Unisex & Gender-Neutral Baby Names

Gender-neutral names offer flexibility, modernity, and a sense of individuality. Whether you're keeping the baby's sex a surprise, or simply love a name that defies convention, unisex names are increasingly popular with today's parents.

30 names found

Sage

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Wise one; herb of healing

LatinunisexNature

Wren

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Small songbird

EnglishunisexNature

Rowan

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Little red-haired one; rowan tree

IrishunisexNature

Kai

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Sea; ocean; rejoice

JapaneseunisexModern

Jin

classic

Gold; bright; precious metal

KoreanunisexModern

River

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Flowing water; constant movement

EnglishunisexNature

Avery

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Ruler of elves; wise counsel

EnglishunisexModern

Quinn

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Wise; counsel; fifth-born

IrishunisexModern

Phoenix

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Dark red; mythical bird of rebirth

GreekunisexUnique

Indigo

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Deep blue-violet; the color of the sky at dusk

EnglishunisexUnique

Cypress

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Cypress tree; symbol of immortality

LatinunisexNatureUnique

Remy

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Oarsman; from Rheims; rower

FrenchunisexModern

Elliot

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The Lord is my God; Jehovah is God

EnglishunisexClassic

Finley

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Fair-haired warrior; fair hero

IrishunisexModern

Marlowe

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Driftwood; remnants from the lake

EnglishunisexLiteraryUnique

Noor

rising

Light; divine light; radiance

ArabicunisexClassic

Kiran

classic

Ray of light; beam of sunlight

IndianunisexNature

Camille

classic

Attendant at ritual; noble helper

FrenchunisexClassic

Sora

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Sky; the vast open sky

JapaneseunisexNature

Nao

classic

Honest; straight; docile

JapaneseunisexModern

Akira

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Bright; clear; dawn

JapaneseunisexModernUnique

Ren

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Lotus; love; water lily

JapaneseunisexModern

Hyun

classic

Virtuous; bright; talented

KoreanunisexModern

Jae

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Respect; talent; material

KoreanunisexModern

Jiwoo

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Will; wisdom; vast and graceful

KoreanunisexModern

Zephyr

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West wind; gentle breeze of spring

GreekunisexNatureUnique

Eden

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Delight; paradise; garden of perfect bliss

HebrewunisexNature

Shiloh

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Peaceful; place of tranquility and rest

HebrewunisexUnique

Morgan

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Sea circle; great and bright; sea defender

CelticunisexClassic

Brynn

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Hill; high land; elevated and noble

CelticunisexNature

About Unisex & Gender-Neutral Baby Names

The rise of gender-neutral baby names reflects a broader cultural shift toward individuality and flexibility. Names like River, Sage, and Rowan feel equally at home for any child, blending strength with softness.

Nature-inspired unisex names are especially popular: Wren, Phoenix, Zephyr, and Indigo all evoke the natural world with a contemporary edge. These names tend to feel modern without being invented — they're rooted in language and tradition.

From Japanese tradition, names like Kai ("sea"), Akira ("bright"), and Ren ("lotus") work beautifully across genders. Korean names like Jin and Jae are similarly flexible. Hebrew Eden and Shiloh carry peaceful, spiritual meanings for any child.

Why choose a unisex name? - Works before you know the baby's gender - Often feels fresh and contemporary - Can protect against gender bias in professional settings - Honors traditions where many names are gender-fluid - Gives children more freedom to define themselves