Female and male names most popular since 1880 - page 10.
Geraldine
Scottish female name derived from the Old German elements 'ger' (spear) and 'wald' (rule), meaning 'ruling with the spear'.
Oscar
Spanish and Italian origin, derived from the Germanic "Hroswitha," meaning "divine spear.
Lorraine
French feminine name derived from the historic region of France, Lorraine, meaning "land of the Lotharingians.
Rhonda
Distinctive African American name created by Alex Haley for his novel 'Roots'. While its exact meaning is unclear, some associate it with the Greek word 'rhodon', meaning 'rose'. It gained popularity in the 1970s-80s but remains relatively rare today, valued for its uniqueness and historical ties to the memorable character from Roots.
Jill
English name with Scottish roots, originating from Gillian, which means "bright promise" or "God is my oath." It gained popularity in the 20th century due to its simplicity and charm.
Bertha
Germanic female given name that translates to "bright" or "famous".
Dustin
American boy's name derived from 'dust', meaning grounded or resilient.
Juanita
Feminine given name of Spanish origin, derived from Juana which means "God is gracious.
Mike
American diminutive of Michael, of Hebrew origin meaning "who is like God?", widely popular as both a nickname and given name.
Claire
French female given name dating back to the Middle Ages, meaning 'clear' or 'bright'.
Sally
English name derived from Sarah, meaning "princess," popular since the late Middle Ages and widely recognized today.
Darlene
American female given name created by combining 'darling' with the French suffix '-ene', translating to 'beloved one'. It first appeared in US records in 1924 but remains relatively uncommon today, despite notable bearers like singer Darlene Love and historian Darlene Clark Hine.
Jared
Hebrew name meaning 'to descend', with biblical origins, and has been widely used throughout history.
Ray
English unisex name meaning "wise" or "protector," derived from the Germanic element "ragin.
Holly
Feminine given name of English origin, derived from the Middle English word "hol" meaning "Christmas".
Gail
Scottish-derived feminine given name, originally signifying 'foreigner' or 'stranger', popularized in the U.S. mid-20th century, notably held by actress Gail Patrick and Bank of America CEO Gail S. Kelly.
June
English name of Latin origin, derived from "junius" meaning 'young'. Traditionally associated with the month of June, it has become a popular girls' name throughout history.
Madeline
French-derived feminine given name, ultimately stemming from the Occitan 'Mahalda,' signifying 'from Magdala' and associated with Mary Magdalene.
Sebastian
Latin-origin boy's name meaning "venerable" or "revered," associated with the ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia, and popularized by Saint Sebastian, a Christian martyr.
Leroy
English name meaning "the king" or "the lord", derived from the old Norman family name of Lancaster, which means "the king of the county".
Bernard
Germanic masculine given name meaning "strong as a bear," introduced into France by Frankish conquerors and popularized during the Middle Ages. It shares its name with notable figures like Saint Bernard of Clairvaux and has places named after it worldwide, including Mount Bernard in Australia.
Stella
Latin name derived from the word "stella", meaning "star". It signifies brightness and guidance, reflecting its association with stars used for navigation throughout history.
Randall
English name derived from Old German elements 'rand' meaning 'shield' and 'wald' meaning 'rule', translating to 'powerful ruler'. Initially a medieval surname denoting someone living near fortifications or serving as guard, Randall later became popular as a given name.
Brooke
English feminine given name derived from Old English, originally used as a surname before becoming popular in the late 20th century. It means 'small stream' or 'brook'.
Levi
Hebrew-origin male name meaning 'joined' or 'attached', known from the Old Testament as one of Jacob's twelve sons.
Wyatt
English given name derived from Old English words 'wiht' meaning 'little' and 'æðel' meaning 'noble', signifying 'little noble'.
Carter
Modern classic English unisex given name derived from the medieval occupational surname 'carter', meaning 'cart driver' or 'goods transporter'.
Jay
English name of Norman origin, meaning "jaybird" or associated with the letter 'J'.
Beatrice
Feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from "beatus" meaning "happy" or "blessed." It is associated with happiness, joy, and good fortune, and has been used throughout history, notably by Beatrice Portinari who inspired Dante's "Divine Comedy.
Dana
Hebrew name meaning "song" or "melody," derived from the word "dunam." It has been used for centuries and was once associated with an Irish goddess of civilization.
Shane
Irish boy's name derived from Ó Séaghdha, meaning "peaceful" or "gentle," reflecting Ireland's calm nature.
Manuel
Traditional Spanish and Portuguese masculine given name derived from the medieval title 'manus', meaning 'hand'. It was historically bestowed upon individuals skilled in manual tasks or crafts.
Marion
Feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman family name Marinus or Marianus, which means 'of the sea'.
Eileen
Irish feminine given name derived from 'Oileán', meaning 'island' in Irish Gaelic.
Clifford
English name derived from Old English words 'clif' (hill) and 'ford' (river crossing), meaning 'ford by the hill'.
Debbie
English female given name derived from David, meaning 'beloved', popularized in the mid-20th century and famously held by singer Debbie Harry and actress Debbie Reynolds.
Ida
Germanic female given name derived from Old Norse 'Íðr', meaning 'reed' or 'willow'.
Dean
English origin, derived from the occupational surname given to an official who served as a dean, which means "valley." It gained popularity during the Middle Ages and has since become widely recognized as a first name, particularly in the 20th century.
Miguel
The name Miguel, derived from the Hebrew Michael, means 'who is like God?' in Spanish and Portuguese.
Savannah
Native American girl's name of Creek origin, meaning "flat tropical plain" or "treeless plain," popularized in the late 20th century due to its association with the natural beauty of the American South.