The old saying ‘what goes around comes around’ doesn’t just apply to Y2K clothing trends, karma or your on-again-off-again situationship. It also goes for old-fashioned baby names.
According to name search engine and inspiration generator, Nameberry, there’s a theory called the “Hundred Year Rule”. It explains that it takes one century for an alias to rid of its reputation as an old person name and be used by a new generation of parents. So, in today’s terms, that means: move over, Blue Ivy and Stormi Webster because Phyllis and Chester are back on trend.
But picking a name is not a decision made lightly, unless they decide to change it at a later time — it’s forever. So, for the future well-being of your child, think carefully and choose wisely.
If you’re searching for a unique but tried and tested name to call your child, we’ve selected a few from Nameberry’s Top 100 Names of the 1920s to stir up some ideas.
Old Fashioned Baby Girl Names
Hazel (#11)
Meaning: the hazelnut tree
Evelyn (#20)
Meaning: desired; water or island
Dorothy (#47)
Meaning: gift of god
Louise (#51)
Meaning: renowned warrior
Marion (#82)
Meaning: drop of the sea, bitter or beloved
Bernice (#85)
Meaning: she who brings victory
Old Fashioned Baby Boy Names
Thomas (#10)
Meaning: twin
Kenneth (#19)
Meaning: born of fire; handsome
Lawrence (#24)
Meaning: from Laurentium
Warren (#36)
Meaning: park-keeper
Harold (#64)
Meaning: army ruler
Marvin (#89)
Meaning: the king
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