Evan

[welshhouse]

Hello, could you give me your opinions on the name Evan for a boy. I've always liked this name but am now having doubts that it looks a bit feminine.
Thanks

[dreamingofsun]

was one of my favourites - husband vetoed it as he said it reminded him of old people - but he's got no taste in names, so think of that as good. no not feminine

[wheniwishuponastar]

i really like it - and don't think its feminine at all.

[cheekeymonkey]

Evan is lovely for a boy, couldn't give it to a girl though - would remind me of large clothing store

[choccyp1g]

When I wa syoung in Wales it was definitely an old farmer's name, but it is getting quite popular now in SE England. I know 3 LOs, possibly because of Evan Davies on the Today program and Dragon's Den.

[runningmonkey]

Great name!

It's a Celtic variant of the name John and there are lots of other variants too so maybe one of the similar ones if you're still not convinced?

Euan/iwan
Ieuan
Ioan

Ethan might even fall into the same category too but don't quote me, baby brain and one handed typing while feeding so I can't look it up easily!

[LetThereBeRock]

It's very nice and not at all feminine.

[welshhouse]

Thanks for your views. I don't know why I thought it looked feminine, maybe because it looks similar to Eva.
Another thing I need to think about is that our surname begins with a T. Would it be cruel to have the initial E.T or would people not realise the connection?

Thanks again

[zialovesesteban]

Evan is great! DS2 was almost Evan but we weren't sure about him having the same initial as DS1. Go for it!

[comedaygoday]

I don't think Evan is too feminine. It makes me think of Evan Dando. As for having E. T as initials, I wouldn't worry about it.

[MelinaM]

No, too 'surnamey' for me! ..plus I'd be forever wanting to pop an 's' on the end