Nonbinary unisex enby names

  1. Vivendel
    • Origin:

      Norwegian nature name
    • Meaning:

      "honeysuckle flower"
    • Description:

      The Norwegian word for "honeysuckle" could make for a fresh and vibrant nature-inspired choice.
  2. Harlem
    • Origin:

      Place-name
    • Meaning:

      "home on a forested dune"
    • Description:

      With Brooklyn, Trenton, and Camden on the rise, Harlem is one to watch out for. It has lingered down the lower end of the US Top 1000 since 2018 but has been trending upwards. It's already been picked by one celebrity, and it certainly has a stronger historical and cultural identity -- and it could work as an alternative to Harvey or Harley.
  3. Hyacinth
    • Origin:

      English, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "blue larkspur; precious stone"
    • Description:

      Though it may not be as sweet and gentle as, say, Violet, the purple-hued Hyacinth still might hold some appeal for the parent seeking a truly unconventional flower name.
  4. Arlie
    • Description:

      Arlie is a unisex name of Old English origin, though traditionally more common for males. It derives from the English surname that referred to someone who lived in a clearing among alders (a type of tree). Alternatively, it may be a diminutive of the Germanic name Arnold, meaning 'eagle power.' Popular during the early 1900s in America, Arlie saw modest usage before declining through the mid-century. The name has experienced a small revival in recent decades as parents seek vintage names with a friendly, approachable quality. With its short, crisp sound and rural associations, Arlie projects a down-to-earth, unpretentious character. The name's folksy charm and simplicity have contributed to its continued, if limited, use in contemporary naming, particularly in rural communities.
  5. Indie
    • Description:

      Variant spelling of Indy
  6. Darin
    • Origin:

      Variation of Darren
    • Description:

      Darin was so popular that it nearly cracked the Top 100 in the mid-1960s, but has now dropped from sight. The original Darren is still hanging on.
  7. Dior
    • Origin:

      French surname
    • Meaning:

      "golden"
    • Description:

      Dior was among the fastest-rising names for both girls and boys in the US in the early 2020s, but was the fastest-falling name for boys in the 2023 statistics.
  8. Mayan
    • Origin:

      Variation of Maayan, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "spring of water"
    • Description:

      Likely to be misinterpreted as Mayan, with emphasis on the first syllable, as in the Maya civilization of Mesoamerica.
  9. Demi
    • Origin:

      Greek, diminutive of Demetrius
    • Meaning:

      "follower of Demeter; half"
    • Description:

      Used as a nickname for Demetrius and his variants, Demi is also a literary name used as an alternative to the traditional nickname "Junior" by the beloved Louisa May Alcott in her novel Little Men.
  10. 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.
  11. Neptune
    • Origin:

      Roman god of the sea, freshwater springs, and horses.
    • Description:

      This Roman mythology (and planet) name would be very hard to handle. It derives from a root meaning cloud.
  12. Kahlo
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "bald"
    • Description:

      A small number of parents are inspired to choose Frida Kahlo's surname for their sons and daughters each year. The Mexican artist had German ancestry from her father's side, and Kahlo is actually German in origin. It comes from kahl, meaning "bald."
  13. Cypress
    • Origin:

      botanical name
    • Description:

      Attractive entry into the tree name genre, joining Ash, Oak, and Juniper. Over 110 baby boys were named Cypress in the US last year, along with 70 baby girls.
  14. Coro
    • Origin:

      Native American
    • Meaning:

      "wind"
    • Description:

      A place name from Venezuela believed to come from an indigenous word for wind, this can make an innovative choice for a child of either sex.
  15. Aletris
    • Origin:

      Flower name, from Greek
    • Meaning:

      "corn grinder"
    • Description:

      The bell-shaped flower Aletris is also known as Colic Root, Blazing Star, Unicorn Root, and Stargrass. Its roots have medicinal properties and are used to aid digestive and muscle problems. Its name derives from Greek aletris — an enslaved woman who ground corn — because of the mealy texture of the flowers.
  16. Everette
    • Origin:

      Variation of Everett
    • Description:

      Unisex variant of Everett, influenced by famous bearers like entrepreneur Everette Taylor and country musician Leon Everette. While Everett is overwhelmingly male, Everette is used for two boys for every girl and is relatively rare, given to fewer than 100 babies of each gender.
  17. Caraway
    • Origin:

      Nature name
    • Description:

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

      English word name
    • Description:

      For the baby born at, well, sunset.
  19. Airlie
    • Origin:

      Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "place name"
    • Description:

      This Scottish surname and Scottish and Australian place name has a pleasant airy and breezy sound to it. Camden mayor Lara Symkowiak chose the name for her daughter born in 2016.
  20. Foxglove
    • Origin:

      Flower name, from English
    • Meaning:

      "fox's glove"
    • Description:

      A rare flower name that works as well for boys as it does for girls, so named because of its resemblance to a small glove.