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Baby name inspiration can come from a variety of places, with plenty of parents drawing from their favorite characters in movies, books, and television. Whether you’re a Mickey fan from way back or just happen to love one particular part of the franchise, gender neutral Disney baby names may be at the top of your list. You may be waiting until birth to find out if you’ve got a Donald or a Daisy on your hands, or you may just want a name that is gender-fluid, but either way, Disney has plenty of names to turn to.
Even if Disney isn’t your first thought when considering a name for your new bundle of joy, you may still find that many of the characters over the years have some pretty bad*ss names that work for girls and boys alike. You don't necessarily have to go the princess and prince route either. Memorable heroes and villains alike have fantastic names that can be considered gender neutral. And keep in mind, the spelling or pronunciation of many of these names can be modified to suit your tastes.
Whether or not you're a fan of classics like Pinnochio or modern-day favorites like Frozen, this list has a little bit of everything when it comes to baby name ideas. If you're wondering what to name your precious baby, take a page out of Disney's book and use one of these 20 gender neutral names inspired by Disney films.
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Arlo
The name of the adorable green dinosaur from Disney’s The Good Dinosaur, Arlo is a cute gender neutral name choice. The character himself is quite inquisitive, brave, and courageous on his journey in the movie — all admirable characteristics that could help your little one handle whatever life throws at them.
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Ariel
Although Ariel in The Little Mermaid is most definitely a princess, the name itself is actually used for males in many cultures, making it a great gender neutral choice for a Disney-inspired baby name. Plus, Ari is an easy nickname that could be used to shorten the name and make it a little spunkier.
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Cody
Cody, the name of the young boy from The Rescuers Down Under, the sequel to The Rescuers, could totally work as a name for a baby girl or a baby boy. Just like the character in the movie, your little one could wind up being a brave, noble, and kind individual.
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Copper
Arguably one of the most lovable characters in the Disney universe, Copper is the name of the curious hound dog in The Fox and the Hound. It’s definitely a unique name for a child, so you’re almost guaranteed not to have any kids in their Kindergarten class who will share the name.
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Max
Although his full name is Maximillian Goof, the son of Goofy is best known by his nickname Max. If you’re a fan of the floppy-eared teen with the silliest dad around, you might consider moving the name Max to the top of your list of gender neutral Disney-inspired baby names.
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Nakoma
You might recognize this name as the moniker of Pocahontas’ best friend. The name itself means great warrior or great spirit, and although it is often thought of as a girls' name thanks to the movie, the name Nakoma has Native American origins, according to Nameberry, and is a unisex name.
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Ray
The name of the sparky Cajun firefly sidekick from The Princess and the Frog, Ray could work well for either a baby boy or a baby girl. If used for a girl’s name, you could always choose the alternate spelling Rey, which would also be a nod to the Star Wars franchise.
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Elliot
If you’ve ever wished that you could befriend a giant green dragon like the one in Pete’s Dragon, the gender neutral name Elliot might already be on your list of potential baby names. The silly dragon is fun-loving and kind, with a sweet and selfless demeanor — all qualities that would be incredible for a child to eventually possess.
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Kirby
The name of the fuzzy, three-eyed, tagalong alien from the film Chicken Little is a fantastic gender neutral baby name choice. The name itself has Germanic roots, according to The Bump, and means “church settlement.” Kirby could also be spelled Kirbie to give the name more of a feminine flair.
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Louie
Part of the famous triplet trio of Donald Duck’s nephews, Huey, Dewey, and Louie, this name could definitely work for either a baby boy or a baby girl. It could serve as a nickname for Louise or Louis, or be a standalone name used all on its own if desired.
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