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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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LunarSeasonsGreetings · 18/12/2010 14:20

Edna

I know a little Arnie.

GrimmaTheNome · 18/12/2010 14:18

Winifred.

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AllieW · 18/12/2010 14:11

Glad I'm not the only one who keeps an eye on that for trends! If I were more organised/obsessed I'd probably note them down and keep a chart!

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FessaEst · 18/12/2010 14:11

We know a Herbie and a Herbert, both under 2!

Iwasthefourthwiseman · 18/12/2010 14:10

I saw a card for a Blythe on cbeebies the other day!

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AllieW · 18/12/2010 14:07

Marjorie is another I think.

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NorthernLurker · 18/12/2010 14:06

Ada is my tip for one that is/will come back.

I I can't see Sharon come back and in a few years I think Joshua and Alex will be very rare as there are so many of them atm! There will be a backlash.

I also can't see Sharon ever coming back - Maureen, Doreen, Doris, Margaret or Cheryl.

cece · 18/12/2010 13:30

I am srprised someone has put Jane. I would have used it myself if I didn't already have someone in the family with that name.

Oh and Barbara was on my (secret from DH) list for DC3!

Oh and I also had Ronald (Ronnie on my list too, except the nn rhymes with DS1's name, so I couldn't have it.

Haha and just read Letitia - that was also on our list for DC3...

Oh well, definitely off trend then Grin

I don't think you could rule out any name. They all come back 'in' eventually.

Ephiny · 18/12/2010 13:29

Leanne/Leigh-Anne and Joanne were very popular when I was young, seem to have gone right out of fashion though and I'd be surprised if they came back any time soon. Same with Trac(e)y and Michelle.

MissFit · 18/12/2010 13:25

Ooo Derek's a good one as in Wayne

MissFit · 18/12/2010 13:24

I know a Herbert, he's 3.

I LOVE Gilbert

Names are my list include:

Blanche
Colin
Nigel
Roger
Eugene
Reginald
Engelbert
Gertrude
Edna
Bertha
Norman
Norma
Boris
Ethel

Canella · 18/12/2010 13:05

have seen two toddlers called samantha recently - was very surprised as thought that had gone away like sharon!

MeMudmagnet · 18/12/2010 13:04

I think they'll all be back eventually.
But I can't imagine seeing some come back in the very near future.
Alison
Jane
Kevin
Wayne
Sharon
Tracey

I love the old lady names.
Elsie
Mabel

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AllieW · 18/12/2010 13:02

Ebenezer
Laetitia
Lavinia

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KenDoddsDadsDogEatsTinsel · 18/12/2010 13:01

Derek
Wayne

asdx2 · 18/12/2010 13:01

Have a nephew Nigel Blush. He's now 17, it was a shock tbh as SIL had never mentioned the name as a possible whilst pregnant.He's a nice, if a bit dim, lad though.

tummytickler · 18/12/2010 12:59

I love Beryl. Every time I mention it on here it gets slated. Howard is glorious, and Howie is a cute nn. I also love Bernard as I think Bernie is cute too!

pud1 · 18/12/2010 12:59

clifford

melpomene · 18/12/2010 12:57

Wilberforce
Horace
Wilma
Selma

StealthPolarBear · 18/12/2010 12:57

Oh i think Bernadette is/will be popular

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AllieW · 18/12/2010 12:56

Oh, and forgot about Howard too. And Bertha. Can't see Bernard making a comeback anytime soon either.

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RockinRobinBird · 18/12/2010 12:55

What's wrong with Lydia? This baby will be Lydia if it's a girl.

MiasMARY · 18/12/2010 12:54

Myrtle is just mean. Why would you do it to your own child ?!

Love trudy though. Shame it's short for gurtrude or ermintrude.

Can't see Beryl coming back any time soon. Or Vera ( but I quite like this too).

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