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Suggestions for a unisex baby name for a baby loss certificate

59 replies

Tropicanax · 09/04/2026 20:00

Apologies if this is the wrong place to post, I wasn’t sure whether to post here or in the miscarriage section

I’ve unfortunately just miscarried my first baby, at the hospital the doctor mentioned we could apply for a baby loss certificate which me and my partner are keen to do but we want to name our baby for this rather than leave that section blank

We were too early to find out the gender so we want to go with something unisex/gender neutral that would work for either so if anyone could offer any suggestions that would be great.

In terms of the type of names we like, If baby had been a girl she would have been Clara and If baby had been a boy he would have been Henry

thank you

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SunnyOrca · 10/04/2026 21:54

Clair is more gender neutral name from Clara, meaning "bright".
Sun
Sunny
Sola

You could also go for a destination name of somewhere you means something to you

So sorry for your loss

whatwouldlilacerullodo · 10/04/2026 18:54

Sorry for your loss... Angel is a very good suggestion.

PixelDustMom · 10/04/2026 18:51

Sorry to read of your loss, such a difficult time ♥️
What about Ellis? Sending love and strength your way.

BillieWiper · 10/04/2026 18:29

Henny
Caelan
Brodie
Cory
Hero
Hayden
Bobby
Billy
Wren

FruAashild · 10/04/2026 18:24

I immediately thought of Robin, and I like the othe nature names people have suggested.

Francis/Frances
Leslie/Lesley
Hilary
Aubrey
Sydney/Sidney
Jean
Lynn
Florence
Evelyn
Vivien/Vivian
Ashley
Lindsay

Tryagain26 · 10/04/2026 18:17

How about a nature name they can be unisex
Wren
Robin
River
Skye
Rowan
Kit

Rubyupbeat · 10/04/2026 18:15

So sorry for your loss.
Lee or
Rohan

Watchoutfortheslowaraf · 10/04/2026 18:13

Sorry for your loss. I also like robin or Eden

other possibilities:
Dylan
Amor
Ellis
Ceri
Leigh
Ocean

Calliopespa · 10/04/2026 18:09

Runkle · 10/04/2026 18:06

Sorry for you loss.
Eden, River, Sam/Sammy, Harri, Alex, Winter, Frankie, Ollie, Carey, Billie, Indie, Georgie, Harley, Stevie, Fran, Blake, Jessie, Eddie, Ripley, Parker, Jamie, Sasha, Dale, Darcy

Sasha is rather sweet for such a very little one.

I sometimes think it isn't manly enough for a grown boy (though the meaning is), but it is rather lovely for a tiny little soul.

Runkle · 10/04/2026 18:06

Sorry for you loss.
Eden, River, Sam/Sammy, Harri, Alex, Winter, Frankie, Ollie, Carey, Billie, Indie, Georgie, Harley, Stevie, Fran, Blake, Jessie, Eddie, Ripley, Parker, Jamie, Sasha, Dale, Darcy

TheBirdintheCave · 10/04/2026 17:29

We went for Max. I’m so sorry for your loss.

ToadRage · 10/04/2026 16:53

Sorry for your loss, I like the idea of Robin or Angel. Rowan always seemed more like a girls name to me and I feel sorry for any girl called Jamie.

BestZebbie · 10/04/2026 16:51

Lesley/Leslie

SwedishSayna · 10/04/2026 16:47

So sorry for your loss OP.

River or Skye or Star?

NamingNoNames · 10/04/2026 16:43

Eden is unisex.

mummysmagicmedicine · 10/04/2026 12:17

So deeply sorry for your loss, look after yourself lovely.

Maybe think of something to do with stars/angels/nature etc anything that resonates to help you feel more connected? A plant themed maybe so you can use as a symbol if you would like?

Some suggestions:
Wren
Cove
Fern
Sunny
Robin
Jude
Eden
Blue
Blake
Beau
River
Indie
Soleil
Rue
Frankie
Pip
Teddy

Daffodilsinthespring · 10/04/2026 11:07

Sorry for your loss.

Eden
Morgan
Logan
Charley
Frankie
Leigh
Alex
Laurie

Calliopespa · 10/04/2026 10:55

Myfridgeiscool · 09/04/2026 22:36

Gabriel, the name for an angel x

This is a lovely idea OP. I think Gabrielle is more usual for a girl, but it doesn't matter too much.

A similar name would be Emmanuel/Emmanuelle and the "emmanu" bit means "with us."

Mumofgirls2017 · 10/04/2026 08:55

So sorry for your loss and sorry any repeats but how about:

river
marlow
robin
quinn
rowan
eden
teddy
kit
wren
phoenix
sunny
remy
frankie

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 10/04/2026 08:43

How about a name
associated with spring? So a bird or tree - Wren, Lark, Robin, Rowan, Ash, Willow ?

Shatandfattered · 10/04/2026 02:31

Willow

RonnSeall · 10/04/2026 01:59

Noa/ Noah
Frankie
Sam
also like Jude and Jesse as suggested already.

mumofoneAloneandwell · 10/04/2026 01:39

So sorry for your loss.

I like Angel x

OPTIMUMMY · 10/04/2026 01:34

Sorry for your loss, some unisex names I’ve heard used:

Taylor
Harli or Harley
Harper
Alex
Aston
Ellis
Ember
Blue
Quinn
Rayne
Riley
Max
MacKenzie
Kayden
Hayden
Bron
Reagan
Morgan

user1492757084 · 10/04/2026 01:20

Heart
Angel
Skye
Sweet Pea
Clover
Dusk
Indigo
Gabriel
Star
Stella
Astra
Meir
Roshan
Soleil
Uriel
Izar
Earth ossociations like Umber

Your name and your husband's name
After grandparents.
After the local birds or trees.

Arche Angel Clara Henry
Primo
Anwen
Una