My Grandma's sisters

[claireelise]

I've been thinking about the 100 years rule in terms of my own family. In my grandma's family there were 6 girls (including herself) all born approximately between 1915-1925 (so about 100 years). Their names range from timelessly classic to sounding-fresh-again-current-favourites to names that even nameberry can't see coming back!

Lily - died in childhood, but her name is uber popular now!
Ada - my grandma's name, I quite like it, though she HATES it
Thelma - probably my least-favourite of the sibset
Gladys - I go from thinking this is interesting and COULD see a revival, to thinking that it is irreversibly hideous.
Emily - timeless classic, of course
Myrtle - she hasn't gone by this name since her teens. Everyone calls her "Boots"...or Sherry!

100 year rule was spot on in some cases, but I can't see Thelma coming back, can you??

[elisabeth rae]

We have some interesting ones:

Konstantina
Aphrodite
Cynthia
Anastasia

[claireelise]

Those are VERY interesting elisabeth rae!! I'm fascinated by the use of Aphrodite!

[elisabeth rae]

Those are VERY interesting elisabeth rae!! I'm fascinated by the use of Aphrodite!

Super Greek family. Aphrodite went by Aphro. Anastasia was reused for a grandchild (Ana) and Connie was used (all by itself) for another.

[ilovenames89]

Super Greek family. Aphrodite went by Aphro. Anastasia was reused for a grandchild (Ana) and Connie was used (all by itself) for another.

I'm in love with Greek names!!!

[ilovenames89]

Genevieve(coming back and Grandma)
Doris

Inez(Dads Grandma)

Great Aunts On mom and dads side:
Gertrude
Sylvia
Lydia
Dorothy
Edith
Agatha

Great-Great Aunt:
Marguerite

I think all amazing names!!!

[aj_bear]

I poste in another forum, but I'm always interested in my -and other peoples- family names.

My Grandma's Sisters (born between 1920 and 1935)-
Kathleen
Pauline
Margaret
Lillian- died in childhood during an apendectamy
Theresa
Elizabeth
Matilda
Genevieve nn Genny
Cecilia nn Celia
Virginia nn Ginny

My Grannie had only one brother, who was named Barney, but he went by Dook his entire life. For some reason I thought she had sisters, but she doesn't.
Anyway, I love all of those names!
-Athena

[saramee]

My grandmothers' sisters:
Lillian (that seems to be popular for great-aunts)
Rebecca
Edith (Edie)
Nancy
Sarah Elizabeth (Sallie)

[jaderain]

My grandma was Frances b. 1920
Her sisters, vera and Carmella

[jennipea382]

I have a grandma named Patricia who has a sister named Marilyn. I have heard Patricia on someone my age, but not anyone younger. I can maybe see these coming back, but it might be a bit longer. Her sisters in law are Thelma and Mary. Mary is a pretty common name throughout the ages. Thelma is one of those names I just don't know about. It's kinda similar to some names I've seen mentioned, but I don't know if it has that special something to make a big comeback.

My other grandma is Barbara who has a twin sister named Betty. I think Barbara still needs time if it's going to come back. But I think Betty could come back. It has kind of a spunky yet retro feel. My great aunt, although a bit quiet and slow now from MS, is funny and a really sweet person. I think I'm more like her than my grandma (who is awesome too, just more reserved I guess). The other Betty I know is great too. I work with her and though she's definitely the oldest in my department (I think late 60s?), she gets along great with everyone. I think the positive associations I have make me feel like this is a name that could come back. Betty at work was discussing one day that Betty is a "dying name" and the younger people that go by it are actually Elizabeth or something else, nn Betty. It was an interesting topic!

OP - Emily is definitely a timeless classic. That was my grandma's aunt's name. If I remember right, she was born about 100-110 years ago. I also know lots of Emilys my age, and it's still pretty popular. Lily is definitely making a comeback right now! I could see Ada coming back with its similarity to Ava. Gladys is.. I dunno. TBH I don't think it's pretty. Myrtle is odd to me. Kind of an ultimate "old lady" name for me.. one of those weird names people used at that time and don't anymore. I don't think those last two will make a comeback but who knows!