Old-English unisex names
Most popular names
- Ashley of the Ash-Tree Meadow #3 in US
- Shirley From the Bright Meadow #5 in US
- Kimberly From the Royal Meadow #10 in US
- Mildred Gentle Spirit #11 in US
- Ronald Mighty Power #12 in US
- Scott From Scotland #13 in US
- Harold Army leader #23 in US
- Dawn Refined Lady, Beginning Anew #40 in US
- Addison Son of Adam #42 in US
- Bobby Bright in Counsel #47 in US
- Hunter Hunter #49 in US
- Kim Ruler, From the Royal Meadow #68 in US
- Franklin Free Holder of Land #69 in US
- Gail My father rejoices #69 in US
- Daisy Vision of the Day #70 in US
- Lewis Safeguard of the People #81 in US
- Dale From the Valley #93 in US
- Brooke Peaceful #99 in US
- Holly Holly Tree #100 in US
- Elmer Famous #101 in US
- Audrey Noble Strength #103 in US
- Woodrow From the Woods #106 in US
- Chester From the Campsite #124 in US
- Willard Resolute and Brave #135 in US
- Tanner Leather Worker #148 in US
- Harrison Son of the Strong Man #149 in US
- Eddie Appointed to Protect #159 in US
- Dean Valley #164 in US
- Bob Bright in Counsel #168 in US
- Shelly From the Meadow on the Slope #176 in US
- Colby From the Coal Farm #177 in US
- Preston From the Priestís Home #203 in US
- Elva Delicate #229 in US
- Gayle My father rejoices #230 in US
- Chelsey Seaport #239 in US
- Fern Sincere #241 in US
- Shelley From the Meadow on the Slope #244 in US
- Gael My father rejoices #257 in US
- Clayton From the Clay Estate #280 in US
- Roberto Bright in Counsel #293 in US
- Hope Trust in the Future #306 in US
- Kimberley From the Royal Meadow #308 in US
- Tucker Folder of Cloth #308 in US
- Randolph Shield #326 in US
- Trenton From the Town by the Rapid Stream #328 in US
- Stuart Caretaker #345 in US
- Ron Mighty Power #355 in US
- Kenny Royal Oath #359 in US
- Paxton From the Peaceful Town #359 in US
- Merle Falcon #393 in US
Old-English unisex names emerged from Anglo-Saxon England, where a person's name often described their work, land, or a trait that mattered. These weren't arbitrary choices — a name like Ashley told you someone lived by ash trees, while Kimberly pointed to a clearing in woodland. Many names were worn by both men and women, shifting with time and circumstance, until the Victorian era sorted them into strict gender boxes.
What's interesting is how some of these Old-English names have had a second life, particularly among women in the 20th century. Shirley, Mildred, and Ronald all started in Anglo-Saxon times with practical or descriptive roots, then drifted toward one gender or the other as language and culture shifted. Each name here shows its original meaning and how it actually got built — so you can see whether it came from occupation, landscape, or character.