Names that Peaked in 1894
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Eliga
Eliga is a rare masculine name with uncertain origins. It may be a variant of Elijah, which comes from the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning 'my God is Yahweh.' Alternatively, it could derive from Greek…
Banks
English surname
"one who lives on the hillside or riverbank"
Banks as a girls' name was brought into the lexicon by actress Hilary Duff and musician Matthew Koma, who chose it for their daughter, Banks Violet. As both a surname and a word name, Banks refers to…
Henretta
Henretta is a feminine name that evolved as a diminutive or feminine form of Henry, which comes from the Germanic name Heinrich meaning 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household.' Less common than…
Vester
Vester is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic roots, possibly derived from the Latin 'vestis' meaning 'clothing' or as a variant of Sylvester, meaning 'from the forest.' In American usage,…
Audley
Audley is a masculine name of English origin, primarily derived from an Old English place name and surname meaning 'Ealdgyth's meadow' or 'old meadow.' With aristocratic connections in British…
Leafy
Diminutive of Relief, word name
"relief"
It sounds like a modern nature name, but Leafy was coined as a Puritan nickname for the girls' name Relief, which referred to the relief of Christ.
Erby
Erby is a rare masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a diminutive form of names containing the Germanic element "erb" meaning "heir" or "inheritance," or it could be a variant of…
Floy
Floy is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from the Welsh name Floyd (meaning 'grey-haired' or 'grey'), function as a shortened form of Florence, or have roots as a…
Hughey
Hughey is a masculine name derived from Hugh, which has Germanic origins meaning 'mind' or 'spirit.' The addition of the diminutive suffix '-ey' gives it an affectionate, friendly quality.…
Ovid
Latin, meaning unknown
Ovid is the English form of the Roman family name Ovidius, which possibly comes from the word for sheep. It is the usual English name for the first-century poet Publius Ovidius Naso.
Clemon
Clemon is a masculine name with multiple potential origins. It most likely developed as a variant spelling of Clement, derived from the Latin 'clemens' meaning 'merciful' or 'gentle.' This…
Gurney
Gurney is a masculine name that originated as an English surname derived from Norman place names, particularly Gournay in Normandy. As a first name, it has been used occasionally since the 19th…
Hezzie
Hezzie is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive of Hebrew names like Hezekiah, which means "God strengthens." This short-form nickname has a friendly, approachable quality with its…
Oddie
Variation of Odie, English or German
"of the valley; wealthy"
We can't get past the odd part of this name.
Murl
Murl is an uncommon feminine name with roots in American naming traditions of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. It may have originated as a variant of Merle, which comes from the French word…
Vinton
Vinton is a distinguished masculine name with English origins, derived from Old English elements likely meaning 'wine town' or 'vineyard settlement.' This surname-turned-first-name carries an air of…
Audy
Audy is a distinctive masculine name with multiple potential origins. It may function as a variant of Audi, possibly derived from the Germanic element 'ald' meaning 'old' or 'experienced.'…
Emmons
English
"son of Emonie"
A matronymic surname derived from Emonie and Emeny, which are of uncertain origins.
Esley
Esley is a rare masculine name of English origin. It appears to be a variant of the surname and given name 'Easley' or possibly a variation of 'Wesley.' The name likely derives from Old English…
Viva
Latin
"alive, living, life"
Viva la baby with this life-affirming name, one of the appealing group of girl names that mean life . Other related life-giving names on the rise: cousins Vida and Vita, and Vivian, Aviva, and even…