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230+ Unique Unisex Names: Vintage & Modern Choices To Consider

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Overview

Unique unisex names such as Marion, Azariah, and Taylen stand out in a world filled with John, James, Charles, Mary, Chloe, and Anne.

It’s alright to stick to tradition by choosing popular baby names. Yet it can also be fun to experiment with spelling variations or pick an exotic variation from a faraway land.

Have you noticed that many baby names we associate with one gender are now unisex?

For example, bilbical boy names Adriel and Janna are now considered gender-neutral. Janna might even be considered more of a baby girl name than one for boys.

Surprisingly, masculine names Hunter and Emerson have also become gender-neutral. In the latest list of popular baby names posted by the SSA (Social Security Administration), these names rank for both girls and boys: (1)

  • Emerson – ranks #271 (boys) and #170 (girls)
  • Hunter – ranks #101 (boys) and #780 (girls)

 

Interesting, isn’t it? 

Also, times have changed. Today, as many as 13.9 million (about 5.5% of the adult US population) identify as LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender), according to the 2020-2021 BRFSS (Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System) data. (2)

Some of them have changed their names. 

Canadian actor and producer Elliot Page was formerly known as Ellen Page. He’s among the most famous celebrities who didn’t fear a possible career flop by switching genders. (3)

Other transgender celebrities with unisex names include: (3)(4)

  • Alexis Arquette (American actress and transgender activist; sibling of other Arquette celebrities such as David Arquette and Patricia Arquette)
  • Jazz Jennings (American activist and TV personality)
  • Trace Lysette (American actress)
  • Charlie Josephine (British actor and writer)
  • Teddy Geiger (American singer and songwriter)
  • Fallon Fox (American retired mixed martial artist and openly transgender MMA fighter)

 

Below, you can find other unique unisex and gender-free names for your little one. We’ve included lists of cool, fancy, vintage, and other fun categories worth considering for your baby. 

 

Why Choose A Unique Unisex Name For Your Little One?

Some of the top reasons for choosing a unisex name:

  • You want them to freely have a gender choice if they ever want to
  • You think that particular name suits your baby
  • You believe having a unique name can have a positive impact on your baby in the future
  • You want to choose a baby name even before knowing your child’s gender
  • You prefer raising your child without the bounds of specific genders

 

Whatever your reason for choosing unique names over the most popular ones, it’s always ideal to check their meanings. 

Names with beautiful meanings can boost your child’s self-confidence, whereas ‘ugly names’ (such as morbid names that mean “death”) might make them more prone to bullying.

 

Different Names You Can Use For Boys & Girls

What Are Gender-Neutral Or Unisex Names?

  • Names that you can use for any gender
  • The person (or your baby) can choose to identify with any gender and doesn’t have to switch from the one they have since birth

 

What Are Nonbinary Names?

  • Names for a person who doesn’t identify with any gender
  • The person doesn’t identify as male or female, whether based on their gender at birth or choice

 

What Are Androgynous Names?

  • Names for a person of uncertain gender
  • You can choose them for your baby without considering their gender at birth or future sexual identity

 

What Are The Rarest Unisex Names?

Adair 

 

  • Origin: Scottish and Gaelic unisex name
  • Meaning: “A river near oaks (a name that means “water”),” “from the oak tree ford,” “fortunate and powerful,” “ford of the oaks,” or a powerful name that means “wealthy spear”
  • Pronunciation: “uh-dayr”
  • Description: Namesakes include Brazilian singer and composer Adair Cardoso and American child actress Adair Tishler
  • Also spelled as Adayr, Addair, and Adairr

 

Hawthorne 

 

  • Origin: British unisex name
  • Meaning: “Where Hawthorn hedges grow” or “throne bush”
  • Pronunciation: “haw-thorn”
  • Description: Also a musical name (such as after the American rock band Hawthorne Heights)
  • You can also spell this as Hawthorn

 

Uncommon Nonbinary & Androgynous Names

Is Atlas A Unisex Name?

 

Yes. Although primarily considered a baby boy name, it’s now also used for girls because of its association with the atlas (the word for a book or collection of maps). It can be a cute name for your little traveler.

 

  • Meaning: “To carry” or “enduring”
  • Pronunciation: “at-luhs”
  • Also spelled as Atlass

 

Bellamy

 

  • Meaning: “Fine friend,” “good friend,” or “handsome friend”
  • Pronunciation: “beh-lah-mee”
  • Description: Also spelled as Belleamie, Bellamie, and Bellami

 

Greer

 

  • Origin: Scottish unisex name
  • Meaning: “Guardian,” “watchful,” or “swift”
  • Pronunciation: “grir”
  • Description: After American actress and former beauty queen Greer Grammer
  • Can also be spelled as Grier

 

Gry

 

  • Meaning: Nature name that means “dawn”
  • Pronunciation: “gree”
  • Description: Namesakes include Danish actress Gry Wernberg Bay

 

Robbie

 

  • Origin: German gender-neutral name
  • Meaning: “Bright fame”
  • Pronunciation: “rohb-eeh”
  • Description: Also a short form of “Robert” or “Roberta”

 

Unique Unisex Names Based From Origins Around The World

Unique German Unisex Names

 

  1. Elia
  2. Heiki
  3. Kari
  4. Lu
  5. Sorel

 

Hebrew Unisex Names

  1. Gal
  2. Gefen
  3. Liron
  4. Neta

 

Italian Gender-Neutral Baby Names

  1. Carmine
  2. Lucca
  3. Gian

 

French Unisex Names

  1. Bijou
  2. Devereaux
  3. Frédérique
  4. Marion 

 

Unisex Japanese Baby Names

Akiho

 

  • Origin: Japanese unisex name 
  • Pronunciation: “ah-kee-hoh”
  • Description: Also an anime name after Akiho Nagomi, one of the primary characters in the Japanese manga TV series “Delicious Party Pretty Cure” 

 

Is Akira A Unisex Name?

 

Yes. Akira can be used for girls and boys.

 

  • Origin: Scottish and Japanese unisex name
  • Meaning: “Bright,” “intelligent,” “anchor,” and “clear”
  • Pronunciation: “ah-kee-rah”
  • Description: It might also mean “heavy rain” or “dark knight” (depending on how it’s written in the Japanese kanji)

 

Is Chihiro A Unisex Name?

 

Yes. It can be a gender-neutral name.

 

  • Origin: Japanese unisex name
  • Meaning: “Wise questions” or “thousand questions”
  • Pronunciation: “chee-hee-roh”
  • Description: Anime girl name after the main character in “Spirited Away”

 

Is Haruhi A Genderless Name?

 

Yes. Although it’s more popularly used as a girl’s name, it can also be gender-free.

 

  • Origin: Japanese unisex name
  • Meaning: “Blooming or flowering” or “spring day”
  • Pronunciation: “hah-roo-hee”

 

Mika

 

  • Meaning: “Fragrance,” “three trees together” or “quick and nimble”
  • Pronunciation: “mee-kah”
  • Description: Also means “who resembles God?” as a short and nonbinary form of “Michael” or “Michelle”

 

Is Ren A Name For Boys Or Girls?

 

Yes. You can use it for both.

 

  • Origin: Japanese unisex name
  • Meaning: “Water lily” or “lotus” (also a flower name for boys)
  • Pronunciation: “ren”
  • Description: Famous namesakes include Japanese mixed martial artist Ren Hiramoto and racing driver Ren Sato
  • You can also spell this as Renn

 

Indian & Hindi Gender-Neutral Baby Names

 

  1. Abhaya
  2. Chaila
  3. Giyan
  4. Kahali
  5. Nesham
  6. Riti
  7. Rudrah

 

Irish Gender-Neutral Names

 

  1. Coffey
  2. Devin
  3. Rhian

 

Other Exotic Baby Names

Is Ari A Nonbinary Name?

 

Yes. It’s gender-neutral.

 

  • Origin: Scandinavian unisex name
  • Meaning: Strong name that means “eagle” or “lion”
  • Pronunciation: “ah-ree”
  • Description: Also a Japanese name that means “dignity” or “majesty”

 

Is Kai A Unisex Name?

 

Yes, it is a unisex name in several languages.

 

  • Pronunciation: “kai”
  • Description: Also a mystical name that means “keeper of the keys and earth”
  • Famous namesakes include English rugby union footballer Kai Horstmann and American soccer player Kai Greene
  • Can also be spelled as Kaii, Kaih, and Cai

 

Kaya 

 

  • Origin: Turkish and Filipino unisex name
  • Meaning: “Rock,” “stone,” “forgiveness,” “restful place,” “home,” “wise child,” “cliff,” or “something that can be done” 
  • Pronunciation: “kaa-yuh”
  • Description: Also after American actress and singer Kaya Jones and Canadian freestyle skier Kaya Turski 
  • Can be spelled as Kaia and Kaya

 

Is Yuki A Unisex Name?

 

Yes. This name is used for both genders.

 

  • Origin: Japanese unisex name
  • Meaning: “Happiness” or “snow”
  • Pronunciation: “yoo-kee”
  • Description: Can also mean “superiority”

 

Unique Unisex Names Based On Style

What Are Cool & Modern Unisex Names?

Blaze

 

  • Origin: English and Latin androgynous name
  • Meaning: “Fiery,” “flame,” “flame of the fire,” or a name that means “fire”
  • Pronunciation: “blayz”
  • Description: American lacrosse goalie Blaze Riorden and Macedonian poet Blaže Koneski 
  • Also a middle name for boys, such as after celebrity kid Bear Blaze Winslet (son of English actress Kate Winslet and husband Ned Rocknroll)
  • You can also spell it as Blayze and Blaize

 

Geri

 

  • Origin: English and German unisex name
  • Meaning: “Rules with a spear”
  • Pronunciation: “jeh-ree”
  • Description: Famous namesakes include English Spice Girls singer Geri Halliwell (called Ginger Spice; real name Geraldine Estelle Halliwell-Horner)

 

Jamie

 

  • Origin: Hebrew and English unisex name
  • Meaning: “Supplanter”
  • Pronunciation: “jay-mee”
  • Description: Modern and gender-neutral version of James

 

Nobi 

 

  • Origin: American unisex name
  • Meaning: Invented name that means “nonbinary”
  • Pronunciation: “noh-bee”
  • Description: Can also be used as a pet name for a loved one or a nonbinary parent

 

Shade

 

  • Origin: American and Arabic androgynous name
  • Meaning: “Out of the sun” or “in the shadow”
  • Pronunciation: “shah-dow”
  • Description: Also a musical name in Arabic that means “singer”

 

Taylen 

 

  • Origin: American unisex name
  • Meaning: Combination of “Taylor” (occupational name that means “tailor”) and “Lyn” (name that means “lake”)
  • Pronunciation: “tay-lehn”
  • Description: Also a cute name

 

Cute & Adorable Unisex Names

Is René a unisex name?

 

Yes. It’s a name for boys and girls.

 

  • Origin: French and Spanish nonbinary name
  • Pronunciation: “reh-nay”
  • Description: Namesakes include Canadian ice hockey player René Robert and Belgian surrealist painter René Magritte
  • Variations include Renat (Polish name), Renát (Hungarian), and Renátus

 

Shae

 

  • Origin: Gaelic and Irish unisex name
  • Meaning: “Full of majesty,” “stately,” or “favorable”
  • Pronunciation: “shay”
  • Description: Also spelled as Shay or Shea

 

Star

 

  • Origin: English unisex name
  • Meaning: “Glowing celestial body” or a word name that means “star”
  • Pronunciation: “star”
  • Description: Can also be spelled as Starr

 

Graceful & Lovely Gender-Neutral Names

Devon

 

  • Origin: Irish and Old English unisex name
  • Meaning: “Defender” or “deep valley dwellers” 
  • Pronunciation: “dev-uhn”
  • Description: Also spelled as “Devin” 
  • Namesakes include American athlete Devon Allen and English actor Devon Carlo Anderson 

 

Obi 

 

  • Origin: Yoruban – African and Hebrew unisex name
  • Meaning: “Heart” or “parent”
  • Pronunciation: “oh-bee”
  • Description: Also a graceful name that means “one with the beautiful essence”

 

Zen

 

  • Origin: English and Japanese unisex name
  • Meaning: “Meditation” or “peace and tranquility”
  • Pronunciation: “zehn”
  • Description: Also a short form of longer “Zen-” names such as “Zendaya”

 

What Are Fancy Nonbinary Names?

Alva

 

  • Origin: Hebrew, Swedish, Scandinavian, and Norwegian unisex name
  • Meaning: “Brightness,” “his/her highness,” or a mystical name that means “elf”
  • Pronunciation: “ahl-vah”
  • Description: Can also mean “white”

 

Diamond

 

  • Origin: British gender-neutral name
  • Meaning: “Brilliant,” “a hard gemstone,” “of high value,” or “precious gem”
  • Pronunciation: “dai-mond”
  • Popularity/Rank: 1,000+
  • Description: Namesakes include American basketball player Diamond DeShields and actress Diamond Donner 

 

Jalen

 

  • Origin: Latin and English unisex name
  • Meaning: “Calm and tranquility”
  • Pronunciation: “jay-lehn”
  • Description: Can also be spelled as “Jaylen”

 

What Are Unisex Vintage & Old-Fashioned Names?

Jessie

 

  • Origin: Hebrew and English unisex name
  • Meaning: Spiritual name that means “the Lord exist” or “to behold”
  • Pronunciation: “jeh-see”
  • Description: Can also mean “God has been gracious”

 

Shane

 

  • Origin: Hebrew, English, and Irish unisex name
  • Meaning: “God is gracious”
  • Pronunciation: “shayn”
  • Description: Unisex version of the Irish boy name “Sean” or the English boy name “John”

 

Unique Unisex Names Inspired By Nature

Bay

 

  • Origin: English nonbinary name
  • Meaning: “A small sea inlet” or “an inlet of the sea”
  • Pronunciation: “bay”
  • Description: Also a last name (examples include English singer, songwriter, and guitarist James Bay and American film director and producer Michael Bay)
  • Also spelled as Bei

 

Branch

 

  • Origin: Latin and English nonbinary name
  • Meaning: Nature name that means “a part of a tree (relates to the branches),” “paw,” or “extension”
  • Description: American baseball player Branch Russell and baseball executive Branch Rickey III
  • Also a magical name after Branch, a fictional character and among the protagonists in the fantasy movie series “Trolls” 
  • Variants can include Branche

 

Breeze

 

  • Origin: American and English nonbinary name

  • Meaning: “Light and gentle wind”

  • Pronunciation: “breez”

  • Description: Celebrity baby name after Breeze Beretta Johnston (daughter of American actor, memoirist, and model Levi Johnston and wife Sunny Oglesby)

  • Pet names can include “Breezy”

 

Cove

 

  • Origin: English androgynous name
  • Meaning: “Inlet,” “small bay,” “hollow place in the rocks,” or “the beauty of the ocean”
  • Pronunciation: “kowv”
  • Description: Namesakes include “Dead American” (a post-hardcore band) lead vocalist, songwriter, and singer Cove Reber
  • Also a last name (such as American artist Rosemary Cove)

 

Can You Use Dove As A Unisex Baby Name?

 

Yes. It’s a cute first and middle name for boys and girls.

 

  • Origin: English nonbinary name
  • Meaning: “Pigeon” 
  • Pronunciation: “duv”
  • Description: Also a nature name for the bird that symbolizes peace
  • Namesakes include American actress and singer Dove Cameron (screen name of Chloe Hosterman) and English cricketer Dove Gregory (real name Gregory Dove) 
  • Spelled “Dovey” as a pet name for a loved one

 

Lake

 

  • Origin: English and Latin nonbinary name
  • Meaning: “Body of water” or “inland body of water”
  • Pronunciation: “layk”
  • Description: Name that comes from “lacus”
  • Also spelled as Layke

 

Spring

 

  • Origin: Old English unisex name
  • Meaning: “Spring season,” “spring time,” or “a spring of water”
  • Pronunciation: “spring
  • Description: After American actress Spring Byington 

 

Lynx

 

  • Origin: Greek and English unisex name
  • Meaning: “Wild cat”
  • Pronunciation: “lingks”
  • Description: After the animal from the large cat family

 

Ocean

 

  • Origin: English and Greek unisex name
  • Meaning: “Large body of marine water”
  • Pronunciation: “oh-shan”
  • Description: Can also be spelled as “Ocean” or “Okean” (from Okeanus)

 

Snow

 

  • Origin: English unisex name
  • Meaning: “Frozen rain” or “light-haired”
  • Pronunciation: “snow”
  • Also spelled as Snowe and Snowy

 

Is River A Unisex Name?

 

Yes. It’s a gender-free name.

 

  • Origin: English nonbinary name

  • Meaning: “Flowing body of water” (also a name that means “water”)

  • Pronunciation: “ree-ver”

  • Description: After English footballer River Allen and American actor and musician River Phoenix 

  • Can also be spelled as Rivier and Rio 

 

Robin

 

  • Origin: English unisex name name
  • Meaning: Nature name after the bird species 
  • Pronunciation: “raah-bn”
  • Description: Also a warrior name that means “bright fame” or “famous”
  • Can be spelled as Robbin, Robbyn, Robyn, and Robben

 

Storm

 

  • Origin: English unisex name
  • Meaning: “Tempest”
  • Pronunciation: “storm”
  • Description: Also a pet name 

 

Earthy Unisex Names

Is Ash A Unisex Name? 

 

Yes. Ash can be used for boys and girls.

 

  • Origin: Hebrew and English androgynous name
  • Meaning: “Ash tree” or “happy”
  • Pronunciation: “ash”
  • Description: Also a gothic name

 

Forest

 

  • Origin: English and French unisex name
  • Meaning: “Woods” or “place with many trees”
  • Pronunciation: “foh-ruhst”
  • Description: Also spelled as “Forrest”

 

Kodiak

 

  • Meaning: “Island”
  • Pronunciation: “kow-deeh-ahk”
  • Description: Also a place name after Kodiak Island in Alaska

 

Rock

 

  • Origin: English and German nonbinary name
  • Meaning: “Stone,” “a solid mineral matter,” or “rest”
  • Pronunciation: “rok”
  • Description: Comes from the German word “Hrok”
  • Also a nickname (examples include American actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and football player Rock Ya-Sin)
  • You can also spell this as Rocky and Rok

 

Sierra 

 

  • Origin: Spanish gender-neutral name
  • Meaning: “Mountain range,” “mountain,” or “saw”
  • Pronunciation: “see-eh-ruh”
  • Description: Also spelled as Siara, Sier, Cierra, Ciera, Cearra, and Ciara

 

Unisex Plant Names

Briar

 

  • Origin: English gender-neutral name
  • Meaning: “Brambles” or “thorny bushes of wild roses” 
  • Pronunciation: “brai-ur”
  • Description: Plant name that’s also a Disney princess name after Briar Rose, another name for Princess Aurora in “Sleeping Beauty”
  • Other namesakes include celebrity kid Briar Rose Christensen (Canadian actor Hayden Christensen and daughter of American actress Rachel Bilson) and Canadian actress and dancer Briar Anne Nolet 
  • Also spelled as Briyer, Breyer, Bryer, and Brier

 

Lotus 

 

  • Origin: Greek unisex name
  • Meaning: “Water lily” or “lotus flower”
  • Pronunciation: “low-tuhs”
  • Description: Also a symbol of purity and innocence

 

Moss

 

  • Origin: American and English nonbinary name
  • Meaning: “Small, green plants carpeting the woods or forest”
  • Pronunciation: “maas”
  • Description: Namesakes include New Zealander swimmer Moss Burmester and American playwright Moss Hart 
  • Also spelled as Mossie and Mossy

 

Is Saffron A Unisex Name?

 

Yes. This exotic name can be used for boys and girls.

 

  • Origin: Arabic unisex name
  • Meaning: Nature name that means “yellow flower”
  • Pronunciation: “sah-fraan”
  • Description: Famous namesakes include American comedian Saffron Herndon and English actress Saffron Marni Coomber 

 

Unique Baby Names Based On Length

Short & Sweet Unisex Names

  1. Erin
  2. Evan
  3. Kelly
  4. Kris
  5. Olly
  6. Riley

 

3-Syllable Unisex Names

  1. Jan
  2. Lee
  3. Lex
  4. Max
  5. Rey
  6. Rin
  7. Sam

 

Long & Meaningful Unisex Names

  1. Azariah (Hebrew unisex name) – “Helped by God”
  2. Chantesuta (Native American unisex name) – “The one who has a firm heart”; pronounced as “tsan-teh-soo-tah”
  3. Pemberley (English gender-neutral name) – “From the barley hill”
  4. Santana (Spanish and Portuguese unisex name) – “Holy” or “spiritual”
  5. Solstice (English androgynous name) – “Position of the sun” or “time when the sun stands still”

 

Other Categories For Unique Unisex Names 

  1. Jack (English unisex name) – “God is gracious”; also a short form of “Jackie”
  2. Aubrey (German and French unisex name) – “Elf ruler”
  3. Joey (English and Hebrew unisex name) – “God will increase”

 

Uncommon Unisex Names In The News & Social Media

  1. Pixel – Invented name for “picture element”
  2. X AE A-XII – Invented name for Elon Musk’s son; it made waves on social media for its original spelling “X Æ A-12”

 

Rare Unisex Celebrity Names

  1. Carrey (Celtic unisex name) – “Black” or “dark” (can also be a black baby name); also a last name (such as after American actor Jim Carrey)
  2. Channing (English and Old French unisex name) – Badass name that means “young wolf”; celebrity name after American actor Channing Tatum
  3. Drew (Welsh gender-neutral name) – “Wise,” “strong,” or “courageous”; after American actress and film producer Drew Barrymore
  4. Jude (Hebrew and English unisex name) – “Praised”; also after English actor Jude Law and American author Jude Deveraux
  5. Toni (French gender-neutral name) – “Beyond praise” or “flower”; celebrity namesakes include American singer-songwriter and actress Toni Braxton
  6. Whitney (English unisex name) – Earthy name that means “by the white island”; celebrity namesakes include the late American singer and actress Whitney Houston

 

Travel-Themed Unisex Place Names

  1. Austin
  2. France
  3. Jordan
  4. Montana
  5. Sydney

 

Unique Virtue & Word Names

  1. Brave
  2. Dutch
  3. Honor
  4. Justice
  5. Page
  6. Royal

 

Poetic Gender-Neutral Names

  1. Aiden
  2. Corey
  3. Hailey
  4. Rayne

 

Unisex Spiritual Names

  1. Deacon
  2. Karma
  3. Satya (“truth”)
  4. Shaun

 

  1. Azure
  2. Gray
  3. Indigo

 

Occupation & Work-Themed Unisex Baby Names

  1. Paige (French unisex name) – “Young servant”
  2. Shannon (Irish gender-neutral name) – “Person who works with straw”
  3. Taylor (English unisex name) – “Tailor”

 

Badass & Edgy Unisex Baby Names

  1. Alexis
  2. Ali
  3. Darian
  4. Skyler

 

Last Names As Unique First Names

  1. Campbell
  2. Carson
  3. Hollis
  4. Lauren
  5. Monroe

 

Gender-Neutral Middle Names For Your Little One

  1. Elliot
  2. Kirby
  3. Loki
  4. Lucca
  5. Night

 

Unique Gender-Neutral Names From A To Z

Unique Unisex Names Starting With A

  1. Afon
  2. Angie
  3. Ashton

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With B

  1. Birney
  2. Bobbie

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With C

  1. Cascade

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With D

  1. Dale
  2. Darcy
  3. Derry
  4. Devan

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With E

  1. Echo
  2. Eilian
  3. Evening

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With F

  1. Fernley
  2. Flint
  3. Frankie

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With G

  1. Gavi
  2. Glen

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With H

  1. Harlan
  2. Haylen
  3. Hero

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With I

  1. Ice
  2. Irie
  3. Izel (Aztec name)

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With J

  1. Jackie
  2. Jaylin
  3. Jaziah
  4. Jodie

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With K

  1. Kale
  2. Kelsey
  3. Kerry
  4. Keziah

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With L

  1. Leaf
  2. Leslie

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With M

  1. Merrill
  2. Mickey
  3. Murphy

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting with N

  1. Navi
  2. Noble
  3. North 

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With O

  1. Oakleigh
  2. Ollie
  3. Owyn

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With P

  1. Parris
  2. Prestyn
  3. Pruitt 

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With Q

  1. Quest
  2. Quincey

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With R

  1. Rain
  2. Ridge
  3. Rio
  4. Rowen (Celtic name)

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With S

  1. Sasha
  2. Shawn
  3. Skye
  4. Stevie

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With T

  1. Teegan
  2. Tommie
  3. Tracy

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With U

  1. Unique
  2. Uriyah
  3. Utah

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With V

  1. Vallen
  2. Vaughn 
  3. Vesper
  4. Vivan 

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With W

  1. West 
  2. Wolfe
  3. Woods

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With X

  1. Xen
  2. Xiang
  3. Xolani
  4. Xue

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With Y

  1. Yael
  2. Yarrow
  3. Yian
  4. Yuli
  5. Yuki

 

Unique Unisex Names Starting With Z

  1. Zasha
  2. Zyan
  3. Zuriel

 

Unique Pet Names For Nonbinary Parents

  1. Cenn (Anglo-Saxon name) – “Parent”
  2. Fumu (Korean name) – “Parent”
  3. Magulang (Filipino name) – “Parent”
  4. Maddy – Combination of “mommy” or “mama” and “daddy”
  5. Noddy (invented name) – “Nonbinary daddy”
  6. Nommy (invented name) – “Nonbinary mommy”
  7. Oya (Japanese name) – “Parent”
  8. Para (English name) – “Parent”

 

Bonus: Favorite Unisex & Androgynous Names

  • Addison – ranks #54 (girls) and 1,000+ (boys)
  • Alex – ranks #190 (boys) and 1,000+ (girls)
  • Ariel – ranks #237 (girls) and #571 (boys)
  • Asa – ranks #451 (boys) and 1,000+ (girls)
  • Ashley – ranks #154 (girls) and 1,000+ (boys)
  • Aspen – ranks #196 (girls) and 1,000+ (boys)
  • Avery – ranks #26 (girls) and #221 (boys)
  • Blair – ranks #282 (girls) and 1,000+ (boys)
  • Blake – ranks #228 (boys) and #200 (girls)
  • Brooklyn – ranks #72 (girls) and 1,000+ (boys)
  • Cameron – ranks #64 (girls) and #514 (boys)
  • Cassidy – ranks #479 (girls) and 1,000+ (boys)
  • Charlie – ranks #178 (boys) and #123 (girls)
  • Dakota – ranks #258 (girls) and #349 (boys)
  • Dallas – ranks #253 (boys) and #645 (girls)
  • Denver – ranks #480 (boys) and #860 (girls)
  • Dylan – ranks #41 (boys) and #576 (girls)
  • Easton – ranks #104 (boys) and 1,000+ (girls)
  • Eden – ranks #411 (boys) and #117 (girls)
  • Ellis – ranks #307 (boys) and #698 (girls)
  • Emerson – ranks #271 (boys) and #170 (girls)
  • Emery – ranks #82 (girls) and #727 (boys)
  • Finley – ranks #282 (boys) and #218 (girls)
  • Harley – ranks #331 (girls) and #927 (boys)
  • Harper – ranks #11 (girls) and #1,000 (boys)
  • Haven – ranks #285 (girls) and 1,000+ (boys)
  • Hayden – ranks #160 (boys) and #343 (girls)
  • Hunter – ranks #101 (boys) and #780 (girls)
  • Jesse – ranks #194 (boys) and 1,000+ (girls)
  • Journey – ranks #315 (girls) and 1,000+ (boys)
  • Kendall – ranks #301 (girls) and 1,000+ (boys)
  • Kennedy – ranks #74 (girls) and 1,000+ (girls)
  • Kieran – ranks #490 (boys) and 1,000+ (girls)
  • Landon – ranks #86 (boys) and 1,000+ (girls)
  • Levi – ranks #12 (boys) and 1,000+ (girls)
  • Lennon – ranks #229 (girls) and #668 (boys)
  • Lennox – ranks #248 (boys) and #613 (girls)
  • Logan – ranks #33 (boys) and #372 (girls)
  • London – ranks ##297 (girls) and #1,000 (boys)
  • Mackenzie – ranks #141 (girls) and 1,000+ (boys)
  • Milan – ranks #324 (boys) and #660 (girls)
  • Navy – ranks #478 (boys) and 1,000+ (girls)
  • Oakley – ranks #394 (boys) and #157 (girls)
  • Onyx – ranks #355 (boys) and 1,000+ (girls)
  • Paris – ranks #488 (girls) and 1,000+ (boys)
  • Parker – ranks #94 (boys) and #115 (girls)
  • Peyton – ranks #124 (girls) and #535 (boys)
  • Phoenix – ranks #261 (boys) and #317 (girls)
  • Raven – ranks #409 (girls) and 1,000+ (boys)
  • Reagan – ranks #147 (girls) and 1,000+ (boys)
  • Reed – ranks #414 (boys) and 1,000+ (girls)
  • Reese – ranks #168 (girls) and #642 (boys)
  • Reign – ranks #365 (girls) and #650 (boys)
  • Rhys – ranks #426 (boys) and 1,000+ (girls)
  • Rory – ranks #280 (boys) and #335 (girls)
  • Rowan – ranks #96 (boys) and #276 (girls)
  • Rylan – ranks #376 (boys) and #989 (girls)
  • Salem – ranks #453 (girls) and #681 (boys)
  • Sawyer – ranks #131 (boys) and #240 (girls)
  • Shiloh – ranks #488 (boys) and #344 (girls)
  • Skylar – ranks #87 (girls) and 1,000+ (boys)
  • Spencer – ranks #338 (boys) and 1,000+ (girls)
  • Sterling – ranks #401 (boys) and 1,000+ (girls)
  • Sutton – ranks #216 (girls) and #526 (boys)
  • Tatum – ranks #318 (boys) and #274 (girls)
  • Wren – ranks #184 (girls) and 1,000+ (boys)
  • Zion – ranks #144 (boys) and 1,000+ (girls)

 

Based on the latest SSA data (2022 records), here are some of the unisex names in the Top 5 names in certain states: (5)

  • Harper – Arkansas, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota, Tennessee, and Vermont
  • Kai – Hawaii
  • Kinsley – Mississippi

 

Is Angel A Unisex Name?

 

Yes. It’s a gender-free name.

 

  • Origin: Latin and English unisex name
  • Meaning: “Messenger of GOd”
  • Pronunciation: “ayn-jel”
  • Popularity/Rank: #62 (boys) and #521 (girls)

 

Is August A Gender-Free Name?

 

Yes. It can be used for boys and girls.

 

  • Meaning: “Great” and “magnificent”
  • Pronunciation: “aw-guhst”
  • Popularity/Rank: #109 (boys) and #862 (girls)
  • Description: Comes from the Latin name “Augustus” and can also mean the month of August
  • American poet August Kleinzahler and Danish ballet master and choreographer August Bournonville
  • Also spelled as Agustin, Augustyn, and Augustus

 

Is Bailey A Unisex Name?

 

Yes. It’s commonly used as a first or middle name for boys and girls.

 

  • Origin: Middle English and Old French unisex name
  • Meaning: “City fortification,” ”berry clearing,” or an occupational name that means “bailiff”
  • Pronunciation: “bay-lee”
  • Popularity/Rank: #182 (girls) and 1,000+ (boys) 
  • Description: Can also be spelled as “Baylee” and “Baylei”

 

Is Brooke A Unisex Name?

 

Yes. It’s a gender-free name that means “water.”

 

  • Origin: English and German unisex name
  • Meaning: “Small stream” or “brook” 
  • Pronunciation: “brook”
  • Popularity/Rank: #269 (girls) and 1,000+ (boys)
  • Description: Namesakes include “American Idol” contestant and folk-pop singer Brooke White and American model and actress Brooke Shields
  • Can also be spelled as Brooks and Brook

 

Is Casey A Nonbinary Name?

 

Yes. You can use this name for boys and girls.

 

  • Origin: Irish unisex name
  • Meaning: “Brave,” “vigilant,” or “watchful”
  • Pronunciation: “kay-see”
  • Description: Also a short form of “Casidee” and similar names

 

Is Jade A Unisex Name?

 

Yes. It’s a common first and middle name for girls and boys.

 

  • Origin: British and Spanish gender-neutral name
  • Meaning: “Green gemstone” or “precious stone” 
  • Pronunciation: “jayd”
  • Popularity/Rank: #88 (girls ) and 1,000+ (boys)
  • Description: Famous namesakes include English fashion designer Jade Holland Cooper and American model Jade Cole
  • Also spelled as Jayd, Jhayd, Jaid, Jada, Jad, and Jayda

 

Is Morgan A Unisex Name?

 

Yes. It’s among the most popular baby names for both genders.

 

  • Origin: Old English and Old Welsh unisex name
  • Meaning: “White sea dweller,” “sea-born,” or “sea circle”
  • Pronunciation: “mor-gn”
  • Popularity/Rank: #213 (girls) and #538 (boys)
  • You can also spell this as Morgen, Morggan, Muirgen (Irish), and Morggen

 

Is Quinn A Unisex Name?

 

Yes. It’s another favorite gender-neutral name.

 

  • Origin: Old Irish unisex name
  • Meaning: “Counsel,” “reason,” or “wise”
  • Pronunciation: “kwin”
  • Popularity/Rank: #73 (girls) and #443 (boys)
  • Description: Names include American ice hockey player Quinn Hughes and Virgin Island soccer player Quinn Farrell 
  • You can also spell this as Quin, Kwinn, and Quynn

 

Is Remy A Unisex Name?

 

Yes. This name can also be used for both genders.

 

  • Origin: English and French gender-neutral name
  • Meaning: “Oarsman” or “rower” 
  • Pronunciation: “reh-mee”
  • Popularity/Rank: #356 (boys) and #601 (girls)
  • Description: Also a shortened form or nickname of the place name “Remington” 
  • Namesakes include French Renaissance poet Rémy Belleau and American martial artist Remy P. Presas

 

Is Sage A Gender-Free Name?

 

Yes. As a plant name, it’s also gender-neutral.

 

  • Meaning: “Wise person” or “aromatic spice plant”
  • Pronunciation: “sayj”
  • Popularity/Rank: #144 (girls) and #391 (boys)
  • Description: Famous namesakes include American professional wrestler Sage Beckett and Canadian athlete Sage Watson
  • You can also spell this name as Saige, Sayge, Sayje, and Saije

 

FAQs About Other Baby Names

Is Alice A Unisex Name?

No. Alice is primarily a feminine name.

 

Is Amber A Unisex Name?

No. Amber is a girl name.

 

Is Andy A Gender-Free Name?

No. Andy is usually considered a boy name. You can spell it “Andi” for a gender-neutral approach.

 

Is Audrey A Unisex Name?

No. Audrey is primarily feminine. However, a similar name, “Aubrey,” can be used for boys.

 

Is Daniel A Unisex Name?

No. Danielle is among the most popular names for boys. This biblical name can be turned into a girl name by adding “-le” or “-la” as in “Danielle” or “Daniella.”

 

Is Felix A Unisex Name?

No. Felix is a boy’s name.

 

Is Hazel A Unisex Name?

No. Hazel is often associated with girls.

 

Is Iris A Unisex Name?

No. Iris is often used as a girl name.

 

Is Ivy A Unisex Name?

No. Ivy is a feminine name.

 

Is James A Unisex Name?

No. James is a boy name. However, variations such as Jamie and Jaymee can be used for girls.

 

Is Jayden A Unisex Name?

No. Jayden is usually considered a boy’s name.

 

Is Kyle A Genderless Name?

No. Kyle is often considered a boy name, though you can spell it as Kylie for a more unisex approach.

 

Is Leo A Unisex Name?

No. Leo is a strong boy name.

 

Is Luna A Unisex Name?

No. Luna is a goddess name and is only used for girls.

 

Is Megumi A Unisex Name?

No. Megumi is mostly a feminine name.

 

Is Niko A Unisex Name?

No. Niko is usually a boy name, but alternate spellings of Nik, Nike, or Nikki can make it a gender-neutral choice.

 

Is Noah A Unisex Name?

No. Noah is still mostly used as a boy name. You can spell it “Noa” for use as a unisex name.

 

Is Noel A Unisex Name?

No. Noel is primarily a boy’s name. Its feminine form is Noelle.

 

Is Nova A Unisex Name?

Not really. Nova is often considered a girl name.

 

Is Olive A Unisex Name?

No. Olive is a girl’s name. You can choose Oliver as its male counterpart.

 

Is Ryan A Unisex Name?

No. Ryan is a boy’s name. It’s also a last name.

 

Is Zoe A Unisex Name?

No. Zoe is considered a girl’s name.

 

Is Willow A Nonbinary Name?

No. Willow is a primarily feminine name.

 

Tips To Finding The Most Suitable Baby Name For Your Little One

Modern Androgynous Names

Names that are related to technology can be a unique gender-neutral choice for your little one – or 

  • Gadget
  • Giga
  • Gizmo
  • Pixel

 

Thoughtful & Sensitive Baby Names

Nature and sweet names are also nice choices:

  • Lotus
  • Ren
  • Saffron 
  • Toni

 

Atmospheric & Celestial Baby Names

Consider the following choices:

  • Moon
  • Rain
  • Skye
  • Skyler
  • Star

 

Cool Invented Names

Just like Elon Musk (but don’t overdo it LOL), you can also invent your own:

  • Nobi (nonbinary)
  • Taylen (Taylor + Lyn)

 

Factors To Consider For Unisex Baby Names

  • Name meaning
  • Pronunciation
  • Combination with other names (first, middle, or your last baby’s name)
  • Resulting initials (to avoid potentially embarrassing outcomes)
  • Vintage vs. modern names
  • Popular vs. unique baby names

 

Unique Unisex Names Generator

Learn more about the top choices in our article on baby name generators.

 

 

You can also find ideas from the top 15 baby name generators.

 

Baby Name Lists By Letter

 

Other Baby Name Meanings

 

Pet Names To Try

 

Other Resources For Pregnant Moms

 

 

 

References

(1) https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/

(2) https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/adult-lgbt-pop-us/

(3) https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/transgender-celebrities-you-need-to-know/2/

(4) https://transonscreen.com

(5) https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/state/top5_2022.html

 

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