See the results of this poll: Lionel
Respondents: 45 (This poll is closed)
- Lionel on a girl, yes : 5 (8%)
- Lionel on a girl, no : 38 (59%)
- Lionel nn Nell, yes : 6 (9%)
- Lionel nn Nell, no: 15 (23%)
Respondents: 45 (This poll is closed)
I just replied to this on Safe, Brave or GP. At first I put GP, but then I kind of came around to it and put Brave.
I think it could just about work. [name_f]Nell[/name_f] is a really sweet nickname!
I definitely don’t think [name_u]Lionel[/name_u] works on a girl.
I think she might get confused for a boy on paper, since there isn’t much precedent for this name being used on girls. That said, I think sound wise, it works out okay. [name_f]Nell[/name_f] is a sweet nickname.
I don’t think it works
Why, though? If you’re going with [name_f]Nell[/name_f] anyway, why not choose a female full name for it?
I say no, it doesn’t work - between [name_u]Lionel[/name_u] [name_m]Ritchie[/name_m]’s fame in [name_u]America[/name_u] and [name_u]Lionel[/name_u] Messi’s fame across the pond, I think it has (at least) two very strong male associations.
If it’s still your favourite name in the world, I’d say spell it [name_f]Lionelle[/name_f], and she won’t be confused for a boy all the time.
No. [name_u]Lionel[/name_u] is a male name and should remain as such. Lionella, however, is a rare and legitimate feminization which I think would sit beautifully on a girl.
Spelling it [name_f]Lionelle[/name_f] would be the solution. [name_f]Nell[/name_f] is a lovely nickname, and I like the lioness imagery for [name_f]Lionelle[/name_f].
[name_u]Lionel[/name_u] is a male name through-and-through.
Not keen on it for boys but does seem even worse for a girl. I prefer [name_m]Leo[/name_m]/ [name_m]Lio[/name_m] though haven’t come across [name_f]Lionelle[/name_f] and is slightly better than [name_u]Lionel[/name_u] anyway.
Omg Lionels really cute, I love the nicknames [name_m]Leo[/name_m] and [name_f]Lilo[/name_f] as well. Go for it.
GUYS names do not have to be for specific genders.
I think it would be very bad on a girl.
[name_u]Lionel[/name_u] nn [name_f]Nell[/name_f] is just an idea. I like it a little so maybe I’ll keep it as a character name
Allright, thank you all!