Unconventional Feminizations of Male Names

Adamina

Hebrew

"child of the red earth"

A feminization of Adam with several sweet nickname options — Addie, Ada, Minnie, or Mina being a few.

Aidana

Aidana is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a feminine form of Aidan, a name of Irish origin meaning 'little fire' or 'fiery one.' Alternatively, it could be related to the…

Albertine

French feminine variation of Albert

"bright, noble"

Albertine and Alberta are old-fashioned feminizations ala Geraldine and Roberta: a little bit clunky, a little bit regal, just waiting for a celeb to use them to make them cool again. Familiar in…

Alfreda

English

"elf power,"

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

Alphonsine

Alphonsine is a feminine name derived from the masculine Alfonso or Alphonse, which originated from the Old Germanic elements "adal" (noble) and "funs" (ready) - meaning "ready for battle" or "noble…

Andrette

Andrette is a feminine name that serves as a diminutive variant of Andrea or a feminine form of Andre. With French linguistic origins, it combines the strong foundation of the Greek 'andreia' meaning…

Antoinella

Antoinella is a feminine name that represents an elaborated form of Antoinette, which itself is the French feminine diminutive of Antoine (Anthony). The name ultimately derives from the Roman family…

Arthurette

Feminine form of Arthur, Celtic

"bear"

If you're looking for a girl's name that honors an ancestral Arthur, try Artis.

Axelle

French feminine form of Axel

"father of peace"

Putting the emphasis on the "elle" softens a name that seems at once futuristic and medieval.

Benedicta

Latin

"blessed"

Saintly, and a Mother Superior to boot.

Benjamina

Hebrew

"daughter of the right hand"

The kind of feminized male name that never caught on.

Bernharda

Bernharda is the feminine form of Bernard, a name of Germanic origin combining the elements 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave, strong), literally meaning 'brave as a bear' or 'strong as a bear.' While…

Bertina

Bertina is a feminine name with Germanic origins, serving as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'berht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous'. It can be considered a feminine variant of names…

Bobette

Bobette is a feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Barbara or Roberta. The name combines the nickname "Bob" (from Robert or Barbara) with the French feminine suffix…

Brette

Brette is a feminine name of French origin, representing a feminine form of Brett, which derived from a Middle English surname meaning 'a Breton' or 'someone from Brittany.' The addition of the final…

Bruna

Italian

"brown"

Possibility for a dark-haired babe.

Calvina

Latin, feminine form of Calvin

There are several better Cal- names that don't simply echo a male form.

Damienne

Damienne is the feminine form of Damien, which derives from Greek origins meaning "to tame" or "to subdue." The name has roots in early Christian history through Saint Damian, a physician who, with…

Dominica

Italian, feminine variation of Dominic

"belonging to the Lord"

Fashionably Continental and much fresher than Dominique, though it's been used since the Middle Ages. Dominica can be spelled any number of ways, from Dominika to Domenica, but we prefer this…

Earla

English, feminine variation of Earl

If there's an ancestral Earl you want to honor, consider Early instead.