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Help[Opinions] Masculine Nicknames on Girls
I recently met a French girl named Frederique and I really liked how it was a feminine name but she still went by Fred for short.
What other names can you think of like this? I guess any girl with an easily-feminized-masculine name could go by the name's short forms. Do you like any of these traditonally male nicknames on girls?
Ones I can think of:
Roberta - Rob/Bob/Bobby
Thomasina - Thom/Tom
Alberta - Al/Bert
Please add to this list! Thank you :)
What other names can you think of like this? I guess any girl with an easily-feminized-masculine name could go by the name's short forms. Do you like any of these traditonally male nicknames on girls?
Ones I can think of:
Roberta - Rob/Bob/Bobby
Thomasina - Thom/Tom
Alberta - Al/Bert
Please add to this list! Thank you :)
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I like feminine names on boys more than masculine names on girls, actually.
I'm not big on masculine nicknames on girls, but I do like:
Toni for Antonella/ Antonia
Harry for Harriet
Andy for Andrea
Dani for Daniella/ Danika
These names are unisex, but I consider them feminine. I do think they sound great on boys though:
Lindsey
Quinn
Francis (Francis is very masculine to me, but Frances is what I think of first when I hear it)
Casey (this one is pretty evenly split between masculine and feminine for me actually)
I'm not big on masculine nicknames on girls, but I do like:
Toni for Antonella/ Antonia
Harry for Harriet
Andy for Andrea
Dani for Daniella/ Danika
These names are unisex, but I consider them feminine. I do think they sound great on boys though:
Lindsey
Quinn
Francis (Francis is very masculine to me, but Frances is what I think of first when I hear it)
Casey (this one is pretty evenly split between masculine and feminine for me actually)
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Quinn is all boy to me... However, I admit I do tend to think of girls before boys on the others.
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I'm the same. I like some feminine nicknames for boys- Abby and Ali come to mind. But I usually don't like masculine nicknames on girls.
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I personally loooove Billie. Always been a favourite of mine. Not too fussed on the more formal name though I quite like Wilhelmina.
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I don't really like any male names on girls.
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I was at school with sisters Roberta and Josephine: they went by Bert and Jody, neither of which I like at all for either gender.
I also knew a Charlene whom we called Charles. She didn't mind at all ... in fact, since she was Charlene Stephanie and had two older brothers, I imagine she would have been Charles Stephen if things had worked out differently. As it was, it seemed quite cute.
There must be gazillions of Alexandra, Alexa, Alexis etc girls who go by Alex; but I don't know any of them.
I do know two Danielle girls in their 20s who are known as Dani.
I also knew a Charlene whom we called Charles. She didn't mind at all ... in fact, since she was Charlene Stephanie and had two older brothers, I imagine she would have been Charles Stephen if things had worked out differently. As it was, it seemed quite cute.
There must be gazillions of Alexandra, Alexa, Alexis etc girls who go by Alex; but I don't know any of them.
I do know two Danielle girls in their 20s who are known as Dani.
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I've always liked feminine names on girls with unisex or masculine nn. ^_^ Like Winifred being called Fred. Charlotte being called Charlie. Samantha being called Sam. Alexandrine or Alexandra being called Alexei. Leona being called Leo. Etc.....
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This message was edited 9/7/2011, 11:00 PM
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I prob'ly wouldn't address a Roberta as just Rob or Bob, but maybe as Robbi or Bobbi... I wouldn't be likely to reduce Thomasina to Tom or Tommy... Wouldn't shorten Alberta to Bert, but maybe Al or Ally...
However, some that are fun...
Frankie for Francis or Francesca
Sam for Samantha
Danni for Danica, Danielle or Daniella
Billi for Willamina or even just on its own... I prefer it just on its own
Ricki just as is
Toni for Antonia
Randi for Miranda (but have to be careful which country you use this one is... and Miranda is kinda nice and doesn't need a nn, but I don't like the other nns I've seen for it)
Max for Maxine
Stevie for Stephanie is kind of a refreshing change from Steph
Chris for various appropriate names
Jo for Jolene, Joanna, etc.
Ronnie for Veronica or Ronalda
Alex for Alexandra or Alexandria
Mickey for Michelle
It won't work for all names, but does for some... Ironically enough, I'm otherwise more of a full names person with an aversion to most ---ie/y nns.
However, some that are fun...
Frankie for Francis or Francesca
Sam for Samantha
Danni for Danica, Danielle or Daniella
Billi for Willamina or even just on its own... I prefer it just on its own
Ricki just as is
Toni for Antonia
Randi for Miranda (but have to be careful which country you use this one is... and Miranda is kinda nice and doesn't need a nn, but I don't like the other nns I've seen for it)
Max for Maxine
Stevie for Stephanie is kind of a refreshing change from Steph
Chris for various appropriate names
Jo for Jolene, Joanna, etc.
Ronnie for Veronica or Ronalda
Alex for Alexandra or Alexandria
Mickey for Michelle
It won't work for all names, but does for some... Ironically enough, I'm otherwise more of a full names person with an aversion to most ---ie/y nns.
This message was edited 9/7/2011, 8:13 PM
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depends
I think some nicknames, like Frankie and Billie are adorable. I knew a grown-up Ricki (Erica) and I thought that was pretty cool.
That said, I've met 2 different little girls named Gabe (Gabriella) and a Theo (Theodora after a grandmother) and I can't say I'm down with those.
I don't know-- I guess I like nicknames that end with long E but not other ones?
I think some nicknames, like Frankie and Billie are adorable. I knew a grown-up Ricki (Erica) and I thought that was pretty cool.
That said, I've met 2 different little girls named Gabe (Gabriella) and a Theo (Theodora after a grandmother) and I can't say I'm down with those.
I don't know-- I guess I like nicknames that end with long E but not other ones?
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Granted, I may be bais
I grew up a major tomboy, and yes, I love masculine nn on girls. For a while I said I would only name my daughters names that had the option of masculine nn. (On the other hand, I went through a phase of wanting to name my sons popular girl names that were once masculine.)
My name is Kristina, but I go by Kris more often than not.
I haven't read all the other posts, but here are some of my favorites:
Josephine "Jo"
Eugenia / Eugenie "Gene"
Jacqueline "Jac"
(Any J- name) "Jay" "JJ" (I love inital names, for both genders)
Nicole "Nic"
Jessica "Jess" "Jesse"
Andrea "Andy"
Thats all I can think of for now...
I grew up a major tomboy, and yes, I love masculine nn on girls. For a while I said I would only name my daughters names that had the option of masculine nn. (On the other hand, I went through a phase of wanting to name my sons popular girl names that were once masculine.)
My name is Kristina, but I go by Kris more often than not.
I haven't read all the other posts, but here are some of my favorites:
Josephine "Jo"
Eugenia / Eugenie "Gene"
Jacqueline "Jac"
(Any J- name) "Jay" "JJ" (I love inital names, for both genders)
Nicole "Nic"
Jessica "Jess" "Jesse"
Andrea "Andy"
Thats all I can think of for now...
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No, I've never liked masculine nicknames on girls. I tend to like my girl's names to be overtly feminine, even the nicknames. The only time I can remember liking a masculine nickname on a girl was when Artemis nn Artie was brought up a while ago here on the boards. It's the only time I've been able to understand the appeal of it.
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I generally dislike nicknames altogether (with a few notable excpetions), but I'm pretty neutral on traditionally male nicknames vs female nicknames on girls.
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I know a Roberta that goes by Bert.
Charlotte - Charlie
Alexandra - Alex, Lex, Alec
Andrea - Andy
Aurora - Rory
Danielle - Danny/Dani
Dominique - Domi
Gabriella - Gabe
Jacqueline - Jack/Jackie/Jacky
Jessica - Jesse
Joanne, Josephine - Joe, Joey, Jo
Natalie, Natasha - Nat,Nate
Nicole - Nick, Cole
Victoria - Vic, Victor
Willow, Wilhelmina - Will, Bill, Billy
Alison (Addison, Madison) - Sonny
Carly - Carl
Donna - Don, Donnie, Donny
Elizabeth - Eli
Kennedy, Kendra - Ken, Kenny
Magdalena - Dale
Veronica - Ronnie
Charlotte - Charlie
Alexandra - Alex, Lex, Alec
Andrea - Andy
Aurora - Rory
Danielle - Danny/Dani
Dominique - Domi
Gabriella - Gabe
Jacqueline - Jack/Jackie/Jacky
Jessica - Jesse
Joanne, Josephine - Joe, Joey, Jo
Natalie, Natasha - Nat,Nate
Nicole - Nick, Cole
Victoria - Vic, Victor
Willow, Wilhelmina - Will, Bill, Billy
Alison (Addison, Madison) - Sonny
Carly - Carl
Donna - Don, Donnie, Donny
Elizabeth - Eli
Kennedy, Kendra - Ken, Kenny
Magdalena - Dale
Veronica - Ronnie
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I tend to think of Jackie as more of a female nn that's sometimes used on guys than the other way around... not really into Jackie on boys.
I think of Nat more as a girlie nn sometimes used on boys too... If I just heard Nat, I'd prob'ly think Natalie or Natasha before I'd think Nathan... Though Nat is POSSIBLE on boys, Nate seems more common.
I think of Nat more as a girlie nn sometimes used on boys too... If I just heard Nat, I'd prob'ly think Natalie or Natasha before I'd think Nathan... Though Nat is POSSIBLE on boys, Nate seems more common.
This message was edited 9/7/2011, 8:05 PM
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I've heard of a Samantha going by Sam, and an Alexandria who goes by Alex. I also knew an adult Michaelene (something like that) who went by Mike or Mikey.
Sam and Alex don't bother me much, but Mike on a girl kind of grosses me out. Masculine nicknames can't work on every girl, IMO, but some of them are interesting.
Sam and Alex don't bother me much, but Mike on a girl kind of grosses me out. Masculine nicknames can't work on every girl, IMO, but some of them are interesting.
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I don't really care for Rob/Bob/Bobby, Thom/Tom, Fred, or Bert as nicknames for girls, but there are some masculine nicknames that I like, and I could see Al growing on me as a girls' nickname. I love Leona or Leonia "Leo" for a girl.
Others I like:
Samantha "Sam"
Alexandra "Alex" - The funny thing is that I like dislike Alex for a boy.
Davina "Davey/Davie"
I don't mind Jo as a nickname for something like Josephine, Joelle, or Joanna. And although I'm not really a Willie and Billie fan, I don't mind them as nicknames for Wilhelmina, Willa, and Willow.
More I don't mind:
Antonia or Antoinette "Toni"
Nicole, Nicola, or Nicolette "Nick"
Christine, Christa, Christina, etc. "Chris"
Timothea or Timea "Tim"
Andrea "Andy/Andi"
Danielle "Dani/Danny/Dannie"
Charlotte "Charlie"
Virginia "Vinnie/Vinny"
Francesca "Frankie"
Henrietta or Hallie "Hal"
Claudia "Claude"
Philomena "Phil"
Others I like:
Samantha "Sam"
Alexandra "Alex" - The funny thing is that I like dislike Alex for a boy.
Davina "Davey/Davie"
I don't mind Jo as a nickname for something like Josephine, Joelle, or Joanna. And although I'm not really a Willie and Billie fan, I don't mind them as nicknames for Wilhelmina, Willa, and Willow.
More I don't mind:
Antonia or Antoinette "Toni"
Nicole, Nicola, or Nicolette "Nick"
Christine, Christa, Christina, etc. "Chris"
Timothea or Timea "Tim"
Andrea "Andy/Andi"
Danielle "Dani/Danny/Dannie"
Charlotte "Charlie"
Virginia "Vinnie/Vinny"
Francesca "Frankie"
Henrietta or Hallie "Hal"
Claudia "Claude"
Philomena "Phil"
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I personally feel you can do anything with nicknames, so I like this concept. I also like the opposite, sort of girl's nicknames for masculine names.
I have a sim family who had 4 daughters with all feminized male names and I call them all by masculine nicknames:
Jacobine -- Jake (also Coby)
Christophine - Chris
Thomasine - Tommy (also Thom, Tom)
Leopoldine - Leo
(then there's a boy named John Arthur, heh)
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Other ideas:
Samantha "Sam"
Olivia "Olly"
Isabella "Izzy"
Madison "Mads", which would probably become "Max"
Maxine "Max"
Marjorie "Jory"
Charlotte "Charlie", "Chuck"
Kennedy / Kendall / Kendra, etc "Ken", "Kenny"
Jacqueline "Jack"
Josephine "Joe"
Veronica "Ron", "Ronnie"
I have a sim family who had 4 daughters with all feminized male names and I call them all by masculine nicknames:
Jacobine -- Jake (also Coby)
Christophine - Chris
Thomasine - Tommy (also Thom, Tom)
Leopoldine - Leo
(then there's a boy named John Arthur, heh)
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Other ideas:
Samantha "Sam"
Olivia "Olly"
Isabella "Izzy"
Madison "Mads", which would probably become "Max"
Maxine "Max"
Marjorie "Jory"
Charlotte "Charlie", "Chuck"
Kennedy / Kendall / Kendra, etc "Ken", "Kenny"
Jacqueline "Jack"
Josephine "Joe"
Veronica "Ron", "Ronnie"
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I don't usually like masculine nicknames on girls. It's just not my thing.
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