gender neutral
Matthew
gift of God
About Matthew
Matthew transcends traditional gender boundaries, offering your daughter a name with established gravitas and distinctive character in feminine contexts. This thoughtful choice provides the rare advantage of historical depth while creating a thoroughly modern statement about identity flexibility.
The familiar cadence of Matthew carries built-in recognition and respect, yet becomes refreshingly unexpected and memorable when given to a girl. The name's strong consonants balanced with softer elements create a pleasing rhythm that works beautifully in both professional and casual settings.
Matthew offers your daughter automatic distinction among peers while maintaining approachable warmth. This choice demonstrates contemporary thinking while honoring naming traditions, allowing your child both connection to established patterns and freedom from conventional constraints. The name's substantial history provides rich storytelling opportunities as she grows, while its unexpected application for a girl reflects the evolving understanding of names as fluid cultural artifacts rather than rigid gender markers.
Popularity of the Name Matthew
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | |
|---|---|
| 1972 | #999 |
| 1976 | #929 |
| 1977 | #869 |
| 1978 | #912 |
| 1979 | #917 |
| 1980 | #819 |
| 1981 | #802 |
| 1982 | #655 |
| 1983 | #570 |
| 1984 | #611 |
| 1985 | #636 |
| 1986 | #660 |
| 1987 | #651 |
| 1988 | #743 |
| 1989 | #997 |
Top names by country: United States
Variations of Name Matthew
Names Similar to Matthew
Nicknames for Matthew
- Mattie
- Mattia
- Maeve
- Tia
- May
