Raymond for a girl?

[Snog]

Pronounced Ray Monde
Anyone like this name?

Lolz.

We all need a laugh in these dark times but I wouldn’t actually name your daughter this.

Raylene?

I prefer Reg.

It’s awful.

Anyone who sees it isn’t going to stress the last syllable but think you were wishing for a boy instead

Rayna or Ramona is better

@Snog Nobody would actually pronounce it the way you desired though.

Please don't do this to your daughter

I like boys names for girls. My DD has a traditionally boys name.

However, I don't think you're going to be able to communicate the stress on the second syllable easily.

Its controversial on too many fronts. Either pick a typically girls name and change the pronunciation or use a boys name but keep the sound simple.

I'm reaching here but could you just make it a different name to create the same sound, Taymond for example?

It would only work if you registered the child as

RaymondpronouncedRaymondewiththeemphasisonthesecondsyllable

At least it’s unique .

I knew of a nun called Sr Raymunda

Raymonde is a genuine girls' name.

Since 1880, 632 girls were named Raymond in the USA. It is more usual as a boys name but it can be a girl's name too.

I’m hearing pronounced by Boycie off Only Fools and Horses.

“Raymonde“

Ramona Mondeo maybe - nickname Raymondo if you are desperate.
Then the poor girl has something to fall back on in later life if she prefers.

Taxi for the OP

@Snog

Since 1880, 632 girls were named Raymond in the USA. It is more usual as a boys name but it can be a girl's name too.

If the 632 female Raymonds jumped off a bridge would you do it too?

You're lining that poor kid up for a lifetime of teasing.

@Snog

Since 1880, 632 girls were named Raymond in the USA. It is more usual as a boys name but it can be a girl's name too.

Well obviously you’re dead set on it

Your baby, your choice. But it’s awful

I like Geoffrey, but pronounced the female way

Maybe Rae Mandy?

Awful.

Ramona? (Otherwise known as....)

Yes, and I'm sure there have been a fair few Mr Ben Dovers since 1880, it can be a name, but its better when it isn't...

You are setting her up for a lifetime of double bubbled inconvenience.

Also realistically, as soon as she starts school this will just become Ray, so why bother with the second syllable bollocks.

She won't thank you.

@Hoppinggreen

I like Geoffrey, but pronounced the female way

Shhhjjeffreeee I believe

wtf

If you truly want a beautiful feminine version of a male name there is only one option- Balonze