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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"...

Family Favorites Friday

My sister and I are going to tell you our favorite names from the 1890's and 1900's posts. Susanna Marie Boys: 1. Walton- I really love the name Walt, but I don't like Walter and Walt by itself feels incomplete. Walton is a really handsome name with the adorable nickname Walt. 2. Roscoe- This name sounds really fun to me and reminds me of the name Ross, which was my maternal grandfather's middle name.  3. Artis- This name has a really great meaning and it sounds like artist, which gives it an artsy, fun feel. 4. Boyd- I really like one syllable boy's names and there is just something about Boyd that I really love. Girls: 1. Ethelyn- This name has a wonderful meaning and sounds really beautiful to me. 2. Audra- This name also has a great meaning and it is a variant of Audrey, so it gives me that old Hollywood feel the way Audrey does, because of Audrey Hepburn. 3. Tessie- This is such an adorable and spunky name. 4. Flora- I love that it means ...

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...

Monday Match-ups

By Susanna Marie   This is a list of name combos from the previous Baby Names Through the Years Posts. Girls: 1. Theodosia Opal - Theodosia means "gift of God" and Opal means "jewel". Theodosia and Opal are currently not in the top 1000 for 2014.   2. Audra Imogene - Audra means "noble", "strength", and "storm" and Imogene probably means "maiden". Audra and Imogene are currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 3. Ione Lenora - Ione means "violet flower" and Lenora has an unknown meaning. Ione and Lenora are currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 4. Cleora Emerald - Cleora means "glory to the father" or "clear, bright, famous" and Emerald is a gemstone. Cleora and Emerald are currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 5. Ethelyn Loretta - Ethelyn means "noble" and Loretta means "laurel".  Ethelyn and Loretta are currently not in the top 1000 for 2014. 6. Ramona S...

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...