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HelpHow strict are you with the category ‘unisex’ or ‘gender neutral’?
I’ve been reflecting on my own PNL lately, and I’ve realised that I’m very very generous with my usage of the unisex category. I have names on there that are arguably definitely unisex (eg Charlie, Farah, Harley, Robin, Rowan), but I also have:
- Names that are exclusively feminine in one context and exclusively masculine in another context (eg Baran, Ira, Isa, Valentine)
- Names that are typically girls’ names but I like them in theory as unisex names (eg Fae, October, Peri, Winter)
- Names that are typically boys’ names but I like them in theory as unisex names (eg Aries, Esa, Mars, Rocky, Roan, Zephyr)
- Names that fall into a combination of these categories (eg Celeste, Dara, Kai)
- Names that have quite a vague origin and therefore gender (eg Ceph, Iocasti, KJ, Muse, Vae)
While I wouldn’t necessarily use all of these names in real life in a unisex sense, I like the idea of them being unisex enough to have them in that category of my list. So I’m wondering, are you also quite relaxed with the usage of the ‘unisex’ category, or are you strict about it? Would you consider the same categories I wrote above as being acceptable for your unisex list (not necessary the specific names I mentioned)? Any comments appreciated!
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- Names that are exclusively feminine in one context and exclusively masculine in another context (eg Baran, Ira, Isa, Valentine)
- Names that are typically girls’ names but I like them in theory as unisex names (eg Fae, October, Peri, Winter)
- Names that are typically boys’ names but I like them in theory as unisex names (eg Aries, Esa, Mars, Rocky, Roan, Zephyr)
- Names that fall into a combination of these categories (eg Celeste, Dara, Kai)
- Names that have quite a vague origin and therefore gender (eg Ceph, Iocasti, KJ, Muse, Vae)
While I wouldn’t necessarily use all of these names in real life in a unisex sense, I like the idea of them being unisex enough to have them in that category of my list. So I’m wondering, are you also quite relaxed with the usage of the ‘unisex’ category, or are you strict about it? Would you consider the same categories I wrote above as being acceptable for your unisex list (not necessary the specific names I mentioned)? Any comments appreciated!
:)
This message was edited 9/26/2024, 8:43 AM
