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Totally 80's Fantasy Names

Nicolewins
By Nicolewins
Updated Fri Aug 18 2017
Edgy names from the 80's that sometimes only appear in pop culture and not real life.
  1. Aja

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "goat"

    • Description:

      Retro musical reference to classic Steely Dan rock album, but mostly for girls today.
  2. Axl

    • Origin:

      Variation of Axel, Scandinavian version of Absalom

    • Meaning:

      "father of peace"

    • Description:

      Guns 'n' Roses musician Axl (born William) Rose created this name by dropping a vowel, a la Barbra Streisand. The traditional Axel is more popular, though celebrity parents Fergie and Josh Duhamel deliberately chose the Axl spelling to honor her rock hero.
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    • Blane

      • Origin:

        Scottish

      • Meaning:

        "yellow"

      • Description:

        Blane is the attractive surname name of an important seventh-century Scottish saint, but is in danger of sounding slightly feminine and soap opera-ish.
    • Chaka

      • Origin:

        Hebrew

      • Meaning:

        "life"

      • Description:

        We all know that Chaka really means disco.
    • Cherry
      • Exene
        • Ferris

          • Origin:

            Irish, English

          • Meaning:

            "strong man or ironworker"

          • Description:

            It’s been more than three decades since Ferris Bueller took his famous day off in the cult classic 1986 teen comedy movie, but we think the time for this name could and should be now! Especially with the recent rise of the hero's girlfriend, Sloane, up the baby name rankings. Half preppy, half rugged, it boasts that stylish S ending and has a cozy, retro feel.
        • Frostine

          • Origin:

            French

          • Meaning:

            "freezing"

          • Description:

            Frostine, best known in the U.S. as the name of the Candyland queen, is newly fashionable in France and is certainly a choice that any little girl the world over would love. Fanciful, if over-the-top, but a perfect name for a winter baby girl.
        • Frostine
          • Ione

            • Origin:

              Greek

            • Meaning:

              "violet flower"

            • Description:

              This unusual Greek flower and color name has gained considerable recent attention via actress Ione Skye, who is the daughter of sixties folksinger Donovan.
          • Jem

            • Origin:

              Diminutive of Jemma or Jemima

            • Meaning:

              "gem; dove"

            • Description:

              There was an eighties cartoon queen named Jem (& The Holograms), and this is as likely to be a full name as a short form – deriving from Jemma, Jemima or Jameela.
          • Jerrica

            • Description:

              Jerrica is a feminine name that emerged in America during the late 20th century, gaining notable recognition through the 1980s animated series 'Jem and the Holograms,' where the main character Jerrica Benton led a double life as a rock star. The name appears to be a creative feminine variation of the name Jerry or Jerome, possibly with the feminine suffix '-ica' added for distinction. Jerrica peaked in popularity during the late 1980s and early 1990s when the cartoon was airing, but remains relatively uncommon. It carries a contemporary feel with a touch of nostalgia for those familiar with its pop culture connection. The name suggests a blend of strength and creativity, appealing to parents looking for a modern name with a melodic quality.

          • Judge

            • Origin:

              Word name

            • Description:

              Eighties star Judge Reinhold (born Edward Jr. , he was given this nickname at the age of two weeks) made this possible, but it could cause a lot of confusion.
          • Kimber
            • Lita

              • Origin:

                Diminutive of Roselita, Lolita, Carmelita, etc

              • Description:

                Vivacious but lightweight.
            • Lydia

              • Origin:

                Greek

              • Meaning:

                "woman from Lydia"

              • Description:

                Lydia is one of the first place names, after an area of Asia Minor whose inhabitants are credited with strong musical talent great wealth. Always among the US Top 1000 girl names, Lydia is a quietly fashionable classic.
            • Max

              • Origin:

                English and German diminutive of Maximilian or Maxwell

              • Meaning:

                "greatest"

              • Description:

                Max was derived from Maximilian, a Latin name that originated from the Roman family name Maximus. The character name Max in the children's classic Where the Wild Things Are had an impact on baby namers. Max is a widely used name internationally.
            • Maxie

              • Description:

                Maxie is a feminine name that originated as a diminutive form of Maxine or Maxene, which themselves are feminine versions of Maximilian or Maxwell. The name has Latin roots in "maximus," meaning "greatest." Maxie has a cheerful, friendly quality with its ending 'ie' sound, which softens the strength inherent in its meaning. While never extremely common as a formal given name, it enjoyed modest popularity as a nickname throughout the 20th century, particularly in the 1920s and 1930s. It has cross-cultural appeal, used occasionally in English-speaking countries as well as in parts of Europe. Maxie can project a personality that balances strength with approachability, conveying both confidence and warmth.
            • Randa

              • Origin:

                English, feminine variation of Randall; also Arabic

              • Meaning:

                "delicate desert tree"

              • Description:

                Sounds incomplete, like a pet form of Miranda.