Devin is my given name. Originally I thought that there were girl Devins, but I only realized recently that "Devon" is the more feminine spelling. Before I realized that Devin is generally the masculine spelling I wanted my name to be "Devin Margaret...", but now I'm thinking about adopting Margaret as my first name and dropping my middle name altogether. Deciding on the name is more difficult than I thought it would be.
So, is Devin too masculine a name? Do I look like a Margaret? Hmmm
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Put a y, a y will make anything feminine. Devynnnnnnnnn......
And yes you do look like a Margaret. ^.^
When I hear "Devin" I think of Devin Townsend, and he looks pretty masculine. I don't think you suit Devin or Devon in that pic though. Maggie sounds better (you look too young to be called Margaret).
I dunno, I only know devin as a males name.
And if you took your middle name, could you live with being called "Marg" for short? It would kill me hehe.
I knew a girl growing up... and she spelled it just like you "Devin". So, no, it's not too masculine a name IMHO.
Devin sounds like a cute name, and kind of androgynous
I worked with a gal named Devin. In fact we had two people named Devin. The other one was a guy. And they both spelled it the same way.
Quote from: http://www.thinkbabynames.com/meaning/0/DevinDevin \d(e)-vin\ as a girl's name (also used as boy's name Devin), is of Irish and Gaelic origin, and the meaning of Devin is "poet". Also an alternative spelling for Devon.
Devin is not too MASCULINE (bit gay though actually!) ... and then it's not too feminine either.
Maybe more femme names work better for us. It makes it VERY clear you're not a guy, and don't want to be addressed as one either.
Axelle
I don't know a Devin but Devin reminds me of Kevin which is a male name. I personally would change it.
Devin, in my ears, sounds masculine. To be honest, I didn't even know it was a girls name at all. Cool stuff!
Yes you look like a Margaret in that you look female, but please don't go with the name Margaret :)
i have a friend who is a girl named Devin - keep it... I'm Ryan and I'm gonna keep it!!
Also - adding a 'y' I personally don't think makes things feminine, but masculine... 'ie' is feminine
Bobby - Bobbie
Joey - Joie? Is this a name? I know girls are named Jo
Danny - Dannie
you get the point :)
Quote from: Samantharz on September 11, 2011, 10:58:38 AM
Devin, in my ears, sounds masculine. To be honest, I didn't even know it was a girls name at all. Cool stuff!
Yes you look like a Margaret in that you look female, but please don't go with the name Margaret :)
Aww, but I like that name for some reason. I can't think of anything fitting. :-\
I didn't choose my name because I thought it "fit" me. I chose it because I liked the name. If you like Margaret, go for it.
Personally, I really like the name Maggie, and judging from your pic, I see a Maggie. To me, Devin reminds me of Kevin. It's not a bad name, in fact, I really like it, but just as a boy's name. Only my two cents. Completely understand being attached to your given name; I'm really on the fence about mine, too. I agree that Margaret seems a little too old for your face, and I mean that as a complement. Of course, what really matters is what you're comfortable with.
Maggie is too... Scottish sounding for me. It also sounds a lot like "hag". :-\ I also realize I can't have a name with an "ie/ee/y" sound at the end of my name because then it will rhyme with my last name.
If you like the D___n pattern perhaps Danon/Dannon. :angel:
When I think of Devin as a girls name, I think of Courtney as a boys name. It may be used as a boys name, but specific areas around the world. Courtney as a boys name is only really popular in South Africa as far as I know, for example.
I think of Devin as definitely an androgynous name. I've only seen it as Devon though. You look very feminine, so I don't think it should have any impact on how you're read. You are a very pretty young woman.
Besides Michael Knights boss, I've only known of female Devins...
There is a young gg that I work with every other Sunday and her name is
Devin. She is a real sweet young lady.
So yes Devin can be a girls name too.
you are a beautiful girl , I don't think you should pick a name because it "fits" but you should pick one that you absolutely love.
From the outside perspective of someone not seeing many English names, neither Devin nor Devon could ever seem like anything else than a male name. Maybe it's different for others actually living in English-speaking areas, but if I see Devin or Devon on a list, it's definitely a "sir".
Does Maura sound too old...? ^-^
You look like a Laura, Lindsey, or Michelle. I like Michelle the most.
TBH I've only ever knew male "Devin". I did however know a couple girls named "Devina". I've always kind of like that name personally.
<3 Liv
For me, it would be too masculine, but if you like it then go for it.
I don't like it... I want a girlier name.
Your name is Margaret! Just as mine is Jenny. You look like a Margaret to me it suits you well and its girly, stick with it! You'll be happeier if you do trust me! Devin is to masculine for a first name but you can use it as your middle name! Your really cute by the way!
Lindsay/Lindsey, Michelle. Those were great suggestions. Natalie is cute too. But you REALLY should pick something you like, because you have to live with it for the rest of your life.
The way I got my name, is went to my mom and said, "Mom, I turned out to be a girl, what would you have named me?" - and she said Samantha. So that has been my name. I found it a lot easier to settle on the name when I take the option of choosing out of the equation.
I'm starting to really like Maura or Laura. Maura Lundy, Laura Lundy, hmmm... I don't want a middle name. Margaret is sort of old ladyish, mostly because of Ms. Thatcher and the fact that it had a surge in popularity in the early 20th century; thus a lot of elderly Margarets. I think my mom has mentioned hating the name too.
Michelle is nice but it reminds me of "shell", which isn't one of my favorite words. Natalie rhymes with my last name so it doesn't "flow" properly.
Update: I think I'm going to go with Laura!!!!!!!! I've been juggling Laura, Maura, and Margaret for a long while. Just reading "Laura Lundy" is really satisfying to me. I'm going to think hard about this for a week or so before I really commit to it, though.
I say go for whatever name you choose. I really like Laura! That suits you to the T.
@ Whitney: Courtney is not really a boys name here in South Africa. Maybe my sis Axelle can help?
Maegan
Quote from: Graverobber9 on September 11, 2011, 12:33:54 AM
Devin is my given name. Originally I thought that there were girl Devins, but I only realized recently that "Devon" is the more feminine spelling. Before I realized that Devin is generally the masculine spelling I wanted my name to be "Devin Margaret...", but now I'm thinking about adopting Margaret as my first name and dropping my middle name altogether. Deciding on the name is more difficult than I thought it would be.
So, is Devin too masculine a name? Do I look like a Margaret? Hmmm
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I knew a girl named Devin (same spelling) that was very pretty and very feminine. As long as it isn't something too obviously male like Matt or Jason you can pretty much get away with any name. I've also seen girls with more masculine names than Devin :p
Edit: Saw the other posts, and Laura Lundy sounds fantastic :)
I really like Laura! I'm so happy that you found something!