What gender do you jump to

[rufalina]

Would it be so bad to use it for a boy? I think it sounds so masculine...

Definately a girl.

Oh I just dont know

[Cricket]

Have you thought about any other "Mac" names? McKinley... Macauley... Maclean... ummm.... I'm sure there's more - have a look through the phone book maybe?
I think it's not so nice to have a name that is mistaken for the wrong gender, especially for boys. I have an uncle with a "girls" name, and he gets mail addressed to Mrs. So-and-So all the time. Must have been brutal in highschool.
But my perspective on MacKenzie is also North American, and it could very well be that the name would be well accepted for a boy in Australia.
All the best with your name hunt - I know it's hard!

[Ozstar]

I think of a girl. I know someone who named their son Mackinley and call him Mack for short.

[Liz]

Girl.

[Mrs Jak]

Would it be so bad to use it for a boy? I think it sounds so masculine...



Oh I just dont know

Ruff, if you love it go for it.

I've only heard it as a girls name in my surroundings, but that doesn't mean it's no good for a boy.

I personally love the shortening to 'Mack' for a boy.