Giving your daughter a masculine or tomboy name will help convey that she is strong and capable. In this guide, you will find names that have traditionally been male names, to slightly masculine girl names that simply have an edge to them. There are many options to find a cool boyish name for your daughter.
Why Choose a Masculine Girl Name?
At their core, words have the meaning that we give to them, and names are no different. However, women’s names that are perceived as feminine and girly are frequently seen as weaker than masculine or boyish names. But gender stereotypes are being broken down every day. Masculine girl names are increasing in popularity.
Studies have found that having a masculine name gives women an edge, especially if they are in a field that’s heavily dominated by men such as law or engineering. For example, a study on masculine names for women found that female lawyers with more masculine names are more likely to become judges. Giving your daughter one of these masculine names will help provide her with a sense of confidence, and perhaps even a slight advantage over the competition in the workplace.
Top 100 Masculine Girl Names
These masculine girl names sound strong and are popular naming choices for girls.
- Ashton
- Kai
- Jesse
- Taylor
- Jordan
- Austin
- Emerson
- Dylan
- Hayden
- Darcy
- Rory
- Mason
- Quinn
- Marlow
- Kendall
- Bailey
- Blair
- Jamie
- Avery
- Aubrey
- Alexis
- Rowan
- Sawyer
- Adrian
- Blake
- Cassidy
- Danielle
- Ainsley
- Frances
- Cameron
- Leslie
- Mallory
- Alex
- Max
- August
- Bellamy
- Robin
- Spencer
- Tyler
- Noel
- Sidney
- Quincy
- Toni
- Francis
- Lesley
- Darryl
- Parker
- Ramsey
- Ira
- Elliott
- Logan
- Chandler
- Ryan
- Campbell
- Sam
- Jules
- Reese
- Raleigh
- Ezra
- Palmer
- Drew
- Jayden
- Bowie
- Baylor
- Noah
- Carson
- Jude
- Channing
- Lincoln
- Bentley
- Lamar
- Sterling
- Gianni
- Maddox
- Skyler
- Charlie
- Dakota
- Tatum
- Briar
- Riley
- Peyton
- Casey
- Carter
- Kasey
- Harley
- Morgan
- Jessie
- Dani
- Arden
- Noa
- Kelly
- Sloan
- Harper
- Kennedy
- Teagan
- Addison
- West
- Sheridan
- Tommie
- Carsen
Gender-Neutral Names
Unisex names continue to rise in popularity for good reason. These names meld the unisex uniformity with the strength of a masculine name.
- Anderson
- Aries
- Ashtyn
- Aspen
- Azariah
- Bennett
- Berkeley
- Brighton
- Brinley
- Bristol
- Camdyn
- Carsyn
- Charley
- Dallas
- Denali
- Denver
- Dior
- Eden
- Elliot
- Emery
- Emmerson
- Emory
- Finley
- Finnley
- Genesis
- Gentry
- Hadlee
- Harlem
- Holland
- Hollis
- Hunter
- Indiana
- Israel
- Jael
- Jaylen
- Jaylin
- Joey
- Jordyn
- Kacey
- Kadence
- Kamari
- Kamryn
- Karsyn
- Karter
- Kayden
- Khari
- Kingsley
- Kit
- Kodi
- Kyrie
- Laine
- Laken
- Landyn
- Larkin
- Layne
- Layton
- Legacy
- Linden
- Luca
- Lyric
- Marlo
- Mckinley
- Memphis
- Micah
- Milan
- Nova
- Oaklee
- Oakley
- Ocean
- Ollie
- Onyx
- Perry
- Phoenix
- Porter
- Reece
- Reign
- Remi
- Remington
- Remy
- Rowen
- Royal
- Royce
- Rylan
- Rylee
- Sage
- Salem
- Santana
- Sevyn
- Shannon
- Shay
- Sky
- Skylar
- Sol
- Sunny
- Taylin
- Tru
- Zion
Unique Masculine Girl Names
These names are so unique, they’re practically exclusive. Stray from tradition with a one-of-a-kind, masculine sounding name for your daughter. She was created to stand out.
- Ace
- Arrow
- Astrid
- Beckett
- Brooklyn
- Brooks
- Camden
- Carrington
- Collins
- Easton
- Ellis
- Ellison
- Fallon
- Fox
- Gray
- Harlow
- Hendrix
- Henley
- Huxley
- Journey
- Justice
- Kodiak
- Landry
- Lark
- Leighton
- Lennon
- Lennox
- London
- Madden
- Monroe
- Montana
- Neo
- Nevada
- Paisley
- Presley
- Rae
- Rain
- Raven
- Rebel
- Ridley
- Rogue
- Sasha
- Shiloh
- Skye
- Sutton
- Tempest
- Thora
- Vale
- Veda
- Vesper
- Wilder
- Xena
- Zephyr
Tomboy Names
If your girl is going to play tough physical activities, traditionally associated with boys, this list is for you. This list of names is strong and spunky, while also cool and boyish. Take a look at these tomboy names for girls.
- Alexa
- Alix
- Andi
- Artemis
- Auden
- Aurora
- Billie
- Blaise
- Blythe
- Bobbie
- Brynn
- Callie
- Casper
- Cj
- Colby
- Cora
- Courtney
- Dempsey
- Devon
- Ember
- Frankie
- Garrett
- Georgie
- Hadley
- Jacey
- Jaci
- Jade
- Jerry
- Jodie
- Josie
- Keaton
- Leigh
- Lenny
- Lexi
- Mackenzie
- Madison
- Maximus
- Merlin
- Nash
- Piper
- Reagan
- Rhett
- River
- Rivers
- Roxy
- Ryder
- Ryker
- Scout
- Shelby
- Sloane
- Sonny
- Stevie
- Storm
- Sydney
- Tamsin
- Tate
- Tegan
- Tori
- Windsor
Strong Non-Girly Names
Consider looking at this list for girls’ names that carry strength and power. Each name is full of meaning, instilling courage and tenacity in your daughter so she’s ready to change the world.
- Adair
- Aella
- Alexandra
- Alberta
- Alfreda
- Ally
- Amy
- Ariadne
- Artemisia
- Arwen
- Asha
- Athena
- Avalon
- Benita
- Brenna
- Bronte
- Bryn
- Carmen
- Curtis
- Dana
- Danica
- Dominique
- Edmunda
- Ellen
- Emmanuelle
- Erica
- Ernestine
- Francine
- Freda
- Frederica
- Gale
- Gwen
- Helena
- Honor
- Jacqueline
- Jax
- Jennifer
- Jessamine
- Joanna
- Jolene
- Kenna
- Kerrigan
- Leah
- Lena
- Liberty
- Lindsay
- Louisa
- Lynn
- Maeve
- Martina
- Maxine
- Megan
- Michaela
- Morgana
- Noor
- Patrice
- Patricia
- Paula
- Paulina
- Petra
- Rafaela
- Ramona
- Raquel
- Rhiannon
- Roberta
- Robyn
- Rochelle
- Shae
- Shauna
- Shayna
- Shayne
- Sybil
- Tamar
- Taryn
- Teri
- Tess
- Theodosia
- Thomasina
- Whitney
- Wilhemina
- Xanthe
- Zoey
- Zora
- Zosia
Cute Non-Girly Names
You’d be hard pressed to find another list of names with the perfect mixture of sounding charming without being overly feminine. If your dream is to help your daughter discover and chive her dreams, these names are just what you want.
- Alexi
- Andy
- Ashley
- Ashlyn
- Beau
- Beth
- Blakely
- Bobbi
- Braidy
- Briana
- Brooke
- Cadence
- Calla
- Camryn
- Cary
- Daniela
- Darby
- Edie
- Elle
- Ellery
- Ellie
- Eve
- Ever
- Everleigh
- Fern
- Fleur
- Grace
- Hattie
- Hope
- Indigo
- Jaime
- Jayme
- Jess
- Jonnie
- Juniper
- Juno
- Kate
- Keeley
- Kelsey
- Kinley
- Laurel
- Lauren
- Lola
- Loria
- Maisie
- Maren
- Marin
- Marley
- Mila
- Payton
- Raina
- Regan
- Romy
- Rue
- Ryann
- Rylie
- Sadie
- Sailor
- Saskia
- Seren
- Shea
- Tierney
- Tobey
- Tory
- Whitley
- Winnie
- Winter
- Wren
Pretty Non-Girly Names
A name doesn’t have to be girly-girl to still sound beautiful. While names on this list are more masculine, they are pleasing to hear. Consider pairing one with a more feminine middle name for a fun juxtaposition.
- Adelaide
- Alexandria
- Andrea
- Avril
- Azalea
- Beatrix
- Benedicta
- Briony
- Bronwen
- Bronwyn
- Bryony
- Cambria
- Carys
- Charlize
- Christine
- Davina
- Eleanor
- Elodie
- Erin
- Evelyn
- Francesca
- Freya
- Gabriel
- Georgia
- Greer
- Harriet
- Haven
- Heidi
- Henrietta
- Isla
- Jessa
- Justine
- Keegan
- Kendal
- Kim
- Kristen
- Laurie
- Layla
- Lux
- Marlowe
- Meredith
- Merritt
- Naomi
- Nicola
- Paris
- Philippa
- Rose
- Ruth
- Scarlett
- Serena
- Simone
- Stella
- Thalia
- Thea
- Valentine
- Verity
- Violet
- Xenia
- Zana
- Zara
- Zoe
- Zola
Old Fashioned Non-Girly Names
Golden, but not olden, each name on this list has stood the test of time as a true classic. If you’ve been looking for a timeless, masculine girl name, this list has you covered.
- Adele
- Althea
- Audra
- Audrey
- Bernadette
- Carol
- Cecily
- Daphne
- Deirdre
- Edwina
- Esme
- Esther
- Etta
- Faye
- Georgina
- Geraldine
- Greta
- Gretchen
- Hazel
- Ida
- Ingrid
- Iris
- Ivy
- Jackie
- Josephine
- June
- Lilith
- Lois
- Lydia
- Mabel
- Mae
- Margo
- Margot
- Nora
- Norma
- Penelope
- Phoebe
- Phyllis
- Rita
- Simonetta
- Sylvie
- Thaddea
- Theodora
- Vera
- Vivian
- Wilhelmina
- Winifred
- Zelda
See more Old Fashioned Girl Names
Boy Names for Girls
There is a new trend naming girls with traditional boy names. If your daughter will be a trendsetter, consider using a traditional boy name for her. She’ll stand out and may even have an advantage with a more manly name from this list.
- Atlas
- Axel
- Barrett
- Brady
- Brett
- Chase
- Christian
- Cooper
- Danny
- Davis
- Dawson
- Devin
- Evan
- Everett
- Finn
- Flynn
- Grayson
- Grey
- Haiden
- Hayes
- Hudson
- Jackson
- James
- Jameson
- Jasper
- Jensen
- Jonah
- Judah
- Julian
- Kennedy
- Kyle
- Kyler
- Landon
- Lane
- Lee
- Levi
- Liam
- Maxwell
- Michael
- Miller
- Murphy
- Oliver
- Paxton
- Reed
- Ripley
- Roman
- Shawn
- Soren
- Sullivan
- Tanner
- Temple
- Tristan
- Wesley
- Wyatt
- Wylie
- Zane
Girl Names with Unique Spellings
Different spellings add an edge to otherwise ordinary names. Take a look at these these girl names with different spellings.
- Alayah
- Aliyah
- Aubree
- Ayla
- Brooklynn
- Charlee
- Everleigh
- Izabella
- Jordyn
- Journee
- Kali
- Kaylee
- Khloe
- Londyn
- Madelyn
- Madilyn
- Makayla
- Makenzie
- Mckenzie
- Norah
- Oaklynn
- Raelyn
- Raelynn
- Ryleigh
- Saylor
- Sofia
See more Girl Names with Unique Spellings
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Famous Celebrity Girls with Masculine Names
Celebrities that have given their girls traditional male names include Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, who named their daughter Wyatt. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds also gave their daughter a ‘boy name for a girl,’ James.
Melissa Etheridge gave her daughter a gender-fluid name. Bailey has been popular among both boys and girls and maintains a strong, masculine sound while still being cute and playful.
Spice Girl Victoria Beckham and her husband David Beckham gave their daughter a name that has only recently flipped gender associations. Harper is a name that was once solely for boys, and it maintains its strong, masculine sound even as it has climbed in popularity as a name for girls.
The Orange Is the New Black star and writer Samira Wiley chose the ‘traditional’ boy name of George for her baby girl. Wiley explained the reasoning behind the name, saying, “I just really like the name, I just think it’s really cute.. I tried to do some research, I found out in the 1800s it was a girl’s name”. And it’s true. Many names that are considered ‘gendered’ weren’t always so. These names are switching once again and becoming unisex names. Kudos to Wiley.
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