Names that Peaked in 1881
- Wirt
- Victorine
- Dossie
- Lota
- Ellar
- Asberry
- Arra
- Arvilla
- Marshal
- Biddie
Origin:
Diminutive of Bridget, IrishMeaning:
"strength, exalted one"Description:
Vintage short form of Bridget, very rarely still heard in Irish Catholic communities.
- Cathrine
- Ples
- Erving
Origin:
Variation of IrvingDescription:
A rarely-used variant on Irving, perhaps best known as the surname of basketball player Julius "Dr J." Erving. This name is waiting in style limbo for a vintage revival of names with a strong "er" sound.
- Manning
Origin:
Irish surnameMeaning:
"monk"Description:
For football fans who have decided Peyton has become too feminine. Or they could look to brother Eli for inspiration.
- Wiliam
Origin:
Welsh form of WilliamDescription:
No, it's not a typo: it's William as a Welsh speaker would spell it. Gwilym is the more traditional Welsh version, though.
- Ruffus
- Rella
- Elonzo
- Almon
- Texie