Unisex Names for Babies

Looking for a unique list of names for your little bundle of joy, read this article to know unisex baby names.
Unisex baby names is a new trend that has gained popularity all around the world. Unisex name or epicene names are those names which can be used to address either a boy or a girl. Some unisex names change their gender form country to country. For example, Anne which is a girl's name in English, is a boy's name in many Dutch speaking countries. Jean which is a feminine name in English, is a masculine name in France.

Pregnancy is an anxious time. The joy that new would be parents feel is beyond words. This is the most important time in a couple's life. Most couples name their babies after their little angel is born. But if you are one of those parents who already wants to name their newborn before his/her birth, then read this content for some top unisex names for babies. Parents sometimes choose unique unisex baby names for different types of reasons. Sometimes it's a family name or one of their ancestor's names, whom they revered a lot. Naming a young one to an ancestor is a very common tradition followed in the United States. Unisex baby names are often symbolic. Most of the popular unisex baby names are named after nature or some great human being.

Top Unisex Baby Names

Unique unisex baby names were very popular in the country side areas of the United States like Alabama and in recent times they have gained audiences worldwide. Take a look at some top unisex names for babies.
  • Jordan
  • Alexis
  • Angel
  • Riley
  • Peyton
  • Cameron
  • Jayden
  • Taylor
  • Jaden
  • Avery
Popular Unisex Baby Names

Below are some popular unisex baby names. Pick up any one of these lovely unisex names for your precious little one.
  • Paris
  • Reese
  • Robin/Robyn
  • Taylor
  • Ashley
  • August
  • Dakota
  • Noah
  • Jamie/Jayme
  • Addison
  • Ainsley
  • Bevan
  • Bobby
  • Drew
  • Blair
  • Carson
  • Casey
  • Dana
  • Jade
  • Dawson
  • Ellis
  • Gene/Jean
  • Harlow
  • Indigo
  • Joey
  • Jody
  • Jesse
  • Justice
  • Kai
  • Keely
  • Keith/Keath
  • Kennedy/Kennedi
  • Kerry/Carrie
  • Lee/Leigh
  • Logan
  • Loren
  • Marlow
  • Kevin
  • Kiley
  • Kensley
  • Merritt
  • Michael
  • Morgan
  • Madison
  • Micky
  • Montana
  • Owen
  • Piper
  • Phoenix
  • Quinn
  • Rain/Rayne
  • Rory
  • Ryan
  • Rowan
  • Sage
  • Scout
  • Sasha
  • Shannon
  • Sloan/Slone
  • Skylar
  • Sydney/Sidney
  • Storm
  • Tatum
  • Tate
  • Tracy
  • Vick
  • Vin
  • Whitney
Unisex Baby Names and Meanings

Name Meaning
Ainsley It was derived from the land of the British Nottinghamshire. Annesley is the name of a place in Britain.
Adis It means an old house.
Alex Defender of mankind. It is derived from the word Alexander.
Angel God's messenger. A popular name in the Italian town of Sicily.
Ariel Mischievous spirit.
Ashley Someone who lives in the ash tree. Also used in the famous film 'Gone With The Wind'.
Bailey Someone in charge.
Barrie Derived from the Irish word for spear.
Bliss Happy.
Brett Derived from the word Brittany. A very popular name in Australia.
Cameron Very common in Scottish and Austrian families.
Chris Follower of Christ.
Christmas Name derived from the Christmas festival. Occasionally given to children born on Christmas day.
Cody Helpful.
Dah; Someone who lives in a valley.
Dakota Friend in Dakota language.
Darcy Derived from the French place of Arcy.
Daryl Someone who is dearly loved.
Dee Very popular with teenagers.
Drew Derived from the surname of the famous saint of Scotland St. Andrew.
Earie From the east.
Farren Adventurous.
Frances Free.
Gene Nobility.
Glenn From the Glen valley.
Hunter One who hunts.
Jaide Goodness.
Janene A variant of Jeannine.
Jean A Scottish name.
Jerry A feminine form of Gerald, which means a ruling spear.
Joe Derived from Joseph.
Jordan Flowing down.
June Young.
Kacey Derived from the Irish name Casey, which means alert.
Kyle Derived from a Scottish surname which means narrow.
Lane Narrow road.
Lee Shelter from the storm.
Lesley From the gray fortress.
Loria Modern variant of Lora.
Mercer Merchant.
Mickey Derived from the name Michael.
Nicky Nick name for Nicholas.
Odd Point.
Pat Noble descent.
Quinn Wise and intelligent.
Ray A wise warrior.
Riley Small stream.
Ricky Powerful and Rich.
Ricki Hard ruler and forever strong.
Rory Famous ruler.
Sam God's word.
Schuyler Scholar.
Sean Gift from God.
Shawn Variant of Sean.
Shelley A meadow on a ledge.
Sky Means the blue sky.
Spencer Administrator.
Storm Tempest.
Taima Thunder.
Tawnya Green field.
Terry Harvester.
Tipper Nickname for Tabar meaning well.
Vasya Royal.
Wallis From Wales.
Whitney From the white island.
Willa Resolute.

Unusual Unisex Baby Names

Giving your baby a unique name makes him/her stand out in a crowd. Here are some unique unisex baby names.
  • Adina
  • Ali
  • Alix
  • Alpha
  • Austin
  • Bailey
  • Bliss
  • Chance
  • Johnnie
  • Jules
  • Jumoke
  • Jung
  • Willy
  • Lannie
  • Lanny
  • Teo
  • Kamie
  • Alleyn
These were some of the lists on unique unisex baby names. I hope this article on unisex baby names has given you enough options for choosing a unique name for you newborn baby.
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Published: 4/6/2010
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