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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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Kittkats · 09/04/2026 22:48

Henri. Short for Henrietta, but French for Henry

moonstarsuns · 09/04/2026 22:45

Ashley.. sorry for your loss

LastHotel · 09/04/2026 22:41

Cary
Eden
Rowan
Linden
Sorrel
Aspen
Linnet
Caro (short for Caroline and also the Italian word for dear/darling for a boy)
Laurie

Myfridgeiscool · 09/04/2026 22:36

Gabriel, the name for an angel x

Giraffehaver · 09/04/2026 22:32

I'm so very sorry for your loss. We went with Lou because baby was going to be Louis or Lois

Flippityfloppop · 09/04/2026 21:50

Star

scrivette · 09/04/2026 21:41

Sorrel, Teddy, Henley, Robin, Finlay,

Heidi2018 · 09/04/2026 21:41

I really the idea of Robin and any time you see the bird you can think of it as a sign from them that they are still with you in a way!

I also like Jamie, Sam or Alex.

So sorry for your loss

Sowhat1976 · 09/04/2026 21:28

Brooke
Devon
Jesse
Remy
Ocean
Rain
River
Wren

MovedlikeHarlowinMonteCarlo · 09/04/2026 21:20

Jamie
Evan
Taylor
Finley
Elliot
Billie
Teddy
Casey
Ellis

So sorry for your loss.

orangegato · 09/04/2026 21:15

Eden

2026Y · 09/04/2026 20:58

I like Alex but you could use Harry (girls name short for Harriett).

I am sorry for your loss ❤️

Firebird83 · 09/04/2026 20:51

Sorry for your loss 💐

Rowan
Morgan
Devon
Robin
Jude
Kit (can be short for Christopher and Katherine)
Louie (can be short for Louis and Louisa)
Quinn
Sunny

PuzzledObserver · 09/04/2026 20:46

Harry is the traditional abbreviation for Henry, but also for Harriet.

DandyPanda · 09/04/2026 20:43

I think Charlie/Charley works well given your other names

Spinnergou · 09/04/2026 20:42

So sorry for your loss. I think Cory/Corey would work well as a unisex combination of those names x

VerityUnreasonble · 09/04/2026 20:42

Sam
Ashley
George - reminds me of the famous five
Jack - not sure about this the K might make it too masculine
Charlie
Jamie
Alex
Morgan

I am very sorry for your loss. I hope you can find the name that fits just right.

ladygindiva · 09/04/2026 20:40

I've seen Beau/Bo/Boe used for either sex and I think it's lovely. I'm very sorry for your loss x

Orangepate · 09/04/2026 20:36

Angel

greglet · 09/04/2026 20:32

Wren came instantly to mind. Sorry for your loss x

harriethoyle · 09/04/2026 20:28

I was also going to suggest Rowan. I love Wren too. Flowers

DizzyCow63 · 09/04/2026 20:26

perhaps Jude? I think it’s quite neutral and really lovely.

I’m very sorry for your loss xx

Ineffable23 · 09/04/2026 20:24

I was going to suggest Rowan. I also wondered about Evelyn.

Sunshineclouds11 · 09/04/2026 20:22

Sorry for your loss.

some names which come to mind
Angel
Robin
Skye
Wren
Eden
Ori

Rosesonroses · 09/04/2026 20:21

I’m so sorry for your loss OP. I’ve been in the same position twice and we chose to leave their name as baby [surname], but I know others who have gone with names like Sky, Wren, Birdie.