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Original poster

I'll eat my hat if that name comes back!

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AllieW · 18/12/2010 12:16

There are some names which I've been quite surprised to see returning. For example, Edith was my granny's name. Much as I loved her, I was never keen on the name and can only presume the little Ediths now arriving are due to the Radio 1 DJ or something.

Are there any names which would surprise you if they were revived? For me, the list might include:

Girls

Doris
Ermyntrude
Gertrude

Boys

Arnold
Herbert
Roderick

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BakewellTarts · 18/12/2010 20:05

Oh and for a boy Eugene.

NinkyNonker · 18/12/2010 20:05

For me:

  • Brian
  • Norman
  • Barry
  • Eugene
  • Percy
  • Cyril
  • Mary
  • Barbara
  • Enid
  • Gladys

Sure I'll think of more!

BakewellTarts · 18/12/2010 20:05

I'm sure noone will be using Edna anytime soon.

Georgimama · 18/12/2010 20:03

Gordon
Brian

never gonna happen.

LifeForRent · 18/12/2010 20:01

eurgh, Jackie! Horrid!

BendyBobCratchit · 18/12/2010 19:58

Ray

Dreya · 18/12/2010 19:56

Eugene and Jackie.

Mummynumber2 · 18/12/2010 19:54

I know a 2 year old called Percy!

katielou878 · 18/12/2010 19:53

Cyril
Martin
Terrance
Maureen

LittlebearH · 18/12/2010 19:51

Alan

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AllieW · 18/12/2010 19:47

Harold.

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LifeForRent · 18/12/2010 19:45

and I hope that Tracey and Sharon die out. And Lorraine for that matter. I hate names that date.

LifeForRent · 18/12/2010 19:44

Gretchen or Prudence.

CaptainNancy · 18/12/2010 19:39

Eunice - bet that one never makes a comeback!
Nor Cecil.
Nor Gaye... I can't imagine any baby Beryls or Hyacinths either.

I do know a Derek and a Maureen both under 10 years old. And a Geraldine and an Archibald. I also know an Ivy...

I haven't heard of any baby Ruths for a long time, though it's a lovely classic name.
And I love the name Gilbert (couldn't have it due to surname issues).

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AllieW · 18/12/2010 19:34

Just thought. My Mum knew umpteen Valeries (well, 3, to be honest). I'd be surprised if that came back anytime soon though (although I do sort of like it, if the truth be known).

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allbie · 18/12/2010 19:31

What about Perry then? Could have twins, Perry and Percy...

hmmSleep · 18/12/2010 19:28

My Dad's middle name is . . .

Percy!

Can't see that making a revival any time soon. Apparently everyone laughed at his wedding when the vicar said 'do you blank Percy Blank', so it wasn't even in when it was in!

Imarriedafrog · 18/12/2010 19:25

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missismonky · 18/12/2010 19:23

Mahershalalhashbaz. A real first name from my dh's family. Don't see that making a come back any time soon.

saffy85 · 18/12/2010 19:21

Gertrude. My gran's much hated name. Can't believe I forgot it!

Oh and Gaynor or anything that starts with Gay. You just wouldn't nowadays would you?

saffy85 · 18/12/2010 19:19

Glenda
Pamela
Barbara
Maureen
Sharon
Tracey
Brenda

Wayne
Kevin
Norman
Nigel

Niecie · 18/12/2010 19:17

Ethel. My grandmother hated and I haven't met anybody who likes it.
Gladys

Albert
Percy

Probably my own name (which I am not going to mention) but lots of names from the 60's and 70's aren't ripe for a comeback yet.

But what do I know? 15 yrs ago I would have sworn that nobody would dare call their child George or Violet but now look at it, they are everywhere along with other names of their era.

CristinaTheAstonishing · 18/12/2010 19:15

There was a 2 year old Herbie at the swimming pool today.

allbie · 18/12/2010 19:15

Percival needs a revival.

UnquietDad · 18/12/2010 19:13

Bootymum - the Martha revival could be the Doctor Who effect. Rose, Martha and Donna, all "unpopular" names, have all had a small boost recently.