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Feminizations of Male Names

  1. Caspara

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Casper or Jasper, Persian

    • Meaning:

      "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.
  2. Fernande

    • Origin:

      French, feminine variation of Ferdinand

    • Description:

      A dark-haired femme fatale choice.
  3. Joske

    • Origin:

      Dutch, from Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"

    • Description:

      A Dutch feminine form of Joseph, created by adding the -ke suffix to the traditionally male Jos. Joske could be a stylish European alternative if you want to honor a Joseph but Josie and Josephine aren't quite your style.
  4. Cyrielle

    • Origin:

      French feminine form of Cyril

    • Meaning:

      "lordly"

    • Description:

      Cyril has several attractive femaie forms, including the French Cyrielle as well as Cyrilla. The one downside of this unique name is that many English speakers will pronounce it like cereal, so you'll constantly be explaining, "No, it's siri-ELLE."
  5. 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.

  6. Placida

    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "serene"

    • Description:

      A name that's more familiar in its male form, Placido, but this can be a similar-feeling alternative to Serena.
  7. Kristolyn

    • Origin:

      Variation of Christalyn or Krystal, English, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "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.
  8. Tomasi

    • Origin:

      Basque feminine form of Thomas, Amharic

    • Meaning:

      "twin"

    • Description:

      Energetic but sweet, Tomasi is a Basque form of Spanish name Tomasa, ultimately a variant of the classic boy name. It may also appear as a surname, and as a masculine name, notably in Fiji and Tonga.
  9. Xeveria

    • Origin:

      Variation of Xaviera or Xavier, Basque

    • Meaning:

      "new house"

    • Description:

      The usual female form of Xavier, Xaviera, is given to only a handful of baby girls in the US each year, and the Xeveria variation is even rarer, not recorded at all.
  10. Fredella

    • Origin:

      Feminine form of Fred or compound of Fred and Ella, English

    • Meaning:

      "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.
  11. Federica

    • Origin:

      Italian, feminine variation of Frederick, German

    • Meaning:

      "peaceful ruler"

    • Description:

      Federica is the Latin version of Frederica, one of those formerly stuffy female names -- think Josephine and Eleanor -- that feels fresh and elegant again. And Federica has more energy without that first r.
  12. Sebastiane

    • Origin:

      French female form of Sebastian, Latin from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "man of Sebastia"

    • Description:

      Sebastiane is not a common feminization but may become more so as Sebastian achieves international popularity.
  13. Armande

    • Origin:

      French, feminine variation of Armand

    • Description:

      Feminine form of Armand, has an elegant charm.
  14. Pierette

    • Origin:

      French, feminine diminutive of Peter

    • Description:

      Balletic, à la pirouette.
  15. Hendrika

    • Description:

      Hendrika is a feminine Dutch name derived from the masculine Hendrik (the Dutch form of Henry), meaning 'ruler of the home' or 'estate ruler.' This feminine adaptation features the suffix '-ika,' a common Dutch feminine ending. Popular in the Netherlands and among Dutch communities worldwide, Hendrika reached its peak popularity in the early to mid-20th century but has become less common in recent decades. The name is sometimes shortened to affectionate forms like Henny, Rika, or Rieke. Hendrika carries a strong, traditional European character with its Germanic roots, offering both historical depth and a distinctive sound that sets it apart from more common feminine names in English-speaking countries.

  16. Caspera

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Casper, Dutch and Scandinavian

    • Meaning:

      "bringer of treasure"

    • Description:

      An unusual feminization of boy name Casper with a beautiful meaning and familiar nicknames Cassie, Cass and Perrie.
  17. Yonit

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Yonah, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "dove"

    • Description:

      A feminization of Yonah, the Hebrew form of Jonah.
  18. Símonía

    • Origin:

      Icelandic, Hebrew, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "he has heard; flat-nosed"

    • Description:

      Símonía is an Icelandic feminine form of the classic Simon, frillier than Simone but still slightly clunky, being a feminization. From its Hebrew origins, the name would mean "he has heard" while from its Greek roots, it can mean "flat-nosed".
  19. Sebastiana

    • Origin:

      Feminine form of Sebastian, Latin from Greek

    • Meaning:

      "man of Sebastia"

    • Description:

      Sebastiana is not often heard in the US, but as Sebastian in all its forms becomes more popular, so might this feminine version.
  20. Madhavi

    • Origin:

      Feminization of Madhava, Sanskrit

    • Meaning:

      "of the springtime"

    • Description:

      An epithet of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi — the personification of fertility, prosperity, and wealth.