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By Neeeea
Updated Thu May 25 2023
Former students and students in Ravenclaw
  1. Anthony

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "from Antium"

    • Description:

      Substantial, strong, and enduring, Anthony has remained a perennially popular name over the last century. With just a hint of playfulness and just a touch of clunky-coolness, Anthony is a versatile choice that seems comfortable anywhere.
  2. Basil

    • Origin:

      Greek

    • Meaning:

      "royal"

    • Description:

      Although Greek in origin--in the fourth century, a bishop by that name established the principles of the Greek Orthodox Church--Basil for years took on the aura of aquiline-nosed upper-class Britishness of Sherlock Holmes portrayer Basil Rathbone, then spiced with the fragrant aroma of the herb that entered with the Pesto generation.
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    • Eddie

      • Origin:

        Diminutive of Edward et al

      • Meaning:

        "wealthy"

      • Description:

        Most parents today call their Edwards Edward -- and we tend to think that's the right call. But it's worth noting that Eddie has been in the Top 1000 every year since records began in 1880; indeed, it was a mainstay on the Top 100 through the 1950s.
    • Filius
      • Garrick

        • Origin:

          Teutonic

        • Meaning:

          "mighty warrior"

        • Description:

          A rarely used last-name-first-name, never as popular as cousins Garrett or Derek.
      • Gilderoy
        • Helena

          • Origin:

            Latinate form of Helen, Greek

          • Meaning:

            "torch; shining light"

          • Description:

            Helena is one of those classic names that just misses making the US Top 1000 girl names for its entire history, falling off for a single year in 1992. Since then it's been drifting lazily up the charts, and makes a perfect choice if you want a name that both fits in and stands out.
        • Ignatia

          • Description:

            Ignatia is a feminine name derived from the masculine name Ignatius, which comes from the Latin 'ignis' meaning 'fire.' The name carries connotations of passion, warmth, and energy. Historically, it gained prominence through St. Ignatius of Loyola, the founder of the Jesuit order, though the feminine form has always been much rarer. Ignatia has never achieved widespread popularity but appeals to parents seeking a distinctive classical name with spiritual roots. The name is used across various European cultures, particularly in Catholic communities. In homeopathic medicine, Ignatia is also known as a remedy derived from the St. Ignatius bean, adding an unusual dimension to the name's associations.

        • Laverne

          • Origin:

            French

          • Meaning:

            "springlike"

          • Description:

            Although it has a sweet meaning, this name feels dated nowadays, like a fifties poodle skirt. Lavender may be a fresher alternative.
        • Lisa

          • Origin:

            English, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Italian

          • Meaning:

            "pledged to God"

          • Description:

            Elvis naming his daughter Lisa Marie and Nat King Cole's hit song "Mona Lisa" conspired to catapult one of Elizabeth's many offshoots to a high of #4 in 1970.
        • Lorcan

          • Origin:

            Irish

          • Meaning:

            "little, fierce"

          • Description:

            Lorcan is a name rich in Irish history as belonging to several kings, including the grandfather of the most famous high king of Ireland, Brian Boru. Lorcan O'Toole, known in English as Laurence O'Toole, is the patron saint of Dublin, so it's not too surprising that Irish-born actor Peter O'Toole named his son Lorcan.
        • Luna

          • Origin:

            Latin

          • Meaning:

            "moon"

          • Description:

            The name of the Roman goddess of the moon, Luna is derived straight from the Latin word for moon, luna. Luna may be the name most likely to surprise someone from an older generation by its Top 10 status in the US and its widespread international popularity.
        • Maisie

          • Origin:

            Scottish diminutive of Margaret or Mary

          • Meaning:

            "pearl or bitter"

          • Description:

            Maisie, a charming name long popular as a nickname for Margaret or Mary, entered the Top 1000 as itself ten years ago and continues to rise. Game of Thrones star Maisie Williams helped propel the name back into the limelight, along with the that of her character, Arya.
        • Mandy

          • Origin:

            Diminutive of Amanda

          • Description:

            Nickname left over from the last generation.
        • Marcus

          • Origin:

            Latin

          • Meaning:

            "warlike"

          • Description:

            Though ancient, Marcus now sounds more current than Mark, in tune with today's trend towards us-ending Latinate names.
        • Marietta

          • Origin:

            Italian diminutive of Maria

          • Meaning:

            "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

          • Description:

            Marietta would make for a classy and uncommon long form for cool nickname Etta.
        • Michael

          • Origin:

            Hebrew

          • Meaning:

            "who is like God?"

          • Description:

            Michael was the Number 1 American boys' name for almost half a century. While Michael has moved out of the Top 10 baby boy names, it's still widely used.
        • Millicent

          • Origin:

            German

          • Meaning:

            "strong in work"

          • Description:

            Combining the mild and the innocent, this sweet and feminine name is worthy of a comeback, in the mode of Madeline and Cecilia. Its original, also attractive form is Melisende, which came from Germany to France and was borne by a daughter of Charlemagne.
        • Myrtle

          • Origin:

            Greek botanical name

          • Description:

            Long in our category of so-far-out-it-will-always-be-out category, once seen as a gum-cracking 1940's telephone operator, we think it's time to reassess Myrtle, and look at is as a nature name, a plant with pink or white aromatic berries. Ruled by Venus, myrtle is a plant associated with love, peace, fertility and youth.