Popular Baby Names 1914

Classic names that peaked in 1914 — now making a comeback.

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These 1914 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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English form of GENEVIÈVE.

wealthy guardian

From Σιμων (Simon), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name שִׁמְעוֹן (Shim'on) which meant "he has heard".

Devotee of Saint Columba

French form of KATHERINE, and also a common English variant.

Bright one; Glorious

Wrathful; to be angry; To see; to be wary

guardian, keeper

Derived from the name of Vassar College; historically related to a place name.

From the ridge.

{language: English, meaning: A unique name with no well-documented meaning but associated with strength and beauty}

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from 'Eldoro', meaning 'golden'

English-speaking countries

derived from 'Viola', meaning violet flower.

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from Rose and Alma, meaning 'rose' and 'nurturing' respectively.

English-speaking countries

a true and brave woman

Maiden; young girl

English-speaking countries

gentle strength

Variant of ALAN. A famous bearer of this name was Allen Ginsberg (1926-1997), an American beat poet.

A contemporary name possibly derived from the word 'sad', but often associated with creative naming.

variant of the Irish name Coy

A diminutive form of Orpheus, meaning 'the dark one'

flowering, blooming

A variant of 'Gust', meaning 'a strong breeze'.

savior, rescuer

Fortified settlement

To be exalted; Ruler of the home

A name that can mean 'a thousand generations' or 'a thousand waves'.

gifted or bestowed by the gods.

Native American (Omaha)

derived from 'Louise', meaning renowned warrior

Diminutive of Charlotte; Free man

Meaning 'little' or 'small'.

Spanish-speaking countries

bear, one who bears

Derived from the name Albert, meaning 'noble' and 'bright'.; As a diminutive of Albert, it carries similar connotations.

Variant transcription of Hoshe'a (see HOSHEA). Hosea is one of the twelve minor prophets of the Old Testament, the author of the Book of Hosea.

From a surname which was a variant of GRANVILLE.

A variation of the name 'Newell', meaning 'new hall' or 'new place'.

Possibly derived as a diminutive of names ending in -ann.

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

Originally a surname derived from the Old English 'coc', meaning 'rooster', it is often used as a diminutive or nickname

Variant of the English name Eleodra, meaning 'elder' or 'noble'

Gold, a person of wealth or prosperous

English-speaking countries

Derived from Vincent, meaning conquering

derived from the word 'verb', meaning 'to speak or to say'

descendant of the ancestors

Feminine form of GAETANO.

a form of the name Mendel, which derives from the Hebrew 'Menashe', meaning 'to forget'

elegant, graceful

Probably derived from the surname 'Mansell', meaning 'manor'.

true generation; elegant generation

deriving from 'Malvinus', meaning 'sailor'; similar connotation with elegance and grace

bright, luminous

A peaceful ruler

Often associated with the term 'to release' or 'to let go'.

Derived from a surname meaning "from the coast".

A name meaning 'to rise' or 'to elevate'

A diminutive form of the name Raphael, meaning 'God has healed'.

Scandinavian countries

English-speaking countries

derived from a surname meaning 'from the settlement by the sorrel plant'

[Ancient Roman]

Roman cognomen, which is probably of Etruscan origin and unknown meaning. It is probably not related to Latin camillus "a youth employed in religious services".

who is like God

English-speaking countries

Derived from Augustus, meaning 'great or venerable'

means 'noble or famous'

Světlo - 'Light'

A place name of Native American origin, possibly means 'long-haired people' or 'hair'.

A beloved name with deep roots

victory through peace

a derivation of Arlene, meaning 'oath' or 'pledge'

woman of the race

derived from 'Václav', meaning 'more glory'.

Spanish-speaking countries

Little pain or sorrow

A beloved name with deep roots

From the hollow or the used to be house; a dweller near 'hollow' or 'river bank'

pledge, hostage; pledge

The strong-willed or victorious

a form of lily, a flower symbolizing purity and renewal

Meaning 'old friend'

One who is glorious in war.

Derived from the Old French name 'Buford', meaning 'ford by the river'.

French-speaking countries

Ewe; female sheep

son of the right hand

a variant of the name Rose, often suggesting beauty or love

From the Old French 'dorrance', meaning 'endurance' or 'bravery'.

Derived from a combination of Lavare meaning 'to wash' and the suffix -nia indicating a place.; Often associated with elegance and refinement.

Grace and compassion

Persian-speaking regions

brave, noble, warrior

pure world; chronicle world

Meaning 'Christ's beauty'.

derivative of 'Elena' or 'Leónora', meaning 'light' or 'torch'.; variation similar to 'Lenora' with the same meaning of light.

Hebrew; English

A variant of the name 'getter,' meaning someone who acquires or obtains.

Refers to the natural indentation in the skin, often associated with beauty

Beautiful Flower

beautiful, graceful

Derived from 'Luther', meaning 'people's army'.

Arabic-speaking regions

kind, benevolent, good-hearted

Winning, joyful

English-speaking Countries

Sophisticated, cultivated, refined

derived from the informal name Desdemona, meaning 'ill-fated'

a surname derived from a place name meaning 'fortification on a hill'

Derived from 'Amandine', which is a diminutive form of 'Amanda', meaning 'worthy of love' or 'beloved'.

Variant of Ivy; associated with the climbing plant.

the place of light

English-speaking countries

Illuminated, light

a small gift or small token

variation of Lavina meaning 'purity' or 'clean'

bright or illustrious

from Gorizia, a city in Italy

Red-haired or reddish

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

famous warrior; noble

Italian form of FIDEL.

Of Mars; warrior

Latinized form of ROCCO, used in occasionally German and Dutch.

from the place of the willow tree

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

peaceful glory; glorious, peaceful

Noble and famous

From an English surname meaning "son of WILLIAM". The surname was borne by Woodrow Wilson (1856-1924), the American president during World War I.

Form of ADÈLE.

Courageous traveler

a term of endearment.

A variant of 'Guinevere', meaning 'white phantom' or 'fair one'

A variation of Macbeth, which means 'son of life'

English-speaking countries

ernest, serious

A modern name likely derived from other established names such as Janice.

Italian form of REYNOLD. This is the Italian name of the hero Renaud, a character in several Renaissance epics.

[Ancient Germanic]

Old Germanic form of LINDA.