The name Bailey for a boy.

KGF625

I have always liked it but thoughts? I understand if it is not your style, but does it sound too much like a dog's name? Or, do you think of it as a girl name?

caramia582

Definitely a girl's name.  I think most names with an "-ailey" sound are inherently feminine. 

RedCardinal

I have only known it on girls- so I think Girl.

upton33107

I've heard it on boys and girls, but IMO it's best as a girl's name.

BlueRidge8

My dog's name is Bailey... in fact we call him Bailey Boy. So yes, it will always be a great dog's name t o me. 

LuckyMissus

Agree with PPs have only heard it on girls and people's dogs.

kms34

Dog name first.  Then a girl name.  It's too close to Hailey, Kaylee, etc to be a boy's name, IMO.

LiLTexan09

I've known 3 Baileys over the years...2 boys & 1 girl.  They were all spelled different ways, too.  

The two boys were spelled:  Bailey & Baylee  

The girl was spelled Baylea

I think it sounds fine on a girl OR boy, and I don't think of it as a dog's name either.

Indynurse12

The only Baileys I've known are girls.

Sunkiss028

I think of it as a girl name too, sorry!

MereB

1. dogs

2. irish cream

3. girls 

packfan20

I think of a dog.  I went to college with a guy named Bailey and he was...um...a bit feminine. 

salt78

Dog's name.

magsugar13

Dog definitely dog.

AnneEB

I think it's a girls' name, but it also makes me think of Party of Five and everyone called him "Bay" and it made me crazy!

Tink112011

Not a fan of it as a "human name", but if it must be, then it belongs on a girl.

MrsMandaK

I like the name, but I do think girl and, come to think of it, dog as well.

acheever14

I definitely think dog when I hear this name and female dog. I don't see this being a male name at all.

526SadieSadie

My dog's name is Baylie, she's a girl but I think on dogs it's a unisex name. 

I don't really like it for humans, but it probably sounds better for a girl - its not very masculine.

Ladiebug710

I like it better for a girl.

Pictures29

I don't mind it for a boy but I grew up knowing a girl named Bailey so I wouldn't use it.

femmepink

KGF625:

I have always liked it but thoughts? I understand if it is not your style, but does it sound too much like a dog's name? Or, do you think of it as a girl name?

 

Funny you say that. That's the first thing that popped in my mind.

Google83

MereB:

1. dogs

2. irish cream

3. girls 

 

This exactly.  

smbckr2

Sorry... but when I hear Bailey, dog comes to mind every time.

benandsus

I have a nephew named Bailey.  He is not a dog.  Or feminine.  I honestly didn't like the name when they picked it, but I don't mind it now.  It's who he is!  If you love it, go for it. :-)