Names from The Gaslight Anthem & The Horrible Crowes

The names

• Charlie

  English, diminutive of Charles, French from German

  "free man"

  Charlie derives, of course, from the classic name Charles which, in turn, comes from a German word meaning "free man." Charles became very popular in France during the Middle Ages due to the fame of…

  

• Bobby

  Diminutive of Robert

  "bright fame"

  Bobby is the quintessential mid-century nickname, the name of the son on Mad Men and overused to the point of cliche. Though Robert is still a highly popular choice, most Roberts today are called by…

  

• Sandy

  Scottish and English diminutive of Alexander

  "defending men"

  A sweet Scottish short form of Alexander which is feeling newly appealing now the era of Sandra is far behind us. Sandy would also work well as a nickname for a child with pale red or dark blond hair.

  

• Mary

• Mae

• Matilda

• John/Johnny

• Maria

• Virginia

• Estella

• Sally

• Gail

• Jane

• Anna

• Elsie

• Mary Ann

• Betty