Popular Baby Names 1905

Classic names that peaked in 1905 — now making a comeback.

200 names439 girl199 boy

These 1905 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.

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Brave as a wild boar

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

A diminutive form of Bedelia, meaning 'worthy'.

English-speaking countries

The name Laverda may be derived from the Latin 'Laverda', which refers to the plant 'Lavender', symbolizing purity and c

Latin American Countries

Meaning 'pearl'.

gardener, garden

Derived from 'Orbán', meaning 'little bear'.

The life-giving one

The meaning of Verneda is unclear, but it is a modern invented name possibly derived from the name 'Vern' which relates to spring or the green.

First generation; birth

The name means 'from Laurentum' and is commonly linked to laurel trees.

Persian-speaking countries

an angel or a daffodil; associated with beauty

A variant of 'pearl'

Place name, refers to a town in Italy

Dutch-speaking countries

aunt; small lady

God is my light

Granite; a strong, durable stone

A form of the name Minerva

From the Hebrew name חַוָּה (Chawwah), which was derived from the Hebrew word חוה (chawah) "to breathe" or the related word חיה (chayah) "to live".

A variant of Leora, meaning 'light' or 'God's gift.'

noble and bright

Means "earth" or "speech" in Sanskrit.

From a surname which meant "trusty man" in Middle English. A famous bearer of the surname was American president Harry S. Truman (1884-1972). It was also borne by American writer Truman Capote (1924-1984).

The name is derived from the Latin word 'perna', meaning ‘leg’ or ‘ham’.

derived from the word for rose; little rose.

English-speaking countries

bright, clear, famous

Noble or of noble birth.; A diminutive form of the name Alfaro, associated with nobility.

Hebrew-speaking countries

ground, a place of fertility

English-speaking countries

feminine form of George; farmer, earthworker

Short form of EDWARD or THEODORE. A famous bearer was the American baseball player Ted Williams (1918-2002), who was born as Theodore.

French-speaking countries

Derived from Emyr, meaning 'universal' or 'powerful'.

English-speaking countries

Baby, sweetheart

laurel, sweet bay tree

Variant of the name Olga, meaning 'holy' or 'blessed'

A place of intrigue.

One who is right-handed or skilled

A beloved name with deep roots

to be a bringer of good news

Greek-speaking countries

a variant spelling of 'Lady', signifying a woman of high social standing

Slavic countries

God is my strength; feminine form of Gabriel

English-speaking countries

A variant of the name Rhea, the flow

God is gracious

Derived from 'lavina', meaning 'wash' or 'to cleanse'.

English-speaking countries

a firm protector

Spanish-speaking countries

little healer or God has healed

Often interpreted as 'beautiful view' or 'of beauty'.

a garland or woven wreath

English-speaking countries

A creative variation of the name Arty.

God is gracious

a diminutive form of 'Margaret', meaning 'pearl'.

derived from 'Linda' meaning 'pretty' or 'beautiful'

A small object for play

Hebrew-speaking regions

Praising.; A feminine variation of the name 'Oded'.

derived from 'estela', meaning 'star'.; a neologism suggesting a feminine form of 'stellar', indicating relation to stars.

A beloved name with deep roots

And I was not alone, a blend of the name Maureen (Irish) and the city of Morris (English)

English-speaking countries

to be borne of a late summer

a combination of 'flor' and 'dance', sometimes interpreted as 'flowering' or 'blossoming'.

To bloom or to flourish.

Spanish-speaking countries

small or humble Paul

English-speaking countries

Fair, beautiful

Hebrew-speaking regions

Fortified Place

from the town of Pinkney

A beloved name with deep roots

meaning ‘a pasture’ or 'an open field'.

a diminutive of Virginia, meaning pure

The bringer of light

A feminine form of 'Charles', meaning 'free man'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Cognate of ESTHER.

Variant of MERRILL or MURIEL. The spelling has been influenced by the word merle meaning "blackbird" (via French, from Latin merula).

Lily; Youthful, youthful being; Delight

Derived from Old Norse, meaning 'famous' or 'glorious'.

English-speaking countries

Form of the name Zelma or derived from 'zeal'

possibly derived from the Latin word 'educare' meaning 'to educate' or 'to raise.'

Glory of the father.

Deer; A variant of Hershel, meaning a little deer

Ruler of the home

Feminine form of VERNON, sometimes associated with the Latin word vernus "spring". It has been in use since the 19th century.

To be loved or cherished

derived diminutive form of Dedra or Deirdre

meaning 'world ruler'

Peaceful ruler or merry.

Prosperous ruler

Meaning 'golden' or 'gold plated'.

English-speaking countries

from the shore farm

from the grassy land

A beloved name with deep roots

from the woods or forest

a form of the name Penelope, often used as a nickname

famous, renowned

a variant of Délie, meaning 'to touch' or 'to be delicate'

Spanish-speaking countries

the popular small island

English-speaking countries

a variant of Gladys, which means 'lame' or 'crippled' in Welsh.

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

A meaningful name with English roots

A beloved name with deep roots

Earnest; serious

The name is sometimes seen as a female form of Alan, meaning 'little rock'.

not much information available

A name meaning 'the nineteenth day of the month' or can also be derived from words meaning 'repair' or 'reinforce'.

English-speaking countries

moving, reclining

Medieval variant of SILVESTER. This is currently the usual English spelling of the name. The actor Sylvester Stallone (1946-) is a famous bearer.

little lure or charm

Derived from the Latin 'perna', meaning 'leg', associated with the word for 'ham' or 'the ham of a leg'.

From a Latin name, a diminutive of Petronia, the feminine form of PETRONIUS. This was the name of an obscure 1st-century Roman saint, later believed to be a daughter of Saint Peter.

Derived from an Old English name, possibly meaning 'from the elm tree'

God is gracious

Guardian or protector

the gift of the goddess

Scandinavian countries

A beloved name with deep roots

fair, white, or blessed

pure; meaning is associated with the name Catherine

brother or friend

A beloved name with deep roots

Happy, cheerful

Elf friend or noble friend.

English-speaking countries

A variation of Percy, derived from the name of a place in France

Liberated or free

English-speaking countries

Modern American

shining light, bright, or shining

a well-known person

the man from the land of the frame

the laurel tree

Pansy flower; a term of endearment

Freeing from obstruction

a woman who is tender or soft

Hebrew-speaking countries

a gift from God

The one who is joyful or happy

A form of the name Miriam, meaning 'sea of bitterness' or 'wished for child'.

noble and gracious

Laurel; crowned with laurel

English-speaking countries

she who brings happiness

Of noble origin

English-speaking countries

often refers to a small human figure made for children to play with.