Popular Baby Names 1941

Classic names that peaked in 1941 — now making a comeback.

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These 1941 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

Derived from the German name Heinrich, meaning ‘ruler of the home’ or ‘estate ruler’.

Lyndol is thought to be a variant of Lindell, which means 'lime tree hill'.

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

from Laurentum, crowned with laurel

little champion

descendant of Hind

one who is from the valley

A term that can mean 'fool' or 'idiot'.

a diminutive of 'Mackenzie', meaning 'son of the wise ruler.'

Belonging to the Lord

Dark-skinned or black

From the linden tree hill

A diminutive form of Algernon, meaning 'whitish' or 'of the Elf'.

guardian or protector

Means "famous spear" from the Germanic elements hrod "fame" and ger "spear". The Normans brought this name to England, where it replaced the Old English cognate Hroðgar (the name of the Danish king in the Anglo-Saxon epi…

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

ruler's advisor

Great, venerable

heir to the throne

from the island clearing

God is gracious

Noble, courageous.

Variant of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'

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

Noble, esteemed

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

Little Frenchman

a form of 'Géraldine', meaning 'ruler with a spear'

A name referring to a magpie.

From the woods or a place of rest.

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.

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

a surname referring to someone from a specific locality or profession

he who is light

Raginmund, meaning 'counsel protector'.

A variant of the name Wilkes, meaning 'resolute protector'

ডোয়েল - a musical note, expresses joy

a solitary place

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

An abbreviation or nickname, often indicating a surname or a given name.

Rules by the spear

from the long ford

of Doris, from Doris

One who is spirited; brave

A man of the earth.

Derived from 'gaudens', meaning joyful or rejoicing.

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

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

A form of Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a fertile plain'

from the spring

derived from Bernard, meaning ‘brave as a bear’

from a place with a bend

a blend of Troy and Royce

Derived from 'Reyes', meaning 'kings'.

Diminutive of EDWARD or THEODORE.

A meaningful name with English roots

Devotee of Saint Columba

A surname meaning 'wagon maker' or 'wright of wagons'.

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

counsel or advice

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.

A beloved name with deep roots

diminutive of Jacques (James)

Derived from 'lemon', which symbolizes fidelity and preservation.

Famous, bright fame

Island (from 'île')

noble protector

A variant of 'Lovel,' meaning beloved.

From the king's forest

to wander or roam

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

Son of a steward

one who is a pilgrim to Rome

the charming one

Strong advisor.

Derived from the name 'Darrell,' meaning 'to be beloved.'

from the rough spring

from the land of the sword

From an English surname which was derived from Old French gaillard "high-spirited, boistrous". This name was rarely used after the mid-20th century, when the word gay acquired the slang meaning "homosexual".

Derived from the male name Kenneth, meaning 'handsome' or 'comely'

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

A beloved name with deep roots

God is salvation

of the land, protector

A beloved name with deep roots

a modern variation of Gerald

from the hill with lilies

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

a winding river or brook

one who is brave

adventurous, bold

Derived from the Latin Longinus, meaning 'long' or 'tall'

Shaded, protected from the sun.

A variant of the name Odysseus, which means 'wrathful' in Greek.

from the land by the river