60 Lovely Gender-Neutral Names That You Can Choose Even Before The Baby Arrives

These days, unisex baby names or gender-neutral names, are becoming more popular, especially for parents who want to go the unconventional route of keeping their little one’s gender a secret until he or she is born. It also reduces the stress of coming up with the perfect name — unisex baby names fit both boys and girls — so the list of potential monikers becomes shorter!

Top unisex baby names

Many names that have traditionally been thought of as a boy or girl name can make a great unisex baby name, too! Gender-neutral names are among the top trends baby-naming sites like Nameberry have predicted for 2019, and if you’re a creative mom or dad looking to break stereotypes, then you can definitely get away with this.

If you’re ready to choose a gender-neutral name for your little one, here are some of the most popular monikers we’ve seen on various baby-naming sites, plus their origin and meanings.

Alex/Alexis

Origin: Greek
Meaning: defender of men or helper of mankind

Andy

Origin: Greek, diminutive of Andrea or Andrew
Meaning: strong

Armani

Origin: Italian surname
Meaning: warrior

Austin

Origin: English, a shortened form of Augustine
Meaning: great, magnificent

Avery

Origin: English
Meaning: ruler of the elves

Azariah

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: helped by God

Bailey

Origin: Occupational name
Meaning: law enforcer, bailiff

Blake

Origin: English
Meaning: fair-haired, dark

Brighton

Origin: English place-name
Meaning: bright town

Brooklyn

Origin: Place-name

Cameron

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: crooked nose

Campbell

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: crooked mouth

Casey

Origin: Irish
Meaning: brave in battle

Charlie

Origin: English, diminutive of Charles or Charlotte
Meaning: free man

Clarke

Origin: English
Meaning: scribe, cleric, clerk, scholar

Denver

Origin: English or French place-name and surname
Meaning: green valley or from Anvers

Dominique

Origin: French
Meaning: belonging to a lord

Drew

Origin: Diminutive of Andrew
Meaning: strong

Emerson

Origin: German
Meaning: son of Emery (Emery means industrious)

Ezra

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: help

Finley

Origin: Irish and Scottish
Meaning: fair-haired hero

Frankie

Origin: Latin, diminutive of Frances or Francis
Meaning: from France or free man

Gentry

Origin: English
Meaning: aristocracy

Harper

Origin: English
Meaning: harp player

Hollis

Origin: English
Meaning: dweller of the holly trees

Honor

Origin: English, virtue name

Jackie

Origin: English or Hebrew, diminutive of Jacqueline or John
Meaning: supplanter, God is gracious, son of Jack

Jael

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: mountain goat

Jaidyn

Origin: Hebrew variation of Jadon or Jaden
Meaning: God has heard

James

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: supplanter
Fun fact: Hollywood celebrity mom Blake Lively named her daughter James in 2017. Jamie is a cute nickname if you choose this!

Jordan

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: flowing down

Jules

Origin: Latin, Greek
Meaning: youthful, soft, downy

Justice

Origin: Word name
Meaning: fair

Kelsey

Origin: English
Meaning: island

Kennedy

Origin: Irish
Meaning: misshapen head

Kyle

Origin: Scottish
Meaning: narrow spit of land

Lake

Origin: Nature name

Landry

Origin: French and English
Meaning: ruler

Lennon

Origin: Irish
Meaning: small cloak or cape

Logan

Origin: Scottish surname
Meaning: little hollow

Madison

Origin: English
Meaning: son of Maud (which means battle-mighty)

Murphy

Origin: Irish
Meaning: hound of the sea

Noah

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: rest, wandering, comfort

Oakley

Origin: English
Meaning: oak clearing

Ocean

Origin: Nature name

Parker

Origin: English, occupational name
Meaning: park keeper

Perry

Origin: English
Meaning: pear tree

Peyton

Origin: English
Meaning: fighting-man’s estate

Reilly

Origin: Irish
Meaning: courageous

Ridley

Origin: English
Meaning: cleared wood

Robin

Origin: English or bird name
Meaning: bright fame

Royal

Origin: French or English
Meaning: having the status of a king or queen or a member of their family

Ryan

Origin: Irish
Meaning: little king

Salem

Origin: Hebrew, Arabic
Meaning: peace

Sidney

Origin: French
Meaning: Saint Denis (related to Dionysius, the Greek god of fertility and wine)

Skyler

Origin: Dutch, variation of Skylar or Schuyler
Meaning: scholar

Storm

Origin: Word name

Taylor

Origin: English, occupational name
Meaning: tailor

Timber

Origin: Nature name

Yael

Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: to ascend

Unisex baby names have been trending since 2017, so giving your child a moniker that can be used for a boy and a girl is no longer unusual. But whatever gender-bending name you choose, remember that your little one’s name is the first gift you can give your child—it can contain your wishes, dreams, and aspirations of what you want your child to become. It’s important to think of the future as well.

When choosing a name, consider how it will sound to your own child, as well as his future friends and families. Choose a unisex baby name that can carry well into the future. Good luck!