First off, it was just an idea...I actually met a girl with this name and the prospect intrigued me so I just thought I'd ask and see what people's opinion was.
Secondly, I'm not having a child anytime soon so you don't have to worry about me giving a masculine name to a girl in the near future. It was just a question for argument's sake.
Thirdly, I can see everyone's point though. I get it. Personally I've always been a bit of tomboy and kinda wished my name was more masculine growing up, but I know that any kid I have might not want that. And I do myself find it weird when I do come across girls with male names. There's a girl I work with named
Connor and it throws me everytime I say her name. Ive also met a girls named
Colin,
Dylan, and
Devin and they throw me too. I don't know if I'd want that for my kids. But some names I don't mind. Like
Taylor,
Morgan, or
Madison on girls don't bother me eventhough they are traditionally male names. Though
Declan is not as popular in the U.S so it might be able recieved a bit better thatn say a female
Connor or
Colin, but I know it's still typically a male name. I like it on a boy too and would consider using for a son if I was still feeling it at the time.
It was jusut a question to throw out there, so everyone please relax.
Interesting point of debate though...guys names on girls, and even more, girls names on guys...usually the first is easier to accept. What are your thoughts?
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Laura