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01-05-2013 at 9:55 PM
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Feminine-leaning unisex names?

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.

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01-05-2013 at 10:02 PM
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Aubrey is considered unisex, but sounds very feminine to me. Addison and Avery as well.
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01-05-2013 at 10:07 PM
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I was also going to say Avery.

Madison, Harper?

You could go "old school" with Ashley or Leslie.
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I was going to suggest Aubrey as well. What about Frances? I really like Frances/Francis for both sexes. Morgan, Kendall, Reese? I don't know. I'm not very good at unisex names.
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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!

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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!

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I can only think of Evelyn.

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

 

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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 :)
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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 :(

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 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.
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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. 

 
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01-05-2013 at 11:55 PM
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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

 

 
 
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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

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Reagan

Cameron

Taylor

Kelsey

Peyton

Morgan

That's all I can think of right now. I love Quinn! 
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01-06-2013 at 2:39 AM
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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.
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01-06-2013 at 8:33 AM
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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.
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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?

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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
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Kenna
Sloane
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Leighton is unisex but I love it for a girl. Also Dominique I know both males and females with the name.
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What about Adrienne or Casey?
 
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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) 

 
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What about Elliott? 

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Adair (see sig)

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Sloane

Marlo

Fallon

Drew

Lane

Landry

Taylor

Morgan

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