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Miss Peregrine's Peculiar Children Names

  1. Franklin

    • Origin:

      English

    • Meaning:

      "free landholder"

    • Description:

      A doubly Presidential name, via Pierce and Roosevelt, Franklin was given an initial boost via the fame of Benjamin Franklin. It also has a literary tie to the main character of the Wilkie Collins classic The Moonstone.
  2. Hildy

    • Description:

      Hildy is a feminine name that functions primarily as a diminutive of Hildegard, a powerful Germanic name meaning "battle stronghold" or "protected in battle." This shortened form transforms the strong, traditional Hildegard into something more playful and approachable. Hildy gained some recognition through characters in popular culture, including the film "His Girl Friday." While never extremely common, it saw modest usage in the mid-20th century. The name carries a vintage charm with its bright, cheerful sound and retro feel. Hildy strikes a balance between being recognizably traditional in its roots while having a distinctive quality that sets it apart. Women named Hildy might be perceived as having spirited, independent personalities with a touch of nostalgic charm and individuality.
  3. Horace

    • Origin:

      Latin clan name

    • Meaning:

      "timekeeper"

    • Description:

      The ancient name Horace sounds fustily fuddy-duddy, and yet, with the resurrection of Homer, and the new interest in old Roman names...who knows.
  4. Hugh

    • Origin:

      English from German

    • Meaning:

      "mind, intellect"

    • Description:

      Patrician to the core, Hugh was firmly in the Top 100 until 1903. It's never achieved those heights again, though it has always managed to remain in the Top 1000, scraping bottom at literally Number 1000 in 2006 before reversing course and heading back upwards.
  5. Jack

    • Origin:

      English, diminutive of John

    • Meaning:

      "God is gracious"

    • Description:

      Jack may have fallen from its Number 1 place in England, but in the US it's as popular as it was at its height in the 1920s and 1930s. A durable, cheery, everyman form of John, Jack ranks as one of the most popular boy names starting with J.
  6. Jacob

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "supplanter"

    • Description:

      Biblical Jacob ceded his Number 1 spot to biblical Noah, in 2013, after holding first place on the list of baby boy names from 1999 to 2012, given a huge boost by the Twilight phenomenon.
  7. Joel

    • Origin:

      Hebrew

    • Meaning:

      "Jehovah is his God"

    • Description:

      In the Old Testament, Joel was one of King David's 'mighty men' and the name was taken up by the Puritans of the sixteenth century. In the mid 1960s, Joel entered the Top 100, and stayed there for about twenty years, as parents tried to jazz up and formalize old standby Joe by reviving this biblical name.
  8. João
    • Lorraine

      • Origin:

        French

      • Meaning:

        "from the province of Lorraine"

      • Description:

        Sweet Lorraine might just be old enough to be ripe for reconsideration. This French place name has moved in and out of fashion in the few hundred years it's been used as a girls' first name, somewhat influenced by the alternative name of Joan of Arc--Saint Joan of Lorraine. It was quite popular from the 1920s to the fifties, but has pretty much been in limbo since then.
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      • Maryann

        • Origin:

          English, combination of Mary and Ann

        • Meaning:

          "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + grace"

        • Description:

          Combination of Mary and Ann which has been more popular than Marianne in recent years, although still below the Top 1000, after a peak in the 1940s.
      • Melina

        • Origin:

          Greek

        • Meaning:

          "little honey"

        • Description:

          This traditional Greek name has held somewhat steady in the lower half of the US Top 1000 for the past 25 years, which makes it a great option for parents looking for a name that both fits in and stands out.
      • Millard

        • Origin:

          Latin

        • Meaning:

          "caretaker of the mill"

        • Description:

          If you're looking for a presidential first name, keep looking.
      • Myron

        • Origin:

          Greek

        • Meaning:

          "fragrant, an aromatic shrub, myrrh"

        • Description:

          One of many M names -- including Murray, Melvin, Morton, Milton, and Marvin -- given to first-generation Jewish boys to replace the old-fashioned Moses. Now we'd pick Moses over any of them.
      • Nim

        • Origin:

          Modern invented name

        • Description:

          Australian writer Wendy Orr put this name on the map with her hit Nim's Island" series of children's books, about a smart young girl who lives on an island in the South Pacific. Abigail Breslin played Nim in a 2008 film adaptation of the book.
      • Olive

        • Origin:

          English, from Latin, nature name

        • Meaning:

          "olive tree"

        • Description:

          Though greatly overshadowed by the trendy Olivia, Olive has a quiet, subtle appeal of its own -- and is now enjoying a remarkable comeback. Olive is one of only four girl names starting with O on the US Top 1000. Cool couple Isla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen chose it for their daughter, reviving the name to stylishness, and now Drew Barrymore has a little Olive too, as has country singer Jake Owen.
      • Ollie

        • Origin:

          Diminutive of Oliver, Latin

        • Meaning:

          "olive tree"

        • Description:

          Down-home nickname name once associated with the friendly dragon on kids' TV. As Oliver rises, we may well hear more Ollies.
      • Peter

        • Origin:

          Greek

        • Meaning:

          "rock, stone"

        • Description:

          Peter is derived from the Greek Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." One of the most important figures in the Christian hagiography is Saint Peter, keeper of the Gates of Heaven. Born Simon bar Jonah, he was given the nickname Peter by Jesus, to signify that he would be the rock on which Christ would build Christianity. Centuries later, there was Peter the Great, the czar who developed Russia as a major European power.
      • Radi

        • Description:

          Radi is a masculine name with multiple cultural origins. In Arabic contexts, Radi (رادي) means 'content' or 'satisfied,' conveying a sense of peace and fulfillment. The name also appears in Slavic languages where it relates to words meaning 'happy,' 'willing,' or 'glad.' This cross-cultural presence gives Radi a universal appeal while remaining relatively uncommon in Western countries. The name's brevity and simple pronunciation make it accessible across language boundaries, though its usage remains modest in English-speaking nations. Radi has a modern, streamlined quality that aligns with contemporary naming trends favoring shorter names. The positive connotations associated with contentment and happiness make it an uplifting choice with international resonance.

      • Reynaldo

        • Description:

          Reynaldo is a masculine name of Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the Germanic name Reynold or Reinhold, composed of the elements 'ragin' (advice, counsel) and 'wald' (rule, power). It essentially means 'wise ruler' or 'powerful counselor.' Reynaldo gained popularity in Spanish-speaking countries and communities, particularly through cultural diffusion in Latin America. The name has a regal, sophisticated quality while maintaining a warm, approachable feel. In the United States, Reynaldo saw modest popularity in the mid-20th century but has become less common in recent decades. Variations include Reinaldo, Rinaldo, and the shortened forms Rey or Ray.