Has Devin been taken over by unisex abusers to be used for a boy?

Question

I like the name Devin, which is a /masculine/ (emphasis) Irish boys' name.

However... there's the issue of the unisex cretins. Have they feminised this one beyond respectable use for a boy?

And no - changing the spelling will not change the gender connotation. Traditional spelling or nil.

Answer 1

i dont get the question....its fine for both. i know a girl named devon

Answer 2

Overall, I'd say no.  I think Devin is still a boy's name.  The only people I know with the names are boys.

You can spell it Devin or Devon btw.  I don't know how the Irish spell it.

Answer 3

People are going to think it's the name Devon - the oh-so-fashionable use of the English county name for a girl - which you've managed to get wrong for a boy.

Personally, I would avoid it like the plague.

It's a rubbish old name either way.

Answer 4

its still primarily a boys name, i have a friend (girl) named devon and  when people see her name on paper, alot of people think its a boy.  

Answer 5

i always thought it odd when someone would say their girls name was devin..lol if you plan on naming your baby devin..go ahead..i dont think its been taken over yet..lol

Answer 6

I love Devin for a boy, much more than for a girl (though I still don't mind it). It's on my favorites list, and I really think you should use it. Good luck.

~εϊз

Answer 7

Deven-boys

Devin-unisex

Devon-unisex

Devyn-unisex

Answer 8

Unfortunately, the unisex abusers have overtaken a LOT of masculine names.  It makes me sick.  I wish people had class!

In my opinion, Devin should be a boy only name.  Same with Charlie, Ryan, Kevin, and Evan.  My brother is a Kevin and goes to school with a girl named Kevynn!! ARRRGH!!

Answer 9

I knew a girl named Devin. I personally believe it is only for boys like the name Logan which I also know a girl named Logan. Why can't people let some names be for one gender?