Harley - boy or girl name?

amcastillo15 · July 2015

Does the name Harley resemble more of a boy or girl name to you? We are expecting a boy.

Any feedback is appreciated, thank you!

redfallon · July 2015

Both?

ammnam14 · July 2015

Definitely boy

wassuphoes · July 2015

Harley is a name that is very easily associated for many people. Many people will think you named your child (regardless of sex) after the motorcycle company.

If it is a girl, an equal number of people will think you named her after Harley Quinn, the comic book character.

Things to consider, especially if neither of those associations are wanted.

tesary · July 2015

I have heard it both ways.

amcastillo15 · July 2015

Thank you for your input ladies!

whit3183 · July 2015

I would say neither. It's a motorcycle brand.

angetralala · July 2015

I have met multiple girls named Harley, but never a boy with that name.

Marchmellow2 · July 2015

I think it's a boys name. I have two friends who have dogs named Harley.

BostonBaby1 · July 2015

Only know girls that are Harley

bbrady1031 · July 2015

My friend has a son named Harley. My cousin has a girl named Harley. So I would say it could go either way.

kalvarado2010 · July 2015

I know a couple of girls named Harley.

breezypip · July 2015

I used to have a pet hedgehog named Harley... Because "hog". He was a boy.

littlebean1222 · July 2015

I have a female cousin named Harley after the motorcycle company. My boyfriend suggested Harley as a huge batman fan. I know of a guy named Harley but I associate it with female.

JElizbetty · July 2015

I had a co-worker named Harley and coincidentally he was a Harley mechanic where I work (I work for Harley) but I think it can be used both ways.

BostonBaby1 · July 2015

jmassoni85 said:
I had a co-worker named Harley and coincidentally he was a Harley mechanic where I work (I work for Harley) but I think it can be used both ways.

No way! Do you mind my asking what region you're in?

Jmdavin · July 2015

I think it goes both ways, and I LOVE Harlie for a girl, but my DH pretty much nixed it because we already have a fur baby named Harley, haha! And obviously that'd be a little strange to have a dog Harley and a baby Harley. Anyways.. Think it's a great name either way

@jmassoni85 do you work on the soft good or hard good side? I know a few people at Harley through the industry on the soft goods side, small world!

yl1m32015 · July 2015

Just seconding what a PP said, I think Harley has become so popular for pets that I don't see it used on baby's as much. It's a nice name. Are there any others you are considering?

JElizbetty · July 2015

I'm in the bay area @BostonBaby1 ☺

JElizbetty · July 2015

I'm in a dealership in the bay area its one of the oldest in the world. So not corporate Harley

@Jmdavin Its funny I've only known one person with that name though in relation to the industry. But to be honest I have tons of customers that name their dogs Harley

BostonBaby1 · July 2015

jmassoni85 said:
I'm in the bay area @BostonBaby1 ☺

Ah! I know a a lot of Harley people that are Chicagoland area. DH wants to take lessons.

JElizbetty · July 2015

Ah ok. I get a lot of tourist from all over the US we are a popular stop for Harley enthusiast, and Chicago is definitely one of them, I believe I had a recent group from there ride in from doing a US journey. If you DH takes lessons you could be a hot Harley momma

amm0512 · July 2015

Both. We are naming DD Harley Marie.

goldochsi · July 2015

To a German it sounds like a girl. Not that it's important :-)

fadzak · July 2015

Both

USCnurse42 · July 2015

I think it can go as either. I know both a boy and a girl Harley and they are great people.

sunshinebaby6912 · July 2015

I like it for either. I think I like it more for a girl cuz I like boy names for girls! Haha.

amcastillo15 · July 2015

We are not dead set on the name; just something I was throwing around. Hubs has and loves Harley's and I actually like the name so thought it could be an option. Another name we have in the running is Jameson, which I think more friends and family like.

Thank you everyone for taking the time to repsond and for your input!

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