different spellings for different genders?

[nobodynomore.livejournal.com]

I am a fan of [some] names that are androgynous.  However, I believe that certain spellings are more masculine, and some more feminine.

For Example: (Boy / Girl)

Baley / Bailey
Jordon / Jordan
Reilly / Riley
Jamey / Jaime (Jamie)

Do you agree, or disagree?
Do you have others to add?

Comments

[widgetchick.livejournal.com]

I don't agree.

The latter spellings that you used for all names, I think, work for both boy and girl, mostly boy though. Except for Jamie. I hate it on a boy.

[cassandrakfreaq.livejournal.com]

I don't think riley or jordan are girl's names.

[neverstarsburn.livejournal.com]

i've only ever known female rileys and mostly female jordans

[sandtree.livejournal.com]

I have a female friend named Jordan, and I've only known/heard of female Rileys, although I know it's also used as a boy's name.

[cassandrakfreaq.livejournal.com]

just because something is used as a girl's name now does not make it a girls name.

[jordle.livejournal.com]

My parents would disagree with you...

[neverstarsburn.livejournal.com]

i've only ever seen those names spelled the feminine way, regardless of whether it s a boy or girl with the name.

the one i think of first that i've seen changed for gender is lee/leigh for boys/girls

[plaidpineapple.livejournal.com]

I disagree.

Baley looks like it's pronounced "Baah-lee"

Jordan, with an a, is fine for both sexes.

Same as above with Jamie.

And I don't like "Riley" as a name for a boy or a girl. Too trendy.

[maniacalapricot.livejournal.com]

I disagree as well. I think the first spellings of all the names would through people off.
ex.
"What's your name?"
"Reilly."
"Riley?"
"No. R-e-i-l-l-y."
They're going to have to spell out their name for the rest of their life. :|

[aquilinum.livejournal.com]

Pet peeve: J-A-I-M-E on a girl.

UEURUURGH. The spelling stems from the Spanish Jaime, exclusively male.




I think of Bailey/Riley type of names as something you'd give your retriever, much in line with Dakota, etc. But that's just me, maybe?

[nobodynomore.livejournal.com]

I think most people name girls Jaime simply because of the French word for "i like/love"

[babyjess8.livejournal.com]

My brothers name is Jamie, and I HATE it on a girl...
As for the others that are unisex (not that I like these names):
Riley/Rylee (f) Reilly (m)
Bailey (f/m) (the other spellings make me puke!)
Ashleigh (f) Ashley (m)
Jaiden (f) Jaydon/Jayden (m)
Jessie (f) Jesse (m)
Braeden (f) Brayden (m)
Jo (f) Joe (m)
Dani (f) Danny (m)
Eliott (f) Elliot (m)
Peta (f) Peter (m)
Quinn (f/m)
Rian (f) Ryan (m)
Tyla (f) Tyler (m)

[nobodynomore.livejournal.com]

I agree about Rian/Ryan, however, I think Jayden looks more feminine, and the more masculine way is Jaden.

[bluekoala.livejournal.com]

I know a female Reilly. It was her grandmother's maiden name, but in any case it's the onlly spelling that looks right.
Like--Rylee, as the person above me pointed out? haaaate

[nobodynomore.livejournal.com]

I like Reilly best as well, and if I were to have a girl, I'd probably spell it Reilly regardless of the sex of the baby.

I also despise Rylee, ick.

[coolteamblt.livejournal.com]

I like Jamey as a nickname for James, and only spelled Jamey for a boy. I think Jamie is a only a girl's name.

I think Jesse and Jessie, and I'm surprised no one's pointed out Aaron and Erin, even if they are totally different origins.

[nobodynomore.livejournal.com]

I've met James' who have the nickname of Jamey and ones who have the nickname of Jamie, though I prefer Jamey.

[politicking.livejournal.com]

disagree... i've really seen mostly the latter spellings you've provided- male or female.

[minga13.livejournal.com]

Terri/Terry
Toni/Tony

[nobodynomore.livejournal.com]

Eh, I think Rilei is a bit over the top.

[nobodynomore.livejournal.com]

In my opinion (and it's just my opinion, yours is very valid, being as I like the above names spelled as they are) it's in the same category as the creatively spelled names like Madysyn and the like.

[nobodynomore.livejournal.com]

Rylee is awful, I agree.

[caramelskies.livejournal.com]

Baley looks like Bali (bali total fitness)