Gender-Neutral, Non-Binary Baby Names & Meanings
Gender-neutral names have become increasingly popular among parents in the last few years. Unlike before, more parents are trending towards gender-neutral names for reasons of their own. But whether you are edging towards it to avoid the gender stereotypes in your child’s life or simply because you think it’s fun and cool, you have to come to the right place. In this MomJunction post, we list down 30 gender-neutral baby names from different parts of the world.
1) Arden
This Hebrew word translates to the garden of Eden. It means a place of solitude and beauty.
2) Adi
Adi comes from the Sanskrit word which means first. It also means ornament or jewel in Hebrew. It is also diminutive for Aditya and Adrianne.
3) Ashton
Ashton is an English moniker which means ash tree town. It is a popular name for boys and girls alike.
4) Aspen
This name is of American origin and means quaking tree.
5) Avery
Avery is a name of English origin derived from the words aelf and ric. Aelf means elf and ric means king or power.
6) Beck
Beck is a name of Hebrew and Germanic origin. It means brook, stream or martyr.
7) Bentley
Bentley is a name of Old English origin. Other than being the name of a car, it is also a place in England and has the meaning ‘a clearing covered with bentgrass.’
8) Casey
Casey means watchful or vigilant and is of Irish origin.
9) Charlie
This English origin moniker means free man. Now wouldn’t that be a great name for your little guy/girl?
10) Charu
It is a name of Sanskrit origin. Charu refers to something that is radiant, beautiful, pure, and graceful. This short and sweet name would be a perfect pick for your baby. Don’t you agree?
11) Cody
Cody is a name of Irish Gaelic origin and means wealthy.
12) Dakota
This moniker is of Native American origin. It means ‘friendly one.’
13) Devan
This name of Irish origin means poet.
14) Eli
Eli is a name derived from the Hebrew word. It means high; elevated; my God.
15) Fay
Fay is a moniker of English origin and has the meaning – confidence, trust, belief.
16) Gene
Gene is a name of English origin. It means well-born.
17) Geet
Geet is a name of Indian origin. It translates to song.
18) Indie
This Indian origin moniker means blue.
19) Ira
Ira is a name of Hebrew origin which means watchful. It also means ‘the earth’ in Sanskrit.
20) Jackie
Jackie is a name derived from the moniker John. It means God is gracious.
21) Jessie
Jessie is derived from the Scottish diminutive, Jean. It has multiple origins: Scottish, Hebrew, English. Jessie means wealth; Jehovah exists.
22) Kai
This name of Hawaiian origin means sea.
23) Kashi
Kashi derived its name from Sanskrit. It means shining and is also the name of a holy place in India.
24) Marlowe
Marlowe is an Old English surname which means drained lake.
25) North
North is a topographic name of English origin.
26) Nico
This Greek origin moniker means people of victory.
27) Sage
Sage is a name that has both English and French origin. It means wise man, sensible, and sharp.
28) Sai
Sai is a name of Persian origin and means saint or master.
29) Skyler
Skyler is a moniker of Danish origin and means ‘bad*** who can do anything’.
30) Yanni
Yanni is a name of both Greek and Indian origin. It means God is gracious; gift of God.
We hope our post has been helpful to you in picking out a gender-neutral moniker for your new bundle of joy. We would love to know the names that caught your attention from the list. So, feel free to let us know in the comments below.
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