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Feminizations of Male Names

  1. Nicandra

    • Origin:

      Botanical name and feminine variation of Nicander, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "man of victory"

    • Description:

      Nicandra is the name of a plant known as apple-of-peru and also shoo-fly plant. It's also the feminine form of Nicander, an ancient Greek poet, physician, and grammarian.
  2. Alexandrine

    • Origin:

      French and German variation of Alexandra

    • Meaning:

      "defending men"

    • Description:

      Alexandra is a name with many international variations, elaborations and short forms, and Alexandrine is one of the more unusual. Another, Alexandrina, was the first name of Queen Victoria.
  3. 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.
  4. Xaverie

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Xavier, Basque

    • Meaning:

      "new house"

    • Description:

      Xaverie is a feminine name derived from Xavier, which itself comes from the Basque place name Etxeberria, meaning 'the new house.' Most famously associated with St. Francis Xavier, the 16th-century missionary, the name carries religious significance for many Catholic families.
  5. 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.
  6. Ulrica

    • Origin:

      Feminine form of Ulrich or Wulfric, Swedish, German

    • Meaning:

      "rich and noble heritage; wolf ruler"

    • Description:

      Ulrica has an Old World sound, but is perhaps enough like Erika and Annika that it could work today. Also spelled Ulrika, it was borne by a 18th century Swedish queen and Olympic ice hockey player, Ulrica Lindström.
  7. 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.
  8. Domenica

    • Origin:

      Italian feminine form of Dominic

    • Meaning:

      "belonging to the Lord"

    • Description:

      Much fresher and more energetic than Dominique.
  9. Maxima

    • Origin:

      Latin, feminine variation of Maximus

    • Description:

      Max names were one of the hottest trends for boys in the mid-2010s, and are still very popular. The girl versions haven't seen so much love, unfortunately. (Or fortunately, if you love them and want them to stay rare!) Maxima got some attention in 2015 when Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan used it for their daughter, but few parents have copied them.

  10. Jacoba

    • Origin:

      Hebrew, feminine variation of Jacob

    • Description:

      Now that Jacob has been the top boys' name for several years, this may come to the fore, the way Michaela did after Michael's long reign at Number One. For now, it's one of the more unusual girl names starting with J.
  11. Antonine

    • Origin:

      Feminine diminutive of Antoine, French form of Anthony

    • Meaning:

      "priceless one"

    • Description:

      The roles of vintage French girl names are filled with now-rare feminizations, such as Antonine. More usual forms today are Antonia or even Antoinette.
  12. 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.
  13. Thaddea

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Thaddeus, Aramaic

    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"

    • Description:

      Although Thaddeus has long been used in this country, Thaddea is almost unknown and, with its air of mystery, could make a distinctive choice.
  14. Laurentia

    • Origin:

      Latin, feminine form of Laurence

    • Description:

      This pretty female form of Laurence originated in ancient Rome and is still sometimes heard in the Latino community. It is one of the many intriguing Latin names for girls worth consideration by modern parents, as a more distinctive spin on Laura or Lauren. The name's rhythm also makes it perfect for Ren or Wren as a nickname.
  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. Gilberte

    • Origin:

      French, feminine variation of Gilbert

    • Description:

      You might be able to make this work if you pronounce it the sophisticated French way: zhil-bare.
  17. Jožica

    • Origin:

      Slovene, Croatian

    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah increases"

    • Description:

      A zippy feminine form of Joseph used in Slovenia and Croatia, based on the regional variant Jožef.
  18. Charla

    • Origin:

      English feminization of Charles, German and French

    • Meaning:

      "free man"

    • Description:

      Charlotte is a Top 10 name now and Charlie is hugely popular for both girls and boys, along with Charlee, Charli, Charleigh, and Charley for girls. So why does Charla have none of this fashion power? Only five baby girls were named Charla in the US last year.
  19. Christophine

    • Origin:

      Feminine form of Christopher, Greek, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "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.
  20. Alfreda

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "elf power,"

    • Description:

      With a meaning like "elf power," Alfreda could find some appeal among fantasy enthusiasts. "Freda" makes for a pleasant nickname.