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Girls names that won’t come back…..

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Rincoe · 22/04/2026 20:06

Barbara
Gertrude
Muriel
Mildred
Majorie
Eileen
Geraldine

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Heyhelga · 22/04/2026 20:18

Peggy

I can see Barbara making a comeback though.

letmebetheone · 22/04/2026 20:17

Doris
Joan
Sheila
Agnes
Bernice

pinkpie · 22/04/2026 20:16

Gladys

pushontheswings · 22/04/2026 20:16

Karen

Dizzydrizzy · 22/04/2026 20:15

deidre

MustTryHarderAndHarder · 22/04/2026 20:14

Gladys

MissAmbrosia · 22/04/2026 20:12

My GGM was Hildegaard. Apart from Mildred and Gertrude, I know a few people with the other names, though I live abroad. Maybe Muriel sounds more exotic with a french accent.

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