Spanish
In Spain unisex names are rare. In Valencia and Catalonia though, the name Pau (Paul in Catalan) was used both for boys and girls from the mid-70s. Carmen, Rosario, and Guadalupe are also unisex names of Spanish origin but they are more commonly used for females than males.
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