character names

The Office for National Statistics holds a massive spreadsheet of names chosen for babies born in the UK. To find out what the top gender-neutral names (UK based) are, I’ve gone through all of the data and highlighted as many as possible. For now, that’s a list of 81 names you can use for your characters. In the future, I hope to produce some resources, including a simplified spreadsheet, for UK writers to use. Gender-neutral names UK I’ve taken the data from the Office of National Statistics and listed all of the top gender-neutral names in the UK. ONS separates… Read More »Gender-neutral names UK for authors

Names are incredibly important to writers and readers alike. When you’re looking for a gender-neutral name for characters whose gender identity is ambiguous, gender-expansive, or non-binary, androgynous names for characters are ideal. You’ll want an androgynous name that is memorable, because it’s the one stable part of a character that readers will remember. It’s what they’ll search up for quotes, as well as for fan content if your book gets a following. Androgynous names, also known as gender-neutral names, are names traditionally used for babies of any gender. They’re also often chosen by trans, non-binary, gender-fluid, and other gender non-conforming… Read More »194 androgynous names for characters

Looking for a gender-neutral names list for a particular letter? These lists contain tons of inspiration for your characters. As a massive supporter of gender-neutrality and inclusivity, I’ve pulled together some resources and names to help writers in need of gender-neutral character names. Whether you’re writing an LGBTQ+ character or trying something different, like using an ambiguous name in a crime novel, I hope you’ll find a gender-neutral name you like below. Gender-neutral names can be used for any kind of character, especially non-binary characters or gender non-conforming characters. You might also find this list helpful in giving yourself an… Read More »Gender-neutral names list for writers: A, B, C…

As a non-binary name nerd, I love searching for names, so I’ve pulled together some resources and lists of gender-neutral character names to help writers. Whether you’re writing an LGBTQ+ character or trying something different, like using an ambiguous name in a crime novel, I hope you’ll find a gender-neutral name you like below. Gender-neutral names can be used for any kind of character, and recent popularity in using more gender-neutral names can easily be reflected in fiction. You can find these names and even more in my gender-neutral name generator. Can any name be gender-neutral? Yes, any name can… Read More »Gender-neutral character names for your books

Naming characters can be a big struggle for writers, and many people find it even more difficult to name non-binary, queer, gender non-conforming, or androgynous characters. How do you find the perfect unisex character names? Have no fear, you’re in the right place. I’ve compiled a list of 78 unisex character names for writers to use in their novels, stories, and anything else. That’s 3 names for every letter of the alphabet. If you want even more, try my gender-neutral name generator. No matter whether you’re writing an LGBTQ+ character or just want to try something different – maybe you’re… Read More »78 unisex character names to use in your stories