Names that Peaked in 1883
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Gertha
English variation of Gerda, Scandinavian
"enclosure, stronghold"
Gertha hasn't been seen since 1971, and it's unlikely to make a comeback.
Lesta
Lesta is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Lester or Esther, or possibly derived from Romance languages where '-esta' is a common suffix. In some contexts, it…
Wess
Wess is a masculine name that typically functions as a shortened form of Wesley or Weston. The name Wesley originated as an English surname meaning "western meadow," while Weston literally means…
Orrie
Orrie is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may function as a diminutive of Aurora, meaning 'dawn' in Latin, or derive from Hebrew Ora meaning 'light.' In some cases, it appears as a…
Almina
Almina is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It might be a variant of Almina or Wilhelmina, combining 'al' (all) with 'mina' (love). In Arabic contexts, it could relate to 'al-Aminah'…
Jeptha
Variant of Jephthah
"he opens"
The middle name of a Duck Dynasty castmember, who goes by Jep, derives from the rare Old Testament name that's gone almost completely unused for centuries.
Francisqui
Francisqui is a feminine name that appears to be a rare variant or diminutive form related to the name Francis (feminine: Frances or Francesca). Likely of Romance language origin, possibly French,…
Robt
Robt is an abbreviated form of Robert, a Germanic name composed of the elements 'hrod' meaning 'fame' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright.' This shortened version was historically used in written records…
Litha
Litha is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. In pagan traditions, particularly Wiccan, Litha refers to the summer solstice celebration, connecting the name to midsummer festivals and…
Thurlow
Thurlow is a masculine name of Old English origin, derived from the elements 'thor' (thunder) and 'hlaw' (hill), literally meaning 'thunder hill' or 'hill where Thor is worshipped,' connecting it to…
Parlee
Parlee is an uncommon feminine name with American roots, possibly originating as a variant of Parley, which means 'discussion' or 'conference.' This distinctive name emerged in the southern United…
Ananias
Hebrew
"God has given"
Ananias is a New Testament name of three different figures. The two good ones were a high priest and a disciple of Paul. The not good Ananias was the husband of Sapphira who conspired to deceive the…
Blanchard
French surname
"white deer"
This name is usually seen as a surname, but could be used as a first in the tradition of Cooper, Sawyer etc.
Bose
Bose is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Indian contexts, particularly Bengali, it functions as both a surname and given name derived from the Sanskrit word 'vasu' meaning 'wealth'…
Thresa
Thresa is a feminine name that represents a variant spelling of Teresa or Theresa. The traditional name derives from Greek origins, possibly connected to the Greek islands of Therasia or Thera,…
Clide
Clide is a variant spelling of the more common masculine name Clyde. It has Scottish origins, derived from the River Clyde in Scotland. The name suggests strength and reliability, reflecting the…
Argie
Argie is a feminine name that likely developed as a diminutive of names beginning with 'Arg-' such as Argenta (meaning 'silver' in Latin). It may also be a nickname for Argentina, either referencing…
Arkie
Arkie is a feminine name with rustic charm and multiple potential origins. It may have evolved as a nickname for Arcadia, referring to a mountainous region in Greece symbolizing rural paradise and…
Dink
Dink is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may have originated as a nickname for names like Dominic or as a short form of Dinkins. In some contexts, it has been used as a…
Emett
Emett is a masculine name with Germanic origins, considered a variant spelling of Emmett. The name ultimately derives from elements meaning 'universal' or 'truth'. This less common spelling offers a…