Names that Peaked in 1906
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Myrl
Myrl is an uncommon masculine name that appears to be a variant of Merle or Merrill. The name has Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'famous' (meri) and 'sea, lake' (mari).…
Ceola
Ceola is a rare feminine name with uncertain origins, possibly derived from Old English or Germanic elements. One theory suggests it may be related to the Old English word 'ceol,' meaning 'ship' or…
Lenord
Lenord is a masculine name that represents a variant spelling of Leonard, which comes from Germanic elements meaning 'lion strong' or 'brave as a lion.' The name combines 'leon' (lion) and 'hard'…
Veola
Veola is a feminine name with Latin roots, likely derived from 'viola,' meaning 'violet' – the delicate purple flower symbolizing modesty and faithfulness. This uncommon name has appeared…
Adelle
Adelle is a feminine name with French origins, considered a variation of Adela or Adelaide, ultimately deriving from the Germanic element 'adal' meaning 'noble' or 'nobility.' The name carries an…
Benard
Benard is a masculine name that represents a less common spelling variant of Bernard. With Germanic origins, the name combines elements meaning "bear" and "hardy" or "brave," literally translating to…
Ena
Diminutive of several names
Baby names that started off as diminutives -- Ena, Ita, Etta -- seem too insubstantial for a modern female.
Annabell
Variation of Annabelle.
Leonore
German short form of Eleanor
Leonore is a melodic variation of the wide range of names related to Eleanor and, via a different root, Leonie that are so stylish throughout Europe right now and bound for greater visibility in the…
Gertrude
German
"strength of a spear"
Could cute nickname Gertie, remembered as cute five-year-old Drew Barrymore in E.T. , revive the long shunned Gertrude? It's tempting to dismiss Gertrude as a name on its way through the door marked…
Hildegard
German
"comrade in arms; battle enclosure, battle ground"
Hildegard is an ancient name that sounds it, but it does have sweet short forms Hildie and Hilda to recommend it, as well as several illustrious historical bearers. Strong and striking, it would make…
Verna
Latin
"springtime"
Verna may mean "springtime," but May or Spring is fresher.
Rozella
Variation of Rosalia, Latin
"rose"
This rare choice from the Rose family might be a variation of Rosalia or a combination name marrying Rose and Ella. That gives you the nicknames Rosie or Ellie.
Verona
Italian place-name
Verona is a scenic place-name with the added attraction of a Shakespearean connection, as in Two Gentlemen of ....
Clive
English
"lives near a high cliff"
Clive started life as a surname for someone who lived near a cliff, making it a secret outdoorsy name. Its use as a first name began in honor of Robert Clive (aka Clive of India), an…