Feminization of Unisex Names from 1960 to 1990

Abstract Frequencies of first names given in Pennsylvania in 1960 and 1990 were used to identify 33 unisex names, given with substantial frequency to both sexes. According to earlier books of names for babies, most of the unisex names were given to boys. In 1990 most of the same names were given to...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Herbert Barry, Aylene S. Harper
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University Library System, University of Pittsburgh 1993-12-01
Series:Names
Online Access:http://ans-names.pitt.edu/ans/article/view/1370