Modern Parents Are Loving These 125 Gender-Neutral Baby Names

Maryn Liles
·9 min read

Unisex baby names—gender-neutral names that are suitable for both boys and girls—are one of the hottest baby naming trends.

Unisex baby name ideas are preferred by modern, forward-thinking parents. Non-binary baby names give children the chance to define themselves and their identities more freely as they mature.

Just as non-binary pronouns ("they" rather than "she" or "he") are becoming more commonly used in the workplace, BabyCenter—the leading authority in baby name trends and data—says that in-the-know parents have been leaning toward more unisex baby names in recent years, too, which is why they predict unisex baby names to be one of the biggest baby naming trends.

Be on the cutting edge of this trend and give your newborn the best possible chance for future success by selecting a gender-neutral name for your baby girl or boy.

These top 125 unisex baby name ideas will help you get started.

If you want your new baby to have a fortuitous future, this Greek origin name means “rich.”

This name has African, Arabic and English roots. Amari means “strength” and “immortal.”

In the Bible, this Hebrew name means “lion of God.”

This name comes from the ash tree which, according to mythology, Odin made his spear from.

From American roots, Aspen means “quaking tree.”

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This English origin name means “sea inlet.”

This name means “pale blond” or “dark” and is usually associated with the number four.

The meaning of this unisex name is “famed, bright, shining.”

Not to be confused with the famous NYC borough, this name means “broken land” or “pretty brook.”

This Scottish name means “field, meadow.”

Despite this name meaning “crooked," this name is a very popular choice for unisex names.

Being the 87th most popular unisex name, this means “of the marsh.”

Derived from the rolling green hills of Ireland, this name means “vigilant.”

This unisex name means “free” and is of English origin.

Coming from English and German roots, this name means “God’s peace.”

This American name translates to “friend.”

This name means “from the meadow” and is of Scottish origin.

This unisex name means “warrior” in Greek.

In the Bible, this name means “fish.”

If you speak Hebrew, you know this name means “wise.”

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Coming from English roots, this name means “brave, powerful.”

This unisex name means “work ruler.”

The name Easton means “from the East Town.”

With Hebrew and Biblical roots, this name means “paradise.”

Coming from Spanish origins, this name means “light.”

With good old American roots, Frankie means “free or truthful.”

Hailing from the Greek islands, this unisex names means “dark red.”

From Old English origins, this unisex name means “fern meadow.”

This Irish name means “fair.”

This American name means “bright light.”

If you’re looking for a strong Scottish name, this name means “from the wooded valley.”

This cosmic American name means “large system of stars.”

This name is the Old English word for the ruby red gemstone!

Deriving from the Middle Ages name Gawain, this name means “white hawk.”

Coming from Latin origin, this name means “the twins.”

With solid roots in Ireland, England, and Scotland, this name means “harp player.”

In Old English, this name means “hedged valley.”

This English name means “one who hunts.”

This Scottish name means “fire.”

Hailing from Vietnam, this unisex name means “good, perfect.”

This classic and traditional Biblical name means “may God protect.”

In Hebrew, this unisex name means “gift of God.”

Referring to the river and deriving from Hebrew roots, this name means “flow down.”

This name has many meanings! In Hebrew, this unisex name means “thankful, God has heard, or he will judge.”

This unisex name means “the Lord is Salvation.”

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This name has various origins and meanings in different cultures! In German, this name means “warrior.” In Hebrew, it means “holiness of the land of Israel.” In Hawaiian, it means “ocean or sea.”

Originally a last name in the Middle Ages, this name means “transporter of goods by cart.”

This Irish name means “armored head.”

This Celtic name means “battlefield.”

This unisex name means “sturdy” and is of American origin.

With English roots, this baby name means “the body of water runs deep.”

Made popular by the 16th president, Lincoln means “from the lake settlement.”

This unisex English name means “from the long hill.”

This name means “from the flax hill.”

This unisex baby name means “words of a song” and hails from the land across the pond, England.

This Latin name means “the greatest.”

This Welsh name means “sea born.”

In Gaelic, this name means “comely” or “child of the wise leader.”

Deriving from Japanese roots, this name means “sincere, honest.”

With Aboriginal origin, this unisex name means “equal.”

Coming from African origin, this name means “light” in Swahili.

Often short for girl names like Natalie or boy names like Nathanial, this unisex derivative name means “gift of God.”

Once a nickname in Old English, this unique unisex name means “bright, shining one.”

This name means “light” in Arabic.

Relating to the name Noah, this unisex name means “peaceful.”

This English name means “from the oak tree field.”

This Greek name means “sea.”

With Hebrew roots, this name translates to “treasure.”

If you’re considering unisex names, see if this English name fits! It means “dweller by the oak tree.”

Originating in Old Persia, this name means “hope.”

Once an occupational surname, this unisex name means “gamekeeper.”

This name means “dark red” in Ancient Greek and also has mythological roots.

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This Old English name means “attendant.”

With old Latin roots, this name means “peace.”

With English origin, this unisex baby name means “from the barley hill.”

Look no further than this unisex name for your new baby! This Latin name means “long search.”

In Celtic, this unisex name means “wise.”

With roots in Old Norse, this unisex name means “estate of the woman.”

Rooted in Old French, this non-gendered name means “estate of the fifth son.”

This name means “rouge” in Dutch.

To give your new babe’s name a royal touch with this unisex name meaning “little king” in Gaelic.

This unisex name means “oarsmen” in French.

Hailing from Ireland, this name means “Descendant of Roghallach.”

With English roots, this name means “stream of water that flows to the sea.”

Adopted from the last high king of Ireland, Rory O'Conor, this name means “red, rust-colored.”

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Usually short for Samantha or Samuel, this unisex derivative means “name of God.”

Even though it used to be a surname back in Old England, this unique unisex name means “wood cutter.”

This unisex name means “scolar” and has American roots.

Having British origin, this name means “steward.”

With French roots, this name means “contraction of St. Denys.”

Hailing from the British Isles, this name means “cheerful, full of life.”

Of Old Norse origin, this name means “happy.”

The Biblical meaning of this unisex name means “one clothed with salvation.”

This unisex name means “of the Earth.”

If you’re a literary lover, consider this unisex name! In Gaelic, it means “little poet.”

With American origin, this name means “unlike others.”

With French roots, this name means “shade.”

Having Latin origin, this name means “from the city.”

Deeply rooted in Native American culture, this name means “people of the mountains.”

This name means “of the city” and has French roots.

This popular unisex name means “God is gracious.”

Not to be confused with the mushy feelings you feel on the February holiday, this unisex name means “vigorous and strong.”

With Finnish origin, this name means “light.”

Not unlike what you see as you drive through the US state of the same name, Vermont means “green mountain.”

With Latin origin, this name means “great hero.”

If your new babe is born between the months of December and February, you may consider naming them this chilling unisex name! This name means “the coldest season of the year.”

This name means “fuller of cloth.”

This name has English origin and means “foreigner, stranger.”

With Native American roots, this name means “shapeshifter, charger.”

This unisex name is from British origin and means “from the Brushwood field.”

Give your child a godly-like name with this Greek name meaning “ruler over heroes.”

Deriving from Chinese origin, this name means “glow of the sunrise.”

This unisex name means “form of Buddhism.”

This name is of Basque origin and means “the new house.”

With Chinese origin, this name means “brilliant rising sun.”

Of Hebrew origin, this name means “established by Yahweh.”

This unique Japanese unisex name refers to the double folds and the multiple layers in flowers.

Having Welsh and Old English roots, this name means “heights, upland.”

Coming from the cold and green terrain of England and Wales, this name means “the wood where spars were got.”

With Arabic and Hebrew origin, this name means “to flow down.”

With roots in the good old USA, this name means “God is gracious.”

Deriving from English roots, this name means “with passion.”

This creative unisex name means “from the sea land.”

Coming from Russia with love, this name means “defender of the people.”

Deeply rooted in African culture, this name means “beautiful.”

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