Tyler for a girl?

PhoebeJones3 · April 2011

I've asked on the mobile app. I got mostly positive answers, but wanted to see what the bumpies on there thought.

I have always loved the name Rose as a middle name - and I think that paired with an otherwhise 'boy' name it would make it more feminine.

So what is the general consensus for Tyler Rose?

And any other possible names that pair well with Tyler for a girl.

jlhook0 · April 2011

I don't like Tyler for a girl. At all.

forensicmama · April 2011

jlhook0:
I don't like Tyler for a girl. At all.

This. Tongue Tied

schnappycat · April 2011

Tyler for a girl is bad. Taylor is now unisex so I suggest that instead.

ames71 · April 2011

No.

Proud adoptive mom 6.11.09 · April 2011

absolutely not!!! my SON is Tyler and it should stay for a boy i think..sorry

LMS05 · April 2011

I cannot stand Tyler for a girl.

jonnygurl76 · April 2011

Yes

i like Tyler for a girl and i am not a fan of Rose but i do like Tyler Rose together.

and the name is unisex, it is just more popular for a boy.

iLikeSloths · April 2011

Tyler for a girl is bad.

ajgreez · April 2011

I'll bet that if you looked back in time, right before everyone started using Taylor for a girl, people were giving the same responses!

I think it's cute.

rubyjem00 · April 2011

I don't mind it for a girl but when I see that name, I definitely think boy.

PhoebeJones3 · April 2011

I think that Tyler is close enough to sounding like Taylor that it is completely acceptable - and I like that its not a common name. I've heard it used before and like it.

I like using certain boy's names as girls names - like Charlie, and Tyler. I can't think of any other ones right off the top of my head.

Moxie27 · April 2011

dislike.

taylor is slightly better. other suggestions: tristan, tennli/tennly.

RedCardinal · April 2011

I dislike Tyler for a girl. Go for Taylor please. Crying

How about Rory, Blair, Cameryn, Leah, Harper, or Dakota ?

mben1119 · April 2011

I know a girl named Tyler, and the name suits her perfectly! I say if you love it, go for it!

evaazalea · April 2011

As the mother of a son named Tyler this post makes me a little sad and a little annoyed. The fact that someone said Tyler is a unisex name annoys me. It is not. Could it become one? Possibly, but to say it is already just is not true. A girl named Tyler is not unheard of, there were girls named Tyler when I named my son that and I was aware of that fact. However it was the 20th most popular name for boys in my province the year I chose it vs. the 10 girls given the name. My son and I met a little girl Tyler (she was about a year younger then my son), he thought it was a little weird that a girl had his name, he was not bothered by it. Tyler Rose does sound cute, I'll give you that, but is that what she will go by? To me it is a boy's name, but it is your daughter so do as you please (of course), but also take a look at some of the other names getting a positive response on a phone forum, I have seem some and they are really jacked up.

saham07 · April 2011

I wouldn't ................it's a girl!

BlueRidge8 · April 2011

My honest reaction: I rolled my eyes when I saw the title of this thread.

Boy names for girls will stop being popular eventually - and seem very dated.

Love Rose.

jonnygurl76 · April 2011

TysMomPlusOne:
As the mother of a son named Tyler this post makes me a little sad and a little annoyed. The fact that someone said Tyler is a unisex name annoys me. It is not. Could it become one? Possibly, but to say it is already just is not true. A girl named Tyler is not unheard of, there were girls named Tyler when I named my son that and I was aware of that fact. However it was the 20th most popular name for boys in my province the year I chose it vs. the 10 girls given the name. My son and I met a little girl Tyler (she was about a year younger then my son), he thought it was a little weird that a girl had his name, he was not bothered by it. Tyler Rose does sound cute, I'll give you that, but is that what she will go by? To me it is a boy's name, but it is your daughter so do as you please (of course), but also take a look at some of the other names getting a positive response on a phone forum, I have seem some and they are really jacked up.

several name websites would prove you wrong. it is a unisex name and just because your son is named Tyler doesn't change this fact.

alohamora · April 2011

I think it's terrible.

BlueRidge8 · April 2011

jonnygurl76:
several name websites would prove you wrong. it is a unisex name and just because your son is named Tyler doesn't change this fact.

95% of baby name websites are made-up collections of fluff.

From a legit source (behindthename.com):

TYLERGender: MasculineUsage: EnglishPronounced: TIE-l?r [key]

From an English surname meaning "tiler of roofs". The surname was borne by American president John Tyler (1790-1862).

PhilsWife07 · April 2011

Unless Tyler Rose is going to walk around introducing herself as "Tyler Rose" adding Rose as a middle name does not make it more feminine. If anything, it makes it confusing. Because everyone's going to wonder why your son has the middle name Rose when they read his name. :-p

In short, don't do it. Wait til you have a boy. Then name him Tyler.

PhoebeJones3 · April 2011

BlueRidge8:
jonnygurl76:
several name websites would prove you wrong. it is a unisex name and just because your son is named Tyler doesn't change this fact.
95% of baby name websites are made-up collections of fluff.
From a legit source (behindthename.com):
TYLER
Gender: Masculine
Usage: English
Pronounced: TIE-l?r [key]
From an English surname meaning "tiler of roofs". The surname was borne by American president John Tyler (1790-1862).

And what makes your source more legit than any other? The fact that it is 'agreeing' with you. Basically it says that its origin is a 'tiler of roofs' - I'm sure today you will find several female roofers/ tilers. Thus making the name legit for women.

PhoebeJones3 · April 2011

PhilsWife07:
Unless Tyler Rose is going to walk around introducing herself as "Tyler Rose" adding Rose as a middle name does not make it more feminine. If anything, it makes it confusing. Because everyone's going to wonder why your son has the middle name Rose when they read his name. :-p
In short, don't do it. Wait til you have a boy. Then name him Tyler.

I completely disagree - and I don't want a boy named Tyler. I prefer it as a girls name.

mlf625 · April 2011

Tyler for a girl is bad. The combo of Tyler and Rose makes me want to gag a little. It sounds like a singer in a honky tonk bar. Not a good singer, either.

ETA: and I'm a fan of some boy names on girls. But Tyler sounds really unattractive for a female.

PhoebeJones3 · April 2011

mlf625:
Tyler for a girl is bad. The combo of Tyler and Rose makes me want to gag a little. It sounds like a singer in a honky tonk bar. Not a good singer, either.

To gag a little? Could you be more bitchy? A simple "I do not like it" would suffice. Women like you make me gag.

This applies to all the above that "roll their eyes" and say other obnoxious phrases after their opinion.

Your opinions are appreciated. Your bitchy, obnoxious attitudes are not.

mlf625 · April 2011

PhoebeJones3:
mlf625:
Tyler for a girl is bad. The combo of Tyler and Rose makes me want to gag a little. It sounds like a singer in a honky tonk bar. Not a good singer, either.

To gag a little? Could you be more bitchy? A simple "I do not like it" would suffice. Women like you make me gag.
This applies to all the above that "roll their eyes" and say other obnoxious phrases after their opinion.
Your opinions are appreciated. Your bitchy, obnoxious attitudes are not.

Touchy, are we? You asked, I answered. Why bother asking for opinions if you're going to be so defensive?

Go take a nap, maybe you'll feel better! YWIA.

PhoebeJones3 · April 2011

CabbageCabbage:
PhoebeJones3:

I have always loved the name Rose as a middle name - and I think that paired with an otherwhise 'boy' name it would make it more feminine.
Do you think a boy named "Sarah David" or "Isabella Steve" has a fun, masculine edge?

Read the above post. This applies to you.

SwanLover08 · April 2011

Not a fan of Tyler for a girl. No biitchy comment to follow.

There was a girl at my high school named Tai (pronounced Ty) and I always thought her name was awesome. Just throwing that out there..

Other suggestions:

Taylor

Tatum

Tallulah

GettinNervous · April 2011

Stop. Stop. Stop.

danilynn17 · April 2011

I am not a fan of any name that would lead to confusion as to whether someone is male or female.

I HATE when I have to send someone a letter in a professional setting and I have no idea whether to address it to Mr. or Mrs. I have to try to google stalk them to figure it out.

Personally, I wouldn't want to do that to a child. Similar reasons to why I won't name my child some normal name with some goofy spelling.

evaazalea · April 2011

PhoebeJones3:
BlueRidge8:
jonnygurl76:
several name websites would prove you wrong. it is a unisex name and just because your son is named Tyler doesn't change this fact.
95% of baby name websites are made-up collections of fluff.
From a legit source (behindthename.com):
TYLER
Gender: Masculine
Usage: English
Pronounced: TIE-l?r [key]
From an English surname meaning "tiler of roofs". The surname was borne by American president John Tyler (1790-1862).

And what makes your source more legit than any other? The fact that it is 'agreeing' with you. Basically it says that its origin is a 'tiler of roofs' - I'm sure today you will find several female roofers/ tilers. Thus making the name legit for women.

To me a unisex name is a name given about equally to male and female children. In 2009 Tyler was ranked 29 for boys, it was not in the top 1000 at all for girls. That is why I strongly feel Tyler is a boy's name and not unisex.

NMH924 · April 2011

Don't like it for a girl. I know a girl with the name Tyler she is almost 30 and after knowing her for nearly all my life her name still has never grew on me. I also have a male cousin named Tyler and will forever tie Tyler as a masculine name.

It's your call though. Good Luck!

IronyandNachos · April 2011

It makes me think you really wanted a son.

RedCardinal · April 2011

danilynn17:
I am not a fan of any name that would lead to confusion as to whether someone is male or female.
I HATE when I have to send someone a letter in a professional setting and I have no idea whether to address it to Mr. or Mrs. I have to try to google stalk them to figure it out.
Personally, I wouldn't want to do that to a child. Similar reasons to why I won't name my child some normal name with some goofy spelling.

Yes I feel sorry for the little girls of this generation. I'm sure Grace, Rose, Sofia, Emma, Lily and Chloe would make great baby boy names too someday eh ?

PhoebeJones3 · April 2011

Did you know that Lindsey and Hilary used to be strictly for boys?

evaazalea · April 2011

PhoebeJones3:
Did you know that Lindsey and Hilary used to be strictly for boys?

It does not sound like you really wanted opinions, just validation on your choice, if your mind is made up then great but don't expect everyone to agree and don't be pissed if you get weird looks.

PhoebeJones3 · April 2011

TysMomPlusOne:
PhoebeJones3:
Did you know that Lindsey and Hilary used to be strictly for boys?
It does not sound like you really wanted opinions, just validation on your choice, if your mind is made up then great but don't expect everyone to agree and don't be pissed if you get weird looks.

As I said earlier, I welcome the opinions. And it can be said as simply as "I do not like Tyler as a girls name."

What I do not appreciate is obnoxious remarks. I don't think anyone appreciates those, but apparently plenty of people on here enjoy giving them.

IronyandNachos · April 2011

PhoebeJones3:
TysMomPlusOne:

PhoebeJones3:
Did you know that Lindsey and Hilary used to be strictly for boys?

It does not sound like you really wanted opinions, just validation on your choice, if your mind is made up then great but don't expect everyone to agree and don't be pissed if you get weird looks.

As I said earlier, I welcome the opinions. And it can be said as simply as "I do not like Tyler as a girls name."

What I do not appreciate is obnoxious remarks. I don't think anyone appreciates those, but apparently plenty of people on here enjoy giving them.

That doesn't express how awful and gross it is... I think a lot of people appreciate realistic feedback.

RedCardinal · April 2011

mj.reilly:
IronyandNachos:
PhoebeJones3:
TysMomPlusOne:

PhoebeJones3:
Did you know that Lindsey and Hilary used to be strictly for boys?

It does not sound like you really wanted opinions, just validation on your choice, if your mind is made up then great but don't expect everyone to agree and don't be pissed if you get weird looks.

As I said earlier, I welcome the opinions. And it can be said as simply as "I do not like Tyler as a girls name."

What I do not appreciate is obnoxious remarks. I don't think anyone appreciates those, but apparently plenty of people on here enjoy giving them.

That doesn't express how awful and gross it is... I think a lot of people appreciate realistic feedback.
This (bolded). That is why I stay on this board. People are honest and don't sugar coat their opinions like family, friends, and people you see on the street (they just think it).
Yes, it is brutal sometimes. And yes, some people can be rude. But how do you expect your child to deal with the bad/different reactions when you (not directed quite at you OP) can't deal with them? You can't pick and choose how people respond.

This exactly. When you post "Tyler for a girl ?" as a title to your post, be prepared for some realistic feedback.

PhoebeJones3 · April 2011

mj.reilly:
IronyandNachos:
PhoebeJones3:
TysMomPlusOne:

PhoebeJones3:
Did you know that Lindsey and Hilary used to be strictly for boys?
It does not sound like you really wanted opinions, just validation on your choice, if your mind is made up then great but don't expect everyone to agree and don't be pissed if you get weird looks.
As I said earlier, I welcome the opinions. And it can be said as simply as "I do not like Tyler as a girls name."
What I do not appreciate is obnoxious remarks. I don't think anyone appreciates those, but apparently plenty of people on here enjoy giving them.
That doesn't express how awful and gross it is... I think a lot of people appreciate realistic feedback.
This (bolded). That is why I stay on this board. People are honest and don't sugar coat their opinions like family, friends, and people you see on the street (they just think it).
Yes, it is brutal sometimes. And yes, some people can be rude. But how do you expect your child to deal with the bad/different reactions when you (not directed quite at you OP) can't deal with them? You can't pick and choose how people respond.

No I can't pick and choose how people respond, but I choose to respond as a decent human being. A comment earlier saying that the name made her gag is completely un-called for, and not necessary at all. If someone were brutally honest about how ugly your child/baby is I'm sure most mothers would want to punch that person in the face. And I also think most would say this was uncalled for.

I am an adult and I expect people to act like adults. I do not expect things to be sugar coated, but I also DO expect just a simple response, positive, or negative. An honest answer can be simple, and without added 'jabs'. Its not the negativity that is disgusting, its the obnoxious comments that follow. Most people who are active participants in being "brutally honest" enjoy the brutality more than the honesty.

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