Names that Peaked in 1888
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Toney
Toney is a masculine name with English origins, traditionally used as a variant spelling of Tony, which itself is a diminutive of Anthony. The name Anthony derives from the Roman family name…
Turner
English
"works with a lathe"
Turner is a name that's both preppy and painterly, recalling the exquisite watercolor seascapes of British painter J.M.W. Turner. An occupational name in the Taylor-Carter mold, Turner is a more…
Vere
English from French
"alder"
Upper-class surname in England that might be prime for adoption here.
Zeb
Diminutive of Zebediah or Zebulon, Hebrew
"gift of God, exaltation, or little dwelling"
Short and to-the-point, it turns an ancient biblical name into a friendly cowboy.
Roscoe
English, Norse
"deer forest"
Fairly popular a hundred years ago but out of the US charts since 1978, the quirky yet edgy Roscoe feels very much in step with the trending o-ending boy names popular now, such as Milo, Hugo, and…
Allie
Diminutive of Allen
Too far gone to the girls.
Wm
Abbreviation of William
Were boys really named Wm at the turn of the last century, or was the old-timey abbreviation of William simply what was noted on the official records? We're guessing the latter, but as the Social…
Wong
Chinese surname
"jade; yellow; king; vast; flood"
Wong is a common romanization of the pinyin Chinese family names Huang and Wang, as well as rarer surnames such as Heng and Hong.
Elenora
Elenora is a feminine name with elegant classical roots, representing a variant of Eleanor. The name ultimately derives from the Provençal name Aliénor, possibly meaning 'other' or 'foreign.' This…
Press
Press is an uncommon masculine name that originated as an English surname. It likely derived from occupational roots, referring to someone who operated a press (such as a wine press, printing press,…
Minda
Short form of Melinda or Sanskrit
"knowledge, wisdom"
Minda is a simle, even familiar-sounding name that is nevertheless completely unknown. It might be a contraction of Melinda but it is a genuine Indian name with an appealing meaning.
Anastacio
Anastacio is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the Greek 'anastasis' meaning 'resurrection.' It's the Spanish and Portuguese form of Anastasius, which was borne by several early saints…
Zilpha
Variant of Zilpah
A highly unusual Old Testament name that had a burst of popularity in the States in the 19th Century.
Vertie
Form of Alverta or Alberta, English, German
"noble and bright"
A quirky nickname option, briefly popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Combining the feel of Vivie, Bertie, Birdie, and Gertie, it's both clunky and cute, though modern parents might…
Handy
English
"useful"
Handy was once an English nickname, given to someone who was useful and skilled. It has a similar vibe to Curley, Doc, Dusty, and Muley, wordy nicknames that you might find in a John Steinbeck novel.
Epsie
Epsie is a feminine name with American origins, most commonly found in the southern United States. It likely emerged as a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Ep' such as Epiphany, or possibly as…
Emit
Emit is an uncommon masculine name with multiple origin possibilities. It can be seen as a reverse spelling of the word "time," giving it a creative, modern appeal. Alternatively, some connect it to…
Sarrah
Sarrah is a feminine variant of Sarah, which has Hebrew origins meaning "princess" or "noblewoman." This spelling variation adds a distinctive touch while maintaining the name's ancient heritage.…
Tinnie
Tinnie is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive nickname for names like Christina, Martina, or Ernestine, though it has occasionally been used as a given name in its own right. With…
Melton
Melton is a surname-turned-first-name of English origin, derived from a place name meaning 'middle farm' or 'settlement in the middle.' The place name combines the Old English elements 'middel'…