Popular Baby Names 1942

Classic names that peaked in 1942 — now making a comeback.

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These 1942 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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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

Variant of MADGE.

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'.

God is gracious.

from Laurentum, crowned with laurel

A blend of 'Linda' (meaning beautiful) and '-ola' which may suggest a diminutive form.

A variation of ‘Suela’ or ‘Swell’

little champion

descendant of Hind

a valley; a mystical place

A combination of the names Velma and Marie, typically signifying a noble or beloved woman.

Jocile is often considered a modern variation of the name Jocelyn, which has Old French origins meaning 'little goth'.

Derived from Hroswitha, meaning 'rosy' or 'pretty'.

one who is from the valley

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

Feminine form of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'

Judah's daughter

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

Life, Life-giving

Variant of Charlotte, meaning 'free man'.

From the deer forest

darling, beloved

[Biblical Latin]

Biblical Latin form of MICHAL (2).

merciful, gentle

Belonging to the Lord

a form of 'Ange,' meaning messenger or angel.

Small; little one

ruler's advisor

Dark-skinned or black

Form of Geraldine, Ruler with Spear

From the linden tree hill

Derived from rose; a small rose

farmer, earthworker

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

A combination of Barbara and Ann, meaning 'foreign woman' and 'gracious, full of grace' respectively.

A beloved name with deep roots

Ancient, venerable

guardian or protector

A room; a hall.

a blend of Sharon and Lee, meaning a plain or field

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…

Solemn or cool-headed

God is gracious

ruler's advisor

From Judah; Jewish.

a combination of 'garland' and 'lean'

God will increase

Colorful; vibrant.

A beloved name with deep roots

Great, venerable

heir to the throne

Swedish-speaking countries

from the island clearing

A surname of English origin, derived from the Old English 'leof', meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'.

a prosperous protector

God is gracious

Foreign woman; stranger

Noble, courageous.

Variant of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'

Ancient, venerable

שָׁרוּן, meaning 'a plain' or 'an area of land'

bright, shining light

A variation of the name Carnie or Carina

a variant of Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'

A modern blend of 'Jerry' and 'Lynn', implying 'of the sea'.

A beloved name with deep roots

foliage, green bough

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

likely derived from names like 'Ronald' or 'Ronni', meaning 'ruler' or 'counsel'

glory or famous

God is gracious

A beloved name with deep roots

A combination of the names Nancy and Lee.

Princess, beloved

Noble, esteemed

A feminine form of Thomas; meaning 'twin'

Variant of Jerry's meadow

Marie: 'Of the sea' or 'bitter', Ann: 'grace'

a diminutive of the name Margherita, meaning 'daisy'

A variation of names like Colleen, meaning girl or young woman.

sea of bitterness

a blend of Jerry and Ann, meaning 'rules with a spear' and 'grace'

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

Little Frenchman

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

a combination of Merry and Dee

The one who is honey-sweet or strong.

Indigenous American

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.

God is gracious

Bitter, beloved

a surname referring to someone from a specific locality or profession

A combination of Mary and Joan - rebellious and graceful.

he who is light

a variation of Maesie or Maisie, which means 'pearl'

a unique blend of Marvel and Lyn

A name from the Greek word 'phullon', meaning 'leaf'.

ruler of the army

From 'Warren' which means 'watchman' or 'defender'.

Noble and sincere

One who is a wise leader

a variant of 'Rhea', the mother of the gods, associated with fertility and the flow of life

Raginmund, meaning 'counsel protector'.

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

Little red-haired one

Derived from a combination of names or a variation of Voncella.