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I only like Emery for a boy. But I'd really, really love to see Emeric / Emmerich. It's so dashingly handsome and much more difficult to use on a girl. (knock wood)

I think Emery is one of those names that could be used on a boy or girl. I wouldn't assume either way. Kind of like Morgan or Jamie/Jayme - everybody has their preference, but it seems about 50-50 in use on both genders. I really like Emery for either gender.

I like Emery only on a boy. I think it's still unpopular enough for girls that you get away with using it for a boy.

I've always considered it a boy's name. I don't like it that much for a girl. I think non-name nerds don't think Emery is only a girls name. I don't think Emery has become a Ashley.

I don't really like it on either gender. Knew a guy named Ellary in high school, so Emery prob'ly wouldn't phase me.

I think it can still be used for boys-show those thieves who it's meant for! I do prefer Emory, however, as Emery reminds me of emery boards. :)

Emery is a name I overlook for some reason. I always think of the name as male.

With the popularity of Emily and co, I don't think it's practical, sorry! I do love Emery as a boys' name though, so I think it's a shame.

I really like Emery for a boy much more than for a girl. I also love Emil / Emile, Emilio, Emiliano, Emmerich and Emerson. My favorites are Emilio and Emmerich. Emerson is one of the few -son names that I really love. I love Emery but I'd personally only use it for a boy. The only reason I'd feel a little odd using it is that it reminds me of the nail files called Emery Boards. Quinn is similar to Emery. More girls are currently being named Quinn than boys are. Quinn is much more a male name to me, just as Emery is. So I wouldn't not use Emery just because more girls are currently being given this name. Also for a boy or a girl this name is so uncommon that I don't think people really consider it more for one sex than the other.

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Had to mention that for Emmerich I also love the spelling Emeric even though I wouldn't pronounce it the French way.

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This message was edited 10/9/2011, 4:35 PM

I really like Emery, I think I prefer Emrys (which I find more masculine) but I think Emery would be fine on a boy.

Emery totally works for a boy! It's not common enough for people to automatically assume it's a feminine name, imo. In fact, I assumed it was a masculine name before I discovered it was unisex (with James and Aidan being used on girls though, nothing surprises me these days!). I like Emery. I don't think I'd use it, but I wouldn't mind meeting a boy named Emery! :)

I think it is so uncommon that it shouldn't be a problem. Some will think Emery is a boy and some (those that like names like Emerson, Parker, Ashton on girls) will think girl.
The only time I have heard it is as a last name. I think it is rather masculine and although I could see someone using it for a girl, my first thought would be boy and I much prefer it for a male.

I like Emrys so I guess I could like Emery though it does remind me of Emery boards for filing nails.

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I'd consider it male rather than female.