Gender Symbols Copy Paste ♂ ♀ ⚧ — All Gender Signs

Gender symbols are among the most universally recognized icons in the world. From the classic ♂ and ♀ to newer Unicode additions representing transgender and nonbinary identities, this guide covers every gender symbol with copy-paste convenience.

Quick Copy: All Gender Symbols

♂ ♀ ⚥ ⚦ ⚧ ⚨ ⚩ ⚲ ☿ 🚹 🚺 🚻 🏳️‍⚧️

The Classic Gender Symbols

Origin of Gender Symbols

The male and female symbols were originally used in astronomy and alchemy to denote the planets Mars (♂) and Venus (♀), which were associated with iron and copper respectively. The Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus popularized their use for biological sex in 1751, and they've been standard in biology and medicine ever since.

The arrow in ♂ represents a shield and spear (Mars, the god of war). The cross in ♀ represents a hand mirror (Venus, goddess of love and beauty) — though this interpretation is debated by historians.

Combined and Intersex Symbols

Gender Emoji

Transgender Symbol ⚧ — Detailed Look

The transgender symbol ⚧ (U+26A7) was added to Unicode 4.1 in 2005. It combines the male arrow (→), the female cross (+), and a third arrow pointing diagonally up-right, representing gender outside the binary.

The symbol is widely used in LGBTQ+ contexts, on transgender pride materials, and in discussions of gender identity. The transgender flag emoji 🏳️‍⚧️ is a more colorful alternative commonly used on social media.

Astrological Roots

Gender symbols share roots with planetary symbols in Western astrology:

• ♂ Mars — associated with masculine energy, drive, aggression
• ♀ Venus — associated with feminine energy, love, beauty
• ☿ Mercury — associated with communication, duality, androgyny
• ⊕ Earth — sometimes used for gender-neutral or neutral contexts

This is why ☿ (Mercury, U+263F) is sometimes used as a nonbinary or androgynous symbol — Mercury was depicted as androgynous in mythology and stands between the masculine Mars and feminine Venus.

How to Type Gender Symbols

Windows

• Male ♂: Hold Alt, type 11 on numpad, release Alt
• Female ♀: Hold Alt, type 12 on numpad, release Alt
• Or: Win + . to open emoji/symbol picker, search "male" or "female"
• Word: Type Unicode code (e.g., 2642) then press Alt+X

Mac

• Control + Command + Space to open Character Viewer
• Search for "male sign" or "female sign"
• Or go to the Symbols section

HTML

• Male: ♂ or ♂ → ♂
• Female: ♀ or ♀ → ♀
• Transgender: ⪧ → ⚧

Gender Symbols in Biology and Medicine

In biological contexts, ♂ and ♀ are standard notation for male and female organisms, sex chromosomes, and reproductive terminology. You'll see them in:

• Genetics (XX ♀, XY ♂, XO, XXY)
• Pedigree charts in heredity studies
• Plant biology (♂ for staminate, ♀ for pistillate)
• Animal behavior research
• Medical forms and documentation

Gender Symbols on Social Media and Profiles

Gender symbols appear in social media bios, dating profiles, and usernames to communicate gender identity concisely:

• ♂ or 🚹 — male
• ♀ or 🚺 — female
• ⚧ or 🏳️‍⚧️ — transgender
• ⚥ — intersex or gender-fluid
• ☿ — nonbinary or androgynous

Complete List — All Unicode Gender Symbols