Names that Peaked in 1911
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Ozie
Ozie is a unisex name with historical usage in the United States dating back to the late 19th century. The name may have multiple origins: it could be a diminutive of names like Oswald or Osborne…
Allean
Allean is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant spelling of Aileen or Eileen, both derived from the Gaelic name Eibhlín, a form of Helen meaning 'light' or 'torch.' The distinctive…
Wyman
Wyman is a masculine name with Old English origins, derived from the elements "wig" meaning "war" or "battle" and "mann" meaning "man," thus translating to "warrior" or "man of battle." This…
Colie
Colie is a masculine name that can function as a diminutive of Nicholas or Cole, though it sometimes stands as an independent name. It has multiple possible origins, including Greek (from Nicholas,…
Alfonse
Alfonse is a variant spelling of Alfonso, a masculine name with Germanic origins. The name derives from the elements 'adal' meaning noble or aristocratic and 'funs' meaning ready or eager, combining…
Blanchie
Blanchie is a feminine name that functions as an affectionate diminutive of Blanche, which comes from the French word for "white" or "fair." This charming variation adds a warm, familiar quality to…
Elinore
Elinore is a feminine name that represents a variation of Eleanor, a name with Greek origins meaning 'bright, shining one' or 'light.' This spelling variant maintains the elegant, classic feel of…
Elvira
Spanish
"white, fair"
Before there was the campy TV Elvira, Mistress of the Dark, Elvira was the long-suffering wife of Don Juan, and remnants of those negative, gothic images still cling to it, though they are fading.…
Erma
English variation of Irma, English, German, Slovene
"whole, great, universal; army man"
A variation of the German Irma, Erma emerged in the 19th century in English-speaking countries where its similarity to timeless Emma might have helped it gain popularity. In fact, if you follow its…
Irma
German
"universal, whole, great"
A Top 200 choice in the US from the late 1880s to the early 1930s, Irma has nevertheless fallen out of favor with modern parents, and doesn't look set for the sort of comeback that some of her…
Felice
Italian
"lucky"
Felix is rising in the chart for boys, and its feminine variations are sure to follow. The best knows these days, thanks to the TV character, is Felicity, but there's also Felicia and Felice. Like…
Garnet
Jewel name, from the French
"pomegranate"
One of the jewel names in use a hundred years ago, due for revival along with sisters Ruby and Pearl.
Imelda
Italian and Spanish from German Irmhild
"all-consuming fight, great battle"
Derived from the German Irmhild, Imelda is a warm and pretty name with a battle-worthy feel and meaning. A saintly choice, borne by Imelda Lambertini, a 14th-century Italian Catholic said to have…
Roma
Italian place-name
Never as popular as Florence; today's parents might prefer Venezia, Verona, or Romy. It is also a Hindu name meaning "one with shiny hair" and is another name for the goddess Lakshmi. In Roman…
Vivien
Latin
"life"
Vivien (Scarlett O'Hara) Leigh was born Vivian. Some sources give Vivien as a relative of the Irish goddess name Bebinn and a literary name invented by Tennyson. Others say it's related to the…
Williemae
Williemae is a feminine compound name combining the elements 'Willie' (a diminutive of William, meaning 'resolute protector') and 'Mae' (a traditional feminine middle name derived from May,…
Amerigo
Amerigo is a masculine Italian name best known through the explorer Amerigo Vespucci, for whom the Americas were named. Derived from Germanic elements, likely 'Amalric' or 'Emmerich,' combining words…
Irving
Scottish
"green river, sea friend"
It might be surprising to know that this name originated as a Scottish place and surname name, as in Washington Irving. It became a popular choice for first-generation Jewish-American boys, such as…
Hyman
Anglicized variation of Chaim
"life"
Hyman was commonly used by first-generation Jewish immigrants to Anglicize Chaim, but similarities to terms like heinie and hymen have taken it out of the realm of modern possibility. The original…
Lovell
Lovell is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with Anglo-Norman origins. Derived from the Old French 'louvel' meaning 'little wolf,' it was originally a nickname for someone fierce or wolf-like in…