Old Northern Maine Names

A less-used cross between Clifford and Clinton.

Rarely used in the last two centuries, but might be worth dusting off and holding up to the light.

Elva is the anglicized version of Ailbhe, growing more popular in Ireland.

Emerson is a dignified, somewhat serious name associated with transcendental thinker Ralph Waldo Emerson. Much more popular now for girls since Desperate Housewife Teri Hatcher used it for her daughter, it is definitely still a viable boys name.

A matronymic surname derived from Emonie and Emeny, which are of uncertain origins.

An old-school great-grandpa name, like Irving and Ernest, that may just be ready for revival. It's also a well-known name in Hungary and elsewhere in central and eastern Europe. As a surname, it's associated with jazz sax player Booker Ervin.

Variant of Evelyn or Aveline