330+ Nonbinary Names
- Uduak
Origin:
IbibioMeaning:
"will, desire"Description:
Uduak is a name from the Ibibio language, native to Southern Nigeria.
- Koi
Origin:
JapaneseMeaning:
"carp"Description:
The Koi is a variety of carp especially popular in ornamental gardens in Japan, where they are a symbol of good fortune. In Buddhist culture, the koi is associated with courage. Being one letter away from trendy Kai boosts its prospects as one of the new unique unisex names.
- Ayomide
Origin:
YorubaMeaning:
"my joy has arrived"Description:
A melodious Yoruba name with one of the best meanings around.
- Quinby
Origin:
NorseMeaning:
"queen's settlement"Description:
Quinby is a fresh surname-y spin on the popular -- for some, too popular -- Quinn. A familiar surname, it was used for no baby boys or girls in the US in 2021, but could easily work for either.
- Bergen
Origin:
ScandinavianMeaning:
"lives on a hill"Description:
Norwegian city name heard much more often as a last name than a first.
- Bird
Origin:
Nature nameDescription:
We once dismissed Bird as "too flighty", but with the rise of avian names from Lark to Robin to, well, Birdie, we don't see why Bird can't be a fine choice, especially as a middle name.
- Armoni
Origin:
HebrewMeaning:
"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.
- Cree
Origin:
Native AmericanDescription:
This Native American tribe name is an attractive option for a boy or a girl. Tia Mowry used it for her son in 2011.
- Cruise
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"cross"Description:
Cool, cruising choice for either sex.
- Truth
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"truth"Description:
With the first name True receiving a Kardashian dose of popularity for girls, Truth is gaining in visibility too. Though its still more popular for boys two to one, the truth is that the name works equally well for both genders -- but may inspire a lot of puns.
- Tib
Origin:
English diminutive of IsabelMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
Tib and Tibb originated in the 13th century as nicknames for Theobald (for boys) and Isabel and Isabella (for girls). As Isabel grew in popularity, Tib(b) was used more often on girls. By the 16th century, Tib was a term for a young girl, much like Tom was for young boys.
- Kapri
Origin:
Variation of Capri, Italian place nameDescription:
Lovely Italian island name, Kardashian style.
- Majesty
Origin:
Word nameDescription:
Alternative to Prince, Duke, King, or Earl, but not an improvement on them.
- Peak
Origin:
English word nameMeaning:
"pointed top of the mountain; highest point of achievement"Description:
An ambitious geographical name, associated with mountains and success. In the UK, however, this is a slang term, meaning "bad, disappointing".
- Nature
Origin:
English word nameDescription:
Lots of parents choose nature names, but only a few choose Nature as a name each year. It is equally used for boys and girls in the USA.
- Sazz
Origin:
Invented nameDescription:
Sazz is the gender-neutral name of the nonbinary character played by Jane Lynch in Only Murders in the Building. While a pure invention for television, we can see it catching on ala other character names like Khaleesi and Kylo.