Popular Baby Names 1916

Classic names that peaked in 1916 — now making a comeback.

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These 1916 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.

Hebrew-speaking countries

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

Bright one; Glorious

English-speaking countries

victory bringer

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

English-speaking countries

derived from 'Viola', meaning violet flower.

A beloved name with deep roots

English-speaking countries

a true and brave woman

Maiden; young girl

theme or subject matter

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

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

well-born, noble

Gazing at the stars

A variant derived from 'snowy' or 'of snow'.

savior, rescuer

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

gifted or bestowed by the gods.

English-speaking countries

Little Frenchwoman; French descent

a variant of Clois, related to 'glory'

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

Bright or shining

Variation of Elise or Alicia, meaning 'God is my oath'.

A combination of 'Will' and 'Belle', meaning beautiful will or desire.

Spanish-speaking countries

Diminutive of THERESA.

A feminine form of Alvans, related to 'intelligent', 'bright'.

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

Feminine form of GAETANO.

French-speaking regions

derived from 'Geneviève', meaning 'woman of the race' or 'tribe'

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

bright, shining light

who is like God

God is my strength

Benelux countries

Derived from the city name Leuven, which means 'beloved'.

Meaning 'the warrior' or 'soldier'.

a variation of Margaret meaning 'pearl'

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

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

happy, cheerful

Spanish-speaking countries

Little pain or sorrow

A beloved name with deep roots

pledge, hostage; pledge

Child of the season

The strong-willed or victorious

a form of lily, a flower symbolizing purity and renewal

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'.

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'

A precious or beautiful tree

Derived from Howard, meaning 'high guardian' or 'watchman'.

French-speaking countries

woman from Magdala

A beloved name with deep roots

a small gift or small token

variation of Lavina meaning 'purity' or 'clean'

sufficient, abundant, or rich in quantity.

English-speaking countries

gentle strength

Daughter of the Idol.

English-speaking countries

from Gorizia, a city in Italy

Russian, Bulgarian and Albanian form of VENUS.

A beloved name with deep roots

famous warrior; noble

Of Mars; warrior

Noble and famous

Form of ADÈLE.

Child of abundant beauty; prosperous child

Remorseful spirit

Greek-speaking countries

a term of endearment.

Derived from 'Narcissus', referring to a flower and also meaning 'to be numb' or 'to be faint'.

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

English-speaking countries

God is gracious

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

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

French-speaking countries

a variant of 'Alvin', meaning noble friend

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'

A diminutive form of 'Stephanie', meaning 'crown' or 'garland'.

English-speaking countries

Beautiful and graceful

English-speaking countries

glory of the protector

a form of the name 'Guerrina' which derives from 'guerriero' meaning warrior

A derivation possibly meaning 'beloved' or 'friend'

Derived from the name Flora, meaning 'flower'

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

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

Noble, graceful

Greek-speaking countries

Spanish-speaking countries

Derived from the name 'Salome', meaning peace.

A variation of Tessa or Isabel

Gift of God; Derived from the name Dorothy.

God is my oath; Pledged to God

born during Easter

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

Variant of 'Klo,' which means 'glory'

God will increase.

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

Lioness; brave as a lion.

Spanish-speaking countries

A variation of the name 'Bernice', which means 'bringer of victory'.

derived from the Latin 'savio' meaning 'wise' or 'reputable'.

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

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.

belonging to the Creole culture

the one who achieves glory

A noble and virtuous woman

Unique, full of grace

People's precious

Help or protection

French-speaking countries

Mill or gristmill

Slavic countries

a form of the name Yvette, meaning yew tree

a name often associated with 'golden' or 'bright'

beautiful wisdom

English-speaking countries

A beloved name with deep roots

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

a combination of Beth and Athena

A beloved name with deep roots

Danish and Norwegian form of KATHERINE.

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

Born during Easter.

Derived from the hazel tree; a symbol of wisdom and protection