Baby Names from the 1940s

supplanter

a Gael, a person of Gaelic origin; a reference to 'Gale', meaning cheerful or merry

divine

God is gracious

dew of the sea

Crown or Garland

Beloved

joyful stone

affectionate or sea

Son of the king

From the Greek name Φιλιππος (Philippos) which means "friend of horses", composed of the elements φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" and ‘ιππος (hippos) "horse".

Scottish

Bright as a star; intelligent.

Son of the farmer

army ruler

Variant of MADGE.

Derived from the Latin name 'Maria', often associated with the name Mary, meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'rebelliousness'.

From the North

Noble or kind

farmer

Derived from the German name Heinrich, meaning ‘ruler of the home’ or ‘estate ruler’.

Pearl; beloved

A variant of the name Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a garden'.

A surname of English origin, meaning 'hard village'.

Peaceful raven

twin

Lyndol is thought to be a variant of Lindell, which means 'lime tree hill'.

twin

free woman

God is gracious.

little one

lime tree

from Laurentum, crowned with laurel

Native language (possibly Belgian/French)

who is like God?

Rich friend

woman of Judea

From the name of the French-born American naval officer Stephen Decatur, symbolizing bravery and honor.

Lady; Noble one

A blend of 'Linda' (meaning beautiful) and '-ola' which may suggest a diminutive form.

A variation of ‘Suela’ or ‘Swell’

little champion

descendant of Hind

lively, energetic

a valley; a mystical place

Much loved

From the king's land; Meadow

heather-covered land

Noble

little rower

The name Esiquio is derived from the Greek name 'Ezekiel,' meaning 'God strengthens.'

Longing, desire

A variant spelling of Shirelle or Cheryl, often associated with beloved or darling.

A modern variation influenced by the name Jamel, which is of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful'.

Staff or walking stick; often interpreted as 'to be of the staff' or 'one who supports.'

A combination of the names Velma and Marie, typically signifying a noble or beloved woman.

Jocile is often considered a modern variation of the name Jocelyn, which has Old French origins meaning 'little goth'.

Derived from Hroswitha, meaning 'rosy' or 'pretty'.

variant spelling of Shirin, meaning 'sweet, delightful'

Little beautiful one.

one who is from the valley

melodic

Anglicized form of CAITLÍN.

A term that can mean 'fool' or 'idiot'.

Earth worker; farmer

Feminine form of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'

Derived from the name Robert, meaning 'bright fame'.

A variation of Janice, often interpreted as God is gracious.

famous ruler or wealthy

twin

Judah's daughter

a diminutive of 'Mackenzie', meaning 'son of the wise ruler.'

God is my oath

Life, Life-giving

to reject

Dweller by the brook

Old English

Earthy; related to the earth.

A combination of the names Rita and Ann, symbolizing a strong and elegant character.

brave ruler

Diminutive form of Sharon and Sharman

Variant of Charlotte, meaning 'free man'.

derived from 'd'Alemann', meaning 'of the stranger'.; modern name possibly meaning 'noble estate'.

God is gracious

From the deer forest

A variant of Shirley, meaning 'bright meadow'.

darling, beloved

A beloved name with deep roots

Uncertain; possibly derived from Drena, meaning 'dream' or 'to aspire'

A place in the valley.

Biblical Latin form of MICHAL (2).

little rose

merciful, gentle

Belonging to the Lord

pledge, promise

lily

Bright meadow

a form of 'Ange,' meaning messenger or angel.

man, warrior

YHWH has given.

of Mars, warrior

a blend of Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a fertile plain'

calm, healer

Free man, strong man.

Scottish

Queen

Small; little one

Derived from a diminutive of 'boy'

A combination of 'Katherine' and 'Evelyn'

Richness; wealth; God is my judge

reborn

Son of fortune

Lily; Graceful lily

free man

ruler's advisor

Dark-skinned or black

Bright heart

Possibly a modern creation, potentially derived from names like Ramona or similar variations.

Son of Bart

Free man

Of Lesbos, related to the island in Greece.

A variation of 'Jane', which means 'God is gracious'

Rain; monsoon

Form of Geraldine, Ruler with Spear

From the linden tree hill

Derived from rose; a small rose

valley with a glen

farmer, earthworker

A beloved name with deep roots

noble maiden

Scottish Gaelic

I will praise God

virgin

A diminutive form of Algernon, meaning 'whitish' or 'of the Elf'.

A combination of Barbara and Ann, meaning 'foreign woman' and 'gracious, full of grace' respectively.

Laurel tree; sweet bay tree

A beloved name with deep roots

Ancient, venerable

a combination of 'sher' (meaning 'to feel' or 'to be') and '-ion' (a common suffix), implying a person who has feelings

guardian or protector

A room; a hall.

a blend of Sharon and Lee, meaning a plain or field

little dark one

Praised

Means "famous spear" from the Germanic elements hrod "fame" and ger "spear". The Normans brought this name to England, where it replaced the Old English cognate Hroðgar (the name of the Danish king in the Anglo-Saxon epi…

little rose

pure

Solemn or cool-headed

Little star

YHWH is exalted

Bitterness

God is gracious

ruler's advisor

of the sea; beloved

The one who is wise or prudent

glory of the people

From Judah; Jewish.

Lady; princess

a combination of 'garland' and 'lean'

a variant of the Old English name Tild, meaning 'people's ruler'.

the tender one

Cherry

from the meadow

A variant of Sherry combined with the suffix '-lyn'

God will increase

small

Colorful; vibrant.

Gift; Nourishment

Rule with counsel

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

Great, venerable

Free man

heir to the throne

Pearl.

noble and bright

northern lake

from the island clearing

a variant of the name Jorina, meaning 'downy' or 'soft-haired'

Great grandeur

Diminutive form of Richard

A surname of English origin, derived from the Old English 'leof', meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'.

Spear rule

A diminutive form of Victoria, meaning 'victory' or 'conqueror'.

light, radiance

Brave ruler

a prosperous protector

river

Usual English, German and Dutch form of DENIS.

Variant of PHYLLIS.

bright or famous filled with brightness

God is gracious

Dark-skinned

Foreign woman; stranger

defender of mankind

Noble, courageous.

Folk leader

descendant of Gerald

Variant of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'

a variant of a name meaning 'light' or 'bright'