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What are some old-timey names that you think should make a comeback? (dubvee.org)
submitted 3 weeks ago by ptz@dubvee.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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By old-timey names, I mean ones that you don't typically associate with anyone alive or younger than like 70.

Examples being:

  • Burl
  • Mildred
  • Herbert
  • Agnes
  • Evelyn (not as rare at the others, but getting there)

I've always liked the name "Opal" but I've only ever known two in my life. I was like 10-12 at the time, and they were both pushing 90.

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[–] proudblond@lemmy.world 20 points 3 weeks ago (3 children)

I’m fond of “Gwendolyn” but I’ve never met or even known of one, to my knowledge.

[–] taiyang@lemmy.world 9 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I've seen it once, although more recently met a Genevieve which feels even rarer and just as pretty.

[–] proudblond@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago

I knew a Genevieve in college, and then my son’s best friend in preschool was a Genevieve who went by Jenny (or Geny?) and now my daughter has one in her class, so they’re making a comeback maybe?

[–] proudblond@lemmy.world 9 points 3 weeks ago

Oh! I thought of one, Gwendolyn Christie.

[–] ptz@dubvee.org 7 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

I knew a Gwen in college, but it wasn't short for Gwendolyn. Just "Gwen".

[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

My best friends kid is named Guinevere, is that archaic enough to fit?

[–] oo1@lemmings.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

I've heard a Welsh musician called Gwennifer.
I think Jennifer, Guinevere are all probably similar just different languages.