The Hoarder's List of Names

Charmaine

French from Greek

"charm or delight"

Charmaine is an ancient name connected to Charmion, the name of one of Cleopatra's servants, and Charmian, a Shakespearean name. Its meaning is related to the word charm, though some sources tie it…

Hettie

Diminutive of Henrietta, English

"estate ruler"

It may take another generation or so, but this category of Hettie-Lettie-Lottie names could make a comeback.

Liddie

Liddie is a diminutive feminine form of Lydia, which has ancient Greek origins meaning "from Lydia," referring to a region in Asia Minor (now part of modern Turkey). The name carries a vintage charm…

Littie

Littie is a feminine name with American origins, likely emerging as a nickname that evolved into a given name in its own right. It possibly derived as a diminutive form of names containing 'lit'…

Mettie

Mettie is a vintage feminine name that emerged primarily as a diminutive of names like Mehitabel, Marietta, or Margaret. Popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in rural…

Tempie

Diminutive of Temperance, English

"abstinence"

The natural short form of Temperance, which surprisingly was more common in the 2010s than any past decade. Temperance ranked in the Top 1000 from 2011-2014.

Verdie

Verdie is a feminine name with nature-inspired origins, derived from the French word 'vert' meaning 'green.' It emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries when color names and nature themes…

Eola

Eola is a feminine name of uncertain origins, possibly derived from Greek elements meaning 'dawn' or 'sunlight.' Some suggest it may be related to Aeolus, the keeper of winds in Greek mythology,…

Lisabet

Lisabet is a charming feminine name that serves as a variation of Elizabeth, one of history's most enduring female names. It combines elements of Elisabeth (the continental European spelling) with…