Names that Peaked in 1904
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Marry
Marry is an uncommon feminine name that evolved as a variant spelling of Mary, one of history's most enduring female names. While Mary derives from Hebrew origins meaning 'bitter' or 'beloved,' Marry…
Albertha
Albertha is a feminine variant of Albert, which derives from the Germanic elements 'adal' (noble) and 'beraht' (bright). This feminine form has historical usage dating back centuries but became more…
Luberta
Luberta is an uncommon feminine name with Germanic origins, likely derived from elements meaning 'famous' (hlod) and 'bright' (berht). It may also be connected to the male name Lubert, which was…
Beecher
Beecher is a masculine name derived from an English occupational surname that originally referred to someone who kept bees or was a beekeeper. With roots in Middle English and Old English, the name…
Verlie
Verlie is a feminine name with American roots, emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries during a period when creative variations of existing names became popular. It may have evolved as a…
Felton
English
"field settlement"
An English place name and surname that was in the Top 1000 for most of the early 20th century. Like Halston and Afton, it has a modern-sounding, understated style. In British history, John Felton was…
Garnett
Garnett is a feminine name that originated as a surname derived from the gemstone garnet, known for its deep red color. While occasionally used for males, it's listed here primarily as a feminine…
Romie
Romie is a versatile, gender-neutral name that historically leans masculine. It can be a diminutive of Roman, Romeo, or Jerome, though it also stands well as an independent name. With Latin…
Luster
Luster is an uncommon masculine name derived from an English word meaning 'shine,' 'gleam,' or 'radiance.' Originally more common as a surname, it emerged as a given name through the practice of…
Adron
Adron is a masculine name with Germanic origins, possibly derived from names like Adrian or other 'ad-' prefix names. It has a strong, distinctive sound that combines traditional elements with a…
Rayfield
Rayfield is a masculine given name that likely originated as a transferred use of an English surname. The surname Rayfield is a variant of Rayfield or Reyfield, combining elements 'ray/rey' (possibly…
Waino
Waino is a masculine Finnish name derived from the epic Finnish poem 'Kalevala,' where Väinämöinen (shortened to Väinö, which became Waino in Anglicized form) appears as a wise, ancient hero and…
Harm
Dutch diminutive of Herman, German
"soldier, warrior"
Not a viable option if your baby is going to speak English.
Arbie
Arbie is a masculine name with multiple possible origins. It may function as a phonetic spelling of the initials 'R.B.,' making it a unique way to honor family members with those initials.…
Duard
Duard is an uncommon masculine name with possible Scottish or French origins. It likely represents a variation of Edward or Duarte (the Portuguese form of Edward), with the Germanic elements 'ead'…
Edris
Edris is a feminine name with rich multicultural origins. In Arabic tradition, it's the name of a prophet identified with the biblical Enoch, meaning 'interpreter' or 'studious.' The name also…
Vernia
Vernia is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Latin 'vernus' meaning 'spring' or 'belonging to spring', suggesting freshness and renewal. Alternatively, it…
Council
Council is an uncommon male name with English origins that functions as a word name. It derives from the Latin 'concilium,' meaning 'assembly' or 'meeting.' In everyday usage, a council refers to a…
Aletha
Aletha is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from 'aletheia' meaning 'truth' or 'sincerity.' This elegant and uncommon name carries philosophical associations with truth-seeking and…
Anona
Latin
"corn, grain"
Name of the Roman goddess of harvest and grain, appropriate for a fall baby. And a palindrome too!