Unisex Names
Gender-neutral names with depth and history. Perfect for any child, no matter the story they grow into.
Gabriele
“God is my strength”
Gabriele is the Italian form of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavriel meaning God is my strength or hero of God. In Italy it is used for both boys and girls, though it leans masculine. The archangel Gabriel is one of the most prominent angelic figures across the Abrahamic faiths, serving as the divine messenger who announced the birth of Jesus to Mary and who dictated the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad according to Islamic tradition.
Gael
“Generous, noble; of the Gaelic peoples”
Gael (without the accent) is the French spelling of a name rooted in Breton culture and the broader Celtic world. It derives either from the Breton name Gwael, meaning 'generous' or 'noble,' or from the ethnonym that designates the Gaelic peoples of the British Isles. In France, the name is most associated with Brittany, the Celtic corner of northwestern France that maintained its own language and cultural identity distinct from the rest of the country, though it has spread well beyond that region.
Gagandeep
“Lamp of the sky”
Gagandeep is a Punjabi and Hindi name meaning 'lamp of the sky' or 'light of the heavens,' composed of 'Gagan' (sky) and 'Deep' (lamp or light). It symbolises a radiant soul whose brilliance illuminates like a star in the vast sky.
Gale
“Strong wind, or cheerful delight”
Gale is a crisp, weather-inspired name that has been used for both boys and girls throughout its history, though it skewed more feminine through much of the 20th century. It has a breezy, unpretentious quality that suits a wide range of personalities. The name enjoyed peak popularity in mid-century America and retains a vintage charm today.
Garland
“Wreath of flowers and leaves”
Garland is a warm, melodious name with a festive, celebratory energy that has been used for both boys and girls throughout its history. It enjoyed significant popularity in the mid-20th century United States and retains a vintage charm today. The name projects a cheerful, artistic personality and is particularly associated with the performing arts through its most famous bearer.
Garnet
“Deep red gemstone of passion”
Garnet is a gemstone name with a rich, deep resonance that has been used for both boys and girls throughout English naming history, though it leans more unisex today. The name evokes warmth, intensity, and a grounded strength associated with the dark red stone. It has a vintage appeal that places it alongside other jewel names like Ruby and Pearl, yet it remains less common, giving it a distinctive edge.
Gentry
“People of good birth and rank”
Gentry is a surname-turned-given name that has gained traction in the American South and West, projecting a sense of heritage and quiet confidence. It feels distinctly modern as a first name while carrying the weight of an established family lineage. The name works well for both boys and girls, though it trends slightly masculine in contemporary usage.
Gianni
“God is gracious”
Gianni is the Italian diminutive of Giovanni, derived from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning God is gracious. Traditionally masculine in Italy, the name has gained gender-neutral usage internationally, appealing to parents who want a name that is distinctly Italian yet accessible across cultures.
Gift
“A gift from God”
Gift is an English-language name widely adopted across sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi, and Nigeria, meaning simply 'a gift from God.' It reflects the belief that every child is a divine blessing bestowed upon the family.
Glade
“Sunlit opening in the forest”
Glade is a rare and evocative nature name with a peaceful, luminous quality that appeals to parents drawn to the beauty of the natural English landscape. It sits within a growing tradition of using woodland and landscape words as given names, alongside names like Forest, Glen, and Heath. Its simplicity and freshness give it a quietly distinctive character.
Glastonbury
“Fortified place of the Glastings people”
Glastonbury is an extraordinarily bold choice as a given name, almost exclusively associated with the famous Somerset town and its legendary connections to King Arthur, the Holy Grail, and one of England's oldest Christian communities. As a personal name it is exceedingly rare, evoking mysticism, ancient history, and English cultural heritage in equal measure. In modern times it is also associated with the iconic Glastonbury Festival, one of the world's largest and most celebrated music events.
Glyndwr
“Valley of water”
Glyndwr is a Welsh place-name turned personal name, combining glyn meaning valley or glen with dwr meaning water, to create the vivid topographical image of a valley through which water flows. The name became personal history through Owain Glyndwr, the last native Welshman to hold the title Prince of Wales, who led a remarkable rebellion against English rule in the early fifteenth century. For Welsh people, the name carries the full weight of national pride, resistance, and cultural identity.
Goldfinch
“The bright singing bird”
Goldfinch is an exceedingly rare given name drawn from the English natural world, belonging to the growing category of bird and nature names used by parents seeking something truly unique. It carries a whimsical, literary quality and sits comfortably alongside names like Robin, Jay, and Wren while being far more unusual. The name gained some cultural resonance through Donna Tartt's Pulitzer Prize-winning novel The Goldfinch.
Grassmere
“Lake with grassy shores”
Grassmere is an exceptionally rare given name drawn from the geography of England's beloved Lake District, a region immortalized by the Romantic poets. It carries an almost literary quality, conjuring images of misty lakeshores, rolling fells, and poetic contemplation. Parents choosing Grassmere likely have a deep connection to English landscape, literature, or a desire for a truly one-of-a-kind name.
Greenfield
“Dweller by the green field”
Greenfield carries a fresh, nature-inspired quality that feels both grounded and distinctive as a given name. It suits someone with an open, optimistic character, evoking images of wide pastoral landscapes. While still rare as a first name, it appeals to parents seeking a nature surname name with English heritage.
Greenway
“Dweller by the grassy path”
Greenway has a lyrical, nature-forward feel that sets it apart from more conventional given names. It evokes a sense of journey and tranquility, suggesting a calm and purposeful personality. As a given name it remains unusual, appealing to families drawn to English countryside imagery.
Gull
“Gold”
Gull comes directly from the Old Norse word gull meaning gold, the precious metal. As a personal name it carried connotations of brilliance, value, and radiance, likening the bearer to the most prized of metals. Gold in Norse culture held both economic and sacred significance, associated with divine craftsmanship and the treasures of the gods.
Gwyn
“White, fair, blessed”
From the Welsh word gwyn meaning white, fair, holy or blessed. The name carries deep mythological resonance through Gwyn ap Nudd, the legendary king of the fairies and ruler of Annwn, the Welsh otherworld. As both a standalone name and a component of longer Welsh names such as Gwynedd and Gwyneth, it represents purity, spiritual radiance and a connection to the ancient Celtic landscape.
Hadar
“Splendour, citrus fruit”
Hadar comes from the Hebrew meaning splendour, glory, or majesty, and is also the word for the citron fruit used in the Jewish festival of Sukkot. In the Torah, the etrog is described as 'pri etz hadar', meaning fruit of the splendid tree. Hadar thus carries a dual resonance: one celestial and glorious, the other grounded in natural beauty and religious observance. It is a radiant, gender-neutral name used by both boys and girls in Israel.
Hadi
“Guide, leader”
Hadi is an Arabic name meaning 'guide' or 'leader', carrying a sense of wisdom and direction. Al-Hadi is one of the 99 names of God in Islam, giving the name profound spiritual resonance. Its simplicity and elegance make it a comfortable choice for any gender.
Hadlee
“Heather meadow clearing”
Hadlee is an elegant feminine variation of Hadley that has emerged as a stylish choice for girls. It blends the natural imagery of open heathlands with a contemporary spelling that feels fresh and modern. Parents are drawn to it for its soft sound combined with its grounded, nature-inspired meaning.
Hadleigh
“Heath clearing, English place name turned given name”
Hadleigh derives from an Old English place name meaning the clearing on the heath or heathland meadow, from 'haed' (heath) and 'leah' (woodland clearing, meadow). Several English towns bear this name, including Hadleigh in Suffolk and Essex. Like many English place names turned given names, it carries a sense of landscape and belonging.
Hadley
“Clearing covered with heather”
Hadley is a sophisticated and nature-inspired name that has transitioned beautifully from surname to given name. It carries a literary and artistic quality, in part due to its association with Ernest Hemingway's first wife. The name works equally well for both boys and girls, though it has increasingly leaned feminine in recent decades.
Hallel
“Praise, to shine”
From the Hebrew root 'hallal', meaning to praise or to shine brightly. Hallel is the liturgical collection of Psalms (113 to 118) recited on Jewish festivals, including Passover, Shavuot, Sukkot, and Hanukkah, as an expression of communal praise and joy. Giving a child this name is a declaration of gratitude and celebration for their very existence.
Hanlin
“Elegant forest”
Hanlin is a Chinese name combining characters that can be read as conveying elegance, the writing brush, or literary accomplishment, and forest or grove, together evoking an image of refined scholarly beauty, as if a forest of elegant minds or a grove of learning. The name is also directly associated with the Hanlin Academy, the prestigious imperial institution founded during the Tang Dynasty that served as the highest body of scholars in China for over a thousand years. Members of the Hanlin Academy were the most accomplished graduates of the imperial examination system, chosen to advise emperors and draft official documents. The name therefore carries associations of supreme scholarly achievement, cultural refinement, and imperial distinction.
Hanwen
“Chinese literature, cultured writing”
Hanwen combines 'han' (汉, Han Chinese/Chinese civilization, or 翰, literary talent) and 'wen' (文, culture/literature/writing). The name means 'Chinese literature' or 'cultured writing,' emphasizing intellectual refinement and cultural heritage.
Hanxiao
“dawn of literary talent”
Hanxiao combines 'han' (翰, literary talent/writing brush, or 寒, cool/cold) and 'xiao' (晓, dawn/daybreak, or 啸, a long whistle/cry). The most common pairing means 'dawn of literary talent,' evoking first light and the blossoming of knowledge.
Haojia
“excellent and beautiful, good family”
Haojia combines 'hao' (好, good/excellent, or 浩, vast) and 'jia' (家, family/home, or 佳, fine/beautiful/excellent). The name means 'excellent and beautiful' or 'good family,' conveying virtue, beauty, and strong familial values.
Haoxin
“Grand heart”
Haoxin is a Chinese given name formed from the characters hao, meaning grand, vast, or brilliant, and xin, meaning heart or mind. Together they suggest a person of expansive compassion and generous spirit. The combination is a popular poetic pairing that emphasises inner greatness over external achievement.
Harbinger
“Herald of what is to come”
Harbinger is an extraordinarily rare and bold word-name choice, carrying a mystical and literary quality that sets it apart from conventional given names. It suits creative or unconventional families drawn to names with strong semantic weight, as the word evokes prophecy, forewarning, and destiny. While almost unheard of as a personal name, its use in fantasy and speculative fiction has brought it a certain cultish appeal.
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