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I can only think of Levi when I see Lev.
It could work as a nickname for Levana or Levantia or Levinia, or something similar.

No. It is rather masculine in my opinion because it's a Russian form of Leo or Hebrew name.

I personally wouldn't use it.

I'm not a fan of gender bending in general, and especially if it's a name from a culture you're not part of yourself. So no thanks.

Been replaying The Last of Us Part 2 and there is a trans character in the game named Lev who would hate to be called a girl. That's what I think of right now .

Maybe if it was short for something.

No. It feels very masculine to me.

I don't think so, but I see where you are coming from - you've got Liv and then Lav (Lavender) right there.

No.

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Why? If it sounds like Liv and that's why you think it might work on a girl, just go with Liv?

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Either way, it's not a substantial enough name for a boy or a girl for my taste.

No

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It's not feminine name

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Try Levka (Slavic) or Levya (Hebrew) depending on what usage you want.
Or Leona for meaning from Slavic name. Maybe you would also like Lyubov.

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ETA: It does not sound like Lev - Lev is pronounced LYEF. Maybe it sound like Hebrew Lev (@Rejtblat if you see this please confirm) but not Russian.

This message was edited 6/5/2025, 10:18 AM

no

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It has nothing to do with Liv, and a passing sound similarity doesn't mean it would work as well on a girl. Thomas kinda sounds like Tanya, but that doesn't make it unisex.

No. It is Slavic name that is strictly male. Liv is American name. You don't name a girl male Slavic name because you think it sounds similar to American name. Quite frankly it looks stupid if you do this.

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Edit: and not to mention Liv is short form of "Olivia"

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Oil and water do not mix.

This message was edited 6/5/2025, 10:04 AM