Old Prince Edward Island Names

Coletta is a Latin relative of the better-known French Colette, which is derived from Nicole and is ultimately a feminization of Nicholas. Only a handful of baby girls are named Coletta or Nicoletta in the US each year, making this one of the rarest of the many forms of the name.

Different origin from the Welsh Dylan, but increasingly used as a variant spelling to honor Bob Dylan or Dylan Thomas. Still, the Dylan spelling is found 20 times as often as Dillon.

Underused literary name (as in the poet John) with a -den ending that's very much in style.

Dulcina is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'dulcis' meaning 'sweet' or 'pleasant.' This charming name evokes a sense of gentleness and delicacy. While not among the most common names in English-speaking countries, Dulcina maintains a timeless, romantic quality that appeals to parents seeking something both elegant and distinctive. The name saw occasional usage during the medieval period and maintains a presence in Spanish-speaking communities. Dulcina might be chosen for a daughter to express hopes for her sweet nature or to honor Latin heritage. The similar names Dulce and Dulcie share the same root.

Eulalie hasn't ranked in the US Top 1000 since 1899, but its French roots might make it more appealing to modern ears than its sister Eulalia.

The fashion for elaborate girly-girl names, especially those that end with -ella or -ana, has put this distinctive Latin favorite into play.

Linked to the early days of feminism via Germaine Greer, this saint's name feels neither French nor German enough.

English surname that's very rarely found as a first name. The Colorado city was named after Horace Greeley, the nineteenth-century congressman and founder of the New-York Tribune.

Herbie is a diminutive form of Herbert, a Germanic name combining 'hari' (army) and 'berht' (bright), meaning 'bright warrior' or 'illustrious soldier.' Popularized in the mid-20th century, Herbie gained notable recognition through jazz musician Herbie Hancock and the fictional Volkswagen Beetle in Disney's 'The Love Bug' films. The name has a friendly, approachable quality with a vintage charm that evokes mid-century Americana. Though its popularity has declined since its peak in the 1950s and 60s, Herbie retains nostalgic appeal as a nickname. It exemplifies the trend of shortened, affectionate forms that became independently used given names in their own right.