200 gender-neutral baby names, with their origins and meanings

Looking for a unisex name for your baby? We've got a brilliant selection of the gender-neutral baby name ideas, including the most popular gender-neutral names, as well as cool, rare, cute, modern, Japanese and nature-inspired ones - each with their origin and meaning

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Published: April 26, 2024 at 3:39 PM

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Instead of picking a 'boy name' or a 'girl name' for your baby, you could do what more and more parents are doing and choose a name that works for both a boy and a girl. Gender-neutral or unisex names are a neat way not only to be both modern and inclusive but also to offer your baby an escape from rigid gender stereotypes.

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And we've got some great gender-neutral or non-binary baby name suggestions here, to whet your name-choosing appetite! After some super-thorough research, we've gathered together a list of the best and most brilliantly androgynous baby names – each with their own origin and meaning.

We've included cool, cute, rare, traditional, popular modern and short options, as well as gender-neutral names inspired by nature, Japan and well-known places – all of them gorgeous but definitely neither male nor female.

Here's our list of gender-neutral baby names to inspire you...

Popular gender-neutral baby names | Cute gender-neutral baby names | Cool gender-neutral baby names | Nature-inspired gender-neutral baby names | Rare or unique gender-neutral baby names | Place-name gender-neutral baby names | Japanese gender-neutral baby names | Modern gender-neutral baby names | Classic gender-neutral baby names | Short gender-neutral baby names

Popular gender-neutral baby names

These unisex baby names are some of the most popular choices for parents in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland at the moment, making it onto the latest lists of top 100 names. We've listed them in the order they are ranked according to the Office for National Statistics, The National Records of Scotland and the Nothern Irish Research Agency.

While some names in the list may be more traditionally associated with either girls or boys, there's no reason they can't be used for either sex. So, if you love to be on trend and want people to admire your choice of name, then these popular unisex baby names should hit the right note.

1. Noah

2. Leo

3. Luca

4. Rory

5. Finlay

6. Alex

7. Harper

8. Charlie

9. Brodie

Cute gender-neutral baby names

These unisex baby names not only sound adorable but many of them have super-cute meanings too. Perhaps you dream of your little one growing up to become kind and benevolent: if so Ellis is a good name for a gentle and generous soul. Or if a magical name takes your fancy you can't go wrong with Avery, meaning ruler of elves.

10. Addison

11. Ambrose

12. Angel

13. Arlie

14. Avery

15. Bennie

16. Billie

17. Blake

18. Briar

19. Bobby

20. Casey

21. Cody

22. Dacey

23. Daley

24. Darcy

25. Dee

26. Ellis

27. Emery

28. Freddie

29. Madhu

30. Malise

31. Maurice

32. Noel

33. Ricki

34. Skyler

35. Taylor

Cool gender-neutral baby names

gender neutral baby names

It's already a pretty cool move to choose a gender-neutral name for your baby, but these sleek and modern-sounding names inspired by strong surnames, colours and places take the trend to a whole new level.

36. Adrian

37. Alexis

38. Arden

39. Ariel

40. Ashley

41. Aubrey

42. Bailey

43. Blaise

44. Cassidy

45. Carey

46. Courtney

47. Dana

48. Eden

49. Harley

50. Hunter

51. Indigo

52. Jonah

53. Jordan

54. Kendall

55. Lennie

56. Micah

57. Milan

58. Riley

Nature-inspired gender-neutral names

Will your little one be born into a family that loves the great outdoors? Pass on your love for nature to your baby from the very beginning with a name like River or Marley that will remind you of some of your favourite places whenever you say it.

59. Ainsley

60. Brook

61. Bryn

62. Cranley

63. Cullen

64. Derry

65. Frayn

66. Hadley

67. Hollis

68. Hanley

69. Hayden

70. Leslie

71. Lindley

72. Lindsay

73. Marley

74. Morgan

75. Nash

76. Raleigh

77. River

78. Ocean

Rare or unique gender-neutral baby names

Who wants to have the same name as everyone else anyway? Set your child apart by giving them a rare name – it could be spelt uniquely or come from another country that you have links to. If you like to stand out from the crowd and aspire for your baby to be the same, one of these unconventional gender-neutral names could work perfectly.

79. Abba

80. Adair

81. Artemis

82. Averill

83. Blythe

84. Bronte

85. Cassius

86. Eilir

87. Elias

88. Hadar

89. Jewell

90. Kamal

91. Kelcey

92. Tierney

93. Yuri

Place-name gender-neutral baby names

Perhaps you're super proud of your country or local town, or your baby was conceived or will be born in a location that has a special place in your heart. Place names work really well if you're after a unisex baby name and we've included here some of our favourite suggestions.

94. Brooklyn

95. Dakota

96. Dallas

97. Denver

98. Devon

99. London

100. Monroe

101. Sidney

Japanese gender-neutral names

japanese baby

Looking to Japan for inspiration for gender-neutral baby names is a smart idea because the names have such beautiful meanings. Whether you have links to the country or not, these names work really well and will certainly be a distinctive and unique choice for your baby.

102. Akemi

103. Aoi

104. Chiaki

105. Chiharu

106. Haruka

107. Harumi

108. Hayate

109. Iori

110. Itsuki

111. Izumi

112. Kagami

113. Kaoru

114. Kayo

115. Kazumi

116. Masami

117. Matoi

118. Nagi

119. Nao

120. Omi

121. Satori

122. Shizu

123. Sora

124. Terumi

125. Yakumo

126. Yoshimi

Modern gender-neutral baby names

Baby name trends change with every new generation, influenced by popular books, TV, films and music, what's happening in the news and even politics. The list below contains unisex names that are emerging as popular choices amongst new parents right now.

127. Amory

128. Coby

129. Evan

130. Ezra

131. Haven

132. Jayden

133. Jesse

134. Jose

135. Logan

136. Lindsey

137. Mackenzie

138. Madison

139. Marlow

140. Nolan

141. Parker

142. Phoenix

143. Riley

144. Ripley

145. Taylor

146. Toby

Classic gender-neutral baby names

Choose a classic unisex baby name if you want a name that will stand the test of time and that won't go out of fashion. Some names on this list have been gender-neutral name choices for parents for many years – like Ashley and Drew – and so have a more traditional feel to them.

147. Alva

148. Ashley

149. Carey

150. Christian

151. Cleo

152. Benedict

153. Drew

154. Ellison

155. Guadalupe

156. Harlow

157. Henri

158. Hollis

159. Ingram

160. Jamie

161. Keane

162. Kennedy

163. Kris

164. Laurence

165. Lorne

166. Lovell

167. Ollie

168. Presley

169. Quinn

170. Rene

171. Robbie

172. Sammie

173. Sheridan

174. Tommie

175. Tracy

176. Peyton

177. Robin

178. Sinclair

Short gender-neutral baby names

gender neutral baby names

These concise names roll off the tongue and work well for parents looking to keep it short and sweet. Some are the condensed forms of longer names and can be used as nickname instead.

179. Ai

180. Asa

181. Bay

182. Bea

183. Beau

184. Bette

185. Brie

186. Cher

187. Fay

188. Ida

189. Joan

190. Jude

191. Kai

192. Lark

193. Leal

194. Leigh

195. Lynn

196. Mace

197. Nell

198. Noor

199. Rae

200. Shea

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Hollie BondSenior Digital Journalist

Hollie is Senior Digital Journalist at MadeForMums. She writes articles about pregnancy, parenting, child health and getting pregnant. She has written for a number of national lifestyle magazines and websites over the past 12 years including Family History Monthly, You and Your Wedding and Muddy Stilettos. She has two children aged 5 and 8 and hasn't slept since 2017!

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