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Here's a vintage name that I haven't seen used yet.

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Peering2021 · 06/07/2021 19:08

Thelma.

What do you think? It's definitely original these days. Not sure it's shaken off the cobwebs yet though!

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PaulaPetunia · 20/07/2021 11:45

I think Thora is more acceptable.
Thyra appeals to me too.

DahliaMacNamara · 20/07/2021 11:41

I was thinking Paula/Pauline and Tina the other day. You don't hear of many little Donnas either.

dementedma · 20/07/2021 11:21

I know a baby Pearl - quite unusual round here
And also a new baby Nancy.

Next baby boy due will be Daniel, so quite traditional there. Don’t know any other babies.

Jackie is awful. Hope it doesn’t make a comeback.

NordicNell · 12/07/2021 13:55

nameberry.com/blog/old-people-names

Thelma and Hilda now officially the next cool names 😁

TheGenealogist · 12/07/2021 13:23

DD is 16 and has two girls in her year called Jennifer. There's also a Kirsty, but names like Kirsten/Kirsty have never really been unfashionable in Scotland.

Think we'll be waiting a long time for Edna or Brenda to make a comeback.

Sunbird24 · 12/07/2021 11:29

@hawkehurstgang

How about Pamela and Rita?
You missed Angela and Sandra…
Comedycook · 10/07/2021 09:33

@hawkehurstgang

How about Pamela and Rita?
Love both of these
hawkehurstgang · 10/07/2021 09:11

How about Pamela and Rita?

Caspianberg · 10/07/2021 05:40

I know an Edgar, he’s around 10/11 years old

Ariela · 10/07/2021 01:41

Edgar. The youngest Edgar I know is about 60.
Peter is totally out of fashion, as is David.

For girls Janette was popular in the 1960s/70s, likewise Jaqueline which was Jacqui or Jackie. Margaret, Barbara, Alison, Dorothy, Deirdre, Judith all were common then but not so popular now. Daphne I've not heard either.

MaliceOrgan · 10/07/2021 01:24

I know a Maude in her 20s.

You don't get Susans or Carols any more

MurielSpriggs · 10/07/2021 01:10

@BeautyGoesToBenidorm

I wonder if Mavis will ever make a comeback? 🤔
I don't really know.
NeverDropYourMoonCup · 09/07/2021 23:34

Every single one of the 'well, that won't be coming back' names are ones I deal with on a daily basis (teenagers).

GloriaSilver · 09/07/2021 22:50

@Peering2021

I also like Gloria. There was a Gloria on Dickinson's Real Deal earlier I think that's swaying me.

For the record I am in m 40s and have two massive teens not planning another but am just lately broody. I hope it's OK to post here.

😬😬😬😬
Classica · 09/07/2021 22:20

@Tlollj

Ruby amber and jade. Might as well call them traffic light and be done with it.
I think that was the joke
Tlollj · 09/07/2021 22:18

Ruby amber and jade. Might as well call them traffic light and be done with it.

cantkeepawayforever · 09/07/2021 22:08

I raise you Norah.
And Winifred.

For boys, their husbands Reginald and Vincent would do nicely.

Sunbird24 · 09/07/2021 22:00

I rather like Topaz, but then I Capture the Castle is one of my favourite books and has a character with that name

Phantasmo · 08/07/2021 17:41

I quite like the names Ruby, Amber, and Jade even though MN sees them as being a bit trashy. But Beryl is just so...frumpy.

Gasp0deTheW0nderD0g · 08/07/2021 17:37

Any number of precious stones that could be used as names, at a push.

Peridot
Agate
Topaz
Sapphire
Turquoise
Carnelian
Cinnabar
Garnet
Opal
Onyx
Nepheline
Citrine
Chalcedony
Olivine
Spinel
Zircon

Emerald, Jet and Coral are occasionally used. Jasper always makes me think of a Victorian melodrama villain twirling his moustaches.

I've always thought Ruby, Amber and Jade would be good names for a family of three girls - like traffic lights. Grin

Cowbells · 08/07/2021 15:27

Beryl is a precious stone so it's odd that it's not had the same revival as Pearl and Ruby.

Not keen on Thelma. Makes me think of the wife in The Likely Lads (that shows my age!)

Twinkie01 · 08/07/2021 15:17

Still makes me think of Scooby (and I know it's Velma).

debwong · 08/07/2021 15:06

Watch what you say! The next popular girl's name will be Shep.

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Peering2021 · 08/07/2021 07:28

Petra and Goldie here. I think we might be swerving the topic! Although Petra's quite a nice name isn't it? Grin

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CoodleMoodle · 07/07/2021 18:08

I know a Thelma, she's 66. She was originally going to be called Selma but her Dad got drunk (celebrating) on his way to register her and decided to change it to Thelma at the last second. His wife was not pleased Grin

The Dad in question was my DGF, the daughter is my DM. I don't think my DGM ever truly forgave him!