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  1. Becky

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Rebecca, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "servant of God"

    • Description:

      Down to earth and versatile, Becky is a popular diminutive of the classic Biblical name, Rebecca. In the US, it was most popular as a stand alone name back in the 60s, while in the UK, it remained in the Top 300 right up until the early 2000s.
  2. Jackie

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"

    • Description:

      Jackie Kennedy gave this name a lot of style, but it doesn't seem destined for a comeback the way brother name Jack has. Jackie and Jacqueline both peaked in 1961.
  3. Larry

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Lawrence, English from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "from Laurentium or bay laurel"

    • Description:

      Your friendly next-door neighbor...not your baby. Although Larry was once one of the most popular boys' names starting with L, that title now belongs to Liam.
  4. Chandra

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "goddess of the moon"

    • Description:

      Chandra is the name of the Hindu moon goddess last groovy when incense and meditation were hot new concepts but a new possibility with the resurgence of astrology and other non-Western spiritual beliefs.
  5. Nicki

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Nicola, Nicole, Nicolette

    • Meaning:

      "people of victory"

    • Description:

      Once the teenaged babysitter, now more likely to be the mom who hires her. The names many variations include Nickee, Nickie, Nickey, Nicky, Niki, Nikkee, Nikkey, Nikki, Nikkie, Nikky, and Niky.
  6. Brad

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Bradley

    • Description:

      Pitt is the prototypical blond Brad.
  7. Gertie

    • Origin:

      Short form of Gertrude

    • Description:

      Gertie has a certain homespun charm, summoning to mind butter-yellow braids and denim overalls, summoning mind the adorable character played by little Drew Barrymore in E.T. Is the world ready for the return of Gertie and Gertrude? Maybe?
  8. Brent

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "dweller near the burnt land"

    • Description:

      One of several blunt B names just this side of the gender divide. While its short and to-the-point sound may feel modern, it has been declining steadily since the 1980s.
  9. Buffy

    • Origin:

      English diminutive of Elizabeth, Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "pledged to God"

    • Description:

      Buffy was a one-time sorority girl with a roommate named Muffy, then a fearless vampire slayer, though still basically fluffy. You might think of Buffy as the feminine version of Chip or Bud -- an all-purpose nickname now buried in a mid-century time capsule.
  10. Muffy

    • Origin:

      Nickname name

    • Description:

      Muffy is one of those nickname names that flourished in the Baby Boom era -- or was it only on television? -- and now is rarely used. Strictly speaking short for Muffin, few girls have been given Muffy as a proper name in any era, and when it was used, it was usually as a nickname for Mary or Margaret or some other traditional name.
  11. London

    • Origin:

      English place-name

    • Meaning:

      "Capital city of England"

    • Description:

      The capital of England makes a solid and attractive twenty-first-century choice in the US where it is currently in the Top 1000. Given to nearly 1000 girls and 200 boys each year, it is a unisex option that has been in slow decline since its peak in 2013. Conjuring up images of Big Ben, red phone boxes, and the London Eye for some, but perhaps the rush hour commute and grey skies for others, London is far less popular in the UK and other English-speaking countries.
  12. Jalen

    • Origin:

      Modern invented name

    • Description:

      The new Jason, spelled many different ways, and popularized by basketball star Jalen Rose.
  13. Kenny

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Kenneth

    • Description:

      Kenny might be all South Park to some, but it has been in steady use in the US since the 1930s.
  14. Rhonda

    • Origin:

      Welsh

    • Meaning:

      "noisy one"

    • Description:

      "Help Me, Rhonda. sang the Beach Boys -- help me convince my parents not to give me this sixties name.
  15. Mitch

    • Description:

      Mitch is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Mitchell, which itself began as a surname derived from the name Michael, meaning "who is like God?" in Hebrew. Mitch emerged as a standalone given name in the mid-20th century, reflecting the American tendency to use nicknames as formal names. It peaked in popularity during the 1960s and 1970s, conveying a friendly, approachable quality with its short, punchy sound. The name carries associations with masculinity and straightforwardness. While its usage has declined since its peak, Mitch maintains a steady presence and evokes a certain unpretentious charm. Famous bearers include baseball player Mitch Williams and author Mitch Albom, adding to the name's cultural resonance.

  16. Lora

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Laura, Latin

    • Meaning:

      "from Laurentum or bay laurel"

    • Description:

      A succinct and stripped back form of Laura, that also doubles up as a Portuguese diminutive of Lorena ("from the kingdom of Lothar") and as a German and Scandinavian short from of Eleanora.
  17. Arvin

    • Origin:

      German

    • Meaning:

      "friend of the people"

    • Description:

      This name's popularity peaked in the 1930s in the mid 600s - but we think it is time for a reconsideration. Arvin feels more modern than similar names like Marvin and Alvin. It also boasts a beautiful meaning and defies easy shortening (which is an asset to many parents who choose a name because they want it to be used!).
  18. Derrick

    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Derek, English from German form of Theodoric,"the people's ruler"

    • Meaning:

      "the people's ruler"

    • Description:

      Derek is one of those names that, in its heyday, spawned lots of variations, all trendy. Last year, about 300 baby boys were named Derrick and about 1350 were named Derek.
  19. Vicky

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Victoria

    • Meaning:

      "victory"

    • Description:

      This once vivacious midcentury nickname is rarely used for modern babies.
  20. Tanya

    • Origin:

      Russian diminutive of Tatiana

    • Description:

      Long integrated into the U. S. name pool but still retaining some Slavic flavor, Tanya feels a bit tired; it's ready for replacement by cooler Russian choices like Sasha, Mischa, or parent name Tatiana.

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