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Uncommon but 'normal' names

58 replies

RiceorChips · 09/08/2013 16:17

Sorry, I couldn't think of a better title (not sure uncommon or normal are the right words?!).

Anyway, linked to another thread about unusual names not being that unusual as we all have the same ideas - got me thinking of names that are unusual in that they are not that common /popular at the moment but are names that are 'normal', not faddy, not frilly, not made up, etc.

For example:
Erica
Nicole
Natalie

Justin
Gareth
Neil

To me these are all relatively nice names but I can't ever remember seeing them mentioned on MN (whether in a positive or negative vein) nor know of hardly any in RL.

Just wondered if you can think of other names that might fall into this category?

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Rhubarbgarden · 09/08/2013 16:40

I thought the same about Jessica. Falling over them in every playground.

Simone
Nadia
Naomi
Rachel

Bowlersarm · 09/08/2013 16:36

Nicholas. David. Dominic. Andrew.
Suzanna. Joanna. Jane. Tessa

Sorry Foof, but don't think Jessica counts. I know lots under 10.

ClaraOswald · 09/08/2013 16:30

Michael, Robert, Richard, Stephen, Simon

Sarah, Laura, Hannah, Claire, Rebecca

Amiee · 09/08/2013 16:28

Jonathan is unusual these days.

PipkinsPal · 09/08/2013 16:25

My name Gaynor is normal but uncommon. Can never get the usual personalised tat items like mugs, pens etc with my name on it. It's not frilly either.

Carolra · 09/08/2013 16:24

I was thinking about this today, you don't meet very many baby Richards at the moment.

Diana
Miles
Graeme
Keith

FoofFighter · 09/08/2013 16:19

Samantha
Jessica
Jennifer

Robert
Nathan
Ian

UriGeller · 09/08/2013 16:19

I always liked Natasha.