the name Jordan?

Question

does it make you think of a boys name or a girls name?i want to use it for a boy but am afraid it sounds too feminine. i dont know if its just because i knew a girl named Jordan or if it really does sound girly. what do you think?

if you dont like it can you give me some other suggestions.

wow, i didnt know it was such a common name. i've only known one person named jordan and its my mothers maiden name

Answer 1

Jordan makes me think of a boy because all the Jordans I have ever met have been male. However, I can see it as a girl's name also; I just don't think it is as common for girls.

If you are interested in numerology, the information pasted below is from the best web site I have so far found on numerology and names.


JORDAN - The Quiet, Private, Refined Manager

This name will provide isolation along with strength. Take a look at how Maryanna "grades" this name, but do keep in mind that your Full Name also plays an important role in overall influence, thus this component of your name does not alone offer a complete picture of your moniker's effect on your life.

Health: B+
Financial Potential: A
Professional/Job Success: A
Relationship/Compatibility: B
Charisma/Sex Appeal: A
Communication Ability: B
The frequency is a blend between masculine and feminine influences.


And, from the second web link below, How to choose a first name:

Of all the name components, the first name is used independently with greatest regularity. Consequently, the first name has the most significant influence on a person's life and personality. Almost from the moment of birth, the first name vibration begins impacting perceptions, traits and talents. With time, the underlying frequency or vibration of the first name plays a major role in establishing an individual's relationship patterns and communication style.

Unfortunately, many believe that the "meaning" of a first name can be learned from a baby book or from a phrase on the side of a coffee mug. Nothing could be farther from the truth. The generic phrases or definitions which have been passed across cultural lines from one generation to the next until making their way to the present time, are but fragments of the original significance. There is also the consideration that Aramaic and Hebrew names, mentioned in scripture and the Bible, and created centuries ago for a specific purpose by way of the native alphabet, have taken on a whole new energetic purpose when restructured into English. In addition, think of the names that were first rendered by way of Chinese or Japanese characters. The jump to English for those names was in many instances quite brutal when compared to the originally intended energetic frequency. It's like the old scout game where several people sit in a row and the first whispers a message to the next until the communication reaches the end of the line. When the last person states the message out loud, it has more often than not taken on a totally different meaning. For the most part, in English speaking cultures, names have silently mutated, to create a hybrid variety producing sometimes harmonious and sometimes discordant effects on an energetic level.

In considering a first name for your child, several factors should be addressed:

Narrowing the field: Make a list of names that appeal to you, noting all possible spellings. (For example, Eric can also be spelled Erik, Erich, Erick, Aric, Aeric and Erec.) Each spelling has its own set of characteristics, so if you like a name and its profile is weak, you could find a stronger spelling while maintaining the desired sound. Once you have your list, research the energetic influence of each individual name and its variations. You can find an extensive on-line profile for any first name by going to the First Names page on this site. These profiles will discuss a name's effect on personality, health, relationships, job/career, finances and more. (Spot check names with free mini-profiles at www.namepower101.com.) As you assess each moniker, continue to consider only names that carry a balanced internal frequency. Some examples: Colin is balanced, Collin is weak… Erika is strong, Erica will drain energy reserves… Gregg is powerful, Greg is isolating… Tom is scattering, Thomm is grounded. Eliminate names that are discordant or lacking in balance.

Hand-Me-Down Names: If you feel the need to name your child after a relative, take a close look at the life and health of that individual. Your son or daughter will no doubt experience many of the same challenges, pitfalls, triumphs and personality quirks. In instances where a relative has led a life of misfortune, early death, addiction or co-dependency, think twice about adopting that individual's name for your child.

Gender Specifics: Match your child's gender to a complementary name influence. Some names carry a strongly feminine quality while others are strongly masculine. Choosing a masculine name for girl or a feminine name for a boy can result in conflict and esteem problems. Some names to avoid for girls include: Pat, Brittany, Kay, Cindy, Leslie, Tiffany and Emily. Names to avoid for boys: Dana, Roger, Doug, Aidan, Rich, Christopher and Corey.

Nicknames and variations: Determine whether a name is likely to be shortened, or whether common nicknames might be applied later in life. A name could be an excellent choice in its full form, yet the shortened variation might create a totally different personality influence that is less than ideal. Michael is top notch, but Mike brings scattered emotions and a lack of assertiveness… Lynnea is ideal, but Lynn encourages hypersensitivity and relationship challenges. Remember, every variation of a name is in essence a totally new vibration. Thus, if a woman uses Elizabeth, Beth, Liz, Betty and Liza she is creating five different personality profiles! And when a Christopher adopts Chris, he is incorporating a "name change." Never shorten a name to only initials where no vowels are present (examples: T.J., J.R.) Since vowels carry the life force of language, a first name consisting of only consonants attracts very physical experiences.

Checking the fit and feel: Once you have settled on a few favorite names, try them on personally in advance of the baby's birth. Spend a few days using each name as your own when you make restaurant reservations or order free catalogs. You will quickly discover just how other people respond to a particular name vibration, either positively or negatively.

Answer 2

I still see it as a boy's name - Jordan Knight from New Kids on the Block was my childhood crush, of course.

I grew up with a lot of kids (born late 70s/early 80s) named Jordan - all boys. I only knew one female Jordyne (spelled like that).

I think Jordan is perfectly masculine, but I don't really know what the next generation will think.

Answer 3

I love the name Jordan - It's good for a boy or a girl. I think Jordanne is probably a nicer way to spell it for a girl. :-)

Answer 4

I knew a guy called Jordan. But i think Jordyn for a girl could work. Or Jordanne

Answer 5

Jordan can be male or female. Two of my friends are named Jordan and one is make and the other is female. Jordan, to me is a name full of strength and athleticism.

Answer 6

i LOVE that name. when i have a baby im going to name it jordan. i happen to really like names for girls that sound like boys names but i dont think that jordan sounds too feminine because i know a girl and a boy named Jordan. i really think its also a name that sounds good for a grown-up too, its not just a name that sounds cute for a baby.

Answer 7

My name is Jordan and i have guy friends with the name of Jordan also it isnt too feminine for a guy in my opinion!

Answer 8

Jordan is unisex name
I know as many boys as girls named this
Here are other Unisex names
Peyton
Paxton
Jamie
Hayden
Riley
Ryan
Augustine
Bailey
Harley
Skylar
Alex
Dusty
Taylor
Tyler
These are unisex names, so I would only name one sex.

Answer 9

Strong boy name I like it
It sounds good with matthew
Jordan Matthew

Answer 10

Jordan is one of the few unisex names that I think work perfectly fine either way. I actually prefer it more on a boy.

Answer 11

I automatically associate it with a male because I've known a few male Jordans but not one single female, unless you count the woman on the TV show Crossing Jordan.