'androgyny' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'androgynia,' where 'andr-' meant 'man' and 'gynē' meant 'woman.'

'androgyny' changed from the Late Latin word 'androgynia' and the Greek word 'androgynia,' and eventually became the modern English word 'androgyny.'

Initially, it meant 'the combination of male and female characteristics,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a blend or ambiguity of gender characteristics.'