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Rio for a girl?

29 replies

shuz1980 · 05/09/2021 11:54

I really like unisex names. And im swaying towards Rio for my baby girl. Wanted to hear people's opinions please? Or any other unisex name suggestions please 😊

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toastofthetown · 05/09/2021 12:21

In 2019 there were 230 boy Rios born but only 8 for a girl. In the mid 90s Rio was used for girls more than boys, but it's risen for boys and dropped in popularity for girls. Maybe as the Duran Duran song faded from public consciousness. Personally it fails my 'would I like this to be my name?' test, but that is personal.

DevilFinger · 05/09/2021 12:15

As in Dances on the sand or Ferdinand? Nope.

luannlele · 05/09/2021 12:06

I've only known 2 boys called Rio. Maybe change the spelling to Rheo?
Unisex names (the feminine way)
Jamie
Teri
Toni
Jay
Sammie
Nicki
Dylan
Jessie
Ashleigh
Daryl
Emmanuelle
Milan
Leigh
Landon
Peyton
Jude

IceLace100 · 05/09/2021 12:01

Argh this is going to be mean....

But...

It kinda sounds like a stripper name. Sorry!