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New Names I am Loving Lately

These are names I have just recently fallen in love with and I thought I would share them with you! Girls: 1. Gwyna - I love the name Gwen/Gwyn but not on its own and I don't like the names that it is used as a nickname for. I was thinking about Gwen/Gwyn and just thought why not Gwyna.  2. Maewyn - I have liked this name for a while, but I have just recently started loving it. I love a good Mae name, because Mae names are beautiful and Mae is a family name for me. 3. Clara - I have always liked this classic name, but I find it much more charming and elegant than I did before. 4. Ida - It sounds so spunky, short and sweet. My grandmother's middle name is Idabell and this is would be a wonderful tribute to her. 5. Farren - I love girls' names that have the -Ren- sound in them and this name sounds very light and whimsical to me. Boys: 6. Sydney - This is a family name for me, so I have always had this name in the back of my mind. It sounds handsom...

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1940

By Susanna Marie (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1940 top 1000 Girls: 1. Arla - number 997 in 1940, it has an unknown meaning, but it is possibly diminutive of Arlene. It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 2. Joetta - number 984 in 1940, it is an elaborated form of Jo, which either means "Yahweh is gracious" or "He will add". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 3. Eldora - number 958 in 1940, it has an unknown meaning and it is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 4. Drucilla - number 945 in 1940, it is a variant of Drusilla possibly meaning "Strong". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 5. Zola - number 928 in 1940, it has an unknown...

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1940

By Susanna Marie (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1940 top 1000 Boys: 1. Albin - number 994 in 1940, it is a form of Albinus, which is derived from Albus meaning "White, bright" in Latin. It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 2. Reyes - number 992 in 1940, it means "Kings" in Spanish and it is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 3. Glendon - number 822 in 1940, it possibly stems from a surname or it is a place name. It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 4. Clement - number 458 in 1940, it is an English form of the Latin name Clemens meaning "Merciful, gentle". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 5. Robin - number 406 in 1940, it is a d...

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1930

By Susanna Marie (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1930 top 1000 Girls: 1. Elmira - number 883 in 1930, it is a shortened form of Edelmira, which is the Spanish feminine form of Adelmar meaning "noble" and "famous". It is not currently in the top 1000 for 2015. 2. Imelda - number 871 in 1930, it is a form of Irmild meaning "whole" and "battle". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 3. Lolita - number 741 in 1930, it is a diminutive of Lola, which is a diminutive of Dolores meaning "sorrow". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 4. Zora - number 731 in 1930, it means "dawn, aurora" and it is currently not in the top 1000 fo...

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1930

By Susanna Marie (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are name I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1930 top 1000 Boys: 1. Finis - number 983 in 1930, it means "end" in Latin. It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 2. Madison - number 964 in 1930, it is from an English surname meaning "son of Maud" and Maud means "strength in battle". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 3. Clive - number 959 in 1930, it is from a surname meaning "cliff". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 4. Giles - number 819 in 1930, it means "young goat" and it is currently not in the top 1000 for 2015. 5. Benton - number 711 in 1930, it is from a surname meaning "town near bent grass". I...

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1920

By Susanna Marie   (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1920 top 1000 Girls: 1. Hermina - number 951 in 1920, it is a feminine form of Herman meaning "army man". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 2. Lavera - number 945 in 1920, possibly a combination of the prefix La and the name Vera meaning "faith" in Russian and can be associated with the Latin word verus "true". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Lilia - number 934 in 1920, it is a variant of Liliya, which is a cognate of Lily. It is currently ranked 925 in 2014. 4. Clarabelle - number 895 in 1920, it is a variant of Claribel, which is a combination of Clara meaning "clear, bright, ...

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1920

By Susanna Marie   (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1920 top 1000 Boys: 1. Linus - number 936 in 1920, means "flax" and it is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 2. Cleon - number 915 in 1920, means "glory" and it is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Clovis - number 739 in 1920, it is a Latinized form of Ludwig meaning "famous" and "war, battle". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 4. Merritt - number 612 in 1920,it is from a surname, which was originally a place name meaning "boundary gate" and it is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 5. Harland - number 529 in 1920, it is from a surname, which is a variant of...

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1910

By Susanna Marie   (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1910 top 1000 Girls: 1. Arietta - number #1000 in 1910, it is either a diminutive of Aria, means "song" or "melody" or also given after the musical term from the Italian word "arietta". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 2. Aili - number 971 in 1910, it is a Sami form of Helga, which is a feminine form Helge meaning "holy, blessed". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Luetta - number 869 in 1910, it is a combination of Lou and the suffix etta, Lou is a short form of Louis, which is a form of Ludwig meaning "famous" and "war, battle". It is currently not in the ...

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1910

By Susanna Marie   (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1910 top 1000 Boys : 1. Leopold - number 842 in 1910, means "people" and "bold" and it is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 2. Thurston - number 779 in 1910, means "Thor's stone" and it is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Orrin - number 698 in 1910, means "little pale green one" and it is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 4. Loyal - number 647 in 1910, it is a word name and it is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 5. Judson - number 506 in 1910, possibly derived from Jude and it is currently ranked 960 in 2014. 6. Theron - number 452 in 1910, means "to hunt"...

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1900

By Susanna Marie (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1900 top 1000 Girls: 1. Arlena - number 889 in 1900, it is a variant of Arline, which has an unknown meaning. It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 2. Portia - number 721 in 1900, it is a feminine form of the name Porcius meaning "pig". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Francisca - number 561 in 1900, it is a feminine form of Francis meaning "Frenchman". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 4. Ira - number 481 in 1900, means "watchful" and it is also a short form of Irina, which is a form of Irene, derived from a word meaning "peace". It is currently not in the top 1000 fo...

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1900

By Susanna Marie (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1900 top 1000 Boys: 1. Casimer - number 914 in 1900, it is possibly a variant of Casimir meaning "to destroy" and "peace, world". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 2. Artis - number 907 in 1900, possibly related to Arthur possibly meaning "bear", "man", and "king". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Cal - number 848 in 1900, it is a short form of Calvin meaning "bald". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 4. Gregorio - number 809 in 1900, it is a form of Gregory meaning "watchful, alert". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 5. F...

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1890

By Susanna Marie   (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.)   Names from the year 1890 top 1000 Girls: 1. Magnolia - number 982 in 1890, obviously the name of the tree, it is currently ranked 831 in 2014. 2. Honora - number 970 in 1890, it is a variant of Honoria, which is a feminine form of Honorius meaning "honour". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Ethelyn - number 961 in 1890, it is a diminutive of Ethel meaning "noble". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 4. Arizona - number 944 in 1890, it is the name of a state in the U.S.A. and the meaning is debatable between these meanings: "the good oak", "having a little spring" and "arid zones". It i...

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1890

By Susanna Marie   (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1890 top 1000 Boys: 1. Florian - number 932 in 1890, it is a derivative of Florus meaning "flower". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 2. Elick - number 922 in 1890, there is no meaning on behindthename.com. It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Conard - number 912 in 1890, according to ancestry.com, Conard is a surname name that means "bold, brave, strong". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 4. Carlisle - number 903 in 1890, it is from a surname derived from the name of a city in northern England that means "stronghold of Lugus". Lugus probably means "light". It is cur...

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1880

by Susanna Marie   (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.) Names from the year 1880 top 1000 Girls : 1. Euna - number 1000 in 1880, possibly derived from Una meaning "lamb". It is not currently in the top 1000 for 2014. 2. Eulah - number 998 in 1880, it is a short form of Eulalia meaning "sweetly-speaking". It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Delina - number 982 in 1880, it is a feminine form of Delin and the meaning is unknown. It is currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 4. Cleora - number 972 in 1880, possibly an elaboration of Cleo or Clara. Cleo is a short form of Cleopatra meaning "glory of the father". Clara means "clear, bright, famous". It is currently not...

Interesting/Uncommon Baby Names Through the Years: 1880

by Susanna Marie  (This is a list of baby names I found on the top 1000 of the social security baby names' list. These names are names that I think are uncommon, unheard of or are ready for a comeback, and I think would be interesting to see on a baby today. All name meanings were found on behindthename.com.)   Names from the year 1880 top 1000   Boys : 1. Hyrum - number 984 in 1880, variant of Hiram, could mean "exalted brother" and it is currently not in the top 1000 of 2014. 2. Ashby - number 918 in 1880, it may be a surname name, and it is currently not in the top 1000 of 2014. 3. Willian - number 906 in 1880, unknown meaning, and it is currently not in the top 1000 of 2014. 4. Obed - number 883 in 1880, means "servant, worshipper" and it is a biblical name. It is currently not in the top 1000 of 2014. 5. Marcellus - number 591 in 1880, it is a diminutive of Marcus derived from the Roman god Mars, which means "male". It is curre...