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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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[–] gofsckyourself@lemmy.world 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Probably not Adolf.

How about Gaylord?

[–] ptz@dubvee.org 3 points 3 weeks ago

Definitely not Adolf lol

Re: Gaylord (and my 4th 30 rock reference in this post)

[–] oo1@lemmings.world 4 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I've always liked the old anglo saxon names like:

  • Aethelweard
  • Aethelwulf
  • Aelfwynn
  • Aethelflaed

We just get stuck with plain ol Ethel and Alf.

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[–] Tabooki@lemm.ee 4 points 2 weeks ago

Trollip

[–] Signtist@lemm.ee 4 points 3 weeks ago

I always liked the name Woodrow, but I hate the nickname Woody, so it's a bit of a wash.

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

Ira

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[–] BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

My friend has little sons named Ray, Malcolm and Ernie. It suits them immensely to have these old man names and they are so adorable.

[–] RubberElectrons@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

Hiram.

[–] Guthix@midwest.social 3 points 2 weeks ago

Named my daughter Evelyn last year. I'm doing my part.

[–] NineMileTower@lemmy.world 2 points 3 weeks ago

Papageorgio

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