Feminizations of Male Names
- Suheyla
Origin:
Turkish, feminine variation of SuhailMeaning:
"level, even"Description:
Variation of Suhail.
- Kristolyn
Origin:
Variation of Christalyn or Krystal, English, GreekMeaning:
"Christian; crystal"Description:
A variation of Christalyn, itself a modern feminine form of Christian or Christina, Kristolyn is notably associated with Broadway star and actress, Kristolyn Lloyd. The name may be considered a straightforward feminization of any of the Christ- names, and therefore hold the meaning "Christian", however, it may also be seen as an elaboration of word name Crystal.
- Christophine
Origin:
Feminine form of Christopher, Greek, LatinMeaning:
"bearer of Christ"Description:
This rare feminization of Christopher blends in the sounds of the popular Josephine and is certainly more unexpected than Christine or Christina. German artist Christophine Reinwald (sister of playwright Friedrich von Schiller) is one notable bearer, while writer Jean Rhys used the name for a character in her 1966 Jane Eyre retelling, Wide Sargasso Sea. In the Caribbean and the UK, Christophine is also the colloquial name for the chayote fruit, a type of gourd named as such in reference to Christopher Columbus.
- Caspera
Origin:
Feminine variation of Casper, Dutch and ScandinavianMeaning:
"bringer of treasure"Description:
An unusual feminization of boy name Casper with a beautiful meaning and familiar nicknames Cassie, Cass and Perrie.
- Fernande
Origin:
French, feminine variation of FerdinandDescription:
A dark-haired femme fatale choice.
- Tulia
Origin:
Spanish feminine form of Roman family name Tullius, meaning unknownDescription:
Tulia, rhyming with Julia, is one of several offshoots of the noble Roman family name Tullius, best known as the middle name of the philosopher Cicero. While the single L is considered the Spanish and Polish form, Tullia may be used in Italy. There's also Túlia, a Hungarian form of Finnish Tuuli, meaning "wind".
- Melchiora
Origin:
Feminine form of MelchiorMeaning:
"king of light"Description:
A feminized form of Melchior, the name of one of the Biblical Magi (or Three Wise Men) and therefore associated with Christmas.
- Zoila
Origin:
Greek, “lively”Description:
A unique relative of Zoe via the Ancient Greek name Zoilos, borne by a 4th century BC cynic philosopher.
- Yonit
Origin:
Feminine variation of Yonah, HebrewMeaning:
"dove"Description:
A feminization of Yonah, the Hebrew form of Jonah.
- Manuela
Origin:
Spanish, feminine variation of EmmanuelMeaning:
"God is with us"Description:
Manuela is one feminine form that's more energetic than the male original, and is worth considering if you're seeking an easily assimilated Spanish name.
- Alastriona
Origin:
Irish: feminine form of AlasdarDescription:
Spelled Alastríona in its native language, this Irish cousin of Alexandra is little-known but fairly intuitive.
- Timea
Origin:
Hungarian feminine variation of Timaeus or invented nameMeaning:
"honor; good spirits, cheerful"Description:
Familiar in Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Czechia, and Slovakia, but rare elsewhere, Timea is a name with several possible origins. Some suggest is was a literary invention, created by the writer Mór Jókai for his 1872 novel Az Arany Ember ("The Man with the Golden Touch"). He possibly adapted the name from the Greek Euthymia,/em> in turn lending it the meaning "good spirits".
- Stavra
Origin:
Feminine variation of Stavros, GreekMeaning:
"cross"Description:
Stavra is the female version of the classic Greek name Stavros, sometimes erroneously anglified as Stephanie (which means crown) or Stella (star).
- Urbana
Origin:
Latin, feminine form of UrbanMeaning:
"of the city"Description:
If you live in the city, you might call your urban baby Urbana; if you live in the suburbs--don't even think of Surbana.
- Jacobine
Origin:
Feminine variation of Jacob, HebrewMeaning:
"supplanter"Description:
Jacobine is a rare -- no baby girls received the name in the US last year -- feminine form of the popular Jacob. But Jacobine has a quirky appeal. The Jacobins were a radical political club formed during the French revolution as well as an order of Dominican friars.
- Sebastiane
Origin:
French female form of Sebastian, Latin from GreekMeaning:
"man of Sebastia"Description:
Sebastiane is not a common feminization but may become more so as Sebastian achieves international popularity.
- Rolande
Description:
Rolande is a feminine name of French origin, representing the female form of Roland. The name derives from Germanic elements meaning 'fame' and 'land,' suggesting someone of renowned courage or a famous throughout the land. With its elegant French styling and subtle 'e' ending that designates femininity in French naming traditions, Rolande carries an air of sophisticated European heritage. The name enjoyed modest popularity in French-speaking regions during the early-to-mid 20th century but remains relatively uncommon today. Rolande possesses a certain vintage dignity, evoking images of strength and classical refinement. While never achieving widespread international usage, the name continues to appeal to parents drawn to French naming traditions or seeking a name with historical depth that hasn't been overused.
- Fredella
Origin:
Feminine form of Fred or compound of Fred and Ella, EnglishMeaning:
"peaceful ruler; + all, completely; + fairy maiden"Description:
A rare and clunky femininization of the classic Fred, for those who like the airy -ella over the spiky -erika, Fredella may also be considered a compound name. As such, it may simply mean "peaceful ruler", or, as a smoosh, it could mean "completely peaceful" or "peaceful fairy queen". It has been used as the name of a typeface, though it has never appeared in the US stats.
- Samuela
Origin:
Italian, feminine variation of SamuelMeaning:
"told by God"Description:
An Italian feminization of Samuel that comes off as dated, we can't imagine many parents choosing Samuela over Samantha.
- Caspara
Origin:
Feminine variation of Casper or Jasper, PersianMeaning:
"bringer of treasure"Description:
An unusual feminization of boy name Caspar with a beautiful meaning and familiar nicknames Cassie and Cass. It is also the name of a sports clothing brand.
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