Masculine and Feminine, 100 Examples of Gender of Nouns! Is there a difference between masculine and feminine words in English? In English nouns, there is no distinction between masculine and feminine. However, when referring to people or animals, we sometimes use various words to denote gender. In this essay, we’ll go over gender in English in further depth.
Masculine and Feminine in English
Gender of Nouns in Animals
| Masculine | Feminine |
| Billy-Goat | Nanny-Goat |
| Lion | Lioness |
| Deer | Doe |
| Drake | Duck |
| Fox | Vixen |
| Dog | Bitch |
| He-Goat | She-Goat |
| Bull | Cow |
| Stallion (Horse) | Mare |
| Boar | Sow |
| Peacock | Peahen |
| Cob (Swan) | Pen |
| Tod (Fox) | Vixen |
| John (Mule) | Molly |
| Buck | Doe |
| Ram | Ewe |
| Gander | Goose |
| Cock | Hen |
| Wolf | She-Wolf |
| Drone | Bee |
| Bear | She-Bear |
| Leopard | Leopardess |
| Cat | Queen |
| Tiger | Tigress |
| Jack (Donkey) | Jennet |
Gender of Nouns in Humans
| Masculine | Feminine |
| Author | Authoress |
| King | Queen |
| Gentleman | Lady |
| Postman | Postwoman |
| Grandfather | Grandmother |
| Son | Daughter |
| Headmaster | Headmistress |
| Uncle | Aunt |
| God | Goddess |
| Sir | Madam |
| Husband | Wife |
| Widower | Widow |
| Butler | Maid |
| Manager | Manageress |
| Bachelor | Spinster |
| Landlord | Landlady |
| Duke | Duchess |
| Monk | Nun |
| Host | Hostess |
| Bridegroom | Bride |
| Male | Female |
| Heir | Heiress |
| Waiter | Waitress |
| Emperor | Empress |
| Nephew | Niece |
| Grandson | Granddaughter |
| Steward | Stewardess |
| Actor | Actress |
| Instructor | Instructress |
| Boy Scout | Girl Guide |
| Master | Mistress |
| Hero | Heroine |
| Wizard | Witch |
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