Is this name too masculine??

abbers12 · May 2011

We have narrowed down our list of girl's names and one of the names we are considering is RILEY ELIZABETH. I have a very Irish last night so I thought Riley would go well with it. The only thing I am debating...is Riley sound too masculine for a girl?

JuneMagnolia · May 2011

Riley is traditionally a boy's name. However, and unfortunately, it has gone to the girls. Use it if you like it!

boston elle · May 2011

Ive met just as many Riley girls as I have boys and I think its pretty cute for a girl. I think it sounds feminine to begin with personally

HannahO28 · May 2011

Yeah, I've only known male Riley's. How about Maeve Elizabeth?

magsugar13 · May 2011

I still think it is a dog name

JennV514 · May 2011

My 2 year old nephew is named Riley, so yes, I think it's too masculine a name for a girl.

moxie9 · May 2011

magsugar13:
I still think it is a dog name

Agreed. (My name is also very popular among dogs, and it's never all that flattering when you meet someone who knows a Siberian Husky with the same moniker.)

NellaJ · May 2011

I find it masculine yes. I see it as a boy's name or a surname.

quezzo · May 2011

I only know boys named Riley.

baeluevano · May 2011

I've only known girls with the name Riley. I guess it's the area. I was gonna say that it sounded fine to me. You might want to check it for popularity in your area.

evaazalea · May 2011

My niece is Rylee (this is not an attempt to recommend a 'feminine' spelling) Eve, and yes it can go either way. When I hear the name I do not know whether to expect a boy or girl though.

Manderlin923 · May 2011

I think of it as a boy's name. What about Bridget or Maeve? Those are lovely and still strong and spunky.

Pixiestx · May 2011

I know of 3 Riley's (not sure if they are spelled that way) and they are all girls. I don't know of any boys. It just must be the area. I would check the SS website for the state listing b/c I'm willing to bet it's a pretty popular girl's name here.

forensicmama · May 2011

Yes, it is.

kissthenkill · May 2011

I always picture a boy when I hear Riley.

[Deleted User] · May 2011

I think it's beautiful and feminine-sounding AND I used to date a Reilly. The girl spelling is Riley and the boy spelling is Reilly.

Sari323 · May 2011

Yes it is-I think Riley should stay with the boys! Love Elizabeth though

EEachen · May 2011

I work at a Boys & Girls Club and all of our Rileys are girls. I love the name for a girl.

itsmarcie22 · May 2011

I've actually never known a male Riley but I knew a girl named Riley in high school that was absolutely gorgeous (and brilliant)... I sort of had a non-sexual girl-crush on her, haha. So, when I hear "Riley" for a girl I think of her and immediately like the name. Funny how relative names are.

BrandiGreen · May 2011

I don't think so, I know several girls named Riley now.

hutch0830 · May 2011

I think so because Riley isn't really even gender neutral - it's a boy name. I love Elizabeth though!

TripMomma · May 2011

boston elle:
Ive met just as many Riley girls as I have boys and I think its pretty cute for a girl. I think it sounds feminine to begin with personally

I agree with this. Names ending in 'y' or the 'E' sound never struck me as very masculine.

UltrasoundTechMommy · May 2011

I think Riley is a boy's name. The little boy next door to me is named Riley.

Melrose10 · May 2011

I dont know any Riley's - male or female. But I do love the name for a girl! And it seems like I'm in the minority, but it just sounds more feminine to me.

Betsy Boo · May 2011

quezzo:
I only know boys named Riley.

This.

checkrdtop · May 2011

RILEY ELIZABETH Yes

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