We can all agree that bringing a new baby into the world is one of life’s most joyous moments. Along with the rush of choosing registry goods and making delivery plans, parents also have to make a crucial decision: deciding the ideal baby name.
We understand that it’s a significant decision. You want to choose a name that they will be proud of, but that is also distinctive. Although there are countless alternatives, it may appear as though there are less when choosing a baby name that is gender neutral.
The good news is that gender neutral and unisex names are more widely used today than ever before, giving parents more options when naming their child.
The fact that there are so many names that fit this convention makes choosing a gender neutral baby name an excellent and not too difficult decision, whether you choose the name because you like it, you choose not to know the baby’s biological sex in advance, or you prefer to avoid the stereotypes that come with typical boy and girl names.
What does a name with no gender mean?
Why is a name considered gender neutral? A name that can be given to a kid that is born either a biological man or a biological female is known as a gender-neutral baby name, also known as a unisex baby name or a gender fluid name. The most typical examples include names like Charlie, Billie, Jamie, and Dylan.
Gender neutral baby names are definitely more popular today than ever. Today’s parents don’t feel the pressure to conform to strict gender-specific naming conventions. According to NetCredit, there has been an 88% increase in the rise in gender-neutral names since 1985.
“[Parents] choose to give their children a genderless name that comes free of any stereotypical baggage,” NetCredit writes.
Along with a desire to give them freedom from conventional gender roles, parents also cite an increase in openness about gender fluidity and nonbinary identity as reasons to choose gender-neutral names. Cultural identity and popular culture have also contributed to the rise, with celebrities choosing baby names that buck conventions. For example, naming their children after their favorite place (Brooklyn), a significant event or time (August) or a writer, artist, or historic hero.
