Gender Neutral American Baby Names
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By Nishant Saini
Published: February 16th, 2024
American baby names are wide-ranging and meanings are deep, reflecting the country's melting pot nature. Think about names like Jackson and Hudson. They hold ideas of our past and personal history. But names like Maverick and Phoenix carry the spirit of independence, freedom, and strength, mirroring American values.
Every name has a story to tell, like Madison, which means "Son of Maud" or "God's Gift." Then there are names like Nolan and Easton. They bond you with stories of places and past events. Names such as Sage and Aspen, are nature-themed, showing our countries diverse natural beauty, such as beautiful fields and towering trees.
We also have modern and trendy names in our collection. Take Kylo for example, inspired by popular culture, showing how names change with media, art, and technology. Modern yet traditional names like Cody and Holden provide an ongoing sense of family and love for nature.
Lastly, check out names like Harlow and Frankie that echo the past but are still in style. A newer trend includes uniquely named Indie and Royalty. They are proof of a shift in American naming – a move towards personal significance and distinctiveness.
Simply put, gender-neutral names in the US are more than just tags. They mirror our growing, altering society. These names reveal our history, principles, dreams, and how our daily life changes.
When moms and dads pick one of these names, they join a long-standing tradition of variety and expressiveness. They gift their child with a name filled with substance, relevance, and a secure spot in the huge mosaic of our national culture.
Name
Meaning
Hugh's Son and Son of the Hooded Man
God is Gracious and Son of Jack
Unbranded Range Animal, A Wild Nonconformist an Independent Free Spirit and Maverick
Lake Settlement and Lake Colony
Son of Maud, Son of the Mighty Warrior, Son of Madde, Child of Matthew, Villager of Galilee Where Lived Mary Magdalene and God's Gift
Descendant of Nuallan, Northern Country and Power
Wood Worker and The Sawyer
Great, Magnificent, Variant of Augustine, Venerable, Majestic, Dignity, Worthy of Respect, Helpful, The August and The Dignified
Eastern Town and From East Town
Profound Wisdom, Healthy, Aromatic Herb, From the Spice, Prophet and Sage
Brave One, Strong Ruler, Hardy, Composition from Rulers, Hard and English
Free, Free Condition and Of the Franks
From the Hare's Hill and Meadow of the Hares
Tranquil and He who Will Be Sent
Cushion, Helpful, Helper, Pillow, Son and Son of Óda
Deep Valley Hollow In the Valley and Kindly
Calm or Serene, Combination of Jay and Allen and Bird of Light
Round, Lumpy, Gentle and Barrel-maker
River, Name of a Country and Body of Water
Someone of royal blood, power or authority
War, Strife, Gaillard and Quarrelsome
Calm or Serene, Combination of Jay and Allen and Bird of Light
From the Broad Valley, Descendant of Bradan Salmon and Descendant of Bradan
Beautiful oak or oak lake
Told by God, God has Listen, To Hear, Sun, His Name is God and Sun Child
Broad Hillside, Salmon and Descendant of Bradan
Attractive, Based on the Initials J C, An Abbreviation of Jacinda and Jesus Christ
Calm or Serene, Combination of Jay and Allen, A Bird of Light, Invented Name, A Blue and Crested Bird
From the L, of Pyramids and the Nile
Alert, Vigorous, The Vigilant One, Brave and Descendant of Cathasaigh
Loving and A Charming Man
The Country India, Land of the Indians and Goddess of the Woods and Hunting
Little Falcon, God of War Mars Ordained and Sea
Abbreviation of Dionysius, Greek God of Wine, Fort, Fertile Land and Dedicated to Dionysos
Hollow, Valley, Rhyming Variant of Waylon and A Historical Blacksmith with Supernatural Powers
Valley, Rhyming Variant of Waylon and A Historical Blacksmith with Supernatural Powers
Pure, Keeper of the Keys and Descendant of Caollaidhe
Bright Fame, Strange, Foreign, Bright and Gloriously Shiny
Of the Sea, Sailor of the Sea and Of the Sea Which Belong
Ready for Battle, Solitary, Variant of Alona or Leona, Lion, Brave, Hardy and Fight
Beloved One, Courageous Hero who Killed Goliath King of Israel, Loved By God, Dear One, Bright Finn, Black One, Variant of David, The Poet and Small Deer
America and House and Powerful King
Attractive, A Combination of the Initials J and C, An Abbreviation of Jacinda, Beautiful, Healer and Jesus Christ
Invented Name, Crested Bird and A Blue
Fortunate, A Region of Southern Italy, A Sage, The Ample of God, Luckiest, Light and Shubh
Calm or Serene, Combination of Jay and Allen and Bird of Light
Spring-water and A Blend of Evan and Ian
Pure, Keeper of the Keys and Descendant of Caollaidhe
Hay Meadow and Hay Clearing
God is Gracious, Abbreviation of Names Like Joanna and Josephine and God Adds
Calm or Serene, Combination of Jay and Allen, Bird of Light, Invented Name, A Blue and Crested Bird
Island Meadow and Dweller at the Rye Land
Phonetic Variant of Jenae
God is Gracious, Variant of John from Sean, Present, Yahweh is Gracious, Combination of La and Shawna
Sweetheart, Keeper of the Keys, Pure and Waterfall Pool
Rest house or post stations
Blend of Jay or Jade and Adrien
Fragrant Flower, Modern Variant of Jasmine and Combination of Jocelyn and the Musical Term Jazz
Resembling a Chirping Insect of the Night
Calm or Serene, Combination of Jay and Allen and Bird of Light
One who Takes Great Risks
From the Same Blood, The Teuton and Brother
Henry, Heinrich, House and King, Powerful, Brave, Ruler and Inspired By the Ostrogothic Dynasty of Amelungen
Nickname for Carson and son of marsh dwellers
Dark, Related to Dorset, A Tribe and From Orsay
Combination of Initials J and D
Jehovah has been Gracious, Gracious and Modern Female Version of John and Jon
Victory, He who Supplants, A Bird in the Crow Family, Win, Ja, The Element Jaya Which Means Victory, The Letter J and Conqueror
Cassia, Cinnamon, Zimtblute and A Plant Name
Mountain Lion, Complete and Content