Names that Peaked in 1881
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The names
Gerrit
Low German variation of Gerhard
An undiscovered cousin of Garrett and Gerard. Gerrit has some merit, especially for its arty credentials as the name of several Old Master painters.
Dell
English
"shaded valley"
A sweet and simple nature name that could also be short for the surname name Odell, the vintage name Della, or the obscure saint's name Endellion.
Albion
Latin
"white, bright"
Albion is an ancient, poetic, and literary name for Great Britain. As a name, Albion is a variation of Albus -- and Dumbledore fans might find it a congenial update. Attractive short forms include Al…
Elonzo
Elonzo is a rare masculine name that appears to be a creative variation combining elements of names like Alonzo and Elon. Alonzo derives from the Germanic name Alfonso, meaning 'noble and ready,'…
Emry
Variation of Emery, German
"industrious"
Emry is an abbreviated form of Emery but might also be considered a relative of the Welsh Emrys. Emry was used for only 35 baby boys in the US last year and about 150 girls, placing it well below the…
Esequiel
Esequiel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, serving as a variation of Ezekiel, which means "God strengthens" or "God will strengthen." This biblical name appears in the Old Testament, where…
Lue
Lue is a versatile masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Chinese, Lue (吕) is a respected surname and given name meaning 'backbone' or 'spine,' symbolizing strength and moral character. In…
Glennie
Glennie is a feminine name with Scottish roots, derived from the Gaelic word 'gleann' meaning 'valley.' It originated as a diminutive form of Glenn or as a surname before transitioning to first-name…
Donia
Scottish, feminine variation of Donald
"proud chief"
Donia is a name with many possible origins. Besides a short female form of Donald, it may also be a form of the Italian Donna meaning lady, a variation on the Arabic Donya meaning world, or a Celtic…
Dolph
German, diminutive of Adolph
All Adolph variations are best avoided, though this takes some of the onus off.
Alla
Galician diminutive of Olalla, or Russian, Ukrainian Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, or Danish
"sweetly speaking"
A short form of Alexandra and Alice used everywhere from Russia to Spain. A fresh alternative to Allie.
Denton
English
"valley town"
Denton has never been extremely popular but maintains a steady, modest usage throughout English-speaking countries. The name conveys a sense of reliability and strength, with its strong consonant…
Claribel
English combination of Clara + -bel, Latin
"bright + beautiful"
Claribel improves on its mother name Clarabelle by distancing itself from the clown and the cow.
Dudley
English
"Dudda's meadow"
It's easy to love a name that rhymes with "cuddly" and is also attached to the surname Do-Right -- once you ignore the "dud" connection. Dudley has aristocratic roots--the name was originally famous…
Senora
Senora is a feminine name derived from the Spanish word "señora," meaning "lady" or "madam." This dignified name carries connotations of respect and maturity, traditionally used as a title for…
Siddie
Siddie is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names like Sidney/Sydney or possibly Sidonia. The '-ie' suffix creates an affectionate, vintage quality characteristic of…
Hessie
Hessie is a feminine name with both English and Scottish roots. Most commonly understood as a diminutive or nickname form of Hester, Esther, or Hesther, which derive from the Persian word for 'star.'…
Lannie
Lannie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive of names like Alana, Elaine, or Lana. It can also be a nickname for longer names such as Lanora or Yolanda. With its soft sound and friendly…
Arra
Arra is a concise feminine name with multiple potential origins, including Irish roots as a variation of Ara meaning "noble" or as a shortened form of Arabic Amara meaning "eternal." Some also…
Art
Diminutive of Arthur
"noble one; bear man"
Though short and brisk, no nickname name could have a more creative image. Comic actor Chris O'Dowd named his son Art, as in his native Ireland it's used as a name on its own, separate from Arthur.,…