What is Sasha's Gender?

[~Kilza~]

I have seen a lot of posts regarding Sasha's gender, with some people thinking they're male, some thinking they're female, so I figured it might be worthwhile to put together a thread to discuss it while we wait for the update to be released and reveal what their gender really is.

I personally think Sasha is male, for two reasons. Many people have pointed out that the name Sasha is more typically used with males (Sasha being short for Alexander), with the names in other languages also being either male or unisex names. As well, the amiibo cards appear to be set up in a pattern alternating between male and female, with Sasha falling under the "male" part of this pattern.

 

[DJStarstryker]

In addition to what you said, Sasha is also wearing the letter jacket as a default outfit. Yes, we can put any shirts/dresses on villagers, but I don't think they'd put that as the default outfit for a girl character.

 

[pinkfawn]

I agree, especially after seeing the Japanese name of "Mitchel". Kind of a bummer in my opinion, I love having the cute girl villagers on my island, but at least now I won't need to clear a space for him.

 

[Ace Marvel]

I think Sasha is female, but maybe is because where I live Sasha is female name.
Now that I'm looking again, Sasha screams Kpop idol aesthetic to me.

 

[oak]

I thought Sasha was female until this post, but now their gender possibilities are endless.

 

[Insulaire]

I think Sasha is a male villager even though they are given physical features that would suggest a female villager. I also think this is intentional on Nintendo’s part, either because they know it will generate some social media attention when people realize or due to a desire to be more inclusive (or both).

 

[Ace Marvel]

We have
Sasha Male/Female
Ione Female
Tiansheng Male
Shino Female
Mario Male
Petri Female/Male
Cephalobot Male
Quinn Female (could be male)
Chabwick Male
Zoe Female
Ace Male
Rio Female
Frett Male
Azalea Female
Roswell Male
Faith Female

If we follow the order, Petri is female and Sasha is male. this gives an equal ratio 8/8.

Spoiler: Amiibo card image

 

[AccfSally]

He's a guy (I think), Sasha can be a unisex name.

Also, I've seen a post a few days ago on Twitter that pointed out the arrangement of the cards (for the villagers).
'Boy, Girl, Boy, Girl, etc..'
It's been like that with the older cards.

 

[EtchaSketch]

Me and my boyfriend think they’re female but I SUPER want them either way!! <3 Bunny baby!!

 

[DJStarstryker]

I think Petri is female too, both on the pattern and looking at the other language names. I think that's going to surprise people as well. I've seen a lot of people refer to Petri as male.

 

[Firesquids]

At first I thought female for sure but on Sasha's English amiibo card it says their other names are "Alix" and "Ariel" All three of these names are commonly associated with females in the US but males in other countries, it would be tight if they were nonbinary but I think we might be looking at a male here

 

[mnk907]

Male, and I hope he's a jock like his jacket implies, so he and Dom can be gay bffs. Maybe I can even make them live together in the HHP...

 

[Briar]

I thought Sasha was female at first, but now I think they're male. It would make sense with how the cards are ordered, and Sasha can be a male name short for Alexander.

 

[Aardbei]

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At first I thought female for sure but on Sasha's English amiibo card it says their other names are "Alix" and "Ariel" All three of these names are commonly associated with females in the US but males in other countries, it would be tight if they were nonbinary but I think we might be looking at a male here

In French Alix is mostly used for female actually. But is it true that it is in fact a unisex name

 

[your local goomy]

If Sasha's a male I will have them on my island no matter the cost. I'm a sucker for cute boys.

 

[kayleee]

Wow I thought Sasha was a female initially, but this post changed my mind. Typically I've only ever known female Sasha's but I guess it could just as easily be a male name!

 

[_Rainy_]

The cards are not always boy, girl, boy, girl

With that being said I’ve only seen this with two males together as far as I know. I secretly hope Sasha is a female uchi, but I don’t see them as any other female role than that. They look more male to me although a cute one.

Edit: I was wrong

Twiggy and Robin are both female. So there is a a pattern of boy, girl, but there are exceptions.

 

[Disneyfangirl23]

I think Sasha’s a female but I might be wrong, who knows

 

[deana]

I assumed female at first glance, but I actually quite like the possibility of Sasha being a male! I love them either way. I think Sasha is probably my favourite of the new villagers.

 

[Moritz]

They are a male and a lazy villager
99% on that