Names that Peaked in 1883
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Junia
Latin, Feminine variation of Junius
"born in June"
Juno is hot, June is showing signs of a comeback along with other month and day names, whereas Junia, the name of the the first century Christian referred to by the apostle Paul as an apostle (and…
Almira
Almira is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins, possibly derived from Arabic "al-amirah" meaning "princess" or "commander," or from Germanic elements meaning "noble" and "famous." The name…
Linzy
Linzy is an uncommon masculine name that is more frequently used as a feminine name in contemporary usage. It appears to be a variant spelling of Lindsay or Lindsey, which originated as a Scottish…
Fronie
Diminutive of Sophronia, Greek
"sensible, prudent"
These days Sophie would be the most likely nickname for Sophronia, but back in Colonial times, Fronie was a common diminutive.
Catharine
Spelling variation of Catherine, Greek
"pure"
Actress Hepburn made the Katharine spelling famous, which seems to be the inspiration for this spin on Catherine.
Beatrix
Latin
"she who brings happiness; blessed"
Beatrix has a solid history of its own apart from Beatrice, with that final x adding a playful, animated note to the name's imposing history and stately vibe. In the earliest sources it is recorded…
Estill
Estill is a masculine name of English origin, derived from either a place name or surname. It likely relates to the Old English words 'east' and 'hyll,' meaning 'eastern hill.' As a first name,…
Dink
Dink is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may have originated as a nickname for names like Dominic or as a short form of Dinkins. In some contexts, it has been used as a…
Festus
Latin
"joyous, festive"
A name from the ancient world that may get a mixed reception today. On the one hand, festive! On the other hand, fester. In the Bible, Porcius Festus was a Roman official who rubbed up against St…
Robt
Robt is an abbreviated form of Robert, a Germanic name composed of the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright.' This shortened version was historically used in written records…
Lesta
Lesta is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Lester or Esther, or possibly derived from Romance languages where '-esta' is a common suffix. In some contexts, it…
Lute
Lute is a concise masculine name with multiple potential origins. Most directly, it references the stringed musical instrument popular during the Renaissance, deriving from Arabic 'al-ʿūd.' As a…
Rosco
Rosco is a masculine name that represents a variation of Roscoe, which has English origins as a surname derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'deer forest' or 'roe deer wood.' This simplified…
Ninnie
Ninnie is a sweet, endearing feminine name that often serves as a diminutive for names like Nina, Annemarie, or Jennifer. With its repetitive soft consonants and playful ending, Ninnie has a…
Jossie
Jossie is a feminine name that functions as a diminutive of names like Jocelyn, Josephine, or Josette. With English and French influences, it carries a sweet, endearing quality through its 'ie'…
Harman
Harman is a masculine name with Germanic origins, functioning both as a surname and given name. It derives from the Old German elements 'hari' meaning 'army' and 'man' meaning 'man,' essentially…
Mathilda
Variation of Matilda
"battle-mighty"
The addition of the h makes it more Old World, which is not the direction you want to push Matilda in.
Lovey
Diminutive of Love, English word name
This cutesy nickname made it onto the Top 1000 in 1883.
Tena
Croatian, from Spanish
"to harvest"
Tena is the short form of Terezija, the classic Croatian form of Theresa. It's commonly used on its own, popularized in Croatia at the end of the 19th century when author Josip Kozarac wrote a short…
Amado
Spanish
"lover"
A romantic choice, this appealing Spanish name for boys is both accessible and distinctive.
