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Male Names for Girls

rhodes2nowhere
By rhodes2nowhere
Updated Mon Dec 19 2022
My favorites of both gender neutral names and traditionally male names for baby girls. 2020
  1. Beck

    • Origin:

      Short form of Rebecca or English

    • Meaning:

      "one living beside a small stream"

    • Description:

      Although the single-named singer is male, this might be a girl's nickname name or a sleek nature name that's perfect in the middle.
  2. Clarke

    • Origin:

      Variation of Clark

    • Meaning:

      "scribe, clerk"

    • Description:

      While Clark ranks in the Top 500 for boys, the Clarke spelling leans towards the girls' side. Regardless, the name works well for either sex.
  3. Collins

    • Origin:

      Surname derived from Nicholas or Colin

    • Meaning:

      "people of victory or pup"

    • Description:

      Collins is a surname name that has made the girls' Top 1000 thanks to its use for the daughter of the real-life Blind Side heroine. As of 2019, Collins climbed into the US Top 500. This derivation of the Greek Nicholas—which means "people of victory"—or the Irish and Scottish Colin—which may itself be a Nicholas derivation or an Anglicization of the word for pup—has a stylish feel made more so by that final s.
  4. Conrad

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "brave counsel"

    • Description:

      Conrad has a somewhat intellectual masculine image, a solid name that has been consistently on the popularity lists, especially well used in the 1920s and 30s, and given a pop of rock energy by the Elvis-like character of Conrad Birdie in Bye, Bye, Birdie--("We love you Conrad, oh yes we do!").
  5. Elliot

    • Origin:

      Anglicization of Elijah or Elias

    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah is God"

    • Description:

      Elliot is another traditional boy name used for girls", a trend led by political commentator George Stephanopoulos and his actress wife Ali Wentworth.
  6. Freddie

    • Origin:

      Dininutive of Frederick, German

    • Meaning:

      "peaceful ruler"

    • Description:

      Just the kind of casual, flippant nickname that upscale Brits are putting on their sons' birth certificates, but few U.S. parents are.
  7. Jude

    • Origin:

      Latin diminutive of Judith or variation of Judah, Hebrew, Arabic

    • Meaning:

      "praised; to be generous and good to others"

    • Description:

      Jude may be a popular boys' name, thanks to Jude Law, but boyish nicknames for girls - like Frankie and Teddy - are on trend and Jude is also a new way to spin Judy or Judith. It's long been used quietly for girls as well as boys, and may start to pick up steam, though as of 2024, it was given to just shy of 90 girls in the US compared to over 2000 boys.
  8. Juno
    • Max

      • Origin:

        Latin

      • Meaning:

        "greatest"

      • Description:

        If Sam can make it as a girl's name, why not Max? Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's eldest daughter Maxima goes by Max, but you could also use it as a short form for Maxine, Maximilienne or even Margaux.
    • Micha

      • Description:

        Micha is a feminine name with ancient Hebrew origins, though it's used across multiple cultures and genders. It's most commonly recognized as a shortened form of Michael (meaning "who is like God?") or Michaela. In German and Dutch-speaking regions, Micha is an established name in its own right, while in Hebrew contexts it relates to the biblical prophet Micah. The name has a soft, melodic quality while maintaining a sense of strength. Micha offers cultural versatility, fitting comfortably in diverse linguistic environments. Its brevity gives it a modern feel despite its ancient roots. While never reaching tremendous popularity in English-speaking countries, Micha has maintained steady usage, particularly appealing to parents seeking a name with spiritual connections that remains straightforward and approachable. The name balances uniqueness with recognizability, cultural depth with contemporary style.

    • Palmer

      • Origin:

        English surname and occupational

      • Meaning:

        "he who holds the palm; pilgrim"

      • Description:

        With a soft sound, a preppy feel, and a unisex style, Palmer is a last name that's been climbing up the charts for girls in the US. Having entered the Top 1000 in 2018, more recent stats place it in the Top 300. More than four times as many girls received the name than boys in 2023, though Palmer is a name on the rise all round.
    • Quincy

      • Origin:

        French

      • Meaning:

        "estate of the fifth son"

      • Description:

        Quirky in the way that all Q names are quirky, Quincy was once a buttoned-up, patrician New England name, an image countered in recent years by the talented and ultracool musician Quincy Jones (middle name: Delight; nickname: Q).