Feminine-leaning unisex names?

Manderlin923 · January 2013

If there is such a thing Do you have any suggestions? I'm more of a fan of clearly feminine names but DH likes unisex names. I'm hoping maybe we can meet in the middle and if it sounds "softer" I might fall in love. Also, neither one of us want anything trendy (although I get that the whole concept is fairly trendy) like Quinn, Riley, etc...and nothing beginning with B.

Any brilliant ideas? TIA!

BrittRN+ · January 2013

Aubrey is considered unisex, but sounds very feminine to me. Addison and Avery as well.

LadyXaverian · January 2013

I was also going to say Avery.

Madison, Harper?

You could go "old school" with Ashley or Leslie.

old_time_girl · January 2013

Kelly, Madison, Leslie, Stacey, Dayna...

Manderlin923 · January 2013

Frances actually sounds weird with DS's name, plus it's actually a mn contender, but thanks- I do love it, just not for a fn. Thanks for the suggestions ladies. So far the only one I like is Reese, but I really just like it (Rhys) for a boy!

Zimger · January 2013

I can only think of Evelyn.

It was originally masculine but is still occasionally used for boys (this is very rare).

Manderlin923 · January 2013

LeahB12:
Manderlin923:
Frances actually sounds weird with DS's name, plus it's actually a mn contender, but thanks- I do love it, just not for a fn. Thanks for the suggestions ladies. So far the only one I like is Reese, but I really just like it (Rhys) for a boy!
I was just reading your siggy and wanted to congratulate you on making it this far with your pregnancy! I can relate to what you've been through (5 miscarriages as well). It's so hard. I hope the rest of your pregnancy is very uneventful!

Thanks, that's so sweet. Yep, doing well so far! Congratulations to you too

Manderlin923 · January 2013

Zimger:
I can only think of Evelyn.

It was originally masculine but is still occasionally used for boys (this is very rare).

I did not know that and I actually really like Evelyn (and nn Evie) but it sounds awful/rhymy with our last name

buggal28 · January 2013

Tracy, Clair, Carroll, Sandy, Shannon, taylor, Marion, joyce, Sharon

SummerSnow11 · January 2013

Winter

So, this name isn't popular but I have heard it for boys and girls. Also, it is my name and I have loved it.

anvloveskme · January 2013

Ainsley

Kyle or Kyla

Drew

Delaney

Kris

Cory

Dana

Danielle or Daniella

Johnna

I know these aren't all traditionally unisex, but some feel masculine to me so I included them.

blu-eyedwife · January 2013

Adrian

TripMomma · January 2013

My DD is Hayden. We also really like Sydney.

saham07 · January 2013

Audrey

Hailey

Ashley

Taylor

Payton

Kelly

Frances

what about girl names with unisex nn?

Samantha nn Sam

Maxine nn Max

Danielle nn Dani

Alexandra nn Alex

Smootchy · January 2013

Not sure why, but Jamie leans fem to me.
Aaron/Erin.
I know a few Stacey males
And a Kim male
Rene/Renee
Avery
Oliver/Olivia
Gabriel/Gabriella

Sorry typed to oddly, mobile bumping

KMS416 · January 2013

Quincy

hayden

JLGY · January 2013

Reagan

Cameron

Taylor

Kelsey

Peyton

Morgan

That's all I can think of right now. I love Quinn!

LemonBlush · January 2013

Blair

Edit: as soon as I posted this I forgot you said no b's.

EmarieDuke · January 2013

saham07:
what about girl names with unisex nn?

Samantha nn Sam

Maxine nn Max

Danielle nn Dani

Alexandra nn Alex

This is what I had to do to convince DH. I wasn't a fan of a formal name that was masculine, but I could get on board with a more masculine nn. This won him over and DD has a very feminine name, but definitely a masc. nn. I am a resume snob so my names have to read well on paper without a face.

sweetpea2003 · January 2013

Blair, Reese, and Emerson are my favorites.

Some others would be Avery, Sydney, Taylor, Cameron, Blake...

I have a friend named Kallen (female) and though I don't love it, I think it sounds nice. I think it sounds unisex and similar to the unisex name Caelan.

af1274 · January 2013

The only one I could think of that hasn't already been mentioned was Vivian, which used to be a masculine name. Either that or Cameron?

ETA: Shelby

tdenen · January 2013

I was going to suggest the feminine fn with masculine nn too! I think it's super cute.

Lorelei nn Rory
Charlotte nn Charli
Jocelyn nn Jo or Joss
Nicole nn Nick
Willow nn Will
Aurora nn Rory
Michaela nn Mickey
Joanna nn Jo or Joey
Georgina or Georgia nn Georgie
Andrea nn Drew
Samantha nn Sam
Lucia nn Luke
Danielle nn Danni
Adelle nn Del
Amelia nn Mel

Also some names that are cute girl names but are more masculine:

Drew
Logan
Emmory
Emerson
Avery
Kenna
Sloane
Kyla
I've even met a few adorable little Ryan's

jiffypop72 · January 2013

Leighton is unisex but I love it for a girl. Also Dominique I know both males and females with the name.

julybaby9 · January 2013

What about Adrienne or Casey?

benmel31 · January 2013

Avery was the first name that came to mind.

Other suggestions: Cory/Corrie, Reese, Hayden, Riley, Cameron, Jordan/Jordyn, Kennedy, Shawn, Skylar, Parker, Carson, Taylor

Any chance your husband would agree to a more feminine name that has a more boyish nn? I think this ages so much better.

Suggestions:

Charlotte (Charley/Charlie)

Andrea (Andy)

Kristin/Christina/Krista/etc (Kris/Chris)

Josephine (Jo/Joey)

Lorelei or Aurora (Rory)

Alexandra/Alexa/Alexis (Alex)

Bookelly · January 2013

What about Elliott?

BlueRidge8 · January 2013

Adair (see sig)

Sydney

Arden

Lindsay

kmpls · January 2013

Sloane

Marlo

Fallon

Drew

Lane

Landry

Taylor

Morgan

Stevie

sunnydaisy · January 2013

Not sure how unisex these all are, but I've heard all of them used for boys and girls:

Morgan, Jordan, Taylor, Nicky, Payton, Hadley, Luca, Courtney, Terry, Shia, Shiloh, Whitney, Kaia/Kaya, Drew, Adrienne, Sydney, Paris, August, Rowan, Jules, Emery, Ellison, Sinclair, Paxton, Marley, Harley, Mackenzie, Presley, Loren, Vaughn, Tyler, Dylan, Austin, Chase.

Want a personalized experience?

Feminine-leaning unisex names?

Re: Feminine-leaning unisex names?

Choose Another Board

Search Boards