Baby Name Poll Results
yes vs. no
Vivian as boy's name. What do you think?
The Top Baby Name is...
yes
no
Poll created: Jun 10, 2025
Total Votes: 30
Comments
I wouldn't use it myself but it's historically a masculine name so I see no reason not to try and reclaim it. I'm sure that's a minority view but think of all the masculine names that people are perfectly fine with bestowing on girls. If there's truly no "double standard", others will vocalize support for Vivian on a boy.
Vivian may have originated as a male name, but I'd never use Vivian for a boy. At least not for MY son because I find it rather feminine. But that's just me.
posted by
Guest
:: 3 weeks ago |
report
There's a bunch of traditionally masculine names that have been more commonly used for girls over the last hundred years, which I actually like on boys eg Kelley, Shannon etc - but Vivian is one I pesonally prefer on girls, I think names with that "ia" sound tend to feel more feminine
posted by
Guest
:: 3 weeks ago |
report
Dislike Vivian
posted by
Guest
:: 3 weeks ago |
report
I voted "yes".
If a girl can be named James, a boy can Vivian.
If a girl can be named James, a boy can Vivian.
H-E-L-L NO! Vivian is too girly for a boy!
posted by
Guest
:: 3 weeks ago |
report
All the unisex names are too masculine for a girl but people use every one.
I think the older unisex names like Vivian are completely fine for girls but yes it's unisex. Lots of older men have the name. Which is completely fine. It's like Shelby. It's a grandpa name
I think the older unisex names like Vivian are completely fine for girls but yes it's unisex. Lots of older men have the name. Which is completely fine. It's like Shelby. It's a grandpa name
posted by
Dd
:: 3 weeks ago |
report
Vivian has become feminine despite but that's me.
posted by
Bethany
:: 3 weeks ago |
report
Names dont "become" feminine. This one is masculine, Vivienne is feminine. Like Erin and Aaron for lack of a better exame. In the Uk still occasionally see this on guys, see no reasen not to use it if you like it.
posted by
O
:: 3 weeks ago |
report
Sorry for the typos, typing too fast^
posted by
O
:: 3 weeks ago |
report
Why? I don't see why you would set your son up for bullying.
posted by
Guest
:: 3 weeks ago |
report
Unfortunately there is a double standard. You could go on principle and name him Vivian to fight the system, but he's the one who will be wearing the name. I wouldn't do that if it were my kid.
posted by
Guest
:: 3 weeks ago |
report
I agree with the first guest. No to Vivian for a boy in this day of age.
posted by
jupiter_sparkles
:: 3 weeks ago |
report
I would not use it where I live as here it is strictly a female name.
posted by
Guest
:: 3 weeks ago |
report
Girls are bullied for unisex names too.
I know lots of boys with unisex names like Mackenzie and Ashely who have never been bullied. Because they have boy names. Everyone gets along
I know lots of boys with unisex names like Mackenzie and Ashely who have never been bullied. Because they have boy names. Everyone gets along
posted by
Ss
:: 3 weeks ago |
report
Post a Comment:
Please keep your comments positive and helpful.
Even if you don't like the names. Thanks!
For all baby name poll questions, complaints, or improvements
contact us.
