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Diminutive of Allen
Too far gone to the girls.
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…
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.
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,…
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.
Variant of Zilpah
A highly unusual Old Testament name that had a burst of popularity in the States in the 19th Century.
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…
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 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 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…
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 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'…
Harlie is a masculine name that represents a modern variation of the more traditional Charlie or Harley. It likely originated as a diminutive of Charles or Harold, with roots in Old English and…
Tollie is an uncommon masculine name with various potential origins. It likely originated as a diminutive of names containing the element 'tol' or 'toll,' such as Bartholomew or Anatoly. In some…
Orvel is a masculine name with Germanic and Old English influences. It appears to be a variant of Orville, which derives from Old French elements meaning 'golden city' (from 'or' meaning gold and…
Pallie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It likely developed as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'pal,' such as Pallavi or Paloma, or possibly as a nickname for…
Elgie is an uncommon male name with multiple possible origins. It may have developed as a diminutive of names beginning with the element "El-" such as Elgin or Elbert, or potentially as a variation…
Sie is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In German, it can be a short form of Siegfried, meaning 'victory peace,' combining the elements 'sig' (victory) and 'fried' (peace). In Chinese…
Benjman appears to be an uncommon variant spelling of Benjamin, a name with Hebrew origins meaning "son of the right hand" or "son of the south." This particular spelling may represent a regional…
Margretta is a feminine name representing an elaborate variation of Margaret, which derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl.' This expanded form adds an extra syllable and ending flourish to…