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.

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

Bright one; Glorious

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

A beloved name with deep roots

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

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

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

savior, rescuer

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

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

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

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

Feminine form of GAETANO.

true generation; elegant generation

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

bright, luminous

A peaceful ruler

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

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

Scandinavian countries

who is like God

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

A beloved name with deep roots

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

woman of the race

Spanish-speaking countries

Little pain or sorrow

A beloved name with deep roots

pledge, hostage; pledge

The strong-willed or victorious

a form of lily, a flower symbolizing purity and renewal

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

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

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

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

Beautiful Flower

beautiful, graceful

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

kind, benevolent, good-hearted

Winning, joyful

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

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

a small gift or small token

variation of Lavina meaning 'purity' or 'clean'

bright or illustrious

from Gorizia, a city in Italy

A beloved name with deep roots

famous warrior; noble

Of Mars; warrior

Noble and famous

Form of ADÈLE.

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

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

A variant of Aletha, meaning 'truth' or 'noble'

Variant of MADELINE.

Chaste; of or relating to a virgin.

serious, resolute; an extension of Ernest

A variant of Wilma, derived from the Germanic name Wilhelmina.

German diminutive of URSULA.

Possible derivation from 'ever' implying eternal or everlasting.

Infamous; notorious

Possibly derived from names like Elea or Elida, with no specific definition.

Spanish-speaking countries

hermione, a variant of Geronimo meaning 'sacred name'

Noble or Honorable

Bosnian form of ANIS.

A feminine variation of the name Thelmar, derived from Old English, meaning 'valley'.

English-speaking countries

Derived from 'love', meaning 'beloved'.

One who returns home

Derived from the name Flora, meaning 'flower'

a diminutive form of France, meaning 'from France'

A variant of Goldie, often associated with the color gold or golden.

Source of the name is believed to be a variant of 'Olive'

Greek-speaking countries

Spanish-speaking countries

Derived from the name 'Salome', meaning peace.

English-speaking countries

Diminutive form of the name NOREEN, which originates from the name Eleanor, meaning 'shining light'

a form of the name Antonia, meaning 'priceless'

Hebrew-speaking regions

gift or seasonal harvest.

English-speaking Countries

rich in war; prosperous in battle

A beloved name with deep roots

a name composed of characters meaning 'to be, endure' or 'to serve.'

Variant of Clementine; merciful, gentle

communist; associated with a leftist ideology

From Japanese 梅 (ume) meaning "plum" and 子 (ko) meaning "child". Other kanji combinations are possible.

Dionysian, follower of Dionysus

A variation of Muriel, meaning 'sea bright' or 'of the sea'.; Derived from the Gaelic word 'muir', meaning 'sea'.

messenger of God; angel

A variation of Vonda, which means 'a hope' or 'to seek' in Slavic.

English-speaking countries

From the ancient name, potentially meaning 'liberty' or 'free'.

joy, happiness, and fun

English-speaking countries

English-speaking countries

Derived from 'Altus', meaning high or elevated.

golden, precious

People's precious

Help or protection

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from a surname; meaning unknown but suggests a noble lineage.

Little olive tree

From the yew tree valley

Danish and Norwegian form of KATHERINE.

English-speaking countries

joyful, cheerful; a version of 'Marie' with variations in sound

Follower of Christ; anointed one

a variant of the name Alverna, meaning 'elf' or 'magical being'

light or bright one

[Old Church Slavic

Old Slavic form of MAGDALENE, as well as a Bulgarian variant form.

Hebrew-speaking countries

air, breeze, child

Born during Easter.

variant of Bernice, meaning 'bringer of victory'

to relinquish or give up

dream or vision

English-speaking Countries

Life, wished for

Spanish-speaking countries

rich, delicious

German, Romanian, Czech and Slovak form of AURELIUS.

An elegant variation of Lorraine, associated with the region in France.

good victory; a combination of 'eu' meaning good, and 'nikē' meaning victory

a city in Lithuania

Middle Eastern countries

Gift; Present or Blessing

can be a diminutive form of the name Cardigan or an independent name symbolizing warmth and comfort

Italian and Portuguese form of MATILDA.

woman of the race

Light; torch; shining light

Helmeted protector

Gift of God; Variant form of Matthew or Matilda