Names that Peaked in 1884
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Ara
Armenian
"king"
Simple and yet distinctive, Ara is a mythological name of a famously handsome king. Although it originated as a boys' name, in the contemporary US, it's now much more commonly used for girls. Ara was…
Arley
English
"from the rabbit meadow"
Abbreviated form of Harley that might also be spelled, for girls, Arleigh or Arlee.
Agusta
Agusta is a feminine name with classical origins, representing a feminine form of Augustus, which comes from Latin meaning 'majestic,' 'venerable,' or 'great.' The name carries historical…
Gusta
Dutch diminutive of Augusta, Latin
"great, magnificent"
Stick with the long form.
Bell
English and Scottish occupational name
"ringer of the bell"
These days, it's more likely you'd call your daughter the popular Belle or Bella.
Belva
Latin
"beautiful view"
Has a decidedly middle-aged image.
Wilhelmina
German and Dutch, feminine variation of Wilhelm
"resolute protection"
Wilhelmina might once have been condemned as a clunky relic best left in the past, but a steadily increasing number of parents are dusting it off for their 21st century babies. A reasonably popular…
Milly
Variation of Millie, English diminutive of Mildred or Millicent
"gentle strength; strong in work"
Milly and her more popular sister Millie are adorable Old Lady nickname-names springing back to life. Nearly 100 baby girls were named Milly, just Milly, last year, and Millie is in the US Top 500.…
Carry
Carry is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Caroline or Carol, both deriving from the Germanic name Karl, meaning "free man." It can also be seen as a variant spelling of Carrie…
Clemmie
English diminutive of Clementine, French
"mild, merciful"
Cutesy pet form of Clementine.
Cordie
Cordie is a feminine name with Latin roots, traditionally serving as a diminutive of Cordelia or names containing 'cord,' meaning 'heart.' Popular during the late 19th and early 20th centuries in…
Nelia
Diminutive of Cornelia
"horn"
This lively and appealing name originated as a short form of Cornelia, but is well able to stand on its own. Nelia is also often in the Hispanic culture, where it can be a short form of Manuela. It…
Dennie
Dennie is primarily a feminine name in modern usage, though it has historical use as a masculine name as well. It originated as a diminutive form of Dennis or Denise, names derived from Dionysus, the…
Dorthea
Dorthea represents an alternative spelling of Dorothea, a name of Greek origin meaning 'gift of God' (from 'doron' meaning gift and 'theos' meaning God). This variant spelling maintains the name's…