German Names

Bernessa is a rare form of the old-fashioned biblical name Bernice, once stylish but now fallen from favor -- though according to the Hundred Year Rule, it could be time for a comeback.

For stalwart Republicans only.

Unfashionably ornate female form of unfashionable Roderick.

Soft, gentle, and non-Germanic, but the final s almost makes it sound plural.

If you must name your child Leopold, at least call him Leo.

A viable choice that may be growing on your family tree. Hartman Turnbow was a part of Mississippi's "First Fourteen", the first group of African Americans who attempted to register to vote in the state.

Briefly faddish a few decades ago when Darrell was cool. But does have a creative connection to poet Randall Jarrell.