Neutral names starting with F

An alphabetical list of neutral names starting with F, continued from the names page, which see for more information. These are neutral-gender names, otherwise known as unisex names. They are equally appropriate for girls, boys, and people of any gender. Nonbinary people don't have to have neutral names, and many notable nonbinary people have names that are usually either masculine or feminine. Neutral names can help make it safer for people to explore their gender expressions. In English-speaking countries, some of the most familiar gender-neutral names starting with F include Flynn, Francis, and Freddi. However, there are many more unisex names from around the world that start with F, more than 50 of them, as listed below. Previous page: neutral names starting with E. Next page: neutral names starting with G.
== The list ==
Fable. English. Meaning "A teaching story."https://www.behindthename.com/name/fable/submitted Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: arts, magic, mythology, two syllables
Fabrice. Italian and Latin. Meaning "Works with the hands."https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fabrice Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: occupation, two syllables
Fairly. English. From the English surname, meaning "From the fern meadow."https://www.babynames.com/name/Fairly Archived on 17 July 2023http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fairly.html Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: earth, nature, places, two syllables
Falcon. English. Meaning "Bird of prey."https://www.babynames.com/name/Falcon Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: air, animals, nature, two syllables
Fallon. Irish. Meaning "Of a ruling family," or "Royalty."https://www.babynames.com/name/fallon Archived on 17 July 2023http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fallon.html Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: nobility, two syllables
Farah (فرح). Arabic. Meaning "Joy."https://www.behindthename.com/name/farah Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: emotions, happiness, two syllables
Farai. Southern African, Shona. Meaning "Rejoice."https://www.behindthename.com/names/gender/unisex/2 Archived on 17 July 2023http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Farai.html Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: emotions, happiness
Fargo. Spanish. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "From the fenced pasture."https://www.babynames.com/name/fargo Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: two syllables
Fakhri. 1. Arabic. Meaning "Honorary." 2. Persian. Meaning "Glory."http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fakhri.html Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: two syllables, virtue
Farley. English. From the English surname, from the place name, in Old English meaning "fern meadow."http://www.20000-names.com/androgynous_names_unisex_names_02.htm Archived on 17 July 2023http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Farley.html Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: nature, plants, two syllables
Farmer. English. From the surname, meaning "One who farms."https://www.babynames.com/name/farmer Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: occupation, two syllables
Farrah. English. From the surname, meaning "Ironsmith." https://www.babynames.com/name/farrah Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: metal, occupation, two syllables
Farren. 1. English. Meaning "The color iron-gray." 2. English. Meaning "Adventurous," or "Traveler." 3. Arabic. Meaning "Baker." 4. Irish. Meaning "The land." Variants: Farran, Farin, Farrin. https://www.babynames.com/name/farren Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/farren Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/farran Archived on 17 July 2023http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Farren.html Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: colors, courage, metal, two syllables, virtue
Fatin. Arabic. Meaning "Intelligent, clever," "Captivating, enchanting, fascinating," or "The daughter of the Prophet Muhammad."https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fatin Archived on 17 July 2023http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fatin.html Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: intelligence, religious, spiritual, two syllables, virtue 
Fatsani. Southern African, Chewa. Meaning "Be meek." Keywords: three syllables, virtue
Faulkner. English. From the surname. Meaning "Falconer."https://www.babynames.com/name/faulkner Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: animals, birds, occupation, two syllables
Fay. 1. English. Meaning "Trust, faith." 2. French. Meaning "Faithful, loyalty, belief." 3. Irish. Meaning "Raven." Variant: Faye.https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/faye Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fay Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: animals, birds, nature, spirituality, one syllable, virtue
February. English. A modern name. Meaning "Born in February."https://www.babynames.com/name/february Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: time, winter
Feidlimid. Ancient Irish. Meaning "Beauty" or "Ever good." From the name of an early king in Irish mythology. Variants: Fedelmid, Fedlimid. Keywords: nobility, three syllables
Felice. English, French, and Italian. From the Latin name Felix, meaning "Lucky."http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Felice.html Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: luck, magic, two syllables, virtue
Félicité. French. From the Latin name Felix, meaning "Lucky." Variant: Felicite.http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Felicite.html Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: luck, magic, three syllables
Felis. Latin. 1. Short form of the feminine name Felisa, which in turn derives from the Latin fēlix, meaning "happiness, good fortune, good luck, fertile, rich in crops and fruit."https://www.name-doctor.com/name-felis-meaning-of-felis-59843.html 2. From the Latin felis, "cat."https://www.etymonline.com/word/feline Archived on 17 July 2023 US SSA data shows that, out of 297 people with this name, only 56% use it as a masculine name.https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/F/FE/FELIS/index.html Keywords: neutral inclined, rare
Femi. African Yoruba. Meaning "Love me."http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Femi.html Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: affection, emotion, two syllables
Fenix. Greek. Meaning "Dark red."https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fenix Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: colors, two syllables
Fenmore. English. From the surname, from the place name. Meaning "Fen moor."https://www.babynames.com/name/fenmore Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: places, two syllables, water
Ferdous (ফেরদৌস). Bengali. Form of the Arabic masculine name Firdaus, meaning "Paradise" or "Garden."https://www.behindthename.com/name/ferdous Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.behindthename.com/name/firdaus Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: flowers, nature, plants
Fergie. Scottish. Pet form of the masculine name Fergus, which is the Anglicized form of the Irish masculine name Fearghas. Meaning "Man of vigour." The original name was that of several figures in Irish legend.https://www.behindthename.com/name/fergus Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.behindthename.com/name/fearghas Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: two syllables
Fernley. English. From the surname, from the place name, meaning "Fern meadow." Variants: Fernlea, Fernlee, Fernleigh.https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fernley Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: nature, places, plants, two syllables
Ferran. Catalan. Meaning "Ready traveler."http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Ferran.html Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: two syllables
Ferrari. Italian. From the surname. Meaning "Blacksmith." Also a modern name, after the name of the Italian brand of car.https://www.babynames.com/name/ferrari Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: modern, three syllables, travel
Fews. 1. English. Meaning unknown. 2. French. Meaning "Woods."https://www.babynames.com/name/fews Archived on 17 July 2023http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fews.html Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: one syllable.
Fifer. English. From the surname. Meaning "Fife player."https://www.babynames.com/name/fifer Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: music, two syllables
Finley. English, Scottish, and Irish. Anglicized form of the Irish Gaelic masculine name Fionnlagh. Meaning "Fair-colored warrior." Variants: Finlay.https://www.behindthename.com/name/finley Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: appearance, battle, colors, two syllables, war
Finnegan. Irish. Meaning "Descendant of Finn," which itself is a masculine name meaning "Fair, white."https://www.babynames.com/name/finnegan Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: appearance, colors, three syllables
Fiore. Medieval Italian. Meaning "Flower." Keywords: flowers, nature, plants
Flann. Irish Gaelic. Meaning "Red." Pet form: Flannán. Keywords: colors, one syllable, two syllables
Flannery. English. From the Irish surname Ó Flannghaile, meaning "Descendant of Flannghal," where the given name Flannghal means "Red valour." Variant: Flannerry.https://www.babynames.com/name/flannerry Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: colors, three syllables
Flash. English. A modern name meaning "Bright light."https://www.babynames.com/name/flash Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: light, modern, one syllable
Floor. Dutch. Pet form of the names Florentius, Florence, or Flora. The former two mean "Flourishing, prospering" while Flora means "Flower." Keywords: flowers, nature, plants, prosperity, wealth
Florence. English and French. Meaning "Flourishing, prospering," or "Flowering." In modern times, more often feminine.https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/florence Archived on 17 July 2023 Variant: Florenz.https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/florenz Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: feminine inclined, prosperity
Florian. Slavic and Latin. Meaning "Flower" or "Flowering."https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/florian Archived on 17 July 2023
Floris. French. Meaning "In flower."https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/floris Archived on 17 July 2023
Florry. A name that can be either feminine or masculine. 1. English. Feminine variant of English name Florrie, meaning "blossoming." 2. English. Masculine variant of Irish Gaelic name Flaithrí, meaning "Prince."http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Florry.html Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: flowers, nature, nobility, plants, royalty, two syllables
Flurry. English. Meaning "snow squall." Keywords: nature, two syllables, weather, winter
Flynn. Irish. From the surname, meaning "Descendant of the red-haired man."https://www.babynames.com/name/flynn Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: appearance, colors, one syllable
Folami. Western African, Yoruba. Meaning "Respect and honour me."http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Folami.html Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: three syllables
Fonda. Spanish. From the surname. Meaning "Foundation."https://www.babynames.com/name/fonda Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: strength, two syllables
Fone. Native American, Santa Clara tribe. Meaning "Snow child."https://www.babynames.com/name/fone Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: winter
Forba. 1. Irish. Meaning "Owns the fields." 2. Scottish. Meaning "Headstrong."http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Forba.html Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: two syllables
Ford. English. Meaning "A ford." Also a pet name for masculine names such as Buford, Clifford, Crawford, Oxford, and Redford. Variant: Forde.https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Ford/m Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.babynamespedia.com/meaning/Forde/m Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: one syllable, places, water
Forest. English. Meaning "From the woods."https://www.babynames.com/name/forest Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: nature, trees
Fortuo. Latin. Meaning "Good fortune," or "Born on the 20th of April."https://www.babynames.com/name/fortuo Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: luck, magic, spirituality, superstition, three syllables
Fountain. English. Meaning "A spring of water."https://www.babynames.com/name/fountain Archived on 17 July 2023http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fountain.html Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: nature, water
Francis. English. Meaning "French." This name is often given in honor of Saint Francis. In English, this is the masculine and neutral form of the name, whereas Frances is the feminine form, though both are pronounced the same in English, so Frances can also be considered neutral. Neutral pet forms include Fran, Franki, Frankie, Franky, and Franny.https://www.behindthename.com/name/francis Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.behindthename.com/name/frances Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: one syllable, two syllables
Freddie. English. Pet form of names such as masculine Frederick and feminine Frederica. Meaning "Peaceful ruler." Variants: Freddi, Freddy. The pet form Fred is the most masculine inclined, but can be neutral. Keywords: nobility, one syllable, two syllables
Freedom. English. A modern name. Meaning "Not in captivity."https://www.babynames.com/name/freedom Archived on 17 July 2023http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Freedom.html Archived on 17 July 2023 In the US, 67% of babies with the name Freedom are registered as girls.https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/F/FR/FREEDOM/index.html Keywords: neutral-inclined, two syllables.
French. English. A modern name. Meaning "From France."https://www.babynames.com/name/french Archived on 17 July 2023 Pet forms: Frenchie, Frenchy.https://www.babynames.com/name/frenchie Archived on 17 July 2023https://www.babynames.com/name/frenchy Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: one syllable, places
Frewi. Welsh. Meaning "Peace, reconciliation."http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Frewi.html Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: two syllables, virtue
Friday. English. From the Old English word. Meaning "Day of the goddess of married love, Frigga."https://www.babynames.com/name/friday Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: birth, time, two syllables
Friso. German. Meaning "Of the Frisians." The name of a Frisian king.https://www.babynames.com/name/friso Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: nobility
Fritzi. German. Meaning "Peaceful ruler."https://www.bestlittlebaby.com/name/unisex/fritzi Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: nobility, two syllables
Frost. English. Meaning "The freezing of water."https://www.babynames.com/name/frost Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: nature, one syllable, water, winter
Fumnanya. Western African, Igbo. Meaning "Love me."http://www.ourbabynamer.com/meaning-of-Fumnanya.html Archived on 17 July 2023 Keywords: emotions, love, three syllables
Fungai. Southern African, Shona. Meaning "Think." Keywords: intelligence, two syllables
Future. English. A modern name meaning looking forward in time. In the US, 68% of babies with the name Future are registered as boys. Lansky, Bruce (2012). <a href="https://books.google.com/books/about/The_Very_Best_Baby_Name_Book.html?id=OdwPRcN8XAoC&newbks=1&newbks_redir=0&printsec=frontcover&lpg=PA242">Very Best Baby Name Book</a> pp. 51 https://www.mynamestats.com/First-Names/F/FR/FREEDOM/index.html Keywords: modern, neutral-inclined, two syllables.
== See also ==
* Names
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