330+ Nonbinary Names

  1. Derby
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "park with deer"
    • Description:

      It's a hat, it's a race, and it's even been known to be a name. In Britain, it would be pronounced darby.
  2. Nazareth
    • Origin:

      Hebrew place name
    • Meaning:

      "branch, shoot; watch, guard"
    • Description:

      Nazareth, an important place in the New Testament as the hometown of Jesus, is on the rise as a name for both girls and boys. It's one of a handful of Biblical place names, along with Galilee and Jericho, stylish among contemporary Christians.
  3. Bergen
    • Origin:

      Scandinavian
    • Meaning:

      "lives on a hill"
    • Description:

      Norwegian city name heard much more often as a last name than a first.
  4. Cam
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Cameron or Camilla
    • Description:

      A Pam for the modern age, improved by a harder edge and a tad less prissiness.
  5. Lakota
    • Origin:

      Native American tribal name
    • Meaning:

      "friend to us"
    • Description:

      The name of one of the branches of the Great Sioux Nation has a very namelike sound, but is not used as a name by the Lakota people themselves, and could be seen as appropriative.
  6. Galaxy
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      A tad spacy.
  7. Lock
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "a fastening (as for a door) operated by a key or a combination"
    • Description:

      Interestingly, Locke is a gender-neutral name used only for boys, while word name Lock is so rare it was given to fewer than five children of either gender in the US last year.
  8. Nature
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Description:

      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.
  9. Cree
    • Origin:

      Native American
    • Description:

      This Native American tribe name is an attractive option for a boy or a girl. Tia Mowry used it for her son in 2011.
  10. 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.
  11. Armani
    • Origin:

      Italian surname derived from Herman or Arman, German or Persian
    • Meaning:

      "son of Ermanno; soldier; wish,hope"
    • Description:

      Armani is catching on along with other brand names, and this one is among the most gender-neutral — sitting in the Top 500 for both boys and girls. Its similarity to the likes of rising stars Amari, Arlo, and Amias, along with the more classic Arthur and Giovanni helps it feel more "name-y" than "brand-y".
  12. Quinby
    • Origin:

      Norse
    • Meaning:

      "queen's settlement"
    • Description:

      Quinby is a fresh surname-y spin on the popular Quinn. A familiar surname with a zippy sound, it may appeal to those who also enjoy Darby, Toby, and Alby, but want something one of a kind, yet to appear in the US stats.
  13. Sazz
    • Origin:

      Invented name
    • Description:

      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.
  14. Mecca
    • Origin:

      Arabic, exact meaning unknown
    • Meaning:

      "holy city; temple; place of great importance"
    • Description:

      The Islamic prophet Muhammad was born in the city of Mecca, now known as the holiest city in Islam. Officially called Makkah al-Mukarramah, or Makkah, it is located in modern-day Saudi Arabia. Millions of Muslims from across the world make a pilgrimage there each year, while Non-Muslims are understandably not allowed inside the city.
  15. Beacon
    • Origin:

      English word name
    • Meaning:

      "signal light"
    • Description:

      This word name shines bright and comes with the nickname Bea.
  16. Night
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      Dark and enigmatic. A baby named Night would follow in the African tradition of day naming—naming a child based on the day of the week, time of day, or season in which he or she was born.