What are some celebrity-inspired unisex names?

Some celebrity-inspired unisex names include Avery, inspired by actor and singer Avery Franklin Brooks and American-born Canadian TV journalist Avery Haines, Taylor, from singer-songwriter Taylor Swift and actor Taylor Daniel Lautner, and Charlie, inspired by comic actor and filmmaker Charlie Chaplin and British actor, writer, and producer Charlie Covell.

Can English unisex names be used internationally?

Yes, English unisex names such as Lovely, Luscious, Raven, Simone, Taylor, Harlow, and Devon can be used internationally. Their versatility and global appeal make them suitable for use across cultures.

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202 English Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With S

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Sage	Unisex	Type of herb; Wise person
Saige	Girl	A wise person; A type of spice
Sutton	Boy	Southern homestead
Shiloh	Boy	Tranquil; Abundance; His gift
Sam	Boy	Name of God; God has heard; Sun
Salem	Boy	Safe; Sound; Intact; Complete; Peaceful
Scout	Girl	To listen; One who gathers information covertly
Syncere	Unisex	Heartfelt; Genuine; Pure; Clean
Shia	Boy	Gift of God; Followers; Sect; Moon; Happiness
Sevyn	Unisex	The number seven

Sammy	Boy	God has heard; Name of God; Flower
Sir	Unisex	Lord; Master; Sir
Storm	Boy	The tempest; An uproar blow
Sunnie	Girl	Cheerful; Sunshine
Shirley	Girl	Bright meadow
Stormie	Girl	Storm; Wild; Turbulent
Story	Girl	History
Skai	Unisex	Cloud
Samaria	Unisex	To keep guard; Observe; A guard; Watch mountain
Sagan	Boy	Wise; Victorious; Kettle

Sailor	Boy	One who works on a ship
Serayah	Unisex	A ruler appointed by God
Silver	Girl	A precious metal; Silver; Of the woods
Scottie	Boy	A person from Scotland; A Gael; One who speaks Scottish
Skyleigh	Unisex	Cloud; Boomerang
Shilo	Boy	His gift; Tranquil
Stevie	Boy	Crown 100
Sayler	Unisex	Sailor; Acrobat; Dancer
Supreme	Unisex	Superior to all others; Best
Shelly	Girl	Meadow's edge; Mine

Swayze	Boy	To burn; Swiss
Scottlyn	Unisex	Gael; Gaelic speaker; Land of the Scots
Shade	Boy	Shade; Boundary
Sammie	Boy	God has heard; Name of God; Flower
Shyne	Unisex	Brightness; Radiance; Beautiful
Sabian	Unisex	Dyer; Baptist; From the Sabines
Shadow	Unisex	Shadow; Shade
Saviour	Unisex	Rescuer; Deliverer; Savior; One who rescues from danger
Sascha	Boy	Defender; Protector of mankind
Slayter	Unisex	A person who works with slate, often used in roofing

Syre	Unisex	Sire; Senior
Stevi	Unisex	Crowned; Garlanded; Wealth; Cross
Sumner	Boy	To advise
Saryah	Unisex	Princess of the Lord
Shi	Boy	Time; Era; Season; Real; Stone; History; Tranquil
Sorrell	Boy	A man with reddish-brown hair; Chestnut; Sour
Slader	Unisex	Valley; Low-lying marshy ground
Skeeter	Boy	Mosquito; To move hurriedly
Sayge	Unisex	A type of spice; A wise person
Syd	Unisex	Wide island

Santee	Unisex	The saints; Good health
Solstice	Unisex	Sun stands still; Stilled sun
Success	Unisex	Accomplishment of an aim or purpose
Skipper	Boy	Boatman; Bargeman; Sea captain
Staley	Unisex	Woodland clearing
Shelley	Girl	Clearing on a bank; Meadow's edge
Sacred	Boy	Divine; Holy
Skylor	Boy	Scholar; Pupil
Sovereign	Unisex	One with supreme power; Superior; Chief
Sandy	Boy	Defending men

Sony	Unisex	Son; Sound; Beautiful; Red lotus
Sye	Unisex	Blind; Dry
Soul	Unisex	The spiritual part of existence; Belonging to the sea; Soul
Sydelle	Girl	Princess; Born to royalty; Victory; Peace
Sway	Unisex	Move slowly; Rule
Shan	Boy	Yahweh is gracious; Pride or prestige; Stony; Old and wise
Sagen	Unisex	Prophet; Sage; Herb
Southern	Boy	From the south
Smokey	Unisex	Smoke in the air; Smoke-colored
Solo	Unisex	Single; Alone; Rural Estate; Sun strength

Shalamar	Unisex	Master of buildings
Shy	Unisex	Reserved; Introverted; Possibly lacking self-confidence
Sonni	Unisex	Our son
Syren	Unisex	Lilac; Mermaid
Samee	Unisex	One who hears; Name of God; Flower
Sevy	Unisex	Exalted; Revered
Shayden	Girl	High status; Learned; Favorable; Good
Sonnet	Girl	She is like a little song
Shanira	Girl	On my way; Scarlet; Planet Saturn
Sharley	Unisex	Man; Army

Shine	Unisex	Beautiful; Attractive
Sabriel	Boy	Rest of God; God is my strong man
Slone	Boy	Warrior; Raider; Descendant of a raider
Selby	Boy	Willow copse, Willow farm
Solar	Unisex	Related to the sun; Derived from the sun
Sutherland	Boy	The Southern land
Sabbath	Unisex	Day of rest; Saturday
Son	Boy	Male child; Blue; Green; Mountain
Say	Unisex	Military cloak; Rock
Shemariah	Unisex	Guided by God; God has kept

Sheya	Unisex	Fine; Good; Favorable; Learned
Shylo	Unisex	Tranquil
Seph	Unisex	Blessed; He will add
Suede	Unisex	A type of soft, velvety leather; Gloves from Sweden
Sellers	Unisex	Merchant; Tradesman; To sell; To hand over or deliver
Shone	Unisex	Bright; Radiant; One who shines
Swift	Unisex	Move in a course; Sweep; Quick person
Scion	Unisex	Descendant; Offspring; Heir
Shadon	Unisex	Enduring
Sada	Girl	True; Certain; Chaste; Elm

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