Gender-Neutral Baby Names

31404+ unisex names that work beautifully for any baby — with meanings, origins, and popularity.

Gender-neutral names are increasingly popular for many reasons: keeping the surprise, avoiding gendered expectations, or simply choosing a name you love. These names span every origin — from ancient Hebrew to modern American — and are used by real families today.

31404 unisex names

Most Popular A–Z

Work ruler; from the Old German name 'Emmerich'

Hebrew-speaking countries

delight, paradise

A flowing body of water

Oarsman; one who rows.; Remi can be written in different kanji with various meanings. Commonly, it can mean 'beautiful' (麗) or 'man' (男).

A woodcutter or someone who saws wood.

from the farm by the warrior's town

English-speaking countries

Wise person, from the herb sage, known for its medicinal properties.

from the oak meadow

ash tree town; ash town

English-speaking countries

bailiff, steward

priest's meadow

A beloved name with deep roots

a place of safety or refuge

From a surname which was originally derived from a place name meaning "Tata's homestead" in Old English.

Slavic countries

Gracious, dear.

Lord; A modern variation used as a feminine form of the male name Kyrie

Anglicized form of the Irish surname Ó Leannáin, which means "descendant of Leannán". The name Leannán means "lover" in Gaelic. This surname was borne by musician John Lennon (1940-1980), a member of the Beatles.

Diminutive of STEPHEN or STEPHANIE. A famous bearer is the American musician Stevie Wonder (1950-).

Sea-born or sea-circle

From a surname which was originally taken from a Scottish place name meaning "meadow dwelling". A city in Texas bears this name, probably in honour of American Vice President George Mifflin Dallas.

to cut or to tailor

Allies; friends

From the elm tree; a place name.

From the name of a beautiful immortal bird which appears in Egyptian and Greek mythology.

English-speaking countries

Hebrew-speaking populations

A beloved name with deep roots

A gemstone; a type of quartz

Attractive, beautiful

Variant of PEYTON.

From the name of the capital city of the United Kingdom, the meaning of which is uncertain. As a surname it was borne by the American author Jack London (1876-1916).

Brave in battle

Derived from a place name meaning 'valley of the River Kent'.

Hebrew-speaking countries

From the hares' meadow

The branch of the armed forces at sea

Brave; powerful

Swahili-speaking countries

Courageous and strong

From the family name Armani, meaning 'warrior'

A beloved name with deep roots

From the English word royal, derived (via Old French) from Latin regalis, a derivative of rex "king". It was first used as a given name in the 19th century.

From the English word meaning "sunny, cheerful".

To hold royal office; to rule.

derived from 'oak' referring to the oak tree, symbolizing strength and endurance

From the Greek name Αλεξις (Alexis), which meant "helper" or "defender", derived from Greek αλεξω (alexo) "to defend, to help". This was the name of a 3rd-century BC Greek comic poet, and also of several saints.

Italian-speaking countries

God is gracious

Anglicized form of RHYS.

Noël is derived from the word for 'Christmas'.

little bright-headed

Democratic Republic of the Con

established and beautiful

English-speaking countries

of the city of Paris

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

good, benevolent; beauty; decision

French feminine form of Romanus (see ROMAN).

descendant of Conn

A beloved name with deep roots

Swahili-speaking regions

A compound name, combining 'Shawn' with 'dale', meaning 'valley'.

prince, commander

Slavic countries

English-speaking countries

a derivative of 'lonely' or a name of attachment to a place

English-speaking countries

Variations imply being a humble person or a small one.

A modern variant spelling of the name 'Colby', meaning 'from the dark village'.

From the river Maas

Nativity, birth

English-speaking countries

a true and brave woman

Maiden; young girl

Short form of JENNIFER.

Swahili-speaking countries

Inhabitant by the river bay.

Derived from James, meaning supplanter

A feminine form of the name Karel, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.

A modern form of the name Kyra, meaning 'lady' or 'the one who is lord.'

Modern variation of 'Jaren,' meaning 'to sing'.

A beloved name with deep roots

a form of the name Kristen or Christin, symbolizing a follower of Christ.

God has done this for us.

Forbidden; sacred.

[African American]

From the English word for the hard, creamy-white substance which comes from elephant tusks and was formerly used to produce piano keys.

From Chinese 平 (píng) meaning "level, even, peaceful". Other characters can also form this name.

church near a lake

English-speaking countries

eagle; to be exalted

little champion

a modern name, typically used as a coined term with no specific meaning

Spirit, essence

a flower or a form of the name Jara

Hebrew-speaking countries

fragrance, scent

From the priest's meadow

Little drop of water

from the dark village

Bentley clearing

A modern variation influenced by the name Jamel, which is of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful'.

Possibly a variation of Sada or Sadora, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'.

English-speaking countries

mouth of the river Roe

friend; comrade

who is like God

God is gracious

From Chinese 雪 (xuě) meaning "snow" or 学 (xué) meaning "study, learning, school", besides other characters pronounced similarly.

Native American

believed to mean 'daughter of the stars' or 'environment where water flows'.

This name is believed to be a modern variant of Aaliyah, meaning 'sublime' or 'exalted'.

Means simply "lyric, songlike" from the English word, ultimately derived from Greek λυρικος (lyrikos).

A beloved name with deep roots

Diminutive of FRANK (1) or FRANCES.

Derived from Jeffrey, meaning 'peaceful pledge'

A modern combination of 'John' and a feminine suffix.

daughter of the river

French-speaking countries

Meaning something passed down; a bequest or inheritance.

English-speaking countries

Courageous and beautiful

shine; allow; consent

The wealth of the Lord, God has provided wealth

English-speaking countries

A modern name that may be a blend of Clyde and Dell.

Noble or high-minded

A creative spelling of the number 'seven'.

a variant of Jodie, meaning 'praised' or 'God will increase'

English-speaking countries

a variant of the name Tiana, often connected to the word 'princess'

Desired; longed for

a variant of Clois, related to 'glory'

A variant of the name 'Ervy', which pertains to 'battle' or 'brave'. It can also refer to 'sea'.

a modern feminine variation of the name Shaquille, associated with the Arabic word for 'to be' which evokes strength.

A feminine form of the name 'Shawn', which means 'God is gracious'.

Possibly derived as a diminutive of names ending in -ann.

Heavenly, celestial

God is gracious

Unique, unparalleled; new and fresh.

Lion; From Levi

A modern name, often associated with strength and independence.

the sheaf of grain, a form of the name Raymond

A beloved name with deep roots

meaning not universally defined, can reflect various peaceful or serene elements depending on kanji used.

Variant of the English name Eleodra, meaning 'elder' or 'noble'

Variant of Randall, meaning 'shield wolf'

A modern invented name, possibly combining elements of ‘De’ with ‘mauria’

A variant of 'pearl'

A diminutive of 'Mazzia', often refers to 'little or beloved one'.

Derived from Jesse, meaning gift or God’s gift

From the Linden tree hill

Derived from O'Neill, meaning 'descendant of Niall.'; A feminine name that may signify uniqueness or individuality.

Arabic-speaking regions

to be a chief; a leader

child of the village

A sacred bird; associated with wisdom and writing

a diminutive form of James, meaning 'supplanter'

derived from the word 'verb', meaning 'to speak or to say'

A beloved name with deep roots

Chinese-speaking countries

Zǐ) means 'child', 'offspring', or 'young'.

Free man, strong man.

English-speaking countries

dweller near the hollow

English-speaking countries

a form of the name Tara; rocky hill

Spanish-speaking countries

Richness; wealth; God is my judge

derived from Lauren, meaning 'laurel'

Granite; a strong, durable stone

Slavic countries

Of the Rus' people

a combination of 'D' and 'Juan', meaning 'God is gracious'

A river, a place of calm combined with nature.

Possible variant of Jasmine, meaning 'gift from God'.

a heathland or a land of heather.

Of the holly tree or dweller by the holly forest.

From the fern hill

Spanish-speaking countries

Spanish-speaking countries

loyal, faithful

Chinese-speaking regions

نور الرب

God's will or God's purpose

A diminutive form of the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed'.

Modern combination name, typically meaning 'fashionable' or 'graceful'.

Middle Eastern countries

Hope; Expectation

Of Demeter; belonging to the earth.

From Chinese 宝 (bǎo) meaning "treasure, jewel, precious, rare", 褒 (bāo) meaning "praise, honour" or 苞 (bāo) meaning "bud" (which is usually only feminine). Other Chinese characters are possible as well.

dweller by the ridge meadow

English-speaking countries

Referring to flowers or blooming, related to the occupation of a florist.

wisdom, intelligence

a blend of Brianna and Brooklyn

English-speaking countries

derived from the Latin 'clemens', meaning 'merciful'

Rothana can be associated with 'rose' or 'beauty'.

A modern, original name possibly derived from 'Clester', meaning related to a town or settlement.

Hebrew-speaking countries

Derived from Deandra, meaning 'divine' or 'earth

from the land of the burghers

Clannish or not shy

The name was first used by Oscar Wilde in his novel 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' (1891), which tells the story of a man whose portrait ages while he stays young.

Hebrew-speaking

God is my judge

Diminutive of Josephine, related to 'God will add'.

Referring to the vast bodies of salt water, symbolizing depth and tranquility.

Can mean 'time' (時) or 'a bird' depending on context and kanji used.

a form of lily, a flower symbolizing purity and renewal

English-speaking countries

Soft-haired or youthful.

Hebrew-speaking countries

place of the doe

God's gracious gift

Victory of the people.

one who is eminent or supreme

Diminutive of SCOTT.

Wishes, aspirations.

Hebrew Speaking Countries

Meaning 'to cry out' or 'to shout'.

augustus means 'great', 'magnificent' or 'venerable'

A creative spelling of Cameron, meaning 'crooked nose'

Variant of Michelle, meaning 'who is like God?'

Variant of SCHUYLER. The spelling was modified due to association with the name Tyler and the English word sky.

Air; lofty; sky

English-speaking countries

From the alder tree or place of the alder.

French woman; one who is French.

supplanter; replace

God strengthens

Essence, spirit

Derived from Jordan; meaning 'to flow down'.

A modern invented name, possibly derived from 'Joy', meaning happiness or delight.

A modern invented name, often associated with a variant of Caden.

Derived from the Arabic word for 'to shake' or 'to disturb', often used in creative or artistic contexts.

Son of the landowner

derived from the name Andrew, meaning 'strong' and 'manly'.

One who is innocent or naïve, and is often seen as a pure-hearted person.

Derived from 'grace', representing charm and elegance.