Names that Peaked in 1918
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Dorathy
Dorathy is an uncommon variant spelling of Dorothy, a feminine name of Greek origin meaning 'gift of God.' The traditional Dorothy gained significant popularity in the early 20th century, partly due…
Berneice
Berneice is a feminine name representing an alternative spelling of Bernice, which derives from the Greek 'Berenikē' meaning 'bringing victory.' This name appears in the Bible as the daughter of King…
Lyle
Scottish and English from French
"someone who lives on an island"
Straightforward single-syllable name, though children named Lyle may get tired of hearing "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile". Lyle was at the height of fashion in the 1920s, which makes him due for a comeback…
Harland
Harland is a masculine name of Old English origin meaning 'hare land' or 'land of the hares,' referring to an area populated by these animals. As a traditional surname that transitioned to a first…
Verl
Verl is a masculine name with Germanic origins, likely a shortened form of names containing the element 'ver-' meaning 'true' or 'faithful.' It may also be related to the German word 'Perle' meaning…
Evalyn
Spelling variation of Evelyn
"desired; water, island"
This variation draws more from Eva than from Eve, which might lead to pause as to whether it should be said EHV-eh-lin or EEV-eh-lin. While the former is more popular in the US, both pronunciations…
Carmel
Carmel is a masculine name with rich biblical and geographical origins. Derived from Hebrew 'Karmel' meaning 'garden' or 'vineyard of God,' it refers to Mount Carmel in Israel, a significant location…
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,…
Constantine
Latin
"steadfast"
This Roman Emperor's name has long been considered too grand for an American boy. But in this era of children named Augustine and Atticus, it just may be prime for an unlikely comeback. Constantine…
Georgetta
Georgetta is a feminine diminutive form of George, ultimately derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker." This elaborated feminine version adds the Romance language…
Nick
English, diminutive of Nicholas and Dominick
The classic strong-yet-friendly nickname name, much used for charming movie characters.
Lloyd
Welsh
"gray"
This Welsh surname was taken up as a first in the English-speaking world in the early twentieth century, originally as a nickname for someone gray-haired. The original Welsh nickname was Llwyd,…
Merle
French
"blackbird"
Originally a nickname for someone who loved to sing or whistle, Merle is sleek but gentle, with a hint of great grandpa about it..
Luverne
Luverne is an uncommon feminine name with Germanic roots. It likely derives from elements meaning 'beloved' combined with either 'peace' or 'eagle.' Popular primarily in the early to mid-20th century…
