Out with the old and in with the new! In 2019 unisex names are the trendy approach parents take when naming their children. If you had called your daughter “Charlie” 100 years ago, people would think you were strange! Now, more girls than boys are rocking the name. Some parents find it easier to plan since they only have one list of names to work from!
While it isn’t clear why unisex names are in vogue, one thing is clear – gender-fluid names are here to stay. Many are very meaningful, while others have a nice ring to it. Have a look at our different categories, separated into Nature, Geography, Personality/Character, Colour and even names inspired by jobs!
75 2019 unisex names
Nature
Choosing from nature is popular for 2019 unisex names | Image source: Pexels
| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
| Briar |
A thorny patch |
English |
| Chaman |
Garden |
Hindu |
| Feng Mian |
Scenery of leaves entering a slumber |
China |
| Izumi |
Spring |
Japan |
| Jiang |
River |
China |
| Lennox |
Elm grove |
Scottish |
| Mu |
Wood |
China |
| River |
Named after the natural feature |
English |
| Shahin |
Royal white falcon |
Muslim |
| Sindhu |
Ocean |
Hindu |
| Sindhu |
Ocean |
Hindu |
| Tanveer |
Rays of light |
Muslim |
| Varuna |
All enveloping sky |
Hindu |
| Wren |
Named after the English bird |
English |
Geography
| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
| Dakota |
Friendly one |
Sioux |
| Memphis |
Enduring and beautiful |
Greek |
| Milan |
Gacious, dear |
Slavic |
| Raleigh |
Meadow of deer |
English |
| Sydney |
Saint Denis |
French |
| Tennessee |
Named after the state |
American |
Personality/Character
Names about personality are still popular for 2019 unisex names | Image Source: PXhere
| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
| Aang |
Peaceful and to lift up |
China |
| Afsar |
Crown |
Arabic |
| Avery |
Ruler of the elves |
English |
| Azariah |
Helped by God |
Hebrew |
| Bai |
White |
China |
| Blake |
Fair-hared, dark |
English |
| Casey |
Brave in Battle |
Irish |
| Chang |
Prosperous |
China |
| Charlie |
Free man |
German |
| Cheyenne |
People of a different language |
Sioux |
| Daya |
Kindness |
Hindu |
| Emory |
Industrious |
German |
| Fu |
Wealthy, lotus |
China |
| Hiromi |
Generous, beauty |
Japan |
| Hrdika |
Heart, friendship |
Hindu |
| Huan |
Happiness |
China |
| Iijal |
Honour |
Arabic |
| Intisar |
Victory, triumph |
Arabic |
| Izaz |
Esteemed |
Arabic |
| Jun |
Talented, ruler |
China/Japan |
| Kei |
Blessing |
Japan |
| Lei |
Upright |
China |
| Maki |
True, precious |
Japan |
| Makoto |
Sincerity |
Japan |
| Max |
Greatest |
German |
| Nova |
New |
Latin |
| Nusrat |
Help, assistance |
Muslim |
| Phoenix |
Dark red |
Greek |
| Ping |
Peaceful |
China |
| Rei |
Companion, friend |
Japan/Hebrew |
| Riley |
Courageous |
Irish |
| Royal |
Based on English royalty |
English |
| Sakae |
Prosperity |
Japan |
| Srestha |
Excellent |
Hindu |
| Stevie |
Crown |
Greek |
| Teru |
Brilliant |
Japan |
| Thangamani |
Precious |
Hindu |
| Tomoe |
Blessing |
Japan |
| Uksita |
Full of growth |
Hindu |
| Zhong |
Loyal |
China |
Colours
| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
| Ivory |
Pale, White |
English |
| Sage |
Wise |
Latin |
| Grey/Gray |
Named after the colour |
English |
| Ash |
Ash tree |
English |
| Garnet |
Pomegranate |
French |
| Jet |
Named after a mineral |
English |
Names inspired by occupations
Having occupation names is the trend for 2019 unisex names | Image source: Max Pixel
| Name |
Meaning |
Origin |
| Alexis |
Defender |
Greek |
| Armani |
Warrior |
Italian |
| Aubrey |
Elf ruler |
English |
| Baylor |
Horse trainer |
English |
| Harper |
Harp player |
English |
| Landry |
Ruler |
French |
| Oakley |
Oak clearing |
English |
| Remy |
Oarsman |
Latin |
| Tyler |
Maker of tiles |
English |
Not your cup of tea? Check here for more ideas on gender fluid names, or here for Asian gender neutral names.
References: Quartz, Nameberry
Also read:
64 Asian gender neutral names for modern parents to consider
101 unique gender neutral names for little one to prepare them for the gender fluid future
36 Auspicious Singaporean Chinese names to name your baby in 2019
