Popular Baby Names 1922
Classic names that peaked in 1922 — now making a comeback.
200 names1149 girl854 boy
These 1922 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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Robert
BoyGermanic
Bright fame
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Cruz
BoySpain
cross
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Wade
BoyEnglish
To go or walk
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Dorothy
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Gift of God
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Dortha
GirlAmerican
Gift of God
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Wilmah
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Resolved protector
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Yoshimi
UnisexJapanese
good, benevolent; beauty; decision
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Burdett
BoyEngland
the little fortress
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Dealia
GirlHebrew-speaking cultures
God has judged
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Emiko
GirlJapan
beautiful child or blessed child
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Kernell
BoyAmerican
victorious,
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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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Floraida
GirlSpanish-speaking countries
flowered land
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Elladean
GirlAmerican
God's gift of light to the world
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Orlee
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
My light; Light; enlightenment
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Wanetta
GirlAmerican
a variation of the name Guinevere
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Arneita
GirlAmerican
Eagle, strong as an eagle
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Orvil
BoyAmerican
Gold town
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Maxine
GirlEngland
Greatest
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Justilia
GirlLatin
just, fair
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Ovia
GirlAfrica
Born during a time of great change
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Sabe
BoyJapan
to be wise or to be knowledgeable
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Annibale
BoyItaly
Hanni's grace
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Dyle
BoyAmerican
Derived from the Old French 'dile', meaning 'to serve'
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Mirriam
GirlHebrew-speaking countries
Wished-for child
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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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Lucell
GirlAmerican
light
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Madalon
GirlAmerican
noble one
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Fujiko
GirlJapanese
Wisteria child
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Bernelle
GirlFrance
bear
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Tice
BoyGermanic
Short form of 'Matthias', meaning 'gift of God'.
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Ladelle
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
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Bascomb
BoyEngland
Old English
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Tefta
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
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Atward
BoyEngland
Old English
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Emedio
BoyItalian
Rival, competitor
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Eldoris
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Noble and powerful
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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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Jenola
GirlAmerican
God is gracious
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Shizuye
GirlJapan
quiet, gentle
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Perlene
GirlAmerican
A gem that is pearly, referring to a pearl.
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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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Arillia
GirlAmerican
Golden or glistening
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Eury
BoyGreece
Well born; noble
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Fordie
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
English
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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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Mavel
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'Marvel', implying extraordinary or wonderful.
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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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Ciria
GirlSpain
A beloved name with deep roots
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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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Iletta
GirlAmerican
Small island
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Medford
BoyUSA
A river crossing
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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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Prebble
GirlUnited Kingdom
a diminutive form of the surname meaning 'a person from the town Prebble'
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Glenwood
BoyAmerican
Valley of the glen
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Annadell
GirlAmerican
graceful or favored by grace
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Fidella
GirlLatin
faithful
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Calvina
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
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Verla
GirlAmerican
Feminine form of the name Verle, meaning 'safety' or 'truth'
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Chitose
GirlJapan
Chitose) translates to 'thousand years' or 'long-lived'
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Pear
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
a sweet, juicy fruit that grows in a tree; symbol of prosperity and abundance
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Marzee
GirlAmerican
A modern variation of names like Marcy or Marcie.
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Lavee
GirlAmerican
Derived from 'to live', similar to the Hebrew version 'Levi' which means 'joined'.
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Mon
BoyVietnam
literary
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Virginia
GirlAmerican
virgin, pure
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Walbert
BoyGermanic
Valiant and bright
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Dorothe
GirlGreece
Gift of God; Theophora
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Silvestro
BoyItalian
from the forest
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Efigenia
GirlLatin America
Well-born, noble
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Marcilla
GirlSpain
Little warrior
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Saline
GirlAmerican
A beloved name with deep roots
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Conelia
GirlItaly
horn
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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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Julio
BoySpain
youthful, downy
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Tsuyuko
GirlJapan
Transparent child
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Aldo
BoyItaly
Meaning 'old' or 'wise'.
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Atherton
BoyEngland
town by the ash tree
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Union
BoyAmerican
the state of being united or joined
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Olon
BoyNigeria
Yoruba
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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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Shizuo
BoyJapan
meaning 'quiet man'
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Ruthmary
GirlHebrew
Friendship and bitter
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Deltha
GirlAmerican
From the delta
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Varnell
UnisexAmerican
From the fern hill
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Arbon
BoyAmerican
bear; from the people of the bear
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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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Essfa
GirlAlgeria
خفة
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Tazuko
GirlJapan
Commonly means 'to continue' or 'to endure'.
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Tadao
BoyJapan
loyal, correct
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Alicemae
GirlAmerican
Noble kind; May
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Myrdell
GirlSweden
Old Norse
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Noriko
GirlJapanese
child of law, child of reason
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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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Carven
BoyIreland
A male who is a representative
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Novell
GirlUSA
new or fresh
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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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Guynelle
GirlAmerican
a variant of the name Gwendolyn, meaning 'blessed ring'
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Elder
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
Derived from the name of a plant, symbolizing strength and protection.
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Genevive
GirlFrench-speaking countries
woman of the race
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Lubina
GirlSlavic countries
Slavic
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Ritamae
GirlPhilippines
unique and beloved
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Verneice
GirlAmerican
springlike, fresh
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Alick
BoyScotland
Scottish
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Lodena
GirlUSA
derived name, variation of the name Loden, meaning 'from the valley'
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Oby
BoyNigeria
God's will
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Loycie
GirlEnglish
Light; Delicate, soft
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Michaelina
GirlItaly
Who is like God?
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Mosella
GirlItalian-speaking countries
a diminutive of the name 'Mose', derived from 'Moses'.
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Melfred
BoyAmerican
Mighty peace
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Elizibeth
GirlUnited Kingdom
God is my oath
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Wiladean
GirlAmerican
a blend of the names 'Wila' and 'Dina', meaning 'resolute protector' and 'judged'
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Sakiko
GirlJapan
blossom child; child of the blooming flowers
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Junietta
GirlAmerican
youthful, young
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Euree
GirlAmerican
A modern name that conveys a sense of unique identity and allure.
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Mutt
BoyAmerican
A slang term for a mixed-breed dog or derived from a nickname.
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Geogia
GirlAmerican
farmer, earthworker
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Wilberta
GirlEnglish
resolute protector
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Arvol
BoyNative American
Native American
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Senon
BoyAncient Rome
unknown origin, possibly related to the word for 'echo'
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Larce
BoyAmerican
derived from 'lars', meaning 'lord' or 'ruler'
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Thelmar
GirlAmerican
Combination of 'Thelma' meaning 'courageous' and 'mar' which can mean 'sea'
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Tamotsu
BoyJapan
Defender; protector.
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Corabell
GirlAmerican
beloved companion
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Elze
BoyGermanic
A diminutive form of names beginning with 'Al' or 'Els,' often associated with noble characteristics.
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Berdine
GirlAmerican
Brave as a bear
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Sunao
BoyJapan
honest, straightforward
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Leverne
UnisexEnglish-speaking countries
From the alder tree or place of the alder.
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Arcangela
GirlItaly
Angel, messenger from God.
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Beanna
GirlIreland
blessed, holy
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thirston
BoyUnited Kingdom
A beloved name with deep roots
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Iceola
GirlAmerican
ice; serene
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Hesta
GirlGreece
Star; Favorable
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Verga
GirlItalian
A beloved name with deep roots
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Drewry
BoyEnglish
driver of a team of cattle
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Quida
GirlAmerican
intelligent, wise
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Elman
BoyTurkey
One who is strong and powerful
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Jual
BoyIndonesia
To sell
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Roenia
GirlAmerican
A variant of Roena, meaning 'rose' or 'little rose'.
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Seichi
BoyJapan
sincerity, truth
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Av
BoyIsrael
father
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Carmela
Girl[Italian
Italian and Spanish form of CARMEL.
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Verge
BoyFrench-speaking countries
Meaning 'border' or 'edge'.
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Marguriete
GirlFrench
Pearl
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Metz
BoyGermanic
a person's surname derived from the city of Metz
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Traverse
BoyFrench-speaking countries
Traverser
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Iline
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Derived from the name Aileen, means 'light' or 'bright'
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Ado
BoyJapanese
to love
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Waveline
GirlEnglish
A beloved name with deep roots
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Nadell
GirlJewish
delicate, tender
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Thelman
BoyEnglish
This one's protector
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Masuo
BoyJapan
Masuo) translates to 'increase' and 'man'
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Yukie
GirlJapan
Yukie) - 'fortunate blessing'
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Adgie
UnisexAmerican
A diminutive of the name Adelaide or Adeline, which means 'noble' or 'nobility'.
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Berryman
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
bear man
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Tsurue
GirlJapan
The name could refer to 'genuine/respected person' depending on kanji used.
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Carless
BoyAmerican
Free of burdens; carefree
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Elvern
BoyEnglish-speaking countries
a variant of Alvern, possibly meaning 'Elf friend'
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Ladislava
GirlSlovakia
One who brings glory or is glorious
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Mayree
GirlAmerican
A variant of Mary, possibly 'bitter' or 'beloved'
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Alphy
BoyAmerican
Germanic
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Lutrell
UnisexAmerican
Warrior
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Montry
GirlAmerican
Derived from the French name Montrose, meaning 'the red mount'
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Oreva
GirlNigeria
God's will
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Willetta
GirlEnglish-speaking countries
Old German
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Waitman
BoyAmerican
Watchman
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Luecille
GirlFrance
light
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Haruyo
GirlJapan
can mean 'spring' (春) and 'generation' (世) or 'world' (世) and 'abundance' (豊).
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Orvell
BoyAmerican
Meaning 'golden town' or 'golden valley', combining elements of fine qualities.
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Thurl
BoyAmerican
a combination of 'Thur' and 'L'
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Yayeko
GirlJapan
A variant of Yayoi, which refers to the spring season
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Elwell
BoyEngland
Ella's spring or well
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Darnella
GirlAmerican
a combination of names starting with 'Dar'
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Varena
GirlAmerican
A name of uncertain origin but reminiscent of names like 'Verena,' which can mean 'truth' or 'to be true'.
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Alphee
BoyAmerican
Derived from the name Alpheus, meaning 'the changing' or 'the flowing'.
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