Old lady names that haven't had a comeback

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GirlcalledJames · 12/05/2017 11:15

Wondering if any of these will trend:

Eileen, Doreen, Noreen, Maureen
Margery
Dorothy
Doris
Vera
Rita
Norah
Winifred
Mary
Joan
Margaret
Patricia
Ethel
Gladys, Dilys
Edith

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ZuzuMyLittleGingersnap · 12/05/2017 11:29

Claudia,

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WizardOfToss · 12/05/2017 11:28

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SoftSheen · 12/05/2017 11:28

Dorothy, Norah, Margaret and Edith are all still around- I know two little Margarets and one of each of the others!

ZuzuMyLittleGingersnap · 12/05/2017 11:28

There's actually a 2 yr old local to me called Edith! (Though she's mostly known as Edie).

To add to your list, I can't quite imagine Dorcas, Blanche or Beryl on a young girl!

Dare say they'll be considered incredibly hip at some stage, though... crikey

ClaudiaWankleman · 12/05/2017 11:27

Lettice. Can't see it coming back for a while. In the same vein, Blanche.

SuperBeagle · 12/05/2017 11:24

Delores
Edna
Gertrude
Phyllis
Mavis
Agnes
Marjory

I would say Nora is reasonably popular still. To me, it doesn't fit with your list. Edith is also definitely coming back.

SugarMiceInTheRain · 12/05/2017 11:21

I know a little Vera (though pronounced V-air-a as mum is Brazilian). I think it's lovely.

I can't see a lot of those making a comeback. I do know someone with 3 girls all with 'old lady' names -Edith, Winifred and Agatha I really don't see the appeal, particularly with the latter!

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