"Rowan" for a girl?

FyshWyfe · January 2011

I've posted before about not being able to pick any girl names. We have, however, picked two boy names: Samuel and Rowan. Apparently Rowan is also a girl's name, though I've never met a girl with that name (that's a plus in my book, btw). So, WDYT about it?

Some ideas:

Rowan Marie (my mom's name)

Rowan Camille (my middle name)

Rowan Virginia (my great-granny's name)

Rowan Claire (nobody in particular)

winminpin08 · January 2011

My cousin's name is Rowan, and she is a girl. I think it's very pretty. I think Brooke Shields named her daughter Rowan as well.

gambhk1152 · January 2011

LOVE IT! any of those middle names would be fab

krissymac · January 2011

IMO it's not bad! Would you consider an alternate spelling - Rowyn? I dunno, just an idea to feminize it? I think you could make that happen for a little girl, for sure.

DMBfan41 · January 2011

I know a little baby boy Rowan, but it could definitely work for a girl. I like Rowan Camille!

katie4253 · January 2011

There is a nestie on D&R that named her baby Rowan. It is very fitting for her. It's a nice name.

I like Rowan Marie in you have a good relationship with your mom. It would be a nice way to honor her.

FyshWyfe · January 2011

krissymac:
IMO it's not bad! Would you consider an alternate spelling - Rowyn? I dunno, just an idea to feminize it? I think you could make that happen for a little girl, for sure.

My DH originally picked Rowan in honor of Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, an all-around awesome human (who will be marrying Prince William & Kate M, btw) so I'd probably leave it unchanged.

Thanks for the input!

ksevin · January 2011

My friend named her daughter Rowan and it's very fitting. I really love it. I like Rowan Claire the best out of your choices!

Erin&Rod · January 2011

I Love it! It's my top girl name but dh doesn't like if because he thinks it's only a boy's name. I teach and have known a few girls named Rowan. I like Rowan Claire or Rowan Marie.

karochio · January 2011

I love the name Rowan! Any middle name is great!

KtGirl88 · January 2011

Rowan Marie is the best choice I think but marie is also a very popular for a middle name. Cute!

riskito · January 2011

FyshWyfe:
I've posted before about not being able to pick any girl names. We have, however, picked two boy names: Samuel and Rowan. Apparently Rowan is also a girl's name, though I've never met a girl with that name (that's a plus in my book, btw). So, WDYT about it?
Some ideas:
Rowan Marie (my mom's name)
Rowan Camille (my middle name)
Rowan Virginia (my great-granny's name)
Rowan Claire (nobody in particular)

My sister was going to name her son Rowan... All I can think of is "Rowan a boat."

e_uecker · January 2011

I love Rowan for a girl. I never knew it was common for boys. My favorite of those is Rowan Marie.

jd101610 · January 2011

my bff has a little girl with that name...however they spell it Rowyn love it both ways!!

LnR70707 · January 2011

Honestly, I'm not a fan. Maybe because it is kind of close to Ryan, which I can't stand as a girl's name.

mbritto4 · January 2011

I actually know of 2 girls

HJOHNSTON411 · January 2011

Rowan is my middle name! It's a family name, and it's not very common, but I like it ha ha. My OBGYN named her daughter Rowan. I like names that are a little different though.

DRN8302 · January 2011

I like Rowan for a boy or a girl- our DD is Avery, so unisex isn't a big deal to us. I like the Rowan Camille sounds the best, but really they are all good.