Here is a helpful list of non-binary terms. Many of these terms were gathered by crowdsourcing LGBTQ people. Of course this isn’t a comprehensive list. If you have suggestions, know of other terms or have requests let us know in the comments.
PRONOUNS
They / Them / Themselves
Ze / Zir / Zirself
Xe / Xem / Xyrself
Thon / Thons / Thonself
Fae / Faer / Faerself
FAMILY TITLES
Mom/Dad
Parent
Per (short for parent)
Par (short for parent)
Ren/Renny (derived from parent)
Dommy (mixture of mommy and daddy)
Maddy (mixture of mommy and daddy)
Mapa / Pama (mixture of mama and papa)
Muddy (mixture of mummy and daddy)
Moddy (mixture of mummy and daddy)
Zaza
Zither (zither is also the name of a musical instrument.)
Baba (baba means dad in some languages and grandmother in others.)
Nini
Bibi
Cennend (Old English Anglo-Saxon meaning parent)
Cenn (short for cennend)
Sister/Brother
Sibling
Sib
Sibster
Sibter
Aunt/Uncle
Pibling
Auncle
Cousin – as sometimes people say aunt/uncle for parents’ cousins, or much older cousins.
Titi – from Spanish for Aunt (Tia) & Uncle (Tio)
Zizi – from Italian for Aunt (Zia) & Uncle (Zio). (zizi is also a French children’s ‘cute’ word for penis.)
Nini
Bibi
Untie/Unty
Entie
Niece/Nephew
Nibling
Chibling
Cousin – as sometimes people say aunt/uncle for parents’ cousins, or much older cousins.
Sibkid
Nephiece
Niecew
Nieph
Daughter/Son
Child
Offspring
Sprog
Oldest
Youngest
Kid
Little one
Dear One
Tot
Toddler
Tween
Teen
Grandma/Grandpa
Grandparent
Grandwa
Grandy
Nini
Bibi
Granddaugter/Grandson
Grandchild
Grandkid
Grandsprog
Godmother/Godfather
Godparent
Goddaughter/Godson
Godchild
Godkid
RELATIONSHIP TITLES
Girlfriend/Boyfriend (non-serious relationship)
Date
Datefriend
Datemate
Lover
Goyfriend
Joyfriend
Paramour
Genderfriend
Sweetie
Sweetheart
[name]friend
Cuddle Buddy
Birlfriend
Feyfriend
Personfriend
Enbyfriend
Partner
Significant Other
S.O. (short for Significant Other)
Other Half
Steady
Soul Mate
Loveperson
Epox (French ‘époux’ which means husband/spouse)
Companion
Beloved
Imzadi (from Star Trek, a Betazed word similar to beloved)
Fiancée/Fiancé
Betrothed
Partner
Significant Other
S.O. (short for Significant Other)
Other Half
Sweetie
Sweetheart
Cuddle Buddy
Steady
Soul Mate
Loveperson
Epox (from French ‘époux’ which means husband/spouse)
Companion
Imzadi (from Star Trek, a Betazed word similar to beloved)
Wife/Husband
Spouse
Partner
Significant Other
S.O. (short for Significant Other)
Other Half
Sweetie
Sweetheart
Cuddle Buddy
Steady
Soul Mate
Loveperson
Epox (from French ‘époux’ which means husband/spouse)
Companion
Imzadi (from Star Trek, a Betazed word similar to beloved)
OFFICIAL TITLES
Ms./Mr.
Mx. (pronounced Mix)
M
Misc or Misk (derived from the Latin word miscellus, meaning “mixed)
Msr (mixture of Ms. and Mr.)
Ind. (short for Individual)
MISCELLANEOUS TITLES
Ma’am/Sir
Comrade
Friend
Citizen
Tiz (short for citizen)
Mirdam
Mistdam
Sir’ram
Laddam
Mir
Pal
Good Morning/Good Afternoon – a good way to start formal emails instead of Dear
King/Queen
Monarch
Ruler
Sovereign
Your Majesty
Quing (mix of King and Queen)
Caln (created word based on the K/Q sound of King and Queen)
Regent
Prince/Princess
Prin
Prinxe
Princet
Princette
Princev
Princen
Princus
Your Highness
Heir
Princex
Lord/Lady
Lairde
Layde
Ruler
Liege
Sovereign
Suzerain
Potentate
God/Goddess
God
Goddex
Goddette
Goddeq
Deity
Boy/Girl
Kid
Enby
Neut
Newt
Null
Gul
Fanboy/Fangirl
Fanenby
Fanby
Fangeek
Career/Job Titles
Police Officer
Firefighter
Postie or Postal Worker
Salesperson
Server
Bartender
Actor
Manager
Business Person
Chair Person
Pastor
Door Keeper
Meteorologist or Weather Person
Administrative Assistant (instead of secretary)
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How about referring to a group of people I caught myself saying “you guys” to a group of non binary individuals. My son suggested “you all” but wondered what else might work
I like Folx, friends, or Theydies and Gentlethems for groups. I did well with strangers, but struggle now that it is my own child
Catboy/Catgirl/Nyanbinary
I didn’t make this up.