Everything You Need to Know About Neo-Pronouns

Neopronouns (or neo-pronouns) encompass any pronouns beyond the traditional sets of “he/him,” “she/her,” and “they/them.” Individuals may choose neopronouns because these forms feel more accurate or comfortable for their sense of self. The sets below illustrate the wide range of neopronouns currently in use. As language and identities evolve, so do neopronouns; this list represents a snapshot rather than a fixed inventory.

You can learn more about Neopronouns here.

Some examples of neopronouns include:

Ze/Zir

Example: "Ze went to the store. I saw zir there."
Resources: Them.us

Xe/Xem

Example: "Xe loves ice cream. I gave it to xem."
Resources: Evolve

Ze/Hir

Example: "Ze took hir book to the library. I saw hir reading."
Resources: Pronouns.page

Ey/Em

Example: "Ey went to the park. I saw em playing."
Resources: MyPronouns.org

Fae/Faer

Example: "Fae is a great friend. I enjoy spending time with faer."
Resources: LGBTA Wiki

Ae/Aer

Example: "Ae brought aer project to class. I admired aer work."
Resources: Pronoun Island (Tumblr)

Ve/Ver

Example: "Ve is going on a trip. I can’t wait to hear ver stories."
Resources: QueerUndefined

Ne/Nem

Example: "Ne smiled at me. I returned nem a kind gesture."
Resources: Pronouns.page

Xe/Xyr

Example: "Xe wrote xyr story. I read xyr work eagerly."
Resources: LGBTA Wiki

Hu/Hum

Example: "Hu arrived early. I greeted hum at the door."
Resources: Pronoun.is

Thon/Thons

Example: "Thon said thon’s ready. I trust thon’s decision."
Resources: Pronoun.is

Hy/Hym

Example: "Hy decided to help. I thanked hym for the support."
Resources: Pronouns.page

Ae/Aem

Example: "Ae likes to travel. I often travel with aem."
Resources: LGBTA Wiki

Xey/Xem

Example: "Xey know the rules. I asked xem for clarification."
Resources: MyPronouns.org

Ze/Zem

Example: "Ze found a seat. I smiled at zem from across the room."
Resources: Pronoun.is

Nounself Pronouns (e.g., Star/Starself)

Example: "Star brought starself a treat. I thanked star afterward."
Resources: LGBTA Wiki

Bun/Bunself

Example: "Bun smiled warmly. I gave bunself a moment to relax."
Resources: LGBTA Wiki

Kit/Kitself

Example: "Kit left a note. I appreciated kitself for the reminder."
Resources: LGBTA Wiki

Mae/Mer/Mims/Merself

Example: "Mae took merself out to lunch. I talked to mer about mims new project."
Resources: LGBTA Wiki

Bi/Bir/Bier/Bierself

Example: "Bi left a message. I’ll ask bir if bier can clarify bierself."
Resources: LGBTA Wiki

Leo/Leos/Leon/Leonself

Example: "Leo shared leos thoughts. I listened to leon and thanked leonself for the insight."
Resources: LGBTA Wiki

Vap/Vapor/Vapors/Vaporself

Example: "Vap drifted by quietly. I asked vapor if vapors would help vaporself feel calmer."
Resources: LGBTA Wiki