Nonbinary unisex enby names

  1. Briar
    • Origin:

      Nature name, English word name
    • Meaning:

      "a thorny patch"
    • Description:

      This word name entered the US Top 1000 for both genders in 2015, though it premiered a little higher for girls. There are still more baby girls named Briar than baby boys -- 594 vs. 361 in 2021 -- but it's rising in popularity for both. Briar fits the trend for nature names, and it also offers a fresh option for honoring a Brian.
  2. Balam
    • Bee
      • Briony
        • Calypso
          • Origin:

            Greek
          • Meaning:

            "she who hides"
          • Description:

            Rhythmic route to the nickname Cal. This musical moniker is another great example of a traditionally feminine name that could easily go masculine.
        • Campion
          • Origin:

            English botanical name and French
          • Meaning:

            "champion, woodland flower"
          • Description:

            The campion is a pretty woodland plant with pink or red flowers, whose common name derives from Old French champion "champion". The plant is so called because in classical times, the rose campion was fitted in garlands used to crown victors.
        • Caraway
          • Origin:

            Nature name
          • Description:

            An edible plant used in seed and spice form.
        • Carey
          • Origin:

            Irish
          • Meaning:

            "dark, black"
          • Description:

            Carey is a surname name that works equally well on babies of all genders - Jazz great Carey Bell and motorcross champion Carey Hart are just two examples of how handsome this name can be for a boy.
        • Carlin
          • Origin:

            Irish
          • Meaning:

            "little champion"
          • Description:

            While the lin ending is more commonly found in girls' names, Carlin is an authentic Irish male choice and was used just about evenly for both sexes in the US last year.
        • Carlisle
          • Origin:

            English
          • Meaning:

            "from the walled city"
          • Description:

            This stuffy English surname and hotel name took on Twilight cool when attached to vampire Carlisle Cullen. Inspired by the character, it's more popular in this spelling than as Carlyle and more widely used for boys than for girls.
        • Carmen
          • Origin:

            Spanish variation of Carmel; from Latin Carmen meaning song.
          • Description:

            While the variation Carmine is more familiar for boys, Carmen has also been used as a masculine name; consider the very macho Carmen Basilio — the American boxer famous for defeating the great Sugar Ray Robinson — or composer Carmen Dragon.
        • Carmine
          • Origin:

            Latin
          • Meaning:

            "vivid red"
          • Description:

            This traditional Italian name could have a whole new life when viewed as a color name.
        • Carnelian
          • Origin:

            Gemstone name
          • Description:

            Carnelian is an ochre-colored semi-precious gemstone, named after a type of cherry.
        • Casey
          • Origin:

            Irish
          • Meaning:

            "brave in battle"
          • Description:

            Casey is a name with a big wide grin, Irish, friendly, and open, and associated with several American folk heroes--Casey Jones, the engine driver of the Cannonball Express who gave his life to save his passengers, and the legendary Casey at the Bat.
        • Cassidy
          • Origin:

            Irish
          • Meaning:

            "curly-headed"
          • Description:

            A lean and lanky Irish cowboy name with great nickname potential to boot (Cass or Sid are both options). This is one of the great under-rated American names!
        • Catkin
          • Origin:

            Nature name
          • Description:

            In botany, a catkin is a long, thin flower cluster found on trees such as willow, hazel, oak and birch. The word derives from Middle Dutch katteken "kitten", due to the resemblance to a kitten's furry tail.
        • Ceri
          • Origin:

            Welsh
          • Meaning:

            "to love"
          • Description:

            Ceri is traditionally a Welsh masculine name which historically has been Anglicised to "Kerry", but we love the Welsh original. Famous Ceris include British painter Ceri Richards and New Zealand soccer player Ceri Evans. Be aware that Ceri is sometimes used as a female name, both as a standalone name and as a shortening of the Welsh female name Ceridwen.
        • Cerulean
          • Origin:

            Color name
          • Description:

            Cerulean is just beginning to be heard as a name. Though Cerulean works as a name for both genders; the fact that it's a majestic light blue makes it particularly appropriate for a boy.
        • Charleston
          • Origin:

            American place-name
          • Description:

            Lovers of the languid South Carolina city might be attracted to this rich-sounding name. Could make an interesting update on Charles -- and can certainly work for a girl too. Actor Joey Lawrence used it for his daughter.
        • Charlie
          • Origin:

            English, diminutive of Charles
          • Meaning:

            "free man"
          • Description:

            Charlie derives, of course, from the classic name Charles which, in turn, comes from a German word meaning "free man." Charles became very popular in France during the Middle Ages due to the fame of Charles the Great, also known as Charlemagne. Charley is an alternate spelling.