Names that Peaked in 1919
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Howard
German, English
"high guardian; brave heart"
Howard, once hugely popular -- in the Top 50 from the 1870s to early 1950s, hitting Number 24 in 1920 -- has been stuck in Dad-Grandad limbo for decades, but is showing some signs of stirring back to…
Bernard
German
"strong, brave as a bear"
Bernard is obviously a saint's name, but how did it get to the big, benevolent dog? The eleventh century monk, patron saint of mountain climbers, who lived in the Alps, was famed for setting up safe…
Laverna
Latin
Laverna was the Roman goddess of thievery, cheating, and the underworld. The original meaning of her name in unknown, however, there are several theories. One such theory states that Laverna is…
Theda
Short form of Theodora or Theodosia, Greek
"gift of God"
Theda is most famous as the name of silent film vamp Theda Bara. Today most fashionable little Theodoras and Theodosias are called Thea, but Theda makes an intriguing change.
Santina
Santina is a feminine name of Italian origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Santa, meaning "saint" or "holy." The suffix "-ina" adds an endearing quality, essentially meaning "little saint" or…
Florene
Florene is a feminine name derived from the Latin 'florens' meaning 'flowering' or 'blossoming.' It represents a variant of Florence, but with a slightly different ending that gives it a distinctive…
Eloisa
Italian and Spanish variation of Eloise
"healthy; wide"
Eloisa captures a lovely name back from the spoiled little girl at the Plaza. Historical romance writer Eloisa James has helped make this antique name sound fresh and sassy again.
Syble
Syble is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Sibyl or Sybil, which comes from the Greek 'sibylla,' referring to female prophets or oracles in ancient Greece and Rome. These sibyls…
Quentin
Latin
"fifth"
Quentin, an offbeat name with lots of character, relates to the Latin for the number five and is by far the subtlest and most usable of the Latin birth-order names, masculine as well as stylish and…
Loraine
Loraine is a feminine name of French origin, derived from the Lorraine region in northeastern France. The name gained notable popularity in English-speaking countries during the early to mid-20th…
Vernon
English
"place of alders"
Once aristocratic British surname yet to be revived. Vince Vaughn recently gave his son the same double initials as his own when he named him Vernon Vaughn.
Therman
Therman is a masculine name of Germanic origin, likely a variant of the name Sherman, which derives from the Old English 'scīrmann,' meaning 'shearer' or 'cutter of cloth.' Alternatively, it may be…
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,…
Clarabelle
Latin
"bright and beautiful"
A combination name that might be dismissed as a clown and cow name. The sounds are nevertheless pretty and the meaning is good - though spellings Claribel or Clarabel might help distance it from the…
Oneida
Native American
"long awaited"
One of the few familiar Native_American choices, but now associated with several trade names.
Metro
Metro is a masculine name with Greek origins, derived from the name Demetrios or Demetrius, meaning "devoted to Demeter" (the goddess of agriculture and fertility in Greek mythology). Metro can also…
Felipa
Felipa is the feminine form of Felipe, which is the Spanish and Portuguese version of Philip. Derived from the Greek name Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses' or 'friend of horses,' this name has…
Toshiko
Toshiko is a feminine Japanese name composed of elements that typically mean 'alert' or 'valued' (toshi) and 'child' (ko), though exact meanings can vary depending on the kanji characters used to…
Laddie
Laddie is a masculine name with Scottish origins, traditionally used as an affectionate term for a boy or young man in Scotland. The word 'lad' means 'boy,' and 'laddie' is its diminutive form. As a…
Loyd
Loyd is a masculine name with Germanic origins, functioning as a variant spelling of Lloyd. The name derives from the Welsh elements "llwyd" meaning "grey" or "brown," originally used as a nickname…