Vintage names peaked in the 1920s–1950s and are now cycling back. Hazel, Clarence, Mabel, Theodore. The grandparent name revival is real — these names feel fresh again because they skipped a generation.
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cheerful, bright like the sun
afloat, calm as still waters
honey bee
one who lives near the wells or springs
from France, free one
wise protector
God of the people
home ruler, estate ruler
divine strength
rich friend, prosperous friend
divine messenger, thought
keeper of the pantry
free man, freeholder of land
joyful
little hollow, low-lying meadow
military commander, war leader
true image (vera icon)
fair bow, white arc
he who descends, descent
hare's meadow, hare clearing
free man, strong
of noble kind
victory of the people
murmuring rock on the Rhine
ivory white
bright in mind and spirit
wine stone
elf ruler
dweller near the woods
favored by the gods
powerful warrior woman
oath of God
unhappy, unlucky one
holly tree
high tower
resolute protector
home ruler
peace, safety
God's gift
flourishing, prosperous
glory in battle
tower, high place
dark beauty
good, fine
dark-complexioned
of the bean growers (Fabii clan)
princess (original form of Sarah)
of the elm grove
rowan tree (mountain ash)
precious stone
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