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Phoenix
WDYT? Do you prefer for it on a boy or on a girl?Nothing ventured, nothing gained. PNL:
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This message was edited 5/10/2018, 7:59 PM

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I like it but I don’t think I have the guts to use it in real life. It sounds more masculine to me but i think it could work for a girl too.
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It's personally not my style, but I'm fine with it for either sex.
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Phoenix is technically my second favourite boys name, although I wouldn’t actually use him for reasons I won’t go into since they don’t affect this response. I adore the hope and optimism of the name, the magic and soft, gentle feel. Phoenix sounds intelligent and thoughtful, and I love that. I used to loath (and I mean really hate) Phoenix for a girl, but I can sort of see it now. It comes across differently to me though, more strong, fiery, and feisty. I still definitely prefer it for a boy.
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oops, I meant to reply to OPIt's okay.I prefer it for a girl because it reminds me of Phoebe and Nyx. It also feels a little more unexpected for a girl, which I view as a positive.When used for a boy, it comes across as kind of macho to me.

This message was edited 5/11/2018, 5:46 AM

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I think it’s really neat for both boys and girls. I think I like it more for a girl, but it works for either. It’s like Phoebe and Felix combined.
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Don’t like it at all as a name. It’s a city and a mythological bird, but it’s hard to see it as a human name (and this is after meeting several people named Phoenix). Maybe I’m being too harsh here, not trying to be unfair. I just don’t care for it.
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Actually, both of them it is a great neutral name, I'd think I would like it more for a girl because it's not too feminine and not too masculine just perfect.
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Boy.Don't really like it, but it's ok. I teach a nice kid named Phoenix, he's 17. I can't stand it on a girl.. it's so harsh and masculine.
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