keep in mind i am not tring to fit into any ones box
2007-02-12 23:31:14 · 11 answers · asked by nealnefertirri 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
I named my son Robin and my daughter Rowan, both are names that are currently more common as names for the opposite sex - there are far more Girls named Robin and far more boys named Rowan. Neither one had trouble from other kids but both have had teachers who couldn't grapple with the idea that they had names that were not commonly associated with their sex.
I think it's your choice. Kids adapt.
I would make one comment about the name 'Michael' - since there are many people with the same name - I often hear someone call out "hey Mike" and frequently they get a chorus of "which one?" in response...
If you are just looking for a more feminine version there are many including; Michaeline, Michaelina, Michaela, Michelle, Micaela, Miceilidh, Michal, Michel, Miki, Mikki, Michi, Michiko, Mickie, Micky...etc.
2007-02-13 00:46:47 · answer #1 · answered by Michael Darnell 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think Michaela would be a great alternative. Of course, that's just my opinion.
I think the parent needs to think of their children's future when naming their children. We all know that kids are some of the cruelest creatures on earth. It's a fact and there's no way of getting around it. I think that by naming a a child a name that is too unusual will only bring the child more heartache and pain then what he/she may already be headed for through childhood.
This question reminds me of a Dear Abby article where a grandmother-to-be wrote in asking if she had a right to oppose what her daughter was going to name her granddaughter.
What was the name? Diana Rhea.
It's pretty clear that Diana Rhea will easily be picked up by other children and the child will go through her childhood being called "diarrhea."
So for the sake of the little girl in question, I think it's best to go with an alternative name instead of a name that is more affiliated with boys.
I'm all about using unique names for children, but only provided the name won't cause the child any added grief as they grow up.
2007-02-12 23:54:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes
What the heck does "i am not tring to fit into any ones box" mean?
2007-02-12 23:34:41 · answer #3 · answered by bonshui 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Is there a way to pronouce it female(ish)? It's not a bad idea but your daughter might get teased. What about the female version of the name and call her Michelle?
2007-02-12 23:34:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Michela (pronounced mee-kay-lah) is a common Italian name for a girl - but Michael? Naah...
2007-02-12 23:40:05 · answer #5 · answered by Vivagaribaldi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's no worse than naming a boy Ashley. Or naming your kid Daisy Boo, or Apple, or Shiloh Nuevo.
2007-02-12 23:36:02 · answer #6 · answered by Angelpaws 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Lots of girls have been named Michael, it is not an original idea. It is your child, you can name her anything you want. My sister-in-law is named Michal, she is called Mikey
2007-02-12 23:35:48 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you like it, that's all that matters.The girl might resent it later, and change the name.
2007-02-12 23:34:37 · answer #8 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No more so than calling a boy Dorothy.
2007-02-12 23:34:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its a stupid idea what kind of a nut would want to?
2007-02-12 23:35:09 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋