RenG's list "Rare Forgotten Victorian and Medieval Names" of 20 great name ideas: Elphick - Whitfield!

Rare Forgotten Victorian and Medieval Names

All of these names are verified rare Victorian and Medieval names by Ancestry.com. The year search for these names is roughly around 1500-1870. They were once fairly commonly used names that are now mostly forgotten to time.

Elphick

Emele

Emond

Essias

Flanie

Harlowe

Ivay

Jarvix

Jibben

The name Lórien appears several times in Tolkien’s novels. It’s both a place name and a character name, and although the name may sound feminine due to the similarity with Lauren and Marien, Tolkein's character Lórien (Master of Visions and Dreams, also called Irmo) is male and the softness of the name will appeal to parents weary of macho names. 

Lorien

Lony

Medard

Oelen

Orine

<p>Simond is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing a variant spelling of Simon. The traditional name Simon comes from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'he has heard' or 'listening.' The added 'd' in Simond gives the name a slightly more formal or distinctive appearance. This variation was more common in medieval times, particularly in France and England, but remains quite rare today. Simond has never ranked among popular given names in modern records. The name carries the same dignified, biblical associations as Simon but with a unique twist. For parents seeking an alternative to the more common Simon or wishing to honor a Simon in the family while providing a slightly different name, Simond offers a subtle variation with the same fundamental pronunciation and heritage.</p>