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Boy Variants of Girl Names

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By vintageluvs
Updated Mon Apr 12 2021
Boys names that stem or have been popularized from girls names. Typically, feminizations become popular because of the boys names they stem from, but its the opposite in these cases.
  1. Amias

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "loved"

    • Description:

      Amias or Amyas is a unique name with an attractive sound and feel and a lovely meaning. Though it might sound like a Biblical name, it is not, but is a surname that may be related to Amadeus or even be a male version of Amy--which would make it one of the few boys' names to be derived from a girls'.
  2. Amyas

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "loved"

    • Description:

      Alternate spelling Amias is one of the biggest hit names of the past ten years, going from very uncommon -- it had never been in the Top 1000 -- to a firm spot in the Top 1000. The Amyas version is much rarer, used for only five baby boys last year. Down side: The spelling of the name starting with the familiar Amy might make some pronounce is Amy-us, but it's more correctly ah-MYE-as.
  3. Artemas

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "gift of Artemis, goddess of the hunt"

    • Description:

      This name has a nice mythological, historical, Three Musketeers-ish ring.
  4. Damaris

    • Description:

      Damaris is traditionally a feminine name of Greek origin appearing in the New Testament as a woman who converted to Christianity after hearing St. Paul speak in Athens. Despite being listed as masculine in this case, it is historically used for girls. The name means 'gentle' or 'heifer' (young cow). Damaris has never been extremely common but has maintained a steady presence across centuries, particularly in Christian communities. It has a soft, melodious sound while remaining distinctive. The name experienced a slight increase in usage in the late 20th century as parents sought biblical names that weren't overused. Damaris combines religious significance with a gentle meaning and elegant sound, appealing to those looking for a name with spiritual heritage.

  5. Eulalien
    • Eulalius
      • Isabelino
        • Noam

          • Origin:

            Hebrew

          • Meaning:

            "pleasantness, charm, tenderness"

          • Description:

            Noam is an underused modern Hebrew name with any number of attractive attributes attached to its meaning; it doesn't have the biblical weight of Noah, but could make a more distinctive alternative to that popular choice. Noam is a Top 10 boys' name in Israel.
        • Victor

          • Origin:

            Latin

          • Meaning:

            "conqueror"

          • Description:

            Victor is one of the earliest Christian names, borne (as Vittorio) by several saints and popes, symbolizing Christ's victory over death. It has been quietly in the Top 200 since 1880, but just recently has taken on a cool edge by fashionable parents in London and seems ripe for a similar reevaluation here too.
        • Viator
          • Virginien