor<\/p>\n
Another surname that became a first name, Taylor began as an English occupation name given to those whose families were tailors \u2013 Tailor \u2013 and has fallen victim to a variety of spellings including Tayler and Tailer. The most popular modern spelling is Taylor (thank you Swiftie).<\/p>\n
14. Chris<\/p>\n
The name Chris is said to mean \u201cBearer of Christ\u201d which probably isn\u2019t the reason many parents are choosing these days. Originating in Greece, Chris is short for Christopher or Christine but is now a solid, stand-alone name that has become a popular unisex baby name.<\/p>\n
15. Daryl<\/p>\n
Of French origin, the name Daryl translates to mean \u201cdear\u201d or \u201cbeloved\u201d which is quite sweet for a beautiful new baby. It is typically a boy\u2019s name but has evolved into a beautiful unisex name. The spelling Daryl is thought to be a derivative of the original spelling \u201cDarrell\u201d, more commonly used for boys.<\/p>\n
16. Eddie<\/p>\n
A nickname given to the Ednas, Edwinas, Edmundas, Edmondes of the world, this is a common first name introduced to us by the English. However the abbreviation, Ed, is Hebrew and means \u201cwitness\u201d. It\u2019s most popular year was 2015 and it continues to be more popular for boys than girls.<\/p>\n
17. Frances<\/p>\n
Francis or Frances have been used as unisex baby names for decades. Sometimes derived from Francesca or shortened to Fran, Frances is Latin for \u201cfrom France\u201d or \u201cfree one\u201d and is related to the boy\u2019s name Frank. People named Frances are thought to be interested in the welfare of others.<\/p>\n
18. Jesse<\/p>\n
Jesse isn\u2019t always short for Jessica in girls and is a stand-alone name given to boys. Also spelled Jessie, this name is thought to have been derived from Jesus and means \u201cjehovah\u201d or \u201cshepherd\u201d. People named Jesse are thought to be orderly and practical in nature.<\/p>\n
19. Jordan<\/p>\n
Jesus was baptised in the river Jordan and thus is the biblical origin of this old-fashioned unisex name which translated means \u201cflowing down\u201d. It has been suggested that Jordan is one of the most successful unisex baby names of all time.<\/p>\n
20. Jules<\/p>\n
Jules is the feminine form of the original Julius but is now commonly used for boys and girls. The meaning of the name is \u201cyouthful\u201d and is sometimes a shortened version of Julie. It\u2019s unfortuate Greek translation is \u201chairy\u201d, referring to the first hair that appears on the face as a child ages.<\/p>\n
21. Morgan<\/p>\n
This is the only Welsh unisex baby name to make our list. Used in Shakespeare, this name means \u201cone who dwells by the sea\u201d. People named Morgan are thought to have an \u201cinner need for deep quiet\u201d. The Morgans of the world are also thought to be popular and social.<\/p>\n
22. Sage<\/p>\n
Sage is a herb, and a unisex baby name however also refers to the verb \u201csage\u201d as in \u201cto be sage\u201d. Sage as a baby name is Latin in origin and means \u201cwise\u201d or \u201cknowing\u201d. It has become one of the more popular unisex baby names around the world.<\/p>\n
23. Sam<\/p>\n
The popular unisex name Sam began as a shortened version of boy\u2019s name Samuel and girl\u2019s name Samantha (or Samson or Samir). Sam translates to mean \u201cGod listens\u201d for those who appreciate religious origins. In most countries around the world Sam is normally a boy\u2019s name but has been used so often for girl\u2019s that it is now understood to be unisex.<\/p>\n
24. Campbell<\/p>\n
Campbell began as a common Scottish, American and English surname but soon became a popular unisex first name in each country. Unfortunately Campbell translates to mean \u201ccrooked mouth\u201d which could have affected it\u2019s popularity among expectant parents. Still, it\u2019s managed to make the list.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"template":"","topic-tag":[],"class_list":["post-2439","topic","type-topic","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tgr.net.au\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topic\/2439","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tgr.net.au\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topic"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tgr.net.au\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/topic"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tgr.net.au\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topic\/2439\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tgr.net.au\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2439"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"topic-tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tgr.net.au\/wp\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/topic-tag?post=2439"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}