Updated November 2023
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English
"apprentice"
Long-used surname name that's up for promotion to greater popularity.
Diminutive of Dorothy, Greek
"gift of God"
Dotty has a cheerful, playful quality that embodies vintage charm. It gained modest popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly during the 1930s-1950s when nickname-style given names were…
Welsh
"large homestead"
Trevor with a New York accent.
Gerold is a masculine name of Germanic origin, derived from elements meaning 'spear' and 'rule' or 'power'. This traditional name was popular during medieval times, particularly among nobility in…
Jeraldine is a feminine variant of Gerald, which has Germanic origins meaning 'ruler with the spear.' This elegant elaboration adds the feminine suffix '-ine' to create a distinctly female version of…
"earth"
Used by the Puritans but off the US charts completely since the mid-1990s, Eartha is best known today as the name of American singer Eartha Kitt, as well as of the philanthropist and humanitarian…
Glennis is a feminine name with Celtic and Scottish origins, deriving from the Welsh 'glân' meaning 'clean' or 'pure,' or possibly from Scottish place names containing 'glen' (valley). The name…
Peggie is a feminine name that serves as an affectionate variant spelling of Peggy, which itself originated as a diminutive of Margaret. The name Margaret derives from Greek 'margarites' meaning…
Karel is a feminine name in English-speaking contexts, though it originated as the Czech and Dutch masculine form of Charles. This cross-cultural name derives from the Germanic element 'karl' meaning…
Karlene is a feminine name derived from the Germanic male name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong man.' It emerged as a feminine variant in the mid-20th century, particularly gaining traction in the…
Verlene is a feminine name with French and Germanic influences, possibly derived from the French 'Verlaine' or functioning as a variation of names like Verleen or Verlena. The name has a melodious…
Verlon is an uncommon masculine name with uncertain origins, possibly a variant of Vernon or a unique creation combining elements of names like Vernon and Marlon. Vernon itself derives from a French…