Why do many people say that masculine names are actually feminine instead?

Answer 1

well, it depends on the name. Many names that are imported from other cultures are feminine sounding to us, but are actually masculine names. On the other hand, lot of traditionally masculine names have become "either-or" names recently becuase some people think its cute to name little girls a boys name. Its funny how you can name a girl Randy or Jordan, but you cant name a boy Rachel or Helen. I dont thikn that msculine names are actually becoming feminine names, I just think that its more acceptable in our society for a girl to have a boy's name than for a boy to have a girl's name.

Answer 2

You answer that question based on your own experiences. If I grew up knowing a man named Dana then it seems like a masculine name to me. I think of a man when I hear the name.

If you only knew girls with the name Dana you would think that Dana is definitely more feminine.

Many names that are considered feminine were at one time a male name. It seems that most names get used by a female every so often.

I know a woman that has two little girls ages 5 and new born and their names are Brady and Carter.

I know little girls named Hunter and Chase too. Oh, and a little girl who is around 5 named Evan.

I also know a boy who is 10 named Briley. Is that a girls or a boys name? It seems very feminine to me.

Take Care,
SD

Answer 3

Because many parents long for Boys in their families to carry on the family tradition, but when girls come along...... well any masculine name is conveniently changed into a feminine name

Answer 4

Because the names sound feminine. It's like naming a boy Cinnamon. Doesn't that sound feminine?

Answer 5

I don't like a girl being named Bailey or Madison or Jordan just because its trendy. I think a name should mean something. Like its a family name or something. I would name a boy Bailey or Miller only if it was a family name. I've known two girls named Carter and they both hate their names. What ever happened to pretty girl names like Carol, Pamela, Lisa, Mary and Martha??

Answer 6

I have a friend (male) that is named Carey .And another named Kelly .I think these names suit them.And not because society says they are feminine names. (because Kelly is a biker) .I don't believe names are necessarily masculine or feminine ,they're just names. :)

Answer 7

Over the years names fall in & out of favor. Madison was a last name, then a boys and now it is a girls. It all depends on how you look on it.

Answer 8

I don't know because some names just sound more feminine. Seriously though if somebody told you they wanted you to meet their friend Stacey or Marion whom you've never seen or heard of before, wouldn't you be expecting a girl?

Answer 9

Some names sound girlish and others sound manly.

TO SD: My son is named Bryley, just a different spelling that you used. I named him that because I liked the name Bryan and the name Riley, but they didn't sound right together, so I combined them.

Answer 10

Maybe they think of them in a traditional way and see them as weak and therefore feminine