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Gender-Neutral Baby Names

  1. Montana

    • Origin:

      Spanish place-name

    • Meaning:

      "mountainous"

    • Description:

      Overly trendy western place-name, as stated in the title of our book Beyond Jennifer & Jason, Madison & Montana.
  2. Iman

    • Origin:

      Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "faith"

    • Description:

      One of the best-known African names in the Western World because of the Somali-born model and wife of the late David Bowie.
  3. Austen

    • Origin:

      Literary surname and shortened form of Augustine, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "great, magnificent"

    • Description:

      Parents who love the great English novelist Jane Austen may choose this spelling of the popular name Austin to honor the author of Emma and Pride and Prejudice.
  4. Amen

    • Origin:

      Word name or variation of Amon

    • Description:

      Brother for Heaven or Nevaeh.
  5. Dominique

    • Origin:

      French form of Dominic, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "belonging to the lord"

    • Description:

      Unisex option Dominique peaked for boys at Number 170 in 1991, perhaps due to the popularity of basketball player Dominique Wilkins. While it has now fallen out of the popularity charts in both the US and its native France, it was still given to around 140 boys and 60 girls in a recent year. This makes it a truly gender-neutral baby name, joining the ranks with - yet standing out from - the likes of Charlie, Rowan, Parker, and Sevyn.
  6. Ridley

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "cleared wood; reed clearing; channel clearing"

    • Description:

      Can one prominent character affect the gender identity of a name? Definitely, as has supernatural bad girl Ridley Duchannes of the Beautiful Creatures series-turned-movie, played by the gorgeous Emmy Rossum.
  7. Charleston

    • Origin:

      American place-name

    • Meaning:

      "Charles' town"

    • Description:

      Charleston is one of those baby names that may become more popular thanks to its nickname Charlie, now used about equally for boys and girls. If you want to call your daughter Charlie but believe she needs a more formal name, you might try Charleston instead of Charlotte. And Charleston is a lovely city in South Carolina.
  8. Truth

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Meaning:

      "the state of being the case"

    • Description:

      True has become an accepted first and middle name; Truth makes an even stronger statement. And with nearly 150 baby boys named Truth in the US in the most recent year counted, as many as were named Ross, the word name is edging up on the Top 1000.
  9. Britton

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "from Britain"

    • Description:

      One case where a spelling variation improves the name, Britton is used about four times as often as Britain for both genders. Currently, the count of baby Brittons is running at about 4 to 3 in favor of the boys.
  10. Ames

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "friend"

    • Description:

      Ames is that jewel of a name that's simple and familiar while at the same time being unusual and rare. With gender neutral surname names ending in S trending today -- think Brooks, Wells, Oakes -- Ames can make a perfect update on Amy or Amanda.
  11. Jaylin

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Jalen

    • Description:

      Jalen variations are all over the Top 1000 of 2015 for both genders, and this oddly-spelling version earned spot Number 933. This trend is clearly on the decline, however.
  12. Armoni

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "chestnut; palace"

    • Description:

      Armoni may for some be an alternate spelling of the popular designer name Armani, but in Hebrew the word pronounced ar-moan means chestnut, so this can make an original gender neutral nature name, with a melodic feel.
  13. Legacy

    • Origin:

      Word name

    • Description:

      Legacy is proof that any attractive-sounding word can be turned into a name, and this one has the added attractions of an inspirational meaning and a cool creative namesake -- hot young artist Legacy Russell.
  14. Lexington

    • Origin:

      English place name

    • Description:

      Lexington is trending as a unisex name, used just about evenly for the genders. For Americans, it's got a patriotic feel, given the importance of Lexington, Massachusetts in the Revolutionary War. Lexington, Kentucky, in horse country, is another well-known city with the name. Short form Lex is user friendly.
  15. Kasey

    • Origin:

      Variation of Casey, Irish

    • Meaning:

      "brave in battle"

    • Description:

      Kasey was a modestly popular choice among Millennial babies, particularly girls.
  16. Kodi

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Cody, English

    • Meaning:

      "helpful, pillow"

    • Description:

      The Kodi respelling of early 90s favorite gender neutral name Cody might have gone unnoticed were it not for Australian actor Kodi Smit-McPhee, star of Jane Campion's Power of the Dog.
  17. Raleigh

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "meadow of deer"

    • Description:

      An attractive North Carolina unisex place name, Raleigh's soft sound is particularly appropriate for a girl.
  18. Ashtyn

    • Origin:

      English, variation of Ashton

    • Meaning:

      "ash trees place"

    • Description:

      As Ashley becomes one of today's "mom names" thanks to its popularity amongst millennial-borns, Ashton is a fresh alternative. This particular spelling is nearly completely equally split between girls and boys in 2023.
  19. Natale

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Natalia, Russian

    • Meaning:

      "Birthday of the Lord"

    • Description:

      Natale is the handsome gender-neutral Italian spin on Natalia or Natalie or Noel, traditionally given to babies born on Christmas Day. English speakers might stumble over the pronunciation -- Natalie? Natal? -- but they'll catch on. Babbo Natale is the Italian name for Santa Claus. Natalino is the adorable short form.
  20. Jaidyn

    • Description:

      Jaidyn is a modern masculine name that emerged as a variation of Jaden, which itself derives from the Hebrew name "Jadon" meaning "thankful" or "God has heard." This contemporary spelling with the distinctive "y" gives the name a trendy, unique quality. Jaidyn rose in popularity during the late 1990s and early 2000s as part of the trend of names with creative spellings. As a boy's name, it carries a youthful, energetic quality while maintaining masculine strength. The name works well cross-culturally and has a modern American feel. Though less common than Jaden or Jayden, Jaidyn offers familiarity with a distinctive edge. Parents typically choose this spelling variation to give their son a recognizable yet individually styled name.