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Names that Peaked in 1915

Updated November 2023

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Philomena
Greek
"lover of strength"
Philomena is an earthy Greek name now used in various Latin countries. While it has felt simply clunky for many years, it's starting -- along with such sister names as Wilhelmina and Frederica -- to…
Elwood
English
"elder tree forest"
The "el-" sound is red-hot these days, and a myriad of place names and surnames give this name a wealth of possible namesakes. The main drawback is its kinship to the name of the hero of the Legally…
Lenore
German variation of Leonora, Italian derivative of Eleonora, meaning unknown
A "modernization" of Leonora that has suddenly come back on the radar along with the many other Leo names--both male and female. With literary cred via a famous eponymous poem by Edgar Allan Poe (and…
Mildred
English
"gentle strength"
Is it clunky cute, strong and vintage, or dreadful and mildewy? Like Gertrude and Bertha, Mildred is one that divides the crowds, but with popular nickname Mildred and renewed interest in Winifred,…
Elton
English
"from the old town"
Elton is an unassuming, lesser-used place name belonging to several towns in the British Isles, the US and Canada, and even a lake in Russia. The singer Elton John gives it a bit of extra pizzazz.
Theron
Greek
"hunter"
Theron is best known these days as the surname of actress Charlize, but it does have a long history as a first name, ranking in the Top 500 in the early part of the 20th century and only dropping out…
Willard
English from German
"resolutely brave"
Unfortunate identification with an army of rats in the movie of the same name.
Pauline
French, feminine variation of Paul
"small"
Pauline had its moment of glory a century ago, when movie audiences were thrilling to the silent serial The Perils of Pauline , released in 1914. A Top 50 name in the US between 1908 and 1930, it…
Santo
Italian
"saint, holy"
Religious name long common in Italy, as is the diminutive Santino. In the Cornwall region of England, it's a traditional diminutive for Alexander.
Lilyan
Lilyan is a charming feminine name, primarily a variant spelling of Lillian, which derives from the Latin 'Lilium' meaning 'lily.' The lily flower symbolizes purity and innocence in many cultures.…
Antonina
Slavic, Italian and Nordic from Latin
"priceless"
Despite the popularity of Anthony and its masculine variants, female derivatives of its source – the Roman family name Antonius , of unknown meaning – have never caught on in the same way. Sister…
Santa
Feminine variation of Santo, Italian
"saint"
Santa has an appealing sound, or maybe that's sleigh bells we hear? It's difficult to separate the Italian girls' name Santa from the association to Mr. Claus, king of Christmas. The German…
Edythe
Spelling variation of Edith, English
"prosperous in war"
Edythe is a feminine name representing an elegant, vintage spelling variation of Edith. Derived from the Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'gyth' meaning 'war,' the name…
Nello
Short form of Antonello or Brunello, Italian
"protection; from Antium"
Energetic and sparky but warm and gentle in sound, Nello is an Italian short form of Antonello, Brunello, or similar.
Antonetta
Antonetta is a feminine name of Italian origin, serving as an elaborate feminine form of Anthony (Antonio in Italian). Derived from the Roman family name Antonius, it carries the meaning 'priceless'…
Antonette
Antonette is a feminine name derived from the Latin name Antonius, functioning as a diminutive form of Antonia. This elegant name emerged as a French variant, offering a more elaborate and ornate…
Mafalda
Italian and Portuguese variation of Matilda
Mafalda is nearly unknown in the English-speaking world, despite an appearance in Harry Potter. Indeed, it does have a witchy feel. Matilda itself is preferable, or her French form Mathilde, Spanish…
Maurice
English and French from Latin
"dark-skinned"
One of those old-mannish names that sounds a lot fresher for a girl.
Oleta
Variation of Aleta, Alethea, Alida, Alda, or Olida, Latin, Greek, English, German, Spanish
"truth, verity; small winged one; prosperous, noble; olive tree"
A simple yet distinctive choice with a whole host of origins and meanings, Oleta could be an interesting alternative to Olivia, Lotta or Ottilie. On one hand, the name is considered a variation of…
Oneta
Oneta is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may derive from Native American languages, particularly Cherokee, where it has been associated with meanings like 'to wait for' or…

Names that Peaked in 1915

Philomena

Elwood

Lenore

Mildred

Elton

Theron

Willard

Pauline

Santo

Lilyan

Antonina

Santa

Edythe

Nello

Antonetta

Antonette

Mafalda

Maurice

Oleta

Oneta