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Readers Respond: How do you feel about unisex baby names?

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From the article: Unisex Baby Names
There seems to be an increase in popularity of unisex baby names. What are your thoughts on unisex baby names? Do they work for baby girls? Baby boys? Both? What are some of your favorite unisex baby names? What are some unisex baby names that you don't like? Share Your Baby Names

Kendall

I love unisex names especially Kendall that's what I want to name my daughter its such a nice girl/boy name.
—Guest Guestkim

Kelly for boys name

Kelly is a really popular boys name in my area. I think it depends on where you live and it does suit some men.
—Guest shi

Fun List to Read!

I enjoyed reading the list, but like some mentioned, a few names were hard to believe to be unisex, because their so feminine sounding. Anyway, I love the name Ryann Renee for a girl.
—Guest Kyra

LOVE

I love unisex names; especially taylor, dakota, reese and hunter; those are my favorites. I personally don't think bailey sounds good for a boy; probably just because i am girl and my name is bailey. Unisex baby names are so cool, definitely using them when i have kids
—Guest bailey

They work well but only on girls

My name is Kelly which is unisex but to be honest I doubt if any boy would actually like to be called Kelly. My little sister is called Ainslie which is also a unisex name and ditto with boys. However my older sister is called Jordyn which is one of the most popular unisex names for boys and girls. My sister spells her name with a Y which is meant to be more feminine. I have two sets of identical twin girls who all have unisex names. My oldest pair are called Alex (not Alexandra just Alex) and Codi and my youngest pair are Kai and Shae. All their names are unisex names that I liked and they all suit their names perfectly.
—Guest Kelly

Love them

I love unisex names, although I'm biased (my name is Jordan) I've always wanted to name my daughter Ryann or Tyler (but not my son). Other favorites (some may have been said on the list also, sorry) except as defined finely have a preferred gender for each name Grey(b) Davis(b) Grady(b) Sawyer(g) Parker(g) Knox(b) Wren(g) Anson(b) Avery(g) Logan(g) Blythe(g) Fallon(g)
—Guest Jordan

What

I'm surprised "Sam" is not on the list. It's short for Samantha.
—Guest SAM

I like them...

I have 2 year old triplets named Logan, Skylar, and Cameron. They are all 3 girls. I also have a 4 year old daughter named Charlie. My husband and I enjoy the unisex names and think that they are good names.
—Guest Alexisrenee

Unisex names are great

I personally chose the name Kashmir it's very catchy and unique. I was originally expecting a boy but it turns out I had a girl and this name fits her perfectly she is now 10 years old and she loves her name as well as all of her teachers and friends
—Guest Kendra

I think they're great

I think unisex names are amazing. Personally, I think they're best for girls. I think it'd be hard for guys to go around with a total girl name. I love the names Charlie jay Jo Jessi and Chris for girls.
—Guest Megan

We love our Eden

I have an 11 month old boy named Eden Joshua. We love this name and it suits him perfectly, I couldn't imagine a more boy boy name for him! We chose to go with Eden because we loved the meaning (delightful) and we went with a strong masculine middle name, Joshua, also for the meaning. However, I am totally okay with him wanting to call himself Joshua when he's older if he feels that Eden is a hindrance to him. Although, that being said I think the way we will raise him will be to love his name and to be full of self confidence that he was aptly named. I love my handsome boy Eden!
—Guest shaaron

I love unisex names

My daughter Taylor married husband Taylor, and now are expecting their first child. They are picking a unisex name for their child. I love it!!
—straightfromheaven

Unisex Names

I've got three boys, myself. Cameron, Leslie, and Ashley. They used to be considered male names, but they've become much more commonly used nowadays as names for either gender. Cam is named for his father. Leslie is named for Cam Sr.'s father, and Ashley is named for my own father.
—Guest Ma

Love them!

I have 3 kids expecting twins! My husband Branden and I have used unisex names for all of our kids. Our oldest, Spencer Marie is 10, Bailey Thomas is 8, Jordann Alyxander is 5, and our twin girls (will be Charleigh Elaine and Camerynn Grace) are due. In my opinion unisex names are the best! I strongly recommend them to anyone who wants a twist to their child's name!
—Guest Natalie

Karla

Karla is a name in my family. I am a twin and my name is Kayla LeAnn and his name is Karla Lynn.
—kaylawinder

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