Names that Peaked in 1937

  1. Melva
    • Origin:

      Feminine form of Melvin, English and Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "council protector"
    • Description:

      Melvin is one of the ultimate nerd names, and Melva is not far behind.
  2. Shelton
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "place on a ledge or bank"
    • Description:

      We're not too surprised that Shelton Lee changed his name to Spike.
  3. Pat
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Patrick
    • Meaning:

      "noble, patrician"
    • Description:

      As seen on SNL, Pat is the ultimate androgynous name. Stick with long form Patrick, and make sure everyone calls him Patrick.
  4. Mervyn
    • Origin:

      Welsh
    • Meaning:

      "sea hill"
    • Description:

      Terminally outmoded.
  5. Denzil
    • Norita
      • Rayford
        • Noretta
          • Harlene
            • Ozell
              • Shelva
                • Jonell
                  • Shelba
                    • Shelvie
                      • Origin:

                        Variation of Shelby, English
                      • Meaning:

                        "estate on the ledge"
                      • Description:

                        A Shelby variation that didn't fly off the shelves.
                    • Gaynell
                      • Verdell
                        • Shelvia
                          • Noreta