This article presents research on texts of dedication from a selection of 16th century female poets. It highlights the female presence in literature typical of the period as well as specific elements of their production in this genre. The research, even though conducted on a limited scale, shows how the female writers were able to write such dedications respecting habitual practice, and at the same time, providing evidence against the widespread misogyny that was apparent in the second half of the 16th century.