132 Nonbinary Names With Origins And Meanings
Nonbinary names are chosen by parents for a variety of reasons. Some prefer to embrace the mystery of their child’s gender until birth, while others seek names that break away from gender norms, offering a sense of uniqueness and inclusivity.
A nonbinary name can be given to a girl or a boy but in some cases, the name will be more popular for a certain gender. For example, Dylan is technically a genderless name but according to the Social Security Administration, it has consistently ranked top 50 out of 1,000 baby boy names between the years 2000 and 2021.
The interest in gender-neutral names has surged in recent years, reflecting a broader understanding and acceptance of diverse gender identities. This post will introduce you to over 132 names, each with its own origin and meaning, perfect for your little one.
Nonbinary Baby Names
Including (origins), “meanings”, and nicknames
The names on this list were researched using websites like BabyCenter to find their origins and meanings. It’s important to note that certain names have different meanings in other languages. Nicknames were also added when applicable.
A
Addison (English) “child of Adam”
Nicknames: Ad, Addie, Addis, Addy
Adrian (Latin, Greek) “son of Adria; rich; black”
Nicknames: Ade, Ady
Aiden (Celtic, Irish) “little fire; fiery one”
Nicknames: Ady, Aid
Alex (English) “defender of the people”
Nickname: Al
Alva (Scandinavian) “elf”
Nickname: Al
Andy (English, Greek) “manly; strong; warrior”
Angel (Greek) “messenger of God”
Nicknames: Ange, Angie, Anela, Anele
Archer (English) “bowman; one who uses a bow and arrow”
Nicknames: Arch, Archie
Ari (Hebrew) “lion”
Ashton (English) “ash tree town”
Nicknames: Ashe, Ash
Aspen (American, English) “quaking tree; shaking poplar tree” - Aspen is also on our list of unique city names for girls
August (Latin) “majestic; venerable; great; magnificent”
Nicknames: Augie, Gus, Gussie, Gust
Avery (English, French) “elf ruler; elf counsel”
Nicknames: Ave, Avi
B
Bailey (English, French) “a bailiff; steward”
Nicknames: Bay, Lee, Ley
Beck (English) “small stream”
Nicknames: Bex, Becks
Bellamy (French) “good friend” - Bellamy is also on our list of names meaning friendly
Nicknames: Bels, Bell, Bella
Blair (Scottish) “battlefield or plain”
Nicknames: Bee, Bear
Blake (English) “dark; attractive; fair-haired”
Nickname: Blakey
Brett (English, Celtic) “a Breton; from Brittany, France”
Nicknames: Bretty, Bre
Briar (English) “shrub; small tree” - Briar is also on our list of attitude names for girls
Nicknames: Bri, Bree
C
Camden (English) “from the valley of the camps” - Camden is also on our list of handsome names for boys
Nicknames: Cam, Camie
Cameron (Scottish) “bent nose”
Nicknames: Cam, Camey, Camie
Carson (Scottish) “son of Carr; marsh dweller”
Nicknames: Car, Cari, Cars, Son, Sonny
Casey (Irish) “vigilant in war”
Nicknames: Case, Ace, Cay
Cassidy (Irish) “curly haired”
Nicknames: Cassy, Cassi, Cass
Charlie (English) “free man; strong”
Nicknames: Char, Chay, Chip, Chuck, Chaz
Cleo (Greek) “glory”
Colby (English) “from Koli’s farm”
Nicknames: Cole, Colbs, Koli
Corey (Irish) “hollow”
Nicknames: Cor; Rey
D
Dakota (Native American) “friendly; allies”
Nicknames: Koda, Kody
Dallas (Scottish) “from the meadow dwelling”
Dalton (English) “down in the valley”
Nicknames: Dal, Dalty
Dana (English) “God has judged; from Denmark”
Nicknames: Dan, Danny
Denver (American) “from the passage of the Danes”
Nickname: Denni
Devon (English) “poet”
Nicknames: Dev, Devi
Dylan (Welsh) “great tide; born from the ocean”
Nicknames: Dill, Dilly
E
Ellery (English) “cheerful”
Nicknames: Ell, Ellie
Emerson (English) “child of Emery”
Nicknames: Em, Emi, Emery
Emery (Latin, German) “brave; loving; powerful ruler”
Nicknames: Em, Emmy
Evan (Welsh) “God is good” - Evan is also on our list of names that have 4 letters
Nicknames: Ev, Evie
Everest (English) “dweller on the Eure River”
Nicknames: Ev, Evie
F
Finch (English) “songbird”
Nicknames: Fin, Finnie
Finley (Scottish) “fair-haired warrior; hero”
Nickname: Fin, Finny, Finster
Frankie (American) “free; truthful”
Nicknames: Frank, Fran
G
Grayson (English) “son of the gray-haired man; son of the steward”
Nicknames: Gray, Grace, Sonny
Greer (Scottish) “watchful; guardian”
H
Hayden (English) “from the hay downs”
Nicknames: Hay, Halo, Hayds
Hollis (English) “near the holly”
Nicknames: Holly, Lis, Liz
Hunter (English) “one who hunts”
Nicknames: Hunt, Hunts, Huntley
I
Indie (American) “Independent; Indian”
J
Jackie (English) “God is gracious; to take over”
Nicknames: Jack, Jac
Jalen (American) “healer”
Nicknames: Jay, Len
Jamie (Hebrew, Scottish) “supplanter”
Nicknames: Jay, James, Jas
Jayden (Hebrew) “thankful one” - see our list of names that mean jade
Nicknames: Jay, Jade
Jesse (Hebrew) “wealthy; God’s gift”
Nicknames: Jess, Jay
Jo (English) “God is merciful”
Jody (English, Hebrew) “God is gracious; Jehovah increases”
Nickname: Jo
Jordan (Hebrew) “flowing down; descending”
Nicknames: Jordy, Jo, Jord, Jory
Journey (American) “a trip; traveler”
Nicknames: Jay, Journ, Journs
Jude (English) “from Judea”
Nicknames: Judy, Jud
Justice (English) “honest; doing right by the law”
Nickname: Just, Jay, Ice
K
Kai (Hawaiian) “ocean”
Keaton (English) “hawk’s town”
Nicknames: Ke, Keats, Keat
Keegan (Irish) “descendant of the fiery one”
Nicknames: Keegs, Keeg, Kiki
Kelsey (English) “ship victory”
Nicknames: Kels, Kelso, Kel
Kendall (English) “valley of the River Kent”
Nicknames: Ken, Kenny
Kennedy (Irish) “misshapen head; helmet-wearing chief”
Nicknames: Kay, Ken, Kenny, Edy, Ned
Kerry (Irish) “from the country of Kerry”
Nickname: Ker
Kieran (Irish) “dark; dark hair”
Nicknames: Kier, Key
L
Lane (English) “one who takes the narrow path; from the lane”
Nicknames: Laner, Laney, Lani
Leighton (English) “from the town near the meadow”
Nicknames: Leigh, Lee
Lennon (Irish) “dear one; lover”
Nicknames: Leni, Lenny, Lenzo
Leslie (English, Scottish) “joy; from the holly garden”
Nicknames: Lee, Les
Logan (Scottish) “little hollow”
Nicknames: Lowg, Logey, Lolo
London (English) “from the great river”
Nicknames: Lonnie, Don
M
Marin (Latin) “of the sea”
Nicknames: Mare, Mar
Marion (Hebrew) “bitter; from the sea”
Nicknames: Mar, Mari
Marlow (English) “lake remains”
Nicknames: Marl, Mar
Merrill (English) “sparkling sea”
Mickey (American) “who is like God?”
Nicknames: Mick, Mikey
Montana (Latin) “mountain”
Nicknames: Monty, Ana
Morgan (Welsh) “sea-born; traveling the sea”
Nicknames: Morgy, Morg, Moe
N
Nevada (Spanish) “covered in snow”
Nicknames: Nev, Nevi
Noel (French) “born on Christmas day”
Nicknames: Elle, Elly, Nelly
Nova (Latin) “new”
O
Oakley (English) “from the oak tree field”
Nicknames: Oak, Oaks, Okey
Owen (Irish, Welsh) “noble; youthful”
Nicknames: Ennie, O, Wen, Owie
P
Paris (Greek) “from Paris, France”
Parker (English) “keeper of the park”
Nicknames: Parks, Parky, Park
Peyton (English) “fishing man’s estate”
Nicknames: Pey, Peyt
Phoenix (Greek) “dark red” - Phoenix is also on our list of color names
Nicknames: Nix, Nicky
Presley (English) “from the place where the priest lives”
Nicknames: Pres, Lee
Q
Quinn (Irish, English, Celtic) “wise; chief leader; intelligence”
Nicknames: Q, Wynn, Quinny
R
Rain (American) “abundant blessings from above” - Check out more names for rain
Nickname: Rainy
Reagan (Irish) “little king”
Nicknames: Ray, Reags, Rea
Reed (English) “red haired”
Reese (Welsh, English) “passion; enthusiasm”
Nicknames: Rice, Risa
Remington (English) “place on the riverbank”
Nicknames: Remi, Rem, Toni
Renee (French) “reborn”
Nicknames: Renn, Renny
Ricky (American) “brave ruler”
Nicknames: Rick, Rico
Riley (Irish) “courageous”
Nicknames: Rye, Riel, Rai, Lee
River (English) “stream of water that flows to the sea”
Nicknames: Rio, Ri, Riv, Rivvy
Robbie (English) “of shining fame”
Nicknames: Rob, Bobbi, Bob
Robin (English) “bright with fame; social”
Nicknames: Rob, Robbie
Rory (Irish) “red king” - Rory is also on our list of names meaning red
Rowan (English) “little red one; tree with red berries”
Nicknames: Rowe, Roni, Wynn, Wynnie
Ryan (Irish) “little ruler”
Nickname: Rye
S
Sage (Latin) “wise one; prophet” - Sage is also on our list of smart baby names
Nicknames: Sagie, Seg
Sammie (Hebrew) “one who has been exalted”
Nicknames: Sam, Mimi
Sasha (Russian, Greek) “defender”
Nicknames: Sash, Sashy, Say, Sass
Sawyer (English) “a woodcutter”
Nicknames: Sy, Saw
Scout (American) “one who gathers information, explores, and discovers”
Shannon (Irish) “straw worker; old river”
Nicknames: Shan, Non
Shawn (Irish) “God is gracious”
Shay (Irish) “Hawk”
Shiloh (Hebrew) “peaceful; God’s gift”
Nicknames: Shi, Shy, Lo
Skylar (Dutch, American) “intelligent; scholarly”
Nicknames: Ky, Lar, Sky
Sloan (Irish, Celtic) “warrior; strong protector”
Storm (English, American) “a storm” - Check out more names that mean storm, lightning, or thunder
Sydney (English) “wide meadow”
Nicknames: Sid, Sy
T
Tanner (English) “maker of hide or leather”
Nicknames: Tan, Tanny, Tee
Tatum (English) “bringer of joy, cheery”
Nicknames: Tay, Tate
Taylor (English) “cloth cutter; garment maker”
Nicknames: Tay, Tee, Lori
Tony (Latin, Greek) “priceless; praiseworthy”
Nickname: Tone
Tracy (English) “descendent of the fiery one”
Nicknames: Tray, Trace
Tristan (Welsh) “tumultuous, sad”
Nicknames: Tris, Tristy, Tissy
W
Wesley (English) “western meadow”
Nicknames: Wes, Lee
Whitney (English) “from the white island”
Nicknames: Whit, Winnie
Winter (English) “born in the winter season” - Winter is also on our list of names that mean snow or ice
Nicknames: Win, Winnie
X
Xander (Greek) “defending men”
Nicknames: Xan, Xandy
Z
Zale (Greek) "sea-strength"
Zane (American) “God is gracious”
If you’re still searching, here are some of many more posts with baby names to consider:
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104 Powerful Boy Names With Meanings
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BABY GIRL NAMES LISTS
Middle Names Lists
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