Popular Baby Names 1943

Classic names that peaked in 1943 — now making a comeback.

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These 1943 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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Son of the king

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

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

From the name of the French-born American naval officer Stephen Decatur, symbolizing bravery and honor.

A variation of ‘Suela’ or ‘Swell’

little champion

descendant of Hind

a valley; a mystical place

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'

famous ruler or wealthy

Judah's daughter

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

A combination of the names Rita and Ann, symbolizing a strong and elegant character.

Variant of Charlotte, meaning 'free man'.

From the deer forest

darling, beloved

[Biblical Latin]

Biblical Latin form of MICHAL (2).

Belonging to the Lord

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

a blend of Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a fertile plain'

Small; little one

ruler's advisor

Dark-skinned or black

valley with a glen

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.

Ancient, venerable

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.

Colorful; vibrant.

Rule with counsel

A beloved name with deep roots

Great, venerable

Swedish-speaking countries

from the island clearing

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

Scandinavian Countries

defender of mankind

Noble, courageous.

Variant of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'

A variation of Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a city'

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

Compassionate friend; derived from the Hebrew name Ruth (רוּת)

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 beloved name with deep roots

Noble, esteemed

A female sovereign; a monarch.

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.

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

a variant of the name Jerris

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

Little Frenchman

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

Indigenous Australian

Indigenous Australian

a combination of Merry and Dee

The one who is honey-sweet or strong.

Indigenous American

From the woods or a place of rest.

God's promise; God's pledge

a modern invented name

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.

From the lake ford.

he who is light

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

a unique blend of Marvel and Lyn

Derived from an invented name, possibly a blend or variation of other names.

A variant of the name Dena, possibly meaning 'the judged one' (from Hebrew דינה).

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

ruler of the army

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'

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

A beloved name with deep roots

A combination of 'Carol', meaning 'song', and 'Sue', a derivative of 'Susan' meaning 'lily'.

A beloved name with deep roots

Possibly a modern variant of 'Marilyn' or 'Merlin'.

a solitary place

a combination of 'Idan' (meaning 'Era') and 'El' (meaning 'God')

bright, shining