They’ve gone out of fashion, but not to worry, eventually everything comes back around! :-). Essential Things You Might Be Missing On Your Second Baby Registry, Top Baby Stuff for Dads He’ll Actually Use, Expecting a New Baby? It is pretty and strong at the same time. Faith A Mullen (author) on January 19, 2013: Hi, Serendipity7! The New Year is a wonderful time to welcome a new baby. There are more names than ever for young parents to choose from these days, but there are still some lovely old names you just don’t seem to hear anymore. The other old names I found Fleming, Levi, Lemuel, Courtney and Caleb. Suzie from Carson City on August 03, 2014: Faith...Very interesting hub. You'll find over 275 boy and girl names. 1) The name Ethel peaked around 1900, yet doesn’t even rank in the 1,000 baby names after 1975. 2) Roslyn was most popular during the 1920s and 30s, but hasn’t been in the top 1,000 since 1973. Something cute for a baby may not get respect in the workplace down the line.
Adrianna Ziembinska, CC BY 2.0, via flickr. If you’re like me, you’re likely not a fan of the new, trendy names making their rounds. I may just use one of them for a middle name, though, as we found another name that isn't popular (at least yet!). 3) The name Lavinia was popular in 1900, but has been out of fashion since 1929! I also am absolutely in LOVE with the name Jack. nicolettemk from Rhode Island on January 24, 2013: I love this list of names. 5) Mildred was most popular in 1920, but has been even less popular since 1984. They are all so beautiful. It makes me think of Glinda the Good Witch from The Wizard of Oz, which I love. Welcome to Sleeping Should Be Easy, where we offer tips and inspiration to help overwhelmed moms enjoy parenthood. :) I am still trying to work on my husband to accept Mable as a suitable choice, though I think Beatrice will likely win out. Learn how your comment data is processed. Well, for the following names, in today’s world, apparently not so much. My daughters first and middle name are on the list (Olivia Caroline) I love classic names. Owned and operated by Great Life Publishing, a GreaterGood company. These names will give any girl an aura of elevated sophistication and beauty. Marissa from United States on January 18, 2013: Interesting list of names! Thanks for sharing. Victorian and Edwardian baby boy names that were once popular and in the top 100 and are now rare and not even in the top 1000 names in the USA. There are more names than ever for young parents to choose from these days, but there are still some lovely old names you just don’t seem to hear anymore.
Here you will find boys, girls, and gender-neutral names inspired by the holidays, such as Christmas, the appreciation for winter weather, and nature.
Hi, I'm Nina! Names sound cute when they're 2, but there's some names they grow out of.
Serendipity7 from Chicago on January 19, 2013: I loved your list of names. Preppy first names tend to be old-fashioned and denote sophistication. Abbyfitz from Florida on January 26, 2013: I prefer older names. Well, then this list of vintage girls names is … Continue reading "VINTAGE GIRLS NAMES: UNIQUE NAMES YOU DON’T HEAR ANYMORE" May 7, 2013 - What’s in a name, you ask? Nature names are always in style and are charming for boys and girls.
It's an old family name from my husband's side that I had never heard if before. Consider a cool vintage name for your pride and joy. Some of them are cute, but some are just unbarable! Thank you for sharing.
steffsings from Pacific NorthWest on June 01, 2014: Very interesting topic. I have a brother named Timothy, so I have always liked that name as well. These charming names for winter-born babies may inspire you in your quest for a name.
9) Most popular in the 1910s, the last time Chester was in the top 1,000 was in 1995. I have always loved the name Owen for a boy and Hazel for a girl :). We’ve dusted off some of the more unique words and phrases you don’t hear anymore and listed them here. Apparently, so are many other parents, cause Jack seems to be an epidemic of a name right now. Alice is lovely and makes me think of strength and imagination because of Alice in Wonderland (which I love!).
moonlake from America on January 30, 2013: I do genealogy and I was very surprised by some of the old names I found. All rights reserved. And congrats on expecting! 6) Amazingly, the name Horace held on until 1989 before falling off the top 1,000 baby names, but was most popular in 1901. I did not realize that Joyce has been around so long! My daughter is in her teens and her name is Alice. Our youngest's middle name is Chesman. My daughter is in her teens and her name is Alice. From the Anglo-Saxon tradition, these names are reminiscent of the Founding Fathers and the Gilded Age upper class. Carrie Lee Night from Northeast United States on August 05, 2014: Interesting :). Girls were Cassandra, Sena, Amelia, Angelina, Tabatha and Drucilla.