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Gender Neutral 3 and 4 Lettered Names

halcyin
By halcyin
Updated Mon Jan 27 2020
Names that are 3 or 4 letters. Geared towards names that feel more gender neutral, or can be used for any gender. Also names that are usually more uncommon/have heard less of in use.
  1. Finn

    • Origin:

      Irish

    • Meaning:

      "fair or white"

    • Description:

      Finn is a name with enormous energy and charm, that of the greatest hero of Irish mythology, Finn MacCool (aka Fionn mac Cuumhaill), an intrepid warrior with mystical supernatural powers, noted as well for his wisdom and generosity.
  2. Noah

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "rest, repose"

    • Description:

      Noah is nearly a patriarch of popular baby names at this point, going from Old Testament graybeard to Top 10 name in 2009, hitting Number 1 in 2013, and now settled into second place in the US for the past eight years.
  3. Kai

    • Origin:

      Hawaiian, Frisian, Chinese

    • Meaning:

      "sea; warrior; triumph"

    • Description:

      Kai is an internationally flexible name with many possible origins and meanings, growing in popularity in the US and a diverse range of European countries.
  4. Kit

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of Christopher

    • Meaning:

      "bearer of Christ"

    • Description:

      Actor Kit Harington, aka the dreamy Jon Snow on Game of Thrones, has given this nickname-name new style and appeal for boys. Actress Jodie Foster used it for her son back in the 2000s, while actor Kit Connor of Heartstopper fame may have introduced it to a wider audience.
  5. Beau

    • Origin:

      French

    • Meaning:

      "handsome"

    • Description:

      Beau suggests someone devilishly handsome, with a large measure of southern charm—a nice image to bestow on your boy. Often solely a nickname in the past, it's now standing firmly on its own. Beau has been on the Social Security list non-stop since 1969.
  6. Cal

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of names including Cal

    • Meaning:

      "dog; the whole of; dove; bald; war-strife; beautiful"

    • Description:

      Cal is a nickname style name that feels as friendly and calm as it does cool and breezy. While its longer forms have proved more popular over the years, Cal as a stand alone has dropped on and off of the US Top 1000 since the 1880s.
  7. Roan

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Rowan, Irish, Frisian, English word name

    • Meaning:

      "little redhead; rowan tree; raven; animal with a coat of two interspersed colors"

    • Description:

      This sleek, warm-hued spelling spin on Rowan was chosen by Sharon Stone for one of her three sons back in the 2000s and it has since risen in popularity in the US. While it remains a long way behind its sometimes sound-alike Rowan, it was still given to more than 140 babies in a recent year.
  8. Fox

    • Origin:

      Animal name

    • Description:

      Fox is one animal name backed by a longish tradition, and then popularized via the lead character Fox Mulder on X Files. Fox is simple, sleek, and a little bit wild, and could make an interesting middle name.
  9. Noa

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "rest, repose; motion"

    • Description:

      Okay, this might be a little confusing...
  10. Bryn

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "hill"

    • Description:

      The simple and attractive Bryn is well used for boys in Wales, and does have a history as a male name in the US, although both Bryn and Brynn are currently far more popular for girls.
  11. Luka

    • Origin:

      Russian; Serbian; Croatian; Slovene

    • Meaning:

      "man from Lucania"

    • Description:

      Luka is one of the coolest names in recent years, following suit of its cousin Luca which is now a Top 50 name. Luka is on its way up the charts and may crack the Top 100 in the very near future. Luka has a lot going for it — it is following the tails of Lucas and Luke which have been enjoying significant popularity for years. It also boasts the very current "-ah" ending sound that feels fresher than ever for boy names, from Noah to Ezra to Judah. The "k" in the middle gives an extra edge as well. This spelling is the traditional form of Luke in various Eastern European countries.
  12. Lex

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Alexander

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Cool short form of Alexander, fresher than Alex and less trendy than Xander... for now.
  13. Sora

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "sky"

    • Description:

      A smart and simple unisex Japanese name meaning "sky". It actually has a second nature meaning in Finnish, albeit a slightly less appealing one: "gravel".
  14. Fen

    • Origin:

      English, Dutch, Frisian

    • Meaning:

      "marshland; peace"

    • Description:

      In English, a fen is a wetland fed by surface and/or groundwater. In Dutch and Frisian, it's a traditional diminutive of names containing the element frid, meaning "peace". Either way, Fen makes a fresh alternative to fashionable Finn.
  15. Gil

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "happiness"

    • Description:

      Pronounced zheel, it's a dashing conquistador; as gill, it's the nice and slightly boring guy down the street.
  16. Arc

    • Origin:

      English word name

    • Description:

      Refers, in literal terms, to a curved line -- as in Martin Luther King, Jr.'s famed "arc of justice." Could also be used as a reference to Joan of Arc -- Arc being, there, derived from her father's name, rather than a place -- or, conceivably, to Noah's Ark.
  17. Tex

    • Origin:

      Place-name, nickname for state of Texas resident

    • Description:

      Despite its rakish western charm, still remains a cowboy costume without a real persona inside.
  18. Min

    • Description:

      Min is a concise, impactful masculine name with diverse cultural origins. In Chinese, Min (闵) means 'quick' or can represent 'sensitivity and compassion,' depending on the character used. In Korean, Min can mean 'cleverness' or 'quickness of mind.' The name also appears in Ancient Egyptian mythology as the god of fertility and reproduction. Its brevity makes it a striking modern choice in Western contexts, where single-syllable names have gained popularity. Min functions well internationally due to its ease of pronunciation across languages. Though traditionally more common in East Asian countries, Min has potential appeal to parents seeking minimalist, gender-neutral naming options with cross-cultural significance. Its simplicity belies its rich cultural heritage.

  19. Rody

    • Description:

      Rody is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It can function as a diminutive of Roderick (meaning 'famous power' from Germanic elements), Rodney ('island near clearing' from English), or Rodriguez (son of Rodrigo, from Spanish). In Irish contexts, it may relate to Ó Rodaigh ('descendant of Rodach'). The name has a friendly, approachable quality with its short syllables and 'y' ending. Rody has maintained modest usage across English-speaking countries without reaching mainstream popularity, making it a distinctive choice. Its versatility crosses cultural boundaries while maintaining a casual, boyish charm that can transition well into adulthood.

  20. Fife

    • Origin:

      Scottish place name, German, French

    • Meaning:

      "path; small shrill flute"

    • Description:

      Also spelled Fyfe, this zippy sounding name would make a great middle name choice for music lovers or those with Scottish roots. The name has a double meaning: it is both a Scottish place name, likely derived from fiamh meaning "path", and also the name of an instrument, which takes its name from the German Pfeife and the French fifre meaning "pipe".