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100+ Gender Neutral And Unisex Baby Names And Their Meanings

By Sameen Shakya Published on Mar 26, 2024

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Have you thought about gender-neutral names if you're still looking for the ideal name for your child? If you don't know your baby's gender or if you want to give your child a name that doesn't signify either femininity or masculinity, a unisex name can be the best option.

We've compiled a list gender-neutral names that fit the definitions of trendy, well-liked, unusual, and vintage unisex baby names. Discover lovely names that suit both genders by reading on!

Top Unisex Baby Names

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Here are some of the top unisex baby names that have been increasing over the years. The listed monikers are great options for the new baby offering a sense of flexibility, and creativity.

1. Kai

Kai means 'Keeper of the keys' or 'Earth' which is of Welsh origin including Greek and Sanchandinavian descents.

2. Jayden

Jayden is of Hebrew origin and the meaning of Jayden is 'Thankful' or 'God will judge'.

3. Luca

With Italian origin, Luca is a name for both girls and boys having its meaning 'Bringer of light'.

4. Rowan

Rowan is a unisex baby name with numerous origins including Scottish and Irish originating from Ruadhan means 'Little redhead'.

5. Zion

The Hebrew origin name Zion is a gender-neutral name. The meaning of Zion is 'Highest point'.

6. Remi

The feminine and masculine name is of French origin which translates to 'Remedy', 'Oarsman', or 'Cure'.

7. Ari

One of the top unisex baby names with roots from across the globe, Ari is of Scandinavian origin. The meaning of Ari is 'Eagle', 'Lion', or 'Sun-like'.

8. Blake

The gender-neutral name of the British origin moniker is Blake which means 'Dark', 'Bright', or 'Black'.

9. Elliot

The Hebrew descent given name for both male and female Elliot has its meaning 'The Lord is my God'.

10. Quinn

The unisex name Quinn is of Gaelic origin which translates to 'Chief'.

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The most common or popular gender-neutral or unisex names in the globe are shown in the following list which helps you to save time if you're looking for a suitable name that denotes both boys and girls:

11. Saige

Derived from the Latin root, the gender-neutral name Saige refers to 'Wise'.

12. Dorian

The unisex name of Greek origin Dorian means 'Descendent of Dorus' or 'From Doris'.

13. Adley

Adley is a perfect name for both boys and girls with its meaning 'God is just' which is derived from the ancient Hebrew and Old Testament name Adlai.

14. Amos

Amos is of Hebrew origin gender-neutral name that links to the Bible. This name translates to 'Borne by God' or 'To carry'.

15. Kori

The popular unisex name of Greek origin Kori refers to 'Maiden' or 'Lamb'.

16. Flynn

Flynn is a gender-neutral given name and surname of Irish origin. The meaning of Flynn is 'Red complexion' or 'Son of O'Floinn'.

17. Grey

Grey means 'Grey-haired' of British origin. This moniker presents itself as a color-based baby name.

18. Ellison

A gender-neutral name Ellison is of British heritage meaning 'Son of Eliis'.

19. Atlas

Atlas is a unisex name of Greek origin that denotes 'To carry'.

20. Evelyn

The masculine and feminine names with mixed origins such as British, French, and others translate to 'Desired', 'Island', or 'Wished for'.

Rare and Unique Gender-Neutral Names

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As a parent of a new baby, if you love unique gender-neutral names rather than choosing common names for your baby, we have the solutions for you. Let's have a short look at the following recorded names:

21. Ainsley

Ansley is a unisex baby name of British origin meaning 'One hermitage or meadow'.

22. Arden

The unique gender-neutral geographical name of British origin, Arden means 'Great forest'.

23. Dakota

The meaning of Dakota is 'Friend' or 'Ally' which is a Native American baby name. 

24. Finley

The feminine and masculine name of Irish origin refers to the 'Fair-haired courageous one'.

25. Hayden

The name of British descent, Hayden means 'Hedged Valley'.

26. Lindsey

With English origin, Lindsey is a gender-neutral name meaning 'Island of linden trees'.

27. Mackenzie

Mackenzie is a male and female name of Sottish origin which has several meanings such as 'Fire born', 'Good looking', or 'Son of Kenneth'.

28. Robin

The moniker of German origin title Robin refers to 'Bright', 'Shining', or 'Famous'.

29. Rowan

Rowan is a unisex name of Irish and Scottish origins which originates from the name Ruadhan. The meaning of Rowan is 'Little redhead'.

30. Sinclair

The feminine and masculine name of French and Latin origin refers to 'Pure', Renowned', or 'Illustrious'.

Modern Gender-Neutral Names

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In this section, we've collected your favorite modern gender-neutral baby names, scroll down for their meanings and origins:

31. Noah

The feminine and masculine name of Hebrew origin has its meaning of 'Peaceful'.

32. Mason

The British origin name Mason is a gender-neutral name of British roots meaning 'Stone worker'.

33. Luca

Luca is a unisex Italian name meaning 'Bringer of light'. 

34. Hailey

Derived from the Old English word heg, Hailey means 'Hay's meadow' which is a modern gender-neutral British name.

35. Carson

Having Scottish and Irish origins, the gender-neutral name Carson refers to 'Son of the marsh-dwellers'.

36. Addison

The unisex British name Addison is a variation of the name Addyson and Adamson that translates to 'Son of Adam'.

37. Micah

With the meaning of 'Who resembles God?', the moniker title Micah is derived from the Hebrew word mikha'el.

38. Jordan

The unisex name of Hebrew origin Jordan refers to 'To flow down'.

39. Madison

Madison is a gender-neutral name of British descent which means 'Son of Matthew'.

40. Aiden

The modern form of the traditional Irish name Aodhan originating from Aodh is a Gaelic origin name meaning 'Little fire'.

Cute Gender-Neutral Names

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Have a look on these cute unisex names for your little ones!

41. Alexis

Alexis means 'Protector' or 'Defender' in Greek culture.

42. Angel

The popular name in both Spain and the USA, Angel means 'Messenger' in Greek descent.

43. Marley

The British name for both boys and girls Marley refers to 'Pleasant wood', 'Marten wood', or 'Marshy meadow'.

44. Morgan

Morgan is a cute unisex name with Welsh heritage that means 'White sea dweller' or 'Circling sea'.

45. Skyler

The gender-neutral name Skyler is of English origin which refers to 'Scholar' or 'Sky'.

46. Taylor

With French origin, Taylor is a both masculine and feminine name with its meaning 'Tailor' or 'To cut'.

47. Ricki

The meaning of Ricki is 'Brave' or 'Powerful'. This German-origin moniker denotes the unisex name.

48. Billie

One of the most famous and renowned names, Billie means 'Strength' or 'Determination' which is of British descent.

49. Jewell

The name for both boys and girls, Jewell is of French origin and the meaning of Jewell is 'Delight' or 'Plaything'.

50. Raleigh

The gender-neutral baby name Raleigh is of British origin which means 'Deer's meadow'.

Aesthetic Gender-Neutral Names

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There are a lot of options regarding aesthetic gender-neutral names that can be used for male and female names. The below monikers have elegant sounds or beautiful meanings:

51. Casey

The unisex first name of Irish and Scottish Gaelic origins translates to 'Vigilant', 'Brave', or 'Watchful'.

52. Cassidy

The Irish given name and surname Cassidy comes from the Goidelic first name Caiside which means 'Cleave' or 'Curly-haired'.

53. Coby

The beautiful name with beautiful connotations, Coby refers to 'Supplanter' which derives from the Hebrew word Ya'aqov and the Latin root lacobe.

54. Darby

The British gender-neutral name of Old English origin means 'Deer park'.

55. Emerson

This male and female moniker is of German origins meaning 'Powerful', 'Brave', or 'Child of Emery'.

56. Garnet

The meaning of Garnet is 'Seed-like' or 'A dark red gemstone' with Latin heritage.

57. Leslie

Leslie means 'Holly garden' of Scottish descent. 

58. Rory

The feminine and masculine name of Irish origin Rory refers to 'Red king'.

59. Shelby

The name of Norse origin Shelby is a unisex baby name with its meaning 'From the ledge estate' or 'Willow'.

60. Haven

Haven is a gender-neutral given name that is derived from the Old English word haefen. The meaning of the British name is 'Harbor'.

Vintage Unisex Baby Names

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All of these names are Vintage and have been applied to both boys and girls for a long time. They are gender-neutral names that are timeless and will remain in demand for many years to come.

61. Ariel

The Hebrew origin gender-neutral baby name comes from the Hebrew Bible to explain the city of Jerusalem. So, Ariel means 'Lion of God'.

62. Ashley

Asley denotes a unisex name in British culture. However, this moniker refers to 'Ash tree meadow'.

63. Aubrey

The male and female German name which is derived from the Old High German title Alberich translates to 'Elf ruler'.

64. Bryn

The gender-neutral name Bryn is of Welsh origin. Bryn keeps it short and sweet with its meaning 'Hill' or 'Mountain'.

65. Cameron

The unisexual name Cameron refers to a 'Crooked nose' of Scottish descent.

66. Courtney

Courtney is a unisex name that originated from the French name Courtenay and the Latin word curtus. The meaning of Courtney is 'Short nose'.

67. Whitney

The name for both girls and boys Whitney is of British origin meaning 'White Island'. This moniker is derived from the small parish Whitney-on-Wye in Herefordshire.

68. Hollis

The gender-neutral British name Hollis means 'Holly tree'.

69. Lennon

Lennon is a unisex name of Irish descent which is an old and beautiful name that means 'Lover'.

70. Monroe

The feminine and masculine name of Scottish and Irish Gaelic origin Monroes translates to 'Mouth of the River Roe' or 'In Ireland'.

Short Unisex Baby Names

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When looking for unisex possibilities, short names frequently work better than long ones. Long baby names can occasionally seem more tempting for a boy or a girl. The names that are gender-neutral are all very simple, just look through it!

71. Beau

The French-origin moniker has become popular as a gender-neutral first name in the last 50 years. The meaning of Beau is 'Beautiful'.

72. Brett

The gender-neutral name of British culture, Brett refers to the Celtic people of Britain, France, or Britanny which means 'Of Briton'.

73. Bryce

The Scottish-origin name Bryce refers to 'Speckeled' or 'Freckled' which itself originates from the Latin name Bricius with the same meaning.

74. Dale

The short name with beautiful and unique meanings, Dale refers to 'Valley' which is the place throughout the UK called Dale. This moniker is also of British origin.

75. Jody

With English and Hebrew origins, Jody is a feminine and masculine given name and signifies 'Praised' or 'Jehovah increases'.

76. Kim

The British neutral gender name called Kim translates to 'Cynebirg's field' or 'Cyneburg's meadow'.

77. Lee

The gender-neutral name title Lee translates to 'Pasture' or 'Meadow' in the British culture.

78. Paige

The short and classic unisex name Paige comes from the French root meaning 'Young servant'

79. Reese

Reese is a non-gender-specific name of Welsh origin. The meaning of Reese is 'Fire', 'Enthusiasm', or 'Andor'.

80. Sage

The name gender-neutral title Sage is of Latin origin that means 'Wise' or 'Healthy'.

Strong Gender-Neutral Names

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If you are searching for badass unisex names for your baby then these names can be equally applied to both boys and girls:

81. Bellamy

Bellamy is a strong unisex baby name of French, Norman, and Irish origins which translates to 'Handsome friend', 'Fine friend', or 'Good friend'.

82. Berkley

The Scottish origin name Berkley has its meaning 'Birch tree meadow'.

83. Brennon

The gender-neutral name of Irish origin Brennon means 'Prince' or 'Teardrop'.

84. Callahan

The meaning of Callahan is 'Bright-headed'. This moniker is of Irish origin and a derivative of the Gaelic surname O'Caellachain.

85. Chandler

The French descent gender-neutral name Chandler refers to 'Candle maker' or 'Seller'.

86. Denver

Denver is a name feminine and masculine name of Old English and French origin that translates to 'Green Valley'.

87. Elliott

The unisex name of Hebrew origin Elliott refers to the 'Lord is my God' which is derived from the biblical name Elijah.

88. Emerson

Derived from German descent, Emerson is the combination of common names Emma and Emily meaning 'Brave', 'Powerful', or 'Child of Emery'.

89. Gabriel

Gabriel is a strong unisex baby name of Hebrew origin. The meaning of Gabriel is 'Hero of God' or 'God is my strength'.

90. Jenesis

The gender-neutral name of Greek descent is an alternative spelling of Genesis, this moniker refers to 'Birth', 'Origin', or 'Beginning'.

Indian Gender-Neutral Names

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The following Indian gender-neutral names can be an opportunity to pay respect to traditionalism. Hence, choose the below perfect Indian girl and boy name for your little newborn baby:

91. Shaan

The Sanskrit or Indian heritage name Shaan reflects your family's culture and traditions which means 'Peaceful' or 'Pride'.

92. Daven

The boy's and girl's name comes from the Hebrew name David, Daven means 'Beloved'.

93. Kala

The girl's and boy's name Kala is of Indian heritage meaning 'Art'.

94. Ishana

The meaning of Ishana is 'Rich' or 'Prosperous'. This is a gender-neutral moniker of Indian origin which is frequently known to be a form of the god Shiva.

95. Aija

The Indian unisex baby name Aija means 'Happy' or 'Melody'.

96.  Ishara

Derived from Hindu and Arabic names, Ishara refers to both male and female names with its meaning of 'Rich', 'Sign', or 'Phenomenon'.

97. Saarik

Saarik is of Indian and Sanskrit descent which is a gender-neutral baby name meaning 'Small songbird'.

98. Sony

The Indian names for both baby boy and girl refer to 'Beautiful' or 'Red lotus'.

99. Jasmeet

The unisex name Jasmeet of Indian origin means 'Famed' which signifies fortune, success, and celebrity. 

100. Sarbjit

The gender-neutral baby name Sarbjit is of Punjab Indian and Pakistani origin which is also spelled as Sarabjit and Sarabjeet. The meaning of Sarbjit is 'Winning all' or 'Universal winner'.

More Cool Gender-Neutral Names

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Most guardian loves the idea of cool gender-neutral names for generating some cool vibes, so look out for the below refreshing unisex baby names:

101. Asher

The meaning of Asher is 'Happy' or 'Blessed'. This gender-neutral moniker is of Hebrew origins and appears in the Hebrew Bible.

102. Darcy

The name for both little guy and gals called Darcy is of Irish origin meaning 'Descendant of the dark' or 'Dark-haired'.

103. Harper

This unisex moniker is of British ancestry and comes from Medieval England meaning 'Harpist' or 'Minstrel'.

104. Wyatt

The British-origin gender-neutral name Wyatt is derived from a medieval word wyot that refers to 'War strength' or 'Brave warrior'.

105. Maverick

With American origin, Maverick is a name for both boys and girls which translates to 'an independent man who avoids conformity'.

106. Greer

The cool gender-neutral name originating in Scotland but comes from the Byzantine Empire refers to 'Alert', 'Watchful', or 'Quick'.

107. Toby

Toby is a unisex name meaning 'God is good'. This moniker is of Hebrew and English heritage.

108. Hunter

The gender-neutral name Hunter is of British origin meaning 'One who hunts' or 'Pursuer'.

109. Carey

Carey is of Celtic and Irish descent. This gender-neutral name refers to 'Dark' or 'Black' which is derived from the Gaelic surname O'Ciardha.

110. Parker

An English language unisex first name Parker is of Old English origin. The meaning of Parker is 'Park keeper'.