I have recently discovered that [name_f]Lavender[/name_f] and [name_f]Ginger[/name_f] used to be used as boys’ names, and the thought is intriguing to me, especially in the case of [name_f]Lavender[/name_f]. I would love to have a male [name_f]Lavender[/name_f] and a male [name_f]Ginger[/name_f] in my stories, but do you think it would be acceptable to the readers?
I think [name_f]Ginger[/name_f] can work but not [name_f]Lavender[/name_f].
Considering both my sister and best friend almost dropped a book (the same one) due to a male character named [name_u]Harper[/name_u] because they just “couldn’t imagine the name for a boy”, I would advise against it.
I dislike the idea, but I’m using a male [name_u]Evelyn[/name_u] in one of my stories, so I shouldn’t judge. 
Hmm, what an interesting idea. [name_f]Ginger[/name_f] could work, I suppose, but [name_f]Lavender[/name_f] just seems too girly, except maybe for a male character who goes by his surname of [name_f]Lavender[/name_f].
I’ve always considered [name_f]Lavender[/name_f] a girls’ name (maybe because it sounds so similar to [name_f]Lavinia[/name_f], one of my favs.) but [name_f]Ginger[/name_f] I suppose could work on both genders. I mean, any of them could. It’s something new. I’ve never heard of [name_f]Lavender[/name_f] being for a boy, but if you like it, just go with it! 
I actually love the idea! In my opinion, quirky stories and characters are the best to read about! I feel [name_f]Ginger[/name_f] is more unisex than [name_f]Lavender[/name_f], definitely. You would have to develop a back story on why the two boys were named so strangely.
I’m going to go ahead with it, thank you!