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[Opinions] Re: Originally feminine names that are unisex or masculine now?
Wilmot. When I was doing research on my ancestors in Cornwall, I came across TONS of Wilmots, Wilmotts, Willmots, etc; all female. And although Wilmot isn't exactly a popular name on either gender I'd say that most people would assume a Wilmot is male.Also I think Christian was originally feminine? And Julian? Or at least more unisex than they are now. I remember reading about some medieval Christians and Julians who were women.
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Christian is a feminine name in my country, but it's more common for males. We have Kristin and Kristina for girls. Julian I like for a girl and hate for a boy.
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Yes, Christian was unisex (albeit more used on girls) in medieval times. Julian too, since the 13th century, because it was confused with Gillian.I did not know about Wilmot, such an interesting name.
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