In the market for a gender-neutral name for your bundle of joy? Well, you’re not alone: Gender-neutral and unisex baby names are enjoying a significant rise in popularity. (They accounted for almost 15 percent of given baby names in 2022, according to a study conducted by BeenVerified and reported by Reader’s Digest.) If you’re on board with the trend, you’ll be pleased to know that we have rounded up 50 adorable, out-of-the-box ideas, so you can skip the gender reveal and go straight to finding a name that fits.
50 Gender-Neutral and Unisex Baby Names to Add to Your List ASAP
From Amari to Wyatt
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Published Nov 24, 2023
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1. Charlie
Equal parts old-timey and cool—this gender-neutral name of German origin means “free man.”
2. Reese
Male...female...Witherspoon...this Welsh moniker with meanings of “enthusiasm,” “fire” and “ardor” is a good fit for any fierce baby.
3. Peyton
Think beyond the football thing, people. This one is a gender-neutral name of Irish and English origin that means “fighting man’s estate.”
4. Frankie
Here, a charming latin moniker with a noble meaning of “free” and “truthful.”
5. Jayden
This Hebrew name means “thankful one.”
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6. Kai
Of Hawaiian origin, this name nods to the sea. (The best way to instill a lifelong passion if you ask us.)
7. Lennon
The perfect homage to the Beatles—this unisex moniker of Irish origin means “lover.”
8. Amari
Sanskrit for “strong” and “immortal.” You got this, baby.
9. Quinn
A little bit Irish, a lot cool. Quinn means “wise.”
10. Piper
This name of British origin is a sweet and musical choice with a meaning to match: “flute player.”
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11. Dylan
Dylan is a given name and surname of Welsh origins that means “born from the ocean,” but we’re getting heartbreaker vibes.
12. Emerson
This sophisticated moniker of German origin means “brave” and “powerful.”
13. Harley
In Old English, this name means “of the hare meadow,” but the motorcycle association makes it pretty badass.
14. Ryan
A Gaelic name meaning “little king”—or, if it’s for a lady, queen.
15. Jordan
This unisex name of Hebrew origin means “one who descends” or “to flow down” (i.e., like the namesake river).
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16. Lincoln
This Old English name has a topographical meaning of “settler by the lake” or “pool colony.” And it’s not just for male presidents (just ask Kristen Bell).
17. Rowan
Rowan is a gender-neutral name of Scottish and Irish origin that means “little red head.”
18. Wyatt
Wyatt is a name of Old English origin with a strong meaning of “brave at war.” We love the Western (but not too twangy) flair.
19. Drew
This Welsh name meaning “wise” is both dapper and darling.
20. Riley
Riley has Old English origins and a pleasing meaning of “valiant.”
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21. Amaro
Not just for Instagram filters—Amaro is believed to be derived from an Ancient German name meaning “rich and famous.”
22. Billie
Traditionally a diminutive of the English name William, Billie has been given a new gender-neutral life (Billie Holiday, anyone?) and is super cute any way you slice it.
23. Sage
The aromatic herb is also a given name of Latin origin that means “wise.”
24. Reagan
Or Regan, if you prefer—either way, it has Irish roots and a royal meaning of “the King’s child.”
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25. North
This American invention is cool enough for a Kardashian daughter and works quite well for a son, too.
26. Harper
Originally an occupational surname of British origin, this peppy gender-neutral moniker means “minstrel” and “harpist.”
27. Morgan
We all know Morgan Freeman, but let’s not forget Morgan le Fay—the famed enchantress from King Arthur lore. Yep, this Welsh name has well-established unisex potential. It means “sea song” and “sea born.”
28. Rory
This anglicized version of an old Irish name has a straightforward meaning of “red” that’s just right for an auburn-haired babe.
29. Blake
This gender-neutral name of British origin has contradictory meanings of “black; dark” and “bright, pale and shining.” The intrigue!
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30. Bailey
Bailey, an Old English name meaning “steward,” has sweet, friendly vibes and a pleasant, melodic sound.
31. Finley
Here, a gender-neutral Irish name with a strong identity. It means “fair-haired courageous one.”
32. Cameron
Cam or Cammie for short. This one has Scottish and Gaelic roots and a meaning of “crooked river.” It also has serious star power, being the given name of actors Cameron Diaz and Cameron Crowe.
33. Ariel
This name of Hebrew origin meaning “lion of God” was originally a boy’s name, but has long been given to girls as well. (The Little Mermaid comes to mind,)
34. Jesse
Another gender-neutral Hebrew moniker—Jesse dates back to the Old Testament and has a meaning of “the Lord exists.”
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35. Taylor
Perfect for a future Swiftie, this name has Old French and English roots as an occupational surname meaning “cutter of cloth.”
36. Jean
Jean is a unisex name of Hebrew and French origin that means “God is gracious.”
37. Bellamy
This melodic moniker has French, Irish and Norman roots and a sweet meaning of “good friend.”
38. Casey
A unisex name of Irish and Gaelic Scottish origin that means “watchful, vigilant and brave.” Let’s just say, Casey has got your back.
39. Jamie
Derived from the biblical name James—this one has Hebrew roots and a meaning of “he who supplants.” Last year, it ranked number 622 and number 734 in popularity for boys and girls, respectively, according to data from the Social Security Administration.
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40. Kerry
“Black haired” is the meaning of this gender-neutral name of Irish origin, which belongs to actors Kerry Washington and (alternate spelling) Keri Russell.
41. Briar
This nature-inspired moniker has British origins and a straightforward meaning of “thorny bush of roses.”
42. River
Made famous by late actor River Phoenix, this name of British origin has peace-and-love vibes and a meaning we probably don’t need to explain.
43. Blair
This name of Scottish origin has a topographical meaning of “meadow” and a second, fiercer one of “battlefield” to match its strong sound.
44. Jackie
Commonly used as a diminutive of the feminine name Jacqueline, Jackie can also stand on its own as a gender-neutral name meaning “supplanter” and “God is gracious.”
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45. Max
Short for both Maxwell and Maxine, this one syllable moniker has friendly, sporty vibes and a decidedly favorable meaning of “greatest.”
46. Sydney
In addition to being the capital city of Australia, Sydney is also a given name of Old English origin with a topographical meaning of “wide meadow.”
47. Dakota
The origins of this gender-neutral name can be traced to a North American Sioux tribe. It has a lovely meaning of “friend” and “ally,” plus some celeb status, too, thanks to actresses Dakota Fanning and Dakota Johnson.
48. Alex
A shortened version of both the masculine Alexander and feminine Alexandra, this casual-cool name of Greek origin means “to defend and protect.”
49. Kelsey
This one belongs to several (female) social media stars—Kelsey Kreppel, Kelsey Impicciche and Kelsey Simone, to name a few—as well as actor Kelsey Grammar (of Frasier fame). It has British roots and a meaning of “ships victory.”
50. Lindsay
Lindsay is a gender-neutral name of British origin with a meaning of “island of linden trees.” (It also reached its peak popularity in the mid ‘80s and is due for a comeback.)
