Should i name my baby spencer

Nuh uh I don't think so. The name isn't only used as a masculine name. In more recent years, the name Spencer has frequently been used for girls as well. It should say the name is for both genders. Spencer is a wonderful, handsome, masculine name. It's classy and it ages very well. It reminds me of a man who is intelligent and caring. To be honest, you all say that Spencer sounds masculine just because you all probably know more males named Spencer than females, so you're used to it.

As someone who doesn't live in an English-speaking country so Spencer isn't a common name here , I automatically assumed that Spencer was a girl name and was surprised when I found out it could be used for boys too. It actually sounds kinda funny and unnatural to me when referring to a guy I think what people aren't taking into consideration is the fact that although a name be rarely used on girls that doesn't magically make it a girls name. If a few people decided to use Amelia on boys I doubt people would be saying "it's a boys name to because of so and so" they'd more most likely be saying "no way, Amelia shouldn't be used on a boy".

Same thing applies to Spencer and other "modern unisex" names. Sure, their are some girls out their names Spencer but the name is still historically masculine. Just like Amelia is historically feminine regardless if it gets used on a boy once or twice. Also, people need stop being so butthurt when someone says "this is to masculine for a girl" it's just an opinion on the name not the bearer or person using the name.

It's a good name, elegant, yet strong. I have met one girl in my entire life with the name Spencer, and it fit her quite well. So in my own personal opinion the name works for both genders.

Unlike names such as Leslie, that name as far as I'm concerned should be restricted to just women. I think that it could be feminine, too. I mean, Spencer is a main character of Pretty Little Liars and she's female. Spencer W. Kimball, a president and prophet of the LDS Church.

Spencer is an elegant and expressive name for either a boy or a girl. I think it is important to remember that all names and even language in and of itself was made up by people. It's a NAME. Nothing more, nothing less. Masculine and feminine are only perceptions and associations that have been created by people. Those who are rigid have difficulty with changing their perceptions from what they have been told. If you like this name for a girl, I would suggest getting less caught up in other people's perceptions and go with what feels right for you.

Somewhat meretricious, but still quite a handsome name. This is one of the few "occupational surname-turned-first name" names that I think is acceptable as a first name. It's not a name I especially like, but I think it sounds and looks a lot better than most of the surnames that have become trendy first names. It is strictly a masculine name to me. There is nothing remotely feminine about it, and just because there are real girls and fictional girls with this name does nothing to change that.

Like the name Dylan, giving it to girls isn't going to magically make it sound feminine or unisex. It's not like Jennifer, Lavender, or Esther. It's not the 'er' that makes it seem masculine. I think it's more the 'spence' part. Spencer is a cool name for a BOY. It's ugly on a girl. I really do not understand the whole 'lets name our daughter a boy's name to look cool' idea. It's awful. They obviously wanted a boy instead. Spencer is not pretty or feminine at all. Anyway, I actually know of a woman called Spencer.

The name doesn't sit right at all. It sounds weird. This is a good boys name, but I actually love this name for a girl. I think it's elegant. Bwahahaha this isn't a girls name! Are you crazy?! What is up with people thinking they can use whatever name on whichever gender they want?

My god, if I met a really pretty girl or any girl for that matter named Spencer I think I'd probably burst into laughter right in the poor girl's face. I really like this name for boys though. It just irritates me to no end how many boy's names are being used on girls these days. Sorry about the rant, its just a huge pet peeve of mine. This is also a girls name. She is a girl. It is also a girls name though, just to let everyone know. When I hear this name I think of a handsome, brown haired, blue eyed boy OR a beautiful girl with either dark brown or dirty blonde hair, green eyes, and long eyelashes.

Are parents so unimaginative that they can't think of ANY actual girls' names? Or maybe they just want to be kri8tv and tryndee by slapping a completely masculine name on their daughters.

Either way, I hope people get tired of this 'let's slap our newborn daughter with a name that's been strictly masculine for centuries just because we want to be yoo-neek' trend soon. I have a friend named this and she is a girl. Spencer is a good name for both genders. It seems like on every MALE name, there's a comment saying "this would also be a good girl name" No, it wouldn't.

Male names are for males, female names are for females. There are a few exceptions, but unless you want to be completely ridiculous, that's how it is. Naming your daughter Spencer is just plain stupid, are there really no other perfectly feminine names you could come up with?! That is just totally sexist overall. Spencer is just a NAME. It doesn't matter really. Ashley is a unisex name! So is Skyler and Taylor and even Sam. So please, everyone who says sexist stuff like that, just keep it to yourself!

I'd love to name my daughter Spencer if I have one so all you haters, why not have an open mind. Spencer is a perfectly good name for a girl.

How in the world is that sexist? It's not like he or she was saying that girls have to act super feminine and boys have to act super masculine. Exactly what harm is refusing to give a girl a masculine name going to do?

Please explain why the original commenter was supposedly being sexist? And you have no business telling people to "keep it to themselves". You sound very immature. Grow up. And stop using the phrase "have an open mind" to tell people to have the same opinion as you. Definitely a male name! I've never actually met anyone with this name so maybe it's not as common as I thought. Spenser Wempe is Miss West Virginia Lovely name!

I like most names ending with this sound! I think Spencer is a great name for a girl. I would know, because my name is Spencer and I'm a girl. I get lots of compliments on my name. I feel that people should open up their minds to unisex names. On the show Pretty Little Liars, there is a girl named Spencer. I know twins named Diana and Spencer.

They are both girls. Spencer is a great name! I associate it with the nerdy profile Spencer Reid from Criminal Minds, so it's mainly a masculine name to me, however, I think it would be okay on a girl.

This is a very cool name for a boy, and I feel it would fit him throughout his life. I don't think it's very feminine at all, though, but the whole "anything ending with -er is masculine" thing is a bit out there. I think Spencer or Spence is an awesome name! It reminds me of a strong, loving, intelligent man.

It's okay for a girl too, except that it's a little trendy, like a name used for television characters or for celebrity kids. To the post above that compares it to a 19th century article of underwear, get real dude!

No one cares because words, like language, evolve and change to take on new meanings and usages. I don't know WHY you would call your child after underwear, but hey, who am I to judge? Maybe Knickers and Tights would make a good sibset with it.

Carly's brother on the Nickelodeon show iCarly is named Spencer. I used to "make fun" of this name because it reminded me of some nerdy person.

Then I met this guy named Spencer and I know associate it with a good looking blonde haired blue eyed guy. Someone's opinion of a name has to do with their interaction with it. This is the name of a character from Criminal Minds; Dr.

He's also my favorite character. It's an okay name, but I don't see why the "er" has anything to do with gender. Jennifer ends with "er" as someone already stated, as does Summer. I love this name for a boy. It's so cute, and I think of an intelligent, maybe slightly nerdy man. I like it a lot. Also, I don't like it for a girl. Too masculine for my taste. I met a 6 year old named Spencer yesterday, and it just didn't fit.

Where is he? I'm not a big fan of this name. It seems kind of old fashioned but there used to be three Spencer's in my grade alone, so it kind of loses its class. And to whoever said that "er" is only for boy names, my name is Summer and I don't see too many boys with that name, do you? Don't like it at all, sounds like a little kid trying to say "dispenser".

Spencer Grammar female! She is the daughter of Kelsey Grammar. How cruel would it be to name your twin sons Mark and Spencer? It makes me smirk for a boy it's so slimy, ugly and pretentious. People actually consider this for girls? Hells to the no! All pharmacists must hereby be referred to as spencers. Love this name for a little girl.

It's just cute! For a boy, it's okay. There's a girl named Spencer in the series "Pretty Little Liars". Look it up. There is the British supermarket Marks and Spencer. This name reminds me of that jackass Spencer from "The Hills.

Spencer is also the name of a store. It's like a Hot Topic. Spencer Spook was a character in old comic books. As you might have guessed, he was a ghost. Some people think that names ending in "er" are strictly male. What about "JennifER"? I think "Spencer" is suitable for girls. I love the meaning of this name! And it sounds like the name. My brother has this name and it's absolutely not a girl's name, it ends in "er" for pete's sake.

If your name is Spencer and you are a girl, your parents really should have looked into the name before they named you a name like Spencer. The 'er' statement is completely inaccurate. Just to name a few. For all those girls out there named Spencer, be proud of it. Don't let negative comments about your name get you down. The name Jennifer ends in "er" you know. Spencer Williams Jr. I love this name for a girl, I don't care what other people say. He is played of Matthew Grey Gublar.

Might I add the glasses really make it. Spencer is strictly a guy's name! I wouldn't look down on or tease a girl named Spencer, I just wouldn't name a girl Spencer!

I think the name goes great with your other ones, too. Go for it. Well I am with Laura Corin. I don't like using last names for first names. I do like some of Sahamamama's name ideas.

However, It's a last name, so I wouldn't use it, because as far as I know, there are no Spencers in my background. I love the name Harrison, for instance, but I couldn't bring myself to use it, as there are no Harrys or Hanks etc, in our family. You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Paste as plain text instead. Only 75 emoji are allowed. Display as a link instead. Clear editor. Upload or insert images from URL. What do you think of the name Spencer?

Share More sharing options Followers 1. Reply to this topic Start new topic. Prev 1 2 Next Page 1 of 2. Recommended Posts. Posted February 6, Please, be brutally honest - give me the good, the bad and the ugly. What does the name Spencer bring to mind? Does it flow - Peter, Elliot and Spencer? Thanks, Wendy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options Laura Corin Posted February 6, I like Spencer, it sounds happy to me.

I used the name for a character in one of my stories. SFM Posted February 6, Faithr Posted February 6, Splash Posted February 6, Susann Posted February 6, Rebecca VA Posted February 6, He might have to get used to "Spencer for Hire" jokes. Otherwise, it's a cute name. Jeannie in NJ Posted February 6, JeneralMom Posted February 6, TXMomof4 Posted February 6, UrbanSue Posted February 6, I thought that was a great movie!

Scarlett Posted February 6, And I love it with David. Guest inoubliable Posted February 6, Trish Posted February 6, Snow Posted February 6, SebastianCat Posted February 6, TheApprentice Posted February 6, I not so sure it flows with Peter and Elliot. But I love the name. DaffodilDreams Posted February 6, Spencer David sounds great, and it does flow with the other two names.

Ellie Posted February 6, IRL, of course, I would never say anything. And Spencer David does go together. Parrothead Posted February 6, I think it goes well with the names you've given your other kids. I like it with David too. I really can't think of any reason not to go with it. Desert Rat Posted February 6, I love the name Spencer and I think it fits nicely with your other boys' names.

I know a young man named spencer. I like it very much. Matryoshka Posted February 6, I think it goes very well with Peter and Elliot. And Spencer David is nice. BigMamaBird Posted February 6, Sahamamama Posted February 6, Mergath Posted February 6, Chelli Posted February 6, He's my favorite character and super cute, so I think of good things.

GraciebytheBay Posted February 6, In the Rain Posted February 6, I love it. It goes with your other boys' names too. Miss Peregrine Posted February 6, Spryte Posted February 6, My Spencer is a great kid :. I say go for it! Hikin' Mama Posted February 6, I love it and think it goes very well with your other kids' names.

TravelingChris Posted February 6, LibraryLover Posted February 6, Love the name. It's very 'smooth' sounding and pleasant. My son's middle name is Spencer so I like it. Join the conversation You can post now and register later. Reply to this topic Insert image from URL. Go to topic listing.