Names that Peaked in 1882
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Reinhold
Reinhold is a masculine name of Germanic origin meaning 'wise ruler' or 'counsel ruler,' derived from the elements 'ragin' (counsel) and 'wald' (rule). This traditional name has deep historical roots…
Ransom
English
"shield's son"
Ransom may be rakish and handsome, but it carries an unavoidable association with holding someone for ransom. But that kind of bad boy image might be exactly what attracts you to Ransom in the first…
Samual
Samual is a masculine name that represents a spelling variation of the traditional biblical name Samuel, which comes from the Hebrew name Shemu'el, meaning 'heard by God' or 'name of God.' This…
Sanford
English
"sandy ford"
A dated fifties surname name that led to the nickname SAndy.
Wood
English word name
Actor Wood Harris, best known for his role as Avon Barksdale in The Wire , brought this one into the lexicon. Wood is Harris's nickname -- his real name is Sherwin David -- but it's the name he's…
Wash
Wash is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Washington, which itself began as an English surname meaning 'estate of a person named Wassa.' The name gained prominence in America due to…
Watson
English and Scottish surname related to Walter
"son of Wat"
What with the resurgence of W names like Weston and Walter, the prominence of high profile actress Emma and golfer Bubba, and even the attention paid to Watson, the IBM computer on "Jeopardy" (named…
Wilber
Wilber is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from the elements "wil" meaning "will" or "desire" and "berht" meaning "bright" or "famous." It's a variation of the more common Wilbur, which…
Wiley
Scottish, German, English
"resolute protection; from Wylye; clearing of willows"
Wiley may be considered a variation of Wylie, a Scottish diminutive of strong, classic William. As such, it may work an appealing way to honor a Bill, Will, or William, or as an alternative to…
Will
Diminutive of William
"resolute protector"
Will has definitely replaced Bill, not only as a nickname for William but as a stand-alone name as well, partly thanks to England's Prince William, also known as Wills. Currently outside the Top 1000…
Anie
Anie is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of Annie, which itself is a diminutive of Ann or Anna, ultimately derived from the Hebrew Hannah meaning 'grace'. This shorter,…
Margret
Scandinavian, Icelandic variation of Margaret
"pearl"
Popular Margaret variant in Nordic countries, often spelled Margrét.
Linus
Greek
"flax"
Can Linus lose its metaphorical security blanket and move from the Peanuts page onto the birth certificate? We think it has enough charm and other positive elements going for it for the answer to be…
Gaines
English
"trickery"
A fairly common surname, with little appeal but a profit motive as a first name.
Sudie
Variation of Susanna, Hebrew
"lily"
Geo
Greek
"earth"
Geo is of ancient origin but cutting-edge modern sound. It is starting to rise in popularity, partly for its cool science vibe, and partly as a soundalike for popular Italian diminutive Gio. Geo is…
Sim
Scottish diminutive of Simon
"the listener"
The Biblical Simon has been rediscovered and this appealing short form, an alternative to Sam, might be a way to make your Simon even more special.
Josiephine
Josiephine is a feminine name that represents a creative variation of Josephine, which itself derives from Joseph, meaning 'God will add' or 'God will increase' in Hebrew. This unique spelling blends…
Dicie
Dicie is a feminine name with American roots, particularly associated with Southern United States naming traditions. It likely originated as a diminutive or variant of names like Eunice, Clarice, or…
Etna
Etna is a feminine name derived from Mount Etna, the famous active volcano on the east coast of Sicily, Italy. The name carries strong associations with natural power and intensity. In Greek…