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A comment on US boy names that became girl names and vice versa.

Re:US boy names that became girl names and vice versa by al_borland on Monday November 02, 2026 @02:23PM (#50342209)
I'm surprised Ryan wasn't on the list. Traditionally a boys name, but I know at least 3 women named Ryan. Maybe it hasn't reached a tipping point yet.
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Re:US boy names that became girl names and vice versa by tancop on Monday November 02, 2026 @02:40PM (#50342504)
The most famous Ryans today are Reynolds and Gosling. I think that's enough to keep it masculine for one more generation.
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