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Aiden
I love the meaning of Aiden: little fire. Spelled either Aidan or Aiden, this Irish name works so well for boys and girls alike.
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Aubrey
This French name has become a popular girls' name, ranking 93 in the top 100 girls' baby names in Canada this year. But with a meaning of "Elfin king", it still works for boys, too.
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Drew
Well, Drew Barrymore's name isn't so unique anymore. Short for Andrew and meaning "wise", this Welsh name is traditionally for boys. But such a strong, simple name works equally as well for girls. You can even spell it with an extra "e" (Drewe) to feminize it.
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Elliot
The name Elliot definitely gained in popularity post the now classic movie E.T. Meaning "Old Welshman", it has been largely viewed as a boy's name until recently.
Parents can spell Elliot in a variety of ways and even feminize with: Elliotte or Elliette. Either way, it's a wonderful name that will carry a child well into adulthood.
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Finley
The name Finley, meaning "fair-haired courageous one," is a fantastic choice for both sexes - even if your baby has brown or black hair! The best part of this name is the variety spellings: Finlay, Finlea, Finlee, Findley, Findlay, Finnlea and Finnley. This leaves you lots of room to personalize your baby's name.
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Kaden
Meaning "fighter," this Scottish name is a strong, almost musical, name for your baby. It can be spelled in a variety of ways, including: Kaiden, Kayden, Kaeden, Kadyn, Khaidyn, Kaidyn and Caden.
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Kyle
This one might surprise some. While Kyle is still thought of as a boys' name, I'm noticing more and more parents choosing to call their girls Kyle, as well. And why not? Meaning "narrow" or "straight", this Gaelic name easily works for both sexes. If you want to alter the spelling a little, try Kile.
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Mason
This is a popular name among celebrities (KourtneyKardashianand Melissa Joan Hart), it was also number 33 in the top 100 baby names in Canada in 2012.
Mason simply means: works with stone. With such strength and simplicity, you can see why parents would choose this name for either a boy or a girl.
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Maxwell
Jessica Simpson put this name on the map when she named her daughter (after her husband and his grandmother) in May. Meaning "capable" or "Mac's pool" (maybe your baby likes water?), this is a strong name for any baby. And the short-form, Max, works well, too.
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Spencer
Spencer was traditionally considered a boy's name (remember Spencer Tracy?) or a surname (Princess Diana's last name was Spencer). However, it is quickly gaining in popularity as a name for girls, as well. Its meaning "dispenser of provisions" lends itself to either boys or girls.
Considering all of these names were originally for boys, I've begun to wonder if any traditionally girls' names have become unisex? Hmm...maybe that would be a good idea for another gallery.
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