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

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'.

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.'

From the deer forest

Belonging to the Lord

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

ruler's advisor

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…

Solemn or cool-headed

ruler's advisor

Great, venerable

heir to the throne

from the island clearing

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

God is gracious

Noble, courageous.

Variant of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'

a variant of Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'

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'

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.

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

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

Rules by the spear

from the long ford

of Doris, from Doris

God is gracious

One who is spirited; brave

A man of the earth.

Derived from 'gaudens', meaning joyful or rejoicing.

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 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

Crowned with laurel

Devotee of Saint Columba

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

free man, strong.

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

to pierce the veil or to break through

counsel or advice

From the fern meadow

From the high hill

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.

to wander or roam

Son of a steward

one who is a pilgrim to Rome

derived from the combination of 'red' and the suffix '-ell', suggesting 'little red one'.

flute, musical instrument

the charming one

Spanish and Portuguese form of ONUPHRIUS.

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

of the land, protector

[Old Church Slavic]

Old Slavic form of THOMAS.

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

a modern variation of Gerald

from the hill with lilies

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

linden tree hill

from Laurentum, a place of honor

Strong with a spear

a winding river or brook

one who is brave

Derived from Henri, meaning 'ruler of the household'.

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

Shaded, protected from the sun.