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Rowan as a boy name?

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BubbleAndSquark · 15/07/2017 22:14

We've finally found a boys name that we both like, but the only thing putting me off is it being unisex.

Would you think of a boy or girl when you hear Rowan, or would you think of it as either equally? Don't want to give him a name where people are surprised he's a boy after hearing it!

Also, would you pronounce it more row-an or row-un when reading it?

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Alcea · 17/07/2017 15:47

I love it, and I have a beautiful Rowan tree (mountain ash) in my garden, so I love it for that reason too.

LucyWilliams · 17/07/2017 15:42

I'd assume it's a boy's name and I think it's a nice name as well.

I think of Rowan Atkinson, more commonly known as Mr. Bean.

wwwwwwwwwwwwww · 16/07/2017 23:38

Boy row-un

Crabbo · 16/07/2017 23:31

I know both a girl and boy Rowan so sounds truly unisex to me. Love it for both.

FrancisCrawford · 16/07/2017 23:24

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Pinkandgreenandblue · 16/07/2017 23:19

I love it

auntym · 16/07/2017 20:48

Either but prefer it for a boy.

Heartofglass12345 · 16/07/2017 20:31

There were 2 rowans in my year at school, one was a boy and one was a girl. If you like it, use it 😊

Wenchelda · 16/07/2017 20:26

This is my favourite boys name ever but sadly DH vetoed it. I think of it as unisex but primarily a boys name. I absolutely love it.

YoureAllABunchOfBastards · 16/07/2017 20:09

I love it.

Have taught a girl Rowan and a boy Rohan (pronounced Rowan, not like LOTR).

UsedToBeAPaxmanFan · 16/07/2017 20:07

I've known male Rowans but never a female one. Also, the only famous Rowans I ve heard of are male (Rowan Williams, Rowan Atkinson).

However, when I was little I had a series of books about a family where one of the girls was called Rowan so I did associate it with girls when I was small.

Wilhelminaaa · 16/07/2017 20:01

Rowan Atkinson for me too, so much prefer it for a boy. Lovely name.

KoalaDownUnder · 16/07/2017 13:56

Boy. Nice.

Have met a few boy Rowans and zero girls.

MrsGotobed · 16/07/2017 13:55

Not one of the 5 Rowans I know has red hair!

abilockhart · 16/07/2017 13:38

Rowan is a lovely name for a boy. However, the boy does need to be red-haired otherwise it seems a misnomer.

MrsGotobed · 16/07/2017 09:47

I know 5 Rowans - 4 are male (3 boys, 1 adult) and 1 female (adult)

All pronounce it Row-un.

I think it's a lovely name

islandsandshores · 16/07/2017 09:44

It can be used as a boys name but I think it's very feminine in sound.

Sugarpiehoneyeye · 16/07/2017 09:43

I always think of it as a boys name.

supersix · 16/07/2017 09:09

One of my 6 boys is Rowan so I obviously love it & definitely associate it with a boy (although it would be lovely for a girl too). We pronounce it Row(to rhyme with Low)-un. He loves his name & others seem to love it too.

Chasingsquirrels · 16/07/2017 00:55

Row-an.
One in my 11yo's class. Also Rowan Atkinson.
Never personally known a female Rowan.

rollonthesummer · 16/07/2017 00:53

I've only known girl Rowans.

Sophronia · 16/07/2017 00:46

I only like it for a girl. I know two, one male one female. Both say it roe-un.

Madeyemoodysmum · 15/07/2017 23:07

Love it. Wanted it Dh said No. grrrrrrr

EllieMentry · 15/07/2017 23:05

I've never met a girl Rowan. Only boys. Love it!

TurquoiseOwl · 15/07/2017 23:04

I do think girl, but like it for either! Row-un.