Tomboy girl names – or tomboy femme names – usually blend strength and femininity. I have been so drawn lately to this vibe. It’s something I’ve always connected with in my own style, mood, and sense of self. I love that balance of soft and strong yet feminine. So so cool.
Of course, I had to write a name post about it because that’s how I roll. I wanted to see what it would look like in name-form. Think names that feel chic and feminine, but with an edge. A little cool, a little effortless, and full of quiet confidence.
I hope you enjoy this tomboy name list as much as I enjoyed compiling it.
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For more inspiration, don’t forget to check out 100 Masculine Girl Names.
Tomboy Femme Names
- Andie – manly; brave
- Arden – great forest; wild valley
- Arlo – fortified hill; army hill
- Aster – star; flower
- Bea – she who brings happiness; blessed
- Beck – stream; brook
- Billie – resolute protector
- Birdie – little bird; free-spirited
- Blaire – plain; field; bright
- Blake – dark; fair; mysterious
- Bowie – blond; fair-haired; charming
- Brighton – bright town; cheerful place
- Bronte – thunder; forceful
- Brooks – small stream; waterside
- Charley – free man; strong
- Cleo – pride; fame; glory
- Clove – spice; aromatic; unique
- Collins – victory of the people
- Conley – brave; heroic
- Dakota – friendly ally; united people
- Daphne – laurel tree; victory
- Darby – deer town; free-spirited
- Darcy – dark; from the fortress
- Devon – poet; defender
- Dottie – gift of God; wealthy
- Dove – peace; purity
- Drew – strong; manly
- Dylan – son of the sea; born of waves
- Eden – delight; paradise
- Ellis – benevolent; kind
- Emerson – son of Emery; brave; powerful
- Fallon – leader; ruler; in charge
- Georgie – farmer; earthworker
- Greer – alert; watchful
- Harlow – army hill; rock hill
- Hadley – heather field; meadow
- Hattie – home ruler; estate ruler
- Heather – flowering plant; resilience
- Holland – land of the hollies
- Hollis – dweller near the holly trees
- Indie – independent; free spirit
- Iris – rainbow; messenger
- Ivy – fidelity; evergreen; growth
- Jade – precious stone; protection
- Jane – God is gracious
- Jo – God is gracious; short form of Joseph or Joanna
- Josie – God will increase
- Joss – God’s strength; healer
- Jude – praised; thankful
- Jules – youthful; downy
- Kaia – pure; earth
- Keegan – fiery; little fiery one
- Kendall – valley of the River Kent; cheerful
- Kyla – narrow; strait; beauty
- Lane – path; roadway
- Lainey – bright; shining one
- Laurel – bay tree; victory; honor
- Libby – pledged to God; God is my oath
- Lottie – free man; strong
- Lumi – snow; light
- Lux – light; illumination
- Margot – pearl; jewel
- Marlowe – driftwood hill; from the hill
- Maxine – greatest; powerful
- Max – greatest; mighty
- Miller – mill worker; industrious
- Morgan – sea-born; bright; famous
- Nell – shining light; bright
- Noa – motion; restful; peaceful
- Olive – olive tree; peace
- Perry – pear tree; lively
- Prim – first; proper; elegant
- Quinn – wise; intelligent; leader
- Reese – ardent; fiery; enthusiastic
- Remi – oarsman; remedy
- Riley – courageous; valiant; brave
- River – flowing water; life
- Roan – reddish-brown; strong
- Rowan – little redhead; tree of protection
- Roxy – dawn; bright; victorious
- Ryan – little king; descendant of a king
- Sage – wise; prophetic
- Scout – to explore; watchful; adventurous
- Shiloh – peaceful one; tranquil
- Sinead – God is gracious
- Skye – island of clouds; heavenly
- Sloane – warrior; raider; strength
- Sorrel – reddish-brown; nature; strong
- Stevie – crowned; victorious
- Sutton – southern homestead; cheerful
- Sydney – wide meadow; Saint Denis
- Tabby – striped; lively
- Tamsin – twin; short form of Thomasina
- Tatum – cheerful; bringer of joy
- Teagan – little poet; attractive
- Teddy – wealthy protector; gift of God
- Tess – harvester; reaper
- Wren – small songbird; joyful
- Tarrow – high; noble; strong
- Xanthe – golden; bright
✨For more name inspiration, check out:
- Names Like Hollis (Soft, Grounded & Unisex)
- Names Like Sage (Calm, Grounded & Minimalist)
- Names Like Blair (Chic, Modern & Understated)
- 50 Gender-Bending Baby Names
- 100 Cool & Bohemian Gender-Neutral Baby Names
