Names that Peaked in 1959
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Donell
Donell is a masculine given name that appears to be a variant of Donald or Donnell. The name Donald has Scottish Gaelic origins, derived from 'Domhnall' meaning 'world ruler' or 'world mighty.'…
Migdalia
Migdalia is a feminine name with Hebrew origins, derived from the place name Migdal or Magdala, meaning 'tower' or 'elevated, magnificent.' The biblical town of Magdala was located on the Sea of…
Tamela
Tamela is a feminine name that emerged in the United States during the mid-20th century. It appears to be a creative variation of Tamara or Pamela, combining elements of both popular names. The name…
Kerwin
Kerwin is a masculine name with Anglo-Saxon origins, derived from the Old English elements 'ceorl' meaning 'free peasant' or 'man' and 'wine' meaning 'friend.' The name can also be found as a surname…
Sandi
Sandi is a feminine name typically functioning as a diminutive of Sandra or Alexandra, though it has established itself as an independent given name. Popular particularly during the 1950s through the…
Tari
Nouveau name that's cute but slight, ala older sisters Tori and Teri.
Andra
Variation of Andrea
Arty seventies name usually pronounced AHN-dra.
Lise
Diminutive of Elisabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Lise is most often found in the U.S. as the second half of the hybrid name Annalise. Canadian journalist Lyse Doucet bears a pretty alternative spelling, pronounced LEESE.
Becky
English diminutive of Rebecca, Hebrew
"servant of God"
Down to earth and versatile, Becky is a popular diminutive of the classic Biblical name, Rebecca. In the US, it was most popular as a stand alone name back in the 60s, while in the UK, it remained in…
Betsy
Diminutive of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
This Elizabeth nickname has a decidedly retro feel--think Betsy Ross and the Betsy Wetsy doll-- once seen as a perkier, younger-sounding alternative to Betty. But with Betty on the brink of a…
Bev
Bev is primarily a feminine name that originated as a short form of Beverly, which was initially an English surname derived from a place name meaning 'beaver stream.' This concise, single-syllable…
Cyndi
Cyndi is a feminine name that emerged as a diminutive and alternative spelling of Cindy, which itself is a nickname for Cynthia. The name ultimately derives from Greek mythology—Cynthia was an…
Debbie
English diminutive of Deborah, Hebrew
"bee"
The quintessential friendly fifties name, nearly epidemic in its day. Now many grownup Debbies have reverted to the full and lovely form of their name, which modern parents often avoid because of the…
Debby
Debby is a feminine name primarily used as a diminutive form of Deborah, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'bee.' This friendly, approachable nickname gained independent usage particularly during the…