Names that Peaked in 1914

For better or worse, this name is still firmly attached to the TV series <i>Gilmore Girls</i>. It's one of a number of Scottish and Irish surname names beginning with Gil, meaning "servant". In this case, it's "servant of Mary", making it a subtle male Marian name.

Gilmore

<p>Versie is a feminine name that peaked in popularity in the United States in the early 1900s. It may have originated as a diminutive form of names beginning with "Ver-" such as Veronica or Vera, or possibly as a variant of Versey, a surname derived from place names. Another theory suggests it could be related to the Latin word "versus," meaning "turned." Versie has a vintage charm characteristic of names from the early 20th century, with the soft sound and -ie ending that was popular in that era. Though it has fallen into obscurity in recent decades, it represents an authentic piece of naming history and might appeal to parents interested in reviving genuinely vintage names with a gentle, feminine quality.</p>