Names that Peaked in 1882
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Loma
Loma is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Spanish, it means "hill" or "small mountain," evoking images of strength and natural beauty. In some Native American languages, Loma can…
Pleas
Pleas is an uncommon masculine name with American origins, most likely derived as a short form of Pleasant or possibly as a variant spelling of the Greek name Plies. Historically, it appeared…
Watt
English and Scottish diminutive of Walter, German
"army ruler"
Dosha
Dosha is a feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Ayurvedic tradition, 'dosha' refers to one of three energies believed to circulate in the body and govern physiological activity,…
Lemma
Lemma is a feminine name with multiple cultural origins. In Ethiopian naming traditions, it means 'flourishing' or 'prosperity.' It also appears as a Greek word meaning 'something received' or…
Crete
Crete is a feminine name derived from the Greek island of the same name in the Mediterranean Sea. This geographical name carries the rich history and mythology of ancient Crete, which was the center…
Rettie
Rettie is a delicate feminine name of English origin, typically functioning as a diminutive form of names like Loretta, Henrietta, or Margaret. Dating back to the 19th century, Rettie has a vintage…
Ebbie
Ebbie is a masculine name that functions as a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Eb-' such as Ebenezer or Ebeneser. It has Hebrew origins, derived from 'eben ha-ezer' meaning 'stone of help.'…
Okey
Okey is a masculine name with origins as a nickname derived from the English expression 'okay' or 'OK,' suggesting approval or acceptance. It may also have roots as an Anglicized form of various…
Dezzie
Dezzie is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names like Desdemona or Desiree, or possibly as a variant of Daisy. It has a cheerful, playful quality with its 'z' sound and…
Eller
Eller is a feminine name with Germanic origins, derived from ancient personal names containing the element 'ald' meaning 'old' or 'wise.' It has also existed as a surname throughout European history,…
Buna
Buna is a succinct feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Ethiopian traditions, particularly among the Oromo people, Buna refers to coffee and its important cultural ceremonies. The name…
Caldonia
Caldonia is a feminine name with Southern American roots, popularized by Louis Jordan's 1945 jump blues hit song 'Caldonia.' The name may be a variation of Caledonia, the ancient Roman name for…
Edla
Edla is a feminine name with Germanic and Scandinavian origins. The name likely derives from the Old Germanic elements meaning 'noble' or 'precious.' In Norse history, Edla was the name of a…
Armstead
Armstead is a masculine surname name with strong Anglo-Saxon roots, historically indicating someone who lived near or worked at an armory (a place where weapons and armor were stored or made). As a…
Mills
Feels akin to Brooks and Rivers, two other boys' names that double as plural nouns. It's been used as a first name for centuries, including by a two time governor of Virginia.
Alphonsine
Alphonsine is a feminine name derived from the masculine Alfonso or Alphonse, which originated from the Old Germanic elements "adal" (noble) and "funs" (ready) - meaning "ready for battle" or "noble…
Alanzo
Alanzo is a variation of Alfonso or Alonzo, names with Germanic and Spanish roots. The original form derives from Germanic elements meaning "noble" and "ready" or "eager." This particular spelling…
Dellie
Dellie is a feminine name with American origins, primarily found in the southern United States. It emerged as a diminutive form of names containing the 'del' sound, such as Cordelia, Adelaide, or…
Kathyrn
Kathyrn is an alternative spelling of Katherine, derived from the Greek name 'Aikaterine.' The original meaning remains debated, with possible connections to the Greek word 'katharos' meaning 'pure.'…