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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.
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Alex/Alexis
Origin: Greek
Meaning: defender of men or helper of mankindAndy
Origin: Greek, diminutive of Andrea or Andrew
Meaning: strongArmani
Origin: Italian surname
Meaning: warriorAustin
Origin: English, a shortened form of Augustine
Meaning: great, magnificentAvery
Origin: English
Meaning: ruler of the elvesAzariah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: helped by GodBailey
Origin: Occupational name
Meaning: law enforcer, bailiffBlake
Origin: English
Meaning: fair-haired, darkBrighton
Origin: English place-name
Meaning: bright townBrooklyn
Origin: Place-name
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Cameron
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: crooked noseCampbell
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: crooked mouthCasey
Origin: Irish
Meaning: brave in battleCharlie
Origin: English, diminutive of Charles or Charlotte
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Origin: English
Meaning: scribe, cleric, clerk, scholarDenver
Origin: English or French place-name and surname
Meaning: green valley or from AnversDominique
Origin: French
Meaning: belonging to a lordDrew
Origin: Diminutive of Andrew
Meaning: strongEmerson
Origin: German
Meaning: son of Emery (Emery means industrious)Ezra
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: helpFinley
Origin: Irish and Scottish
Meaning: fair-haired heroFrankie
Origin: Latin, diminutive of Frances or Francis
Meaning: from France or free manGentry
Origin: English
Meaning: aristocracyHarper
Origin: English
Meaning: harp playerHollis
Origin: English
Meaning: dweller of the holly treesHonor
Origin: English, virtue name
Jackie
Origin: English or Hebrew, diminutive of Jacqueline or John
Meaning: supplanter, God is gracious, son of JackJael
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: mountain goatJaidyn
Origin: Hebrew variation of Jadon or Jaden
Meaning: God has heardJames
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: supplanter
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Jordan
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: flowing downJules
Origin: Latin, Greek
Meaning: youthful, soft, downyJustice
Origin: Word name
Meaning: fairKelsey
Origin: English
Meaning: islandKennedy
Origin: Irish
Meaning: misshapen headKyle
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: narrow spit of landLake
Origin: Nature name
Landry
Origin: French and English
Meaning: rulerLennon
Origin: Irish
Meaning: small cloak or capeLogan
Origin: Scottish surname
Meaning: little hollowWhat other parents are reading
Madison
Origin: English
Meaning: son of Maud (which means battle-mighty)Murphy
Origin: Irish
Meaning: hound of the seaNoah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: rest, wandering, comfortOakley
Origin: English
Meaning: oak clearingOcean
Origin: Nature name
Parker
Origin: English, occupational name
Meaning: park keeperPerry
Origin: English
Meaning: pear treePeyton
Origin: English
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Origin: Irish
Meaning: courageousRidley
Origin: English
Meaning: cleared woodWhat other parents are reading
Robin
Origin: English or bird name
Meaning: bright fameRoyal
Origin: French or English
Meaning: having the status of a king or queen or a member of their familyRyan
Origin: Irish
Meaning: little kingSalem
Origin: Hebrew, Arabic
Meaning: peaceSidney
Origin: French
Meaning: Saint Denis (related to Dionysius, the Greek god of fertility and wine)Skyler
Origin: Dutch, variation of Skylar or Schuyler
Meaning: scholarStorm
Origin: Word name
Taylor
Origin: English, occupational name
Meaning: tailorTimber
Origin: Nature name
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Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: to ascendWhat other parents are reading
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!
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