Names that Peaked in 1888
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Harlie
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
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…
Epifanio
Spanish, Italian, Greek
"epiphany, appearance, manifesation"
A spiritual choice within Christian tradition, Epifanio is associated with the visit of Magi to the infant Christ. Sometimes known as Three Kings' Day in Western Christianity, in Eastern Christian…
Orvel
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
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
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
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
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
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…
Pairlee
Pairlee is an exceptionally rare feminine name that appears to be a variant spelling of Pearlie or Pearly, names that gained modest popularity in the southern United States during the late 19th and…
Hilmer
Hilmer is a masculine name of Germanic and Scandinavian origin, derived from elements meaning 'helmet' or 'protection' and 'famous' or 'great.' Historically used in Sweden, Norway, Germany, and…
Francies
Francies is a feminine variation of the name Francis, which derives from the Latin name Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one.' This uncommon spelling differs from the more traditional Frances…
Le
Le is a compact masculine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Vietnamese, it functions as both a surname and given name, meaning 'ritual' or 'ceremony.' In Chinese culture, it can mean…
Liston
Liston is a masculine name of English origin that evolved from a surname meaning 'fortified settlement' or 'boundary stone town.' The name carries a distinguished, somewhat aristocratic quality…
Elfie
Elfie is a charming feminine name with Germanic and Scandinavian roots. It originated as a diminutive form of names containing the element 'alf' or 'elf', which in Germanic mythology referred not to…
Lott
Lott is a masculine name with biblical and Germanic origins. Primarily found as a surname, it derives from the biblical figure Lot, nephew of Abraham in the Book of Genesis. The name comes from…
Bertha
German
"bright, glorious"
Ever since Allied soldiers in World War I dubbed the enormous German cannon "Big Bertha", this name hasn't worked for a sweet little baby girl. But this was not always so. Hard as it might be to…
Coral
English word name
"a rock like substance formed by sea creatures; pinkish-red; gemstone"
A color name, a gemstone name, and an ocean-inspired choice, Coral has a lot going for it with its sharp C sounds yet sweet vintage feel. Unlike Scarlett or Violet, however, it is only quietly used…
Dellia
Dellia is a feminine name that likely originated as a variation of names like Delia or Cordelia. Delia comes from Greek origins meaning "visible" or "of Delos" (an island in Greece), while Cordelia…
Dot
English, diminutive of Dorothy
Old-fangled nickname could make dot.com era short form or middle name.