Names that Peaked in 1897
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Percy
French surname from place name Perci-en-Auge
Percy is an adorable old name that is finally shedding its pampered Little Lord Fauntleroy image in this new era of boys with soft yet traditionally male names like Jasper and Elijah. Originating as…
Raoul
French variation of Ralph
"wolf-counsel"
Raoul, with its unique three-vowel middle, rolls off the tongue in an appealing way. Raoul is one of the French names that sounds infinitely more romantic and attractive than the somewhat harsh…
Fate
Short form of Lafayette, French, English word name
"faith; predestined, destiny, chance"
Briefly in the US Top 1000 in the late 19th century, Fate likely emerged as a short form for the old French name, Lafayette. In the contemporary landscape however, it may well be perceived as a word…
Icie
Word name or diminutive of Berenice
"ice, cold; bringing victory"
Icelynn debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2024, while Ice and Iceland have been chosen by several celebrity parents, so could this nickname form may begin to catch on? As a word name, it has a chilly,…
Azzie
Azzie is a feminine name that likely originated as a diminutive form of names beginning with 'Az-' such as Azalea or Azriel, or possibly as a variant of Ozzie. With its zippy 'z' sound and cheerful…
Josephus
Josephus is a masculine name with ancient Roman and Biblical connections, representing the Latin form of Joseph. With roots in Hebrew Yosef meaning "he will add," the name gained prominence through…
Helmer
German and Dutch
"helmet army"
Helmer is best-known these days as a product line at Ikea, but if you're looking for an Old School Germanic name and want to move beyond Herman and Wilmer, Helmer may be your man.
Izetta
American
Usually seen in the Appalachian Mountain region.
Rexford
Rexford is a distinguished masculine name with English origins, derived from the elements 'rex' meaning 'king' and 'ford' referring to a river crossing. This regal-sounding name conveys strength and…
Arnett
Arnett is a masculine name of Germanic origin that functions as a diminutive of Arnold, meaning 'eagle power' or 'strong as an eagle.' The name combines 'arn' (eagle) with a diminutive suffix. As a…
Freda
German
"peace"
Freda, along with near-identical twin sisters Frida and Frieda, has not been popular in the US for decades. After the two world wars, German names fell out of favor in the US and UK. The…
Oris
Oris is a masculine name with several possible origins. It may derive from Latin, potentially related to 'os' meaning 'mouth' or 'speech,' or could be a variation of Orestes from Greek mythology.…
Fae
Spelling variation of Faye, English
"fairy"
Now that Faye is back on the Top 1000 after a decades-long absence, its spelling variations are being revived as well. Fae was given to nearly as many baby girls last year as Fay and may be…
Mallie
Mallie is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may have originated as a diminutive of Mallory (meaning 'unfortunate' from Norman French), Malina (meaning 'raspberry' in Slavic…
Marguerite
French variation of Margaret; also a flower name
"pearl; daisy"
Marguerite is a classic French name with a remnant of old-fashioned Gallic charm; and is also a variety of daisy. Chic again in Paris, it's definitely ripe for revival here. Another reason you might…
Myrle
Myrle is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Merle or Muriel. Of Celtic and French origins, it ultimately derives from the Latin word 'muralis,' meaning 'relating to a wall.' Historically,…
Vernie
Vernie is a vintage feminine name that functions as a diminutive of Verna or Laverne, though it occasionally appears as a masculine form of Vernon. Derived from Latin 'vernus' meaning 'spring-like'…
Zela
African variation of Zoe
See ZELLA.
Zeta
Variation of Zita or Greek letter name
The sixth letter of the Greek alphabet, popularized by Welsh actress Catherine Zeta-Jones -- Zeta was her grandmother's first name. Zeta can also refer to the letter Z, the last in the Roman…
Alto
Latin
"high"
With its musical allusions, a harmonious possibility.