Popular Baby Names 1939

Classic names that peaked in 1939 — now making a comeback.

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These 1939 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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Born of fire; handsome.

From the Greek name Φιλιππος (Philippos) which means "friend of horses", composed of the elements φιλος (philos) "friend, lover" and ‘ιππος (hippos) "horse".

Son of the farmer

one who is devoted to the Eucharist

Greater; larger

A feminine form of the name Karel, meaning 'man' or 'free man'.

descendant of Hind

one who is from the valley

Ruler of the home

Eagle power or ruler

Descendant of Jer

Dark-skinned or black

From the linden tree hill

guardian or protector

A variant of the name 'Alaric', meaning 'ruler of all'.

ruler's advisor

Holly trees' place

Great, venerable

heir to the throne

from the island clearing

derived from the name Ursella, meaning little bear

God is gracious

Spanish form of BENEDICT. This name was borne by Mexican president Benito Juárez, and also by Benito Mussolini (who was named after Juárez), the fascist dictator of Italy during World War II.

A beloved name with deep roots

a derivative of 'Caesar', which means 'long-haired'

A variant of the name 'Searcy', originally a surname.

a shepherd, a protector

A beloved name with deep roots

One who reams, a tool used in shaping or enlarging holes.

A name referring to a magpie.

marshland, boggy land

Short form of PATRICK or PATRICIA. A famous bearer of this name was Pat Garrett (1850-1908), the sheriff who shot Billy the Kid.

Diminutive of WALTER or WALLACE.

derived from the name 'Linda', meaning 'beautiful'

Often interpreted as initials, commonly representing a person's first and last name.

a surname referring to someone from a specific locality or profession

he who is light

A variant of Daire

ডোয়েল - a musical note, expresses joy

God is my judge

Derived from the old English word 'rad' meaning counsel or advice, and 'dell' meaning valley.

Rules by the spear

green, youthful

From the granary

Welsh diminutive of AGNES.

患者 (zhèngzhèng), meaning 'the one who is generous'

a combination of Gaye and Lon

Derived from the word 'red', often associated with strength and energy.

of Doris, from Doris

From the blackberry hill

One who is spirited; brave

A diminutive form of Samuel

Armenian form of LEON. This was the name of several kings of Cilician Armenia, including the first king Levon I the Magnificent.

ruler's advisor

Variant of Marvin, which means 'sea friend' or 'great lord'.

derived from 'wind' and 'valley', meaning 'valley of the wind'

to advance, to progress

from the spring

a son of friendship

derived from Bernard, meaning ‘brave as a bear’

from a place with a bend

a blend of Troy and Royce

Born during the day

Derived from 'Hercules', symbolizing strength and bravery.

Son of the right hand

French feminine form of Romanus (see ROMAN).

Modern form of the Roman family name Pompeius, which was probably derived from a Sabellic word meaning "five". A notable bearer was the 1st-century BC Roman general Gnaeus Pompeius Magnus, also known as Pompey the Great.

Famous, bright fame

[Greek Mythology]

Greek form of CIRCE.

Short form of NICHOLAS.

Island (from 'île')

noble protector

From the king's forest

A beloved name with deep roots

Variant of COLMÁN.

Variant of 'Dowel', meaning a small wooden peg used in carpentry.

forester or woodsman

Wrathful, hater

one who is a pilgrim to Rome

A beloved name with deep roots

from the land of the sword

dweller near the woods

a variant of Carla or Charles, meaning 'free man'

From the English word meaning "friend". It probably originated as a nursery form of the word brother.

God is salvation

of the land, protector

The grant given

Short form of PETER.

derived from Asia, meaning 'the east' or 'sunrise'.

the one who is born

(English: "the one who is dear")

Meaning 'army ruler'.

New, fresh, a new story or narrative in literature.

Variant of FILIBERT. It is particularly used in Tanzania due to track star Filbert Bayi (1953-), who set a world record running the 1500 meter in 1974.

a winding river or brook

one who is brave

A variant of the name 'Emerald'