As a long time lurker, I see that unisex names are not hugely popular on this board but I figured I would ask anyways.
I have 3 kids. My oldest son is Foster Aiden and we have 2 daughters named Joey Elizabeth and Ryan Emily.
Clearly you can see the type of girl names we like. Now I am asking for some suggestions because I am pregnant with a little girl. We have some names already that we are tossing around. We just need some help with middle names (and we are open to more first name suggestions!)
Out of your list, Elliot is the only one I can really stomach as a boy name on a girl...but really only because of Scrubs and "Elle" as a possible nickname.
I like Lou as a nn for Louise/Louisa.
I could maybe see Parker as a boy name on a girl.
I like mj's suggestion of Frances. Frank, Frankie, and Francie are all great nn.
ETA Louise
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I admire your restraint @mjreilly2. I don't have your restraint. WTF is this name list? Most of these are not unisex names, they are almost all exclusively boy names. Your other DDs have mns that suggest you aren't entirely allergic to girl names, so for real, what gives? Cut this list. Cut it all. Throw it away. Burn it. Here are some suggestions that are either ACTUALLY unisex or else non-frilly girl names:
Morgan
Kiran
Hero (this is a girl name from Greek mythology)
Juno
Frances
Bree
Alexis
Arden
Andrea
Dana
Sage
Devin
Renee
This is basically what I wanted to say...but words are hard. And no way would I have that many suggestions.
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I like Morgan for a girl...also knew a little girl named Chandler that somehow worked for her.
My DH has a cousin who has a daughter "Mo/Moe" -- it's short for something, but I can't recall what....just seems to work with your sibset.
There are a LOT of unisex names that are currently more popular for girls: DD's name Jocelyn. Evelyn, Madison, Avery, Addison, Harper are all top 30 for girls, but are considered unisex. Seems like you're really interested in a boy name that's not popular for girls.
I bet her name is Maureen.
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I like Morgan for a girl...also knew a little girl named Chandler that somehow worked for her.
My DH has a cousin who has a daughter "Mo/Moe" -- it's short for something, but I can't recall what....just seems to work with your sibset.
There are a LOT of unisex names that are currently more popular for girls: DD's name Jocelyn. Evelyn, Madison, Avery, Addison, Harper are all top 30 for girls, but are considered unisex. Seems like you're really interested in a boy name that's not popular for girls.
I bet her name is Maureen.
I've know an Moriah and a Meredith who went by Mo.
Suggestions: Meredith Jamie Morgan Alexis Leslie Kelly Shannon Toby Wren/Ren
Unisex does not mean what you think it means. You like boy names for girls. Maybe you would consider using a girl name for a boy, but your son's name doesn't reflect the true meaning of the word unisex. Unisex should really be a two-way street that doesn't privilege the masculine over the feminine. That's why we don't like "unisex" names on here. Few people use the word correctly, and a lot of us think its incorrect use reflects attitudes toward gender we don't share.
I don't think your list is unisex at all. The only name on your list I have seen on a girl IRL is Sawyer and I think it is very masculine. The Sawyer I know is after her grandmother's maiden name... but still, I don't love it.
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I have admitted to Drew on a girl being a guilty pleasure of mine, despite generally not liking this naming trend. But I dont like Drew with your sibset. So, yea, what @bromios said
The definition of unisex is "suitable or acceptable for both sexes". So I think there are a lot of names that people here will say are historically just a "boys name put on a girl" but trends are showing they are suitable names for both sexes.
Example, Payton (plus combined spellings)
2012 Girls - 8,594
2012 Boys - 2,714
Example, Avery (plus combined spellings)
2012 Girls - 9,864
202 Boys - 2,117
But a lot of your names do seem to weigh heavily on the "male" side which in my mind isn't really "unisex"
Thanks for all the suggestions. Quinn and Emerson were on my list to begin with but dh vetoed Quinn and I eventually got rid of Emerson. It's a nice name but not one I could imagine using. I would really like some suggestions for middle names if you guys I have any. I am very keen on these style of names so there is no point in trying to sway me away from the more masculine first names that dh and I obviously like.
Thanks for all the suggestions. Quinn and Emerson were on my list to begin with but dh vetoed Quinn and I eventually got rid of Emerson. It's a nice name but not one I could imagine using. I would really like some suggestions for middle names if you guys I have any. I am very keen on these style of names so there is no point in trying to sway me away from the more masculine first names that dh and I obviously like.
From your list, I would probably go with Drew. You seem to like traditional girls MNs, so
Drew Marie
Drew Elise
Drew Margaret
Drew Catherine
Drew Jacqueline
Drew Isabel
Drew Olivia
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Unisex does not mean what you think it means. You like boy names for girls. Maybe you would consider using a girl name for a boy, but your son's name doesn't reflect the true meaning of the word unisex. Unisex should really be a two-way street that doesn't privilege the masculine over the feminine. That's why we don't like "unisex" names on here. Few people use the word correctly, and a lot of us think its incorrect use reflects attitudes toward gender we don't share.
I like masculine names for girls as well. Don't think you're the only one. I realize we are in the minority on this board. You've got some cute names. I would also consider Soren and Sutton for a girl. I typically don't comment here because the board mostly sways toward truly horrible old people names. I'm pretty sure there can be no agreement between us. Lol
I like masculine names for girls as well. Don't think you're the only one. I realize we are in the minority on this board. You've got some cute names. I would also consider Soren and Sutton for a girl. I typically don't comment here because the board mostly sways toward truly horrible old people names. I'm pretty sure there can be no agreement between us. Lol
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I like masculine names for girls as well. Don't think you're the only one. I realize we are in the minority on this board. You've got some cute names. I would also consider Soren and Sutton for a girl. I typically don't comment here because the board mostly sways toward truly horrible old people names. I'm pretty sure there can be no agreement between us. Lol
Lol. I knew I was in for it as soon as I said that.
. I typically don't comment here because the board mostly sways toward truly horrible old people names.
8-| Oy vey. There are so many of these kinds ^^ lately. It's cute/weird that "old people names" are what some try and turn into an insult. Do people even realize that the children we are naming will be adults for the vast majority of their lives? That "cute" names turn goofy after age 8?
. I typically don't comment here because the board mostly sways toward truly horrible old people names.
8-| Oy vey. There are so many of these kinds ^^ lately. It's cute/weird that "old people names" are what some try and turn into an insult. Do people even realize that the children we are naming will be adults for the vast majority of their lives? That "cute" names turn goofy after age 8?
Yeah, I'm raising my DD to be a future old lady, because I want and expect her to be old someday. I don't expect her to be a dude.
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Yeah, I'm raising my DD to be a future old lady, because I want and expect her to be old someday. I don't expect her to be a dude.
This!
I actually like Lou, mostly because I think it is a legit French name for a girl.
Can stomach Drew, also like Sutton, Dylan, Sloane, Frances/Francesca.
The problem is that boy names get turned into girl names and never return, which is lame. I'm sure you would never have named your son Elizabeth or Grace. Why is that?
There are so many great girl names- I just can't see why you would pick a name like Felix. Ugh, girl Felix sounds kind of strippery, actually. Not a fan.
Although I personally prefer pretty feminine names for girls, since your style is masculine names for girls, I would say Drew and Spencer are the best on your list for you. I've always kinda liked Charlie on girls (as a nickname for Charlotte) but in your case you could just flat out do Charlie.
Re: Unisex names, suggestions please.
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Suggesting:
Justin Nicole
Justin Margaret
Justin Noelle
Justin Victoria
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Shelby
Leslie
Kelly
Kelsey
Meredith
Elisha
Finley
Avery
Evan
Yep, those are not unisex names on your list. Those are boys names you want to put on a girl for some ridiculous reason.
The only (truly) unisex name that I like is Robin.
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I also don't mind Sloane, Blair and Morgan.
But the ones on your list are straight masculine sans Andy (as a nn for Andrea) or Lou (for Lousia, etc)
Suggestions:
Meredith
Jamie
Morgan
Alexis
Leslie
Kelly
Shannon
Toby
Wren/Ren
Um none. Sorry. The only names I can think of that I consider "unisex" are
Taylor
Madison
Morgan
Peyton (?) Though I don't care for it for either sex
I like the list @bromios provided.
Adair
Emerson
Reese
Arden
Taylor
I don't think your list is unisex at all. The only name on your list I have seen on a girl IRL is Sawyer and I think it is very masculine. The Sawyer I know is after her grandmother's maiden name... but still, I don't love it.
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I am in the minority on this, but I really like feminine names with "boy" NNs. Maybe something like that would work for you?
On my personal list is Francesca NN Frankie (I liked it BEFORE Drew used it OKAY????)
But I think these work also:
Jacqueline NN Jackie
Michaela NN Mickey/ Mick
Matilda NN Mattie
Natalie NN Nat
Chalotte NN Charlie
Antonia NN Toni
If not, other unisex names I like are (but might not fit your style)
River
Harley
Hayden
Quinn
Ainsley
Ashley (though this has heavily gone to the girls)
Cary/ Carrie
Blythe
Blair
Darcy
Greer/ Grier
Gale/ Gail
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What about...
Avery
Emerson
Sloane
Robin
Leslie
Dylan
Sydney
Kyle
Rowen
Sasha
Hayden
Rory
Quinn
Devon
Morgan
The only boy names on girls I can stomach are Jordan, Morgan and Sydney.
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Andy Margaret
Sydney Josephine
Cory Allison
Casey Paloma
London Sophia
Dana Chantal
Morgan Juliette
Cameron Lucille
That's the best I got...
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From your list, I would probably go with Drew. You seem to like traditional girls MNs, so
Drew Marie
Drew Elise
Drew Margaret
Drew Catherine
Drew Jacqueline
Drew Isabel
Drew Olivia
BFP 1- EDD 2/09/11 Missed MC DX @11 weeks D&C- 7/25/10 BFP 2- EDD 12/22/11 Natural MC @ 5w 2d BFP 3- EDD 1/25/12 DD Josephine born 1/16/12
Agreed. And YWIA
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Lol. I knew I was in for it as soon as I said that.
Our girl name list is:
Shelby Iris
Taylor Jade
Skylar Autumn
Morgan Sophia
Shae Josephine
If it were completely my decision our girl name choice would be Arden Sophia.
I would definitely choose something that is established as or at least becoming a unisex and I think a feminine MN is a must.
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Oy vey. There are so many of these kinds ^^ lately. It's cute/weird that "old people names" are what some try and turn into an insult. Do people even realize that the children we are naming will be adults for the vast majority of their lives? That "cute" names turn goofy after age 8?
8-|
Oy vey. There are so many of these kinds ^^ lately. It's cute/weird that "old people names" are what some try and turn into an insult. Do people even realize that the children we are naming will be adults for the vast majority of their lives? That "cute" names turn goofy after age 8?
Yeah, I'm raising my DD to be a future old lady, because I want and expect her to be old someday. I don't expect her to be a dude.
Yeah, I'm raising my DD to be a future old lady, because I want and expect her to be old someday. I don't expect her to be a dude.
This!
I actually like Lou, mostly because I think it is a legit French name for a girl.
Can stomach Drew, also like Sutton, Dylan, Sloane, Frances/Francesca.
The problem is that boy names get turned into girl names and never return, which is lame. I'm sure you would never have named your son Elizabeth or Grace. Why is that?
There are so many great girl names- I just can't see why you would pick a name like Felix. Ugh, girl Felix sounds kind of strippery, actually. Not a fan.
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