Names that Peaked in 1891

Loretto

Variation of Loretta

"bay laurel"

Loretto is an old school spelling of the more common Loretta, which comes from the Italian Laura diminutive Lauretta. Antiquated to the point of extinction -- no baby girls have received the name in…

Sister

English

"a female who has one or both parents in common with another"

Sister is an old-timey nickname-name for girls, ranking in the Top 1000 as a proper name for girls until the beginning of the 20th century. But more often, Sister was used as a nickname in the truest…

Lassie

The name Lassie originates from Scottish culture, where it was traditionally used as a term for a young girl or maiden. However, its widespread recognition comes primarily from the fictional female…

Montie

Montie is a name used for both genders but more commonly as a feminine name in recent decades. It originated as a diminutive form of Mont or Montgomery, from the Old French meaning 'mountain' or…

Zelpha

Zelpha is an uncommon feminine name with biblical connections, appearing as a variation of Zilpah, who was the handmaid of Leah in the Book of Genesis. The name has Hebrew origins, though its precise…

Idabelle

Idabelle is a feminine name combining the classic names Ida and Belle. Ida has Germanic origins meaning 'industrious' or 'hardworking,' while Belle comes from French, meaning 'beautiful.' This…

Lulla

Lulla is a feminine name with roots in multiple cultures. It likely derives from Norse mythology where Lulla was a goddess of rest, or it may be connected to the word 'lullaby,' suggesting a…