Popular Baby Names 1920
Classic names that peaked in 1920 — now making a comeback.
200 names1208 girl956 boy
These 1920 names are having a revival — vintage names often cycle back into popularity after 80–100 years. Many of these are trending upward right now.
Vivian
GirlFrance
From the Latin name Vivianus which was derived from Latin vivus "alive". Saint Vivian was a French bishop who provided protection during the Visigoth invasion of the 5th century.
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Lucille
GirlFrance
light
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Wade
BoyEnglish
To go or walk
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Raymond
BoyFrance
counselor-protector
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Frances
GirlLatin
Frenchman
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Clark
BoyUnited Kingdom
cleric, scribe
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Dorothy
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Gift of God
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Augustus
BoyLatin
Great, venerable
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Hartie
GirlAmerican
Strong and brave
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Berneice
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
victory bringer
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Dortha
GirlAmerican
Gift of God
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Wilmah
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Resolved protector
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garman
BoyHebrew
Guardian
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Verdo
BoyItaly
green
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Sakae
UnisexJapan
A beloved name with deep roots
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Archa
BoyIndia
ancient, original
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Hermit
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
From the Greek 'eremites', meaning 'desert-dweller' or 'lonely one'
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Junice
GirlAmerican
a variant of Eunice, meaning good victory.
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Melzie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
steadfast or strong
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Misayo
GirlJapan
beautiful generation
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Earther
GirlEnglish
of the Earth
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Wynnell
GirlAmerican
Blissful or joyful, a combination of 'win' and the suffix '-ell'
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Elizabethe
GirlEngland
God is my oath
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Wanetta
GirlAmerican
a variation of the name Guinevere
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Castoria
GirlGreece
One who is from Casterley; could also mean 'pure'
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Arneita
GirlAmerican
Eagle, strong as an eagle
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Orvil
BoyAmerican
Gold town
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Thema
GirlGreece
theme or subject matter
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Evagene
GirlGreece
Well-born, noble.
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Ottomar
BoyGermanic
Wealthy or prosperous ruler
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Jaroslav
BoyCzech Republic
fame; glory; to grow
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Justilia
GirlLatin
just, fair
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Sabe
BoyJapan
to be wise or to be knowledgeable
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Dyle
BoyAmerican
Derived from the Old French 'dile', meaning 'to serve'
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Mervin
BoyUnited Kingdom
sea hill
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Arimentha
GirlGreece
swift
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Nervia
GirlItaly
The name presents a connection to strength or vigor.
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Olivet
GirlFrance
Derived from the olive tree
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Lucell
GirlAmerican
light
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Madalon
GirlAmerican
noble one
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Euclide
BoyGreece
glorious and good
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Fujiko
GirlJapanese
Wisteria child
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Bernelle
GirlFrance
bear
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Corneil
BoyNetherlands
horn; the horned one
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Shigeru
BoyJapan
Meaning can vary but commonly translates as 'to excel' or 'to grow thick.'
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Merlen
BoyAmerican
Sea fortress
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Tefta
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
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Atward
BoyEngland
Old English
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Rula
GirlArabic
Gazing at the stars
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Ilva
GirlSweden
defender
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Lavaune
GirlFrance
From the valley
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Atwell
BoyEngland
Old English
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Liola
GirlItaly
goddess of light
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Vacie
GirlAmerican
Vacie does not have a widely recognized meaning in English. It may be considered a modern invention or variation of othe
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Cordula
GirlGermanic
Heart, daughter of the heart
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Jenola
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
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Mulford
BoyUnited Kingdom
from the mill ford
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Shizuye
GirlJapan
quiet, gentle
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Coker
BoyAmerican
A maker of cakes or pastries
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Tokuichi
BoyJapanese-speaking countries
can mean 'education' or 'wisdom' depending on the kanji used
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Argentine
GirlArgentina
silvery
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Hargie
BoyAmerican
Variant of 'Harvey', meaning 'battle worthy' or 'eager for battle'.
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Laverna
Girl[Roman Mythology]
Meaning unknown. Laverna was the Roman goddess of thieves and thievery.
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Eury
BoyGreece
Well born; noble
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Hyle
BoyEnglish
from the meadow
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Kikue
GirlJapan
A chrysanthemum
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Sid
BoyAmerican
Contraction of 'Sidney', which means 'wide island'.
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Tasker
BoyEngland
One who is engaged in tasks; comes from the Old English word for 'to accomplish'.
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Wataru
BoyJapan
To be active, to be able
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Mavel
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'Marvel', implying extraordinary or wonderful.
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Tokuo
BoyJapan
another world, man
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Haruko
GirlJapan
From Japanese 春 (haru) meaning "spring" or 陽 (haru) meaning "light, sun, male" combined with 子 (ko) meaning "child", as well as other kanji combinations.
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Hisaye
GirlJapan
It means 'spring valley' (春谷) or 'excellent valley' (優良谷) depending on the kanji used.
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Salvadora
GirlSpain
Savior
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Agnese
GirlItaly
Pure, holy
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Eichi
BoyJapan
Meaning varies: 'prosperous, glorious' (栄一) or 'wise one' (英一), depending on the kanji used.
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Francelina
GirlFrance
Little Frenchwoman; French descent
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Iletta
GirlAmerican
Small island
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STASHIA
GirlRussia
resurrection
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Theone
GirlGreece
Meaning 'goddess' or 'divine.' Often associated with the goddess Theia, the Greek goddess of sight.
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Aldona
GirlLithuania
Lithuanian
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Olus
BoyNigeria
wealth, riches, prosperity
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Sachiye
GirlJapan
a child of happiness
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Argonne
BoyUSA
Region in northeastern France
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Pervie
BoyUSA
Potentially derived from 'perverse' or 'colourful.'
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Loneta
GirlAmerican
a variant of 'lonely' or 'solitary'
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Geza
BoyHungary
A farmer or countryman
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McAdoo
BoyAmerican
son of Aodh
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Glenwood
BoyAmerican
Valley of the glen
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Misao
GirlJapan
Meaning 'idea' or 'thought', commonly associated with wisdom.
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Elese
GirlAmerican
Variation of Elise or Alicia, meaning 'God is my oath'.
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Fidella
GirlLatin
faithful
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Arnice
GirlAmerican
Noble
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Verla
GirlAmerican
Feminine form of the name Verle, meaning 'safety' or 'truth'
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Orleen
GirlAmerican
light; pale; from the 'golden' or 'fair' land
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Orum
BoyAfrican
Joy; Celebration
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Lavee
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'to live', similar to the Hebrew version 'Levi' which means 'joined'.
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Virginia
GirlAmerican
virgin, pure
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Dorothe
GirlGreece
Gift of God; Theophora
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Pershing
BoyEnglish
Derived from a surname associated with General John J. Pershing, famed for his leadership in World War I.
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Saline
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
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Conelia
GirlItaly
horn
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Metro
BoyAmerican
Derived from 'metropolis', signifying 'mother city'
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French
BoyUSA
From France
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Loal
BoyAmerican
gift from God
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Cova
GirlSpain
cave; cove
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Gladus
GirlLatin-speaking countries
Derived from 'gladus', a term often translated as 'sword,' symbolizing strength and courage.
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Doroty
GirlPoland
gift of God
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Irvine
BoyScotland
Green water
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Lodia
GirlItaly
Derived from 'Lodovica', meaning renowned warrior.
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Margeurite
GirlFrench-speaking countries
pearl; daisy flower
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Correan
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'Cora', meaning 'maiden' or 'daughter of a hero'.
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Orietta
GirlItaly
Golden
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Anatol
BoyRussia
from the East
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Tsuyuko
GirlJapan
Transparent child
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Voy
BoyFrench
to go
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Atherton
BoyEngland
town by the ash tree
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Vaden
BoyAmerican
Old English
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Autrey
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Noble strength
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Ethelen
GirlEnglish
Derived from the Old English 'æðele', meaning noble.
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Ivo
BoySlavic countries
Yew tree
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Shizuo
BoyJapan
meaning 'quiet man'
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Birty
GirlUnited Kingdom
a diminutive form of the name Beatrice
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Ruthmary
GirlHebrew
Friendship and bitter
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Czeslaw
BoyPoland
Famous glory
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Deltha
GirlAmerican
From the delta
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Elroy
BoyAmerican
The king
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Romus
BoyLatin
man of Rome
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Pirley
GirlAmerican
Pear tree
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Maeoma
GirlNative American
a name for the moon
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Dempsy
BoyIreland
A beloved name with deep roots
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Essfa
GirlAlgeria
خفة
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Iolia
GirlGreece
Violet, a flower; also can refer to dawn or daybreak.
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Sybil
Girl[English]
Variant of SIBYL. This spelling variation has existed since the Middle Ages.
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Granvil
BoyAmerican
gravel
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Tazuko
GirlJapan
Commonly means 'to continue' or 'to endure'.
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Guerdon
BoyFrance
Old French
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Hayse
BoyAmerican
from the hedged area
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jhue
BoyEnglish
the one who is of royal heritage or descends from a king.
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Arzelia
GirlAmerican
God is my strength
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Carven
BoyIreland
A male who is a representative
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Novell
GirlUSA
new or fresh
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Ogreta
GirlCroatia
a variation of Margaret meaning 'pearl'
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Plumer
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
Referring to flowers or blooming, related to the occupation of a florist.
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Thlema
GirlAfrican
It may convey meanings associated with 'will' or 'intention'.
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Zular
GirlPakistan
The one who is enlightened
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Zenola
GirlLatin America
serene or peaceful
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Lubina
GirlSlavic countries
Slavic
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Lodena
GirlUSA
derived name, variation of the name Loden, meaning 'from the valley'
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Loycie
GirlEnglish
Light; Delicate, soft
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Michaelina
GirlItaly
Who is like God?
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Melfred
BoyAmerican
Mighty peace
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Fredie
BoyEnglish
A diminutive form of 'Frederika,' meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
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Yewell
BoyUSA
Strength, brave heart
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Elizibeth
GirlUnited Kingdom
God is my oath
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Luciell
GirlAmerican
light
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Parmer
BoyIndia
to harvest or plow
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Iney
GirlUSA
Light
#608 →
Satsuko
GirlJapan
Child of the season
#609 →
Ubald
BoyFrance
Bold or brave
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Junietta
GirlAmerican
youthful, young
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Winogene
GirlAmerican
charming or graceful.
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Elra
BoyHebrew
God is my light
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Waneda
GirlAmerican
Graceful one
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Euree
GirlAmerican
A modern name that conveys a sense of unique identity and allure.
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Petronia
GirlItaly
Feminine form of PETRONIUS.
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Geogia
GirlAmerican
farmer, earthworker
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Wilberta
GirlEnglish
resolute protector
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Atherine
GirlAmerican
pure
#615 →
Arvol
BoyNative American
Native American
#616 →
Larce
BoyAmerican
derived from 'lars', meaning 'lord' or 'ruler'
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Luverne
UnisexAmerican
To love
#619 →
Worthington
BoyUnited Kingdom
Old English
#619 →
Corabell
GirlAmerican
beloved companion
#621 →
Elze
BoyGermanic
A diminutive form of names beginning with 'Al' or 'Els,' often associated with noble characteristics.
#621 →
Orlie
BoyAmerican
Light
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Berdine
GirlAmerican
Brave as a bear
#623 →
Leverne
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
From the alder tree or place of the alder.
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Beanna
GirlIreland
blessed, holy
#626 →
thirston
BoyUnited Kingdom
A beloved name with deep roots
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Darnley
BoyScotland
from the thorny hill
#627 →
Iceola
GirlAmerican
ice; serene
#629 →
Hesta
GirlGreece
Star; Favorable
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Verga
GirlItalian
A beloved name with deep roots
#630 →
Drewry
BoyEnglish
driver of a team of cattle
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Chlorine
GirlInternational
Greenish-yellow color
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Arol
BoyEnglish
exalted
#635 →
Elman
BoyTurkey
One who is strong and powerful
#635 →
Seichi
BoyJapan
sincerity, truth
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Hurtha
GirlMiddle East
the one who elevates or uplifts
#637 →
Marguriete
GirlFrench
Pearl
#637 →
Lueella
GirlAmerican
light
#639 →
Metz
BoyGermanic
a person's surname derived from the city of Metz
#639 →
Traverse
BoyFrench-speaking countries
Traverser
#639 →
Iline
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Derived from the name Aileen, means 'light' or 'bright'
#640 →
Ado
BoyJapanese
to love
#641 →
Clemet
BoyFrench
A variation of Clemens, meaning 'mild' or 'merciful'.
#642 →
Nadell
GirlJewish
delicate, tender
#643 →
Sayoko
GirlJapan
Born in a fortunate or auspicious time.
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Thelman
BoyEnglish
This one's protector
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