Unisex Names
Unisex Names

Gender Neutral Names

Dive into the intriguing world of gender-neutral names, a dynamic and expanding category that's sparking interest far and wide.

Unisex names, suitable for boys and girls, are not conventionally limited. They can be last names reimagined as first names, names inspired by nature or locations, words that evoke strong ideals like 'Angel,' or even freshly coined creations.

If you are seeking baby names that embody universal appeal and break away from traditional gender norms, then you're in the right place! Start your explorative journey right here at Name Doctor.

We at Name Doctor use authoritative Social Security data reflecting recent baby name trends to bring you the most popular unisex names in the US.

Our unique process involves combining the counts of baby girls and boys who are given each unisex name. This approach enables us to curate an exclusive, comprehensive list of the most sought-after gender-neutral baby names.

Our website uses a color-coding system for easy navigation: pink signifies names more frequently used for girls, while blue indicates names more popular among boys. Dive in and start exploring!



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Cassĭus (Cassĭānus)
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This name derives from the Etruscan “Cassĭus (Cassĭānus),” meaning “metal helmet.” The gens Cassia was a Roman family of great antiquity. The gens was initially Patrician, but all of the members who appear in later times were Plebeians. The first of the Cassii to obtain the consulship was Spurius Cassius Viscellinus in 502 BC. He was the proposer of the first agrarian law and was put to death by the Patricians. 2) San Cassio was a soldier of the Theban Legion, was martyred with Carpoforo, Essanto, Severus, Second, Licinius. All together are commemorated by the Church on August 7

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*auso- / *auzom > aurum > aurĕus > Aurēlĭus
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This name derives from the Latin “Aurum > Aurĕus > Aurēlĭus,” which was the name of an ancient noble Roman family, “the Gens Aurelia.” In turn, the name derives from the Proto-Italic “*auso- / *auzom,” meaning “gold, golden, gilded, gold-colored, beautiful, precious, excellent, magnificent, (in some cases, the meaning is understood as ‘shining, beautiful’). The gens Aurelia was a plebeian family at Rome. The first member of the gens who obtained the consulship was Gaius Aurelius Cotta in 252 BC. From that time, the Aurelii become distinguished in history down to the end of the Republic. The nomen Aurelius is usually connected with the Latin adjective “Aurĕus,” meaning “golden,” and may have referred to the color of a person’s hair.

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Hadria > Hădrĭānus
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This name comes from the Latin root “Hadria > Hădrĭānus,” meaning “from the city Hadria,” concerning the modern and ancient city of Atri (province of Teramo) or Etruscan Adria (province of Rovigo), both of which claim the honor of having given its name to the Adriatic Sea. Several saints and six popes have borne this name, including the only English pope, Adrian IV, and the only Dutch pope, Adrian VI. Hadrian (Latin: Publius Aelius Traianus Hadrianus Augustus 76–138), was Roman Emperor from 117 to 138. He is best known for building Hadrian’s Wall, which marked the northern limit of Roman Britain.

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HELGI > heilagr
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This name derives from the Old Norse “helgi > heilagr,” meaning “holy, blessed.” This name and its variants (Hege, Helle, Helge, Helga, and Helka) are a female name used mainly in Scandinavia, Iceland, Germany, and Hungary. The name was in use in England before the Norman Conquest but appeared to have died out afterward. It was re-introduced to English-speaking nations in the 20th-century from Germany and the Nordic countries. Eastern Slavic name Olga derives from it. The Scandinavian male equivalent is Helge or Helgi. The name day is celebrated: Estonia: May 31, Hungary: October 3, Latvia: August 11, Sweden: November 21, Finland: May 31, Greece: July 11.