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What are some old-timey names that you think should make a comeback?

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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  • Perhaps not as old as requested but

    Ronald, Marianne, Cynthia, Evangeline, Melinda, Caesar, Magdalena, Betty, Rosetta, Balthazar, Thadeus, Lazarus, Otto, Bartholomew, Miranda

    • I went to school with most of the names on that list. Not picking on you, just feeling old. 😆

      • Haha yeah, I did worry that would happen! Just to clarify I definitely don't think they were 'old-timey', I just haven't personally seen them around in new generations for some time.....

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