Message: "Re: Names that used to be masculine"

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[Facts] Re: Names that used to be masculine

by Norah (guest)

11/22/2000, 11:11 AM

Leslie is 100% a girls' name in my neck of the woods, though I think it's still used for boys in England. I like it much better for a boy.

Joyce, Jocelyn, and Evelyn started out as boys' names too.

I know a little boy named Shelby--that's cute for a boy, but I can't stand it for a girl. i also love Meredith and Morgan for a boy.

- Rosemary (guest)

11/28/2000, 2:55 PM

Leslie/Lesley

In England Leslie is the male form of the name and Lesley the female form. Both names have been popular in the past.

- Norah (guest)

11/22/2000, 11:15 AM

oh yeah, another thing

On my website I have a "Masculine or feminine?" quiz that asks people whether they prefer certain names for boys or girls. It's located at:

There are also results from past quizzes.

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