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.

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Some examples of neopronouns include:

Ze/Zir

Example: "Ze went to the store. I saw zir there."
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Xe/Xem

Example: "Xe loves ice cream. I gave it to xem."
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Fae/Faer

Example: "Fae is a great friend. I enjoy spending time with faer."
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Ey/Em

Example: "Ey went to the park. I saw em playing."
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Ae/Aer

Example: "Ae brought aer project to class. I admired aer work."
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Ve/Ver

Example: "Ve is going on a trip. I can't wait to hear ver stories."
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Ne/Nem

Example: "Ne smiled at me. I returned nem a kind gesture."
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Xe/Xyr

Example: "Xe wrote xyr story. I read xyr work eagerly."
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Hu/Hum

Example: "Hu arrived early. I greeted hum at the door."
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Thon/Thons

Example: "Thon said thon's ready. I trust thon's decision."
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Hy/Hym

Example: "Hy decided to help. I thanked hym for the support."
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Ae/Aem

Example: "Ae likes to travel. I often travel with aem."
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Xey/Xem

Example: "Xey know the rules. I asked xem for clarification."
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Ze/Zem

Example: "Ze found a seat. I smiled at zem from across the room."
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Bun/Bunself

Example: "Bun smiled warmly. I gave bunself a moment to relax."
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Kit/Kitself

Example: "Kit left a note. I appreciated kitself for the reminder."
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Mae/Mer/Mims/Merself

Example: "Mae took merself out to lunch. I talked to mer about mims new project."
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Bi/Bir/Bier/Bierself

Example: "Bi left a message. I'll ask bir if bier can clarify bierself."
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Leo/Leos/Leon/Leonself

Example: "Leo shared leos thoughts. I listened to leon and thanked leonself for the insight."
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Vap/Vapor/Vapors/Vaporself

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