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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Variant of MADGE.

God is gracious.

A variation of ‘Suela’ or ‘Swell’

little champion

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'.

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

Judah's daughter

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

Variant of Charlotte, meaning 'free man'.

darling, beloved

[Biblical Latin]

Biblical Latin form of MICHAL (2).

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

Small; little one

farmer, earthworker

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

God is gracious

From Judah; Jewish.

Colorful; vibrant.

A beloved name with deep roots

Swedish-speaking countries

Scandinavian Countries

defender of mankind

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 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

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

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

a modern invented name

God is gracious

Bitter, beloved

A combination of Mary and Joan - rebellious and graceful.

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

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

bright, shining

Native American

No documented meaning

A diminutive of Benedetta, meaning 'blessed'.

a small, beautiful veil

Victory of the people.

of the Jura mountains

A term of endearment for a blonde woman.

A form of the name Michael, meaning 'who is like God?'

a variant of Loletta, meaning little flower

A beloved name with deep roots

Variant of Pamela

a modern variation possibly inspired by names like Caroline and Geraldine

A beloved name with deep roots

bright fame; shining honor

derived from 'foster', meaning 'to nurture' or 'to care for'

A modern twist on the name Gertrude, meaning 'spear' or 'strength'.

diminutive form of Alonia

Perfect, complete

defender of mankind

Little or young Caroline

a feminine form of Charles, meaning free man

A beloved name with deep roots

Variant of Jeri, often used as a diminutive for names like Geraldine or Gertrude.

Variant of Bevan, meaning 'son of the servant of God'

a feminized form of Raymond, meaning 'wise protector' or 'counselor'

Feminine form of 'patricius', meaning 'noble'.

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

gracious and merciful; noble

A variant or derivative of the name 'Sharon', meaning 'a plain' or 'a fertile plain'.

Variant of KAY (1).

Crowned with laurel

A feminine variation of George, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'.

strong, free man

A variation of Glenn, meaning 'valley'.

daughter of nature

a name derived from 'mara', meaning 'night' or 'goddess of the night'.

A modern name, possibly a derivative of Sherry or Sherilyn.

Cheerfully; happily

comfort, solace

Constant, faithful

free or a woman who is truthful and honest

gift or blessing

derived from 'Herlé', related to 'hero'