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)
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