When you become a parent, there's a whole new set of decisions that you'll find yourself making. Cloth diapers or disposables? Breastfeeding or formula (or a mixture of the two)? Bassinet or crib? What color should the nursery be? What will they wear for their coming-home-from-the-hospital outfit?
And, of course, what will their name be?
While all of these decisions are obviously important, choosing a name for your child is something that will, in most cases, affect every single day of the rest of their lives. It's a pretty big deal, to say the least.
There are so many different things to take into account when choosing a name. Do you want to honor any family members? Do you want to determine a nickname ahead of time? How will the name be spelled? Does it matter to you whether it's a popular name, or are you looking for something a bit more off the beaten path?
As you make your lists of names, you may find yourself leaning toward unisex options.
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Unisex names can be fun and interesting! If you want to avoid anything too frilly or masculine, a unisex name might be the perfect middle ground.
Here are 29 unisex names for you to consider for your little one!
Arden
Origin: Celtic
Meaning: High forest, to lift up high.
Devon
Origin: Celtic & Old English
Meaning: Deep valley dweller, poet.
Remy
Origin: English form of the French name Rémy, which in turn comes from the Latin name, Remigius.
Meaning: An
Oarsman. Saint Rémy is the patron saint of France.
Avery
Origin: French form of the name, Alfred.
Meaning: Protector of the innocent, ruler of the elves.
Quinn
Origin: Anglicized version of the Irish surname, Ó Cuinn.
Meaning: Wisdom, intelligence, reason.
Blake
Origin: Old English — Interestingly enough, from both "blæc" (black) and "blāc" (pale, white).
Meaning: Fair-haired and dark.
Finley
Origin: Anglicized form of Gaelic names, Fionnlagh and Fionnla.
Meaning: A fair-haired warrior.
Blue
Origin: English
Meaning: The color blue.
Clarke
Origin: Old English
Meaning: Clerk, or clergyman.
Jules
Origin: Latin, French
Meaning: Youthful, or young.
Grey
Origin: English
Meaning: The color grey.
Wynn
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Fair, white, joy.
Robin
Origin: Medieval diminutive of , Robert.
Meaning: Bright fame, also a reference to the bird of the same name.
Ryan
Origin: Irish
Meaning: The little king.
Micah
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Humble one, "Who is like God?"
Reid
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Red-haired.
Ellis
Origin: Middle English variant of Elisha.
Meaning: "For life" or "for God." Also, "the light of God."
Ira
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Watchful.
Charlie
Origin: Diminutive of Germanic Charles. Also used as a nickname for Charlotte.
Meaning: Strong, soldier, farmer.
Darby
Origin: Irish
Meaning: To be free
or free from envy.
Marlow
Origin: English
Meaning: Derived from the lake by the hill.
Merritt
Origin: English
Meaning: The "wished-for child," or "from the boundary gate."
Michael
Origin: Hebrew (same root as Micah).
Meaning: Humility, "Who is like God?"
Sloan
Origin: Anglicized form of Irish Gaelic surname, O'Sluagháin.
Meaning: Many people, warriors.
Blair
Origin: Scottish, Gaelic
Meaning: "Dweller on the plain."
Bryce
Origin: Celtic
Meaning: Strength, valor.
Evan
Origin: Anglicized form of Gaelic Eóghan, Welsh.
Meaning: Youth, "the Lord is gracious."
Jude
Origin: Shortened form of Hebrew Judah/Judas.
Meaning: Praise.
Reese
Origin: Anglicized form of Welsh Rhys.
Meaning: Enthusiasm.