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Ordinary names I've never seen suggested on MN

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ZaZathecat · 04/01/2018 17:05

I don't think I've ever seen Nicola mentioned. There were lots in my generation. Maybe it will be back in 5-10 years when we start to become grannies.

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Quickerthanavicar · 13/01/2018 19:38

Where did all the Stuarts go?

treaclesoda · 13/01/2018 19:18

I know a lady called Claire who is in her 80s. She says she was very embarassed by it as a child because it was so strange. She really wanted to be called Margaret or Jean like her friends at school. Not Amy or Emma though, those were old lady names Grin

Awwlookatmybabyspider · 13/01/2018 19:07

I'm a Clare Everyone always says. It's a lovely name, but I loath it. I've never forgave my parents for naming me Clare.

Mind you my neighbour used to call Gertrude so I suppose I got off ridiculously lightly with Clare.

whoareyoukidding · 13/01/2018 19:00

My mum had friends called Thelma, Brenda and Hillary.

whoareyoukidding · 13/01/2018 18:54

Beverley - what a horrible name. Malcolm is awful too. I did laugh at the poor toddler called Brian. These names were awful even when I was young.

GreatDuckCookery6211 · 13/01/2018 18:53

I like Claire too. I know loads of them but they're all 40/50 odd. I think it would be lovely for a baby girl.

Yika · 13/01/2018 18:47

Claire is a beautiful name, definitely due a revival in my view.

NooNooHead · 13/01/2018 14:38

Duckponds I was going to be called Claire but then that was 36 years ago though... I think baby names in fashion have moved on since then... Grin

I quite like the name Claire, but I don’t think I would call my baby that name.Hmm

GoldenWorld · 13/01/2018 12:05

In my job as a midwife I've come across in the last few years:

Nicola, Kenneth, Malcolm, Kevin, Rachel, Gemma, Leonard, Gary

Must admit, I was surprised when the parents proudly announced baby Malcolm. Think they could tell by my stunned silence I didn't like it..Blush

Keepingupwiththejonesys · 13/01/2018 00:48

I know a 1 year old Georgia, getting quite popular again I think. I personally know a

Kenny (Kenneth)
Abe (Abraham)
Giovanna
Paul (one a teen, one an adult)

All names you don't hear much now and other than the teen Paul they're all over 20

Lots of Natalie's when I was at school, also Rebeccas

Muddlingalongalone · 13/01/2018 00:30

I have a Bethany and know someone else with one a couple of years younger.
Also know a 2 year old Kenneth.

Rarer names that spring to mind for me are Mark, Michael, Hannah, Jennifer & Georgia.

StellaTins · 13/01/2018 00:19

David Pauline and Terry

Laura Michelle and Susan

NewYearNiki · 13/01/2018 00:09

Karen
Natalie

Robert. The only ones are know are 30s

duckponds · 13/01/2018 00:03

Ian
Brian
Terry
Barry
Keith
Richard
Wayne
Derek
Desmond

Tracey
Sharon
Susan
Stacey
Paula
Diane
Kelly
Wendy

duckponds · 12/01/2018 23:55

I know of a Claire born a few months ago, and found myself lost for words when she said the name. Who calls a baby Claire!

shaggedthruahedgebackwards · 12/01/2018 23:14

Brian
Clive
Godfrey
Norman

Pauline
Maureen
Bertha
Freda

Wayfarersonbaby · 12/01/2018 23:08

Norma. The ultimate unrevivable name.

CaptainCabinets · 12/01/2018 22:13

I was delighted to meet a 12yo Trevor today! And he so didn't look like a Trevor so it was even more endearing.

BelfortGabbz · 07/01/2018 09:21

I think Rachel is timeless and lovely.

Suffering from being very popular 20 years ago, it will bounce back soon after a rest.

bettyboo90 · 06/01/2018 22:52

My mums name was Diane, if I have a daughter one day I'd like to have it as a tribute in some way but not come across many Diane's over the years!

I know lots of Jane's in their 40's, Hannah's/Claire's in 20/30's

treaclesoda · 06/01/2018 22:24

There are quite a few James at my kids primary school, although it's a couple of years since I heard of a baby called James. There are a couple of Kathryn/Catherines too.

Potteryprincess30 · 06/01/2018 22:07

*under 40

Potteryprincess30 · 06/01/2018 22:06

And no one over 40 is called Nigel

Potteryprincess30 · 06/01/2018 22:06

and my personal favourite 'Sherman'

never hear them

Potteryprincess30 · 06/01/2018 22:05

Norman

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