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While most parents do not like the wait and would rather want to identify their baby’s gender neutral names baby in the form of a huge gender reveal party; there also are some parents who like to keep it a surprise. Now you could be an expecting parent who wants to keep your baby’s gender a surprise. But that should not take the fun of prepping up for your baby’s welcome from you! You can still, of course, chalk down on a few unisex baby names to eventually choose from.
Apart from just the determination (or otherwise) of the gender, there’s another factor why some parents like to choose unisex names. Some parents believe and understand that if you impose gender-specific names or color on the kids since birth, it might cause restrictive, stereotypical thoughts in them for life.
No matter what your reason is, we are here to help you out! While there are exhaustive lists on the internet with hundreds of names at once, we have made this experience rather easy and non-confusing for you here at Parenthood Bliss.
Without further ado, here are 25 timeless, meaningful and exciting unisex baby names to pick out from-
1. Aiden
Meaning: Fiery
Origin: Irish
Most Common Variations: Ade, Adyn, Aidan, Ayeden, or Aydan
2. Ashton
Meaning: Ash tree town, or someone who is from the town of ash trees.
Origin: English
Most Common Variants: Asheton, Ashten, Ashtin, Ashtyn, Ashtynne
3. August
Meaning: Revered, distinguished, majestic
Origin: Latin
Most Common Variations: Augustus, Gus, Augustus
Bonus Fun Fact: August has actually derived from the name of the first Roman Emperor, Augustus!
4. Bailey
Meaning: A public officer of justice, a bailiff
Origin: English, French
Most Common Variations: Bailee, Bailie, Baily, Bayly
5. Cameron
Meaning: The chosen one
Origin: Scottish
Most Common Variations: Camaron, Cameroon, Kamron
Bonus Fun Fact: Cameron is also the name of a crater on the moon!
6. Dylan
Meaning: Great tide or, the Sea (In Welsh myths, Dylan ail Don was a sea-god)
Origin: Welsh
Most Common Variations: Dillan, Dylahn, Dylann, Dyllan, Dyllen, Dylynn
7. Dana
Meaning: God is my judge or Generosity
Origin: English
Most Common Variations: Danna, Danah, Dainna, Daynah,
Bonus Fun Fact: Queen Latifah’s real name is Dana; Dana Owens!
8. Dakota
Meaning: Friendly
Origin: Native American
Most Common Variations: Dacotah, Dakoda, Dakotah, Dekowta
Bonus Fun Fact: Dakota actually is the name of a Native American tribe, a language, and also two states in the US: North and South Dakota!
9. Emerson
Meaning: Brave, Powerful
Origin: English, German
Most Common Variations: Emersen, Emmerson
10. Greer
Meaning: A watchful guardian
Origin: Latin, Scottish
Most Common Variations: Grear, Grier
11. Jayden
Meaning: Someone who is thankful to God
Origin: Hebrew, American
Most Common Variations: Jaden, Jadeyn, Jadin, Jadyn, Jaiden, Jaydon
12. Jesse
Meaning: King; or God Exists (In the holy bible, Jesse is described as a figure who was the father of David and who eventually became the king of the Israelite)
Origin: Hebrew
Most Common Variations: Jessee, Jessey, Jessi, Jessy, Yishai
13. Jo
Meaning: A sweetheart
Origin: Scottish
Most Common Variations: Joe, Jojo
Bonus Fun Fact: The all-time classic piece of literature, “Little Women,” had one of the leading characters named Jo March.
14. Kai
Meaning: Of the sea; keeper of the keys
Origin: Hawaiian
Most Common Variations: Keh, Kei, Ky, Kye
15. Kendall
Meaning: Valley of the River Kent
Origin: American
Most Common Variations: Kendel, Kendelle, Kendyl, Kyndel
Bonus Fun Fact: There’s a mountain in Colorado called Kendall; also a famous ski destination.
16. Lennon (Well, who does not know John Lennon here!?)
Meaning: Child of love
Origin: Irish
Most Common Variations: Lennan, Lennyn, Lenon
17. London
Meaning: The capital of the UK
Origin: English
Most Common Variations: Londen, Londyn, Lunden, Lundon
Bonus Fun Fact: Country names, State names, or City names are rather common across the world; for example, Texas, Greece, Tokyo, Paris, Nevada, ==Dakota (as mentioned earlier in the list), and Montana (as coming up next).
18. Montana
Meaning: Of the mountains
Origin: Latin
Most Common Variations: Montana, Montayna
Bonus Fun Fact: As mentioned in the last point, Montana is also the name of a state; the fourth largest US state in the area.
19. Noel
Meaning: Christmas, Christmas Carol
Origin: French, Latin
Most Common Variations: Noël, Noele, Noell, Noella, Nole, Nowel
20. Phoenix
Meaning: Phoenix is symbolic of “a mythical bird reputed to live for a thousand years before erupting into flames and then rising again from its own ashes.” It also means Dark Red color.
Origin: Greek
Most Common Variations: Pheenix, Pheenyx, Phenyx, Phoenyx, Phynix
21. Quinn
Meaning: Descendant of Conn; chief leader
Origin: Irish, English, Celtic
Meaning: Quincy (fifth son’s estate); descendent of Conn; chief leader, wise, reasonable, intelligence
Most Common Variations: Quenn, Quin, Quiyn, Qwinn
22. Reese
Meaning: Somebody with great passion; an enthusiastic person
Origin: Welsh, English
Most Common Variations: Reece, Reise, Reyce, Reyse, Rhyce, Riece, Ryese
Bonus Fun Fact: America’s favorite Peanut Butter Cups candy brand is called Reese’s.
23. Robin
Meaning: Bright; social; also a bird’s name
Origin: English
Most Common Variations: Robben, Robbin, Robbins, Robene, Robin, Robynn, Robynne
24. Sage
Meaning: Wise
Origin: Latin
Most Common Variations: Sagia, Saige, Saije, Saje, Sayge
Bonus Fun Fact: The plant Sage is a herb that is usually added topically for an extra punch of garnishing flavor to dishes. It is very common for Italian dishes in particular.
25. Tony
Meaning: Someone who is priceless
Origin: Latin, Greek
Most Common Variations: Tonee, Toney, Tonie, Tonik, Tonina, Tonio, Tonis, Tonny
So, did you shortlist any of the neutral baby names from our list? Or have you already found a name that you cannot stop thinking of? Or are you looking for baby names specifically for boys instead? Whatever the situation is, the little one deserves the best baby bottles to drink their baby formula. Hope you’ve also kept a stock of baby diapers too, you surely wouldn’t like waking up in the middle of the night for a diaper changing session.
Nonetheless, do not forget to leave a comment for us in the box below! We at Parenthood Bliss are always keen and happy to hear from our lovely readers.
Final Conclusion:
So, did you shortlist any of the names from our list? Or have you already found a name that you cannot stop thinking of? Do not forget to leave a comment for us in the box below!
Gender Neutral Names FAQs
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Reviewed By –
Desiree Blanchard - Child Development Consultant, Owner and Founder of Love Bloom & Learns
Desiree Blanchard is an Early Interventionist, a Positive Parenting Practitioner, as well a mommy of two. She has a Master's Degree in Human Kinetics specializing in child health. Desiree is the owner and founder of Love Bloom & Learns, a consultative business that provides education around many child development topics. She currently works in an early intervention setting to provide direct-service delivery to families of infants and young children at risk of delayed development or developmental delays.
