Names that Peaked in 1880
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Izora
Variation of Isaura
Frona
Frona is a feminine name with Greek origins, believed to be a shortened form of Sophronia, which means 'self-controlled' or 'sensible.' The name appeared in American literature through Rex Beach's…
Lugenia
Lugenia is a feminine name that may have evolved as a variant of Eugenia, which derives from the Greek word 'eugenes' meaning 'well-born' or 'noble.' The substitution of 'L' for 'E' represents a…
Manerva
Manerva is a feminine name that likely represents a variation of Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, arts, and trade. The name carries rich historical and mythological…
Manie
Manie is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In French contexts, it may be a diminutive of names like Emmanuelle or Manon. In Afrikaans and Dutch communities, Manie often serves as a…
Gabe
Short form of Gabriel, Hebrew
"God is my strength"
Gabe ranked in the Top 1000 from 1880 until 1905, when it fell into obscurity. There are fewer than 100 boys named Gabe, just plain Gabe, each year in the US, compared with over 10,000 named Gabriel.…
Dellar
Dellar is an uncommon feminine name with possible English or Germanic origins. It may have developed as a surname-turned-first-name, which was a naming trend that gained popularity in the 19th and…
Letta
Letta is a feminine name with multiple origins. It can be a diminutive of names ending in '-letta' such as Violetta or Carletta, or it may derive from the Greek 'Alethea' meaning 'truth.' In some…
Elmina
Elmina is a feminine name with roots in several languages. From Germanic origins, it derives from elements meaning 'noble' and 'protector.' It may also be connected to the Spanish word 'el mina'…
Elige
Elige is an uncommon masculine name with varied potential origins. It may be a variant of Elijah, the biblical prophet's name meaning 'Yahweh is God' in Hebrew. Alternatively, it could relate to the…
Margeret
Margeret is a variant spelling of the classic name Margaret, which derives from the Greek word 'margarites' meaning 'pearl'. This feminine name has been popular throughout Western history, carried by…
Media
Media is a feminine name with ancient roots in Latin and Greek mythology. The name derives from the Greek word 'mesos' meaning 'middle,' though many associate it with the famous sorceress Medea from…
Manford
Manford is a masculine name with English origins, derived from an Old English place name meaning 'common ford' or 'shared river crossing.' The name combines 'man' (common or shared) with 'ford'…
Parley
Parley is a masculine name with English origins, derived from the Old French word 'parler' meaning 'to speak' or 'to talk.' Historically, a parley was a conference or discussion between opposing…
Stonewall
English word name
Is there any boys' name more loaded than Stonewall? It evokes, in two syllables, both the Stonewall riots of 1969, the foundational moment of the gay rights movement, and Stonewall Jackson, second in…
Flem
Flem is an extremely rare masculine name that likely originated as a short form of Fleming, a surname referring to someone from Flanders (a region spanning parts of Belgium, France, and the…
Hoy
Hoy is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. In Scottish contexts, it derives from a place name meaning 'high land' or 'high island.' It may also have Chinese origins where it…
Minervia
Minervia is a feminine name derived from Minerva, the Roman goddess of wisdom, strategic warfare, arts, and trade. The additional 'i' creates a slight variation from the classical name. Minerva…
Neppie
Diminutive of Penelope, Greek
"weaver"
Bygone nickname for Penelope. Try Penny, Nellie, or Poppy today.
Tishie
Tishie is a diminutive feminine name that likely originated as an affectionate nickname for Patricia, Letitia, or other names containing similar sounds. With its soft, gentle sound and playful '-ie'…