Gender-neutral names are having a real moment - they're modern, flexible, and let your child's name be entirely their own. Whether you're keeping the birth a surprise or just drawn to names that don't sit on one side of the aisle, these unisex picks are stylish and meaningful.
Here are some of our favorite gender-neutral baby names with their origins and meanings. For a shortlist shaped around your family, try the Lullaby name generator.
Modern gender-neutral baby names
- RiverEnglish“Flowing water” - calm, natural, effortlessly cool.
- SolSpanish / Latin“Sun” - tiny, warm, and bright.
- EdenHebrew“Place of delight” - serene and a little spiritual.
- NovaLatin“New; a new star” - modern and celestial.
- RumiJapanese / Persian“Beauty, flow” - poetic and uncommon.
- AriHebrew / Norse“Lion; eagle” - short, strong, and friendly.
- WynnWelsh“Fair, blessed, joy” - soft and minimal.
- SashaGreek / Russian“Defender of people” - spirited and worldly.
- IndraSanskrit“Rain; chief deity” - distinctive and elemental.
- LiorHebrew“My light” - luminous and rare.
- RowanIrish / English“Little red one; rowan tree” - nature-rooted and warm.
- SageLatin“Wise; the herb” - calm, clean, and grounded.
- PhoenixGreek“Rising, reborn” - bold and mythic.
- LennonIrish“Lover; little cloak” - musical and modern.
- MarloweEnglish“Driftwood; hill by the lake” - literary and chic.
- RemyFrench“Oarsman” - breezy and stylish.
- OakleyEnglish“Oak meadow” - sturdy and outdoorsy.
- AmariAfrican / Hebrew“Strength; eternal” - smooth and meaningful.
- TatumEnglish“Tate's homestead” - punchy and current.
- WrenEnglish“Small bird” - delicate and nature-sweet.
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Try the free name generator →Frequently asked questions
What is a gender-neutral name?
A gender-neutral (or unisex) name is one given comfortably to a child of any gender - like River, Sage, or Ari. Many have roots in nature, surnames, or words rather than traditionally gendered names.
Are unisex baby names a good idea?
Many parents love them for their flexibility and modern feel. They work well if you're keeping the birth a surprise, and they let your child grow into the name on their own terms.
What are the most popular gender-neutral names right now?
Nature and surname-style names like River, Rowan, Sage, Wren, and Phoenix are especially popular in 2026, along with short picks like Ari and Sol.