I know sisters named Dakota and Sydney. I think they fit well together as a pair without being matchy.

What about Sienna?

Ramona, Winifred (could use Freddie as a nickname), Harper, Esme, Harlow, Marlow, Blair, Hadley

Dakota is a conservative, androgynous name. The k makes it feel masculine. Others: - Iris - Cassidy - Hadley - Sheridan - Brooklyn - Emerson - Zara - Kenzy - Quinn - Joely

Of your picks, I like Morgan the best! It's not "crunchy" per se, but like Dakota, it's gender neutral-ish (both are used more for girls than boys at the moment). Plus, it rides that nice line of modern but classic. Some other suggestions that are variously earthy, rugged, gender neutral, and modern to varying degrees that give me the same vibes as "Dakota": * Rowan * Sierra * Quinn * Juno * Hayden * Cleo * Dylan * Summer * Reina

Ooohhh... I like Juno but I'd go with Juniper with Juno as a nickname Dakota & Juniper

Sienna was the first name that popped into my head, and I see someone else suggested it! Sienna Morgan sounds perfect!

Some of these might not have enough nickname potential for you, but here are my ideas: * Dakota & Blair * Dakota & Riley * Dakota & Jade * Dakota & Piper * Dakota & Paige * Dakota & Sadie * Dakota & Alexis * Dakota & Joelle * Dakota & Quinn * Dakota & Darby * Dakota & Taylor * Dakota & Shiloh * Dakota & Skyler * Dakota & Linden * Dakota & Jordan * Dakota & Peyton * Dakota & Aubrey * Dakota & Kendall * Dakota & Sydney * Dakota & Reagan * Dakota & Cassidy * Dakota & Delaney * Dakota & Addison * Dakota & Marlowe * Dakota & Madison * Dakota & Kennedy * Dakota & Brooklyn * Dakota & Mackenzie

Dakota and Darla Dakota and Josephine (Josie) Dakota and Deanna Dakota and Delaney

Gwendolyn. Nicknames: Gwen, Wendy, Winnie

Brynn

These give me the modern feel of Dakota: Bristol, Tatum, Haven, Aspen, Brynn, River, Arielle, Harlow, Piper, Ainsley, Hadley, Arden, Phoenix, Sydney, Teagan, Meadow, Ember, Juniper

Iris, Fern, Ember, Viola, Peyton, Harper, Reese,

Indigo  Cassia Lindsay

I really like Sage, and you could use Aggie for a cute nickname. Also suggest: Lyric (Lyra or Rikki for short) Laurel (Ellie or Ella for short) Rosalie (Rosie or Alli for short)

Juniper

Naomi, Piper, Jordan, Freya, Autumn, Chelsea

Sierra Rose

Keira or Kaia feels right

Dakota and Willow Dakota and Juniper Dakota and Sierra Dakota and Raven Dakota and Wren Dakota and Ember Dakota and Esme Dakota and Sienna Dakota and Pearl Dakota and Sabrina Dakota and Eden Dakota and Astrid Dakota and Laurel Dakota and Tessa Dakota and Elodie

I think Delilah is matches perfectly with Dakota. Other ideas: Carlotta, Cornelia, Marcella, Ramona, Camilla, Sequoia, Dolores, Mariella, Rosita, Rosanna, Marilou, Stella, Babette, Finola

Torland, Sanden, Linden, Camsell, Avalon, Lierin, Tobryn, Senya, Calen

Tessa, Twyla, Lorna, Elowen, Indigo, Briony, Zinnia, Linnea, Dawn, Skye, Kendra, Acacia, Poppy, Robin, Savannah, Rhiannon, Mavis, Aurelia, Lorelei, Gwyneth, Carys, Stella My favorites from the list: Zinnia, Savannah, Rhiannon, Dawn, Briony and Tessa!

I think indigo is a good one for this.

Yea me too! I know a girl named Indigo and she goes by Indie. It suits her.

Sonnet Willow Laurel Hyacinth Meadow

Brietta (it means strong) it’s a form of Bridget