Child Emoji ๐ง
| Name | Child |
|---|---|
| Category | People & Body |
| Shortcode | :child: |
| Unicode | U+1F9D2 |
| Also known as | bright-eyed, grandchild, kid, young, younger, gender-neutral, boy, gender, girl, inclusive, neutral, person, unspecified |
Skin tone variations
Pick a skin tone for the Child emoji - click to copy.
What does the Child emoji ๐ง mean?
A gender-neutral young kid, drawn without features that mark it as a boy or girl. It stands for children in general, childhood, and parenting, and is handy when you don't want to specify a kid's gender. It also turns up in nostalgic "when I was little" posts.
How people use Child ๐ง
Parents and teachers reach for it in posts about kids, family outings, or school pickup, and it appears in throwback captions about growing up.
- Weekend plans = zoo trip with the ๐ง
- That ๐ง has more stamina than the whole gym
- 10-year-old me ๐ง would not believe this
Child emoji - frequently asked questions
What does the ๐ง emoji mean?
It's a gender-neutral child, used for kids in general, childhood, and parenting without specifying a boy or a girl.
How is the child emoji different from the boy or girl emoji?
The child emoji shows no gender, while ๐ฆ and ๐ง specifically depict a boy and a girl.
How to copy and paste the Child emoji
Tap the Copy button or the ๐ง above to copy it to your clipboard, then paste it with Ctrl+V (Windows) or Cmd+V (Mac) on Instagram, TikTok, WhatsApp, Discord, and anywhere else.