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Rincoe · 2026-04-22T19:06:46+00:00

Barbara Gertrude Muriel Mildred Majorie Eileen Geraldine

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Apprentice26 · 30/04/2026 08:18

AInightingale · 30/04/2026 08:13

Christmas babies by any chance? But a lot of people won't even be aware of the carol so it would mean nothing to them.

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They aren’t but now you mention it.
I’ve never joined the dots myself. My cousins are called Holly and Eve. Some people eh

AInightingale · 30/04/2026 08:13

Apprentice26 · 30/04/2026 07:43

I know two little girls who are sisters called Holly and Ivy. They didn’t think that went through.

Christmas babies by any chance? But a lot of people won't even be aware of the carol so it would mean nothing to them.

Apprentice26 · 30/04/2026 07:43

I know two little girls who are sisters called Holly and Ivy. They didn’t think that went through.

YourMagentaCat · 29/04/2026 23:34

miniaturepixieonacid · 29/04/2026 15:03

I think most names will cycle unless there becomes a reason not to.

So, in the UK:
Fanny, Gay, Chastity, Minnie, Karen are probably out for good.

In the USA apparently Jemima is never used because it's seen as racist (don't know the whys and wherefores) But I think it's a beautiful name and would definitely consider it here - as long as I was sure I wouldn't move to the US.

Minnie isn't.

PretzelChoc · 29/04/2026 23:02

Crocsarentslippers · 26/04/2026 08:50

It's the in-between generation names now that are off, although some of the ' old chic' ones like Elsie and Esme are so common now , they are being avoided.

Sheila
Claire
Sheene
Tracey
Paula
Lisa

Names that 55-75 year old have really.

Boys -

Paul
Mark
Richard
Terry
David
Wayne
Gary
Martin
Jonathan
Kevin

There's loads for boys isn't there?

The girls names, I haven't seen - except for Lisa.

But I know young versions (u15) or every one of those boys names other than Terry. Multiples of most of those. There are fewer names for boys in general, though, so makes sense they're back around.

I guess it depends on what you're exposed to where you live too

miniaturepixieonacid · 29/04/2026 15:03

I think most names will cycle unless there becomes a reason not to.

So, in the UK:
Fanny, Gay, Chastity, Minnie, Karen are probably out for good.

In the USA apparently Jemima is never used because it's seen as racist (don't know the whys and wherefores) But I think it's a beautiful name and would definitely consider it here - as long as I was sure I wouldn't move to the US.

howshouldibehave · 29/04/2026 12:55

AInightingale · 28/04/2026 15:37

I didn't know that. I just associate it with a character who was in Corrie years ago!

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I had taught so many little girls called Ivy over the last few years-it’s very popular!

UnlikelyIntimacies · 29/04/2026 09:41

deeahgwitch · 29/04/2026 08:11

I think all 3 are highly unlikely to make a comeback 😂, along with Gobnait @UnlikelyIntimacies

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What about Florence for a boy? I know a few who are middle-aged or older, but the 2025 CSO stats say three or fewer boys were called Florence.

somburd · 29/04/2026 09:34

Julie
Linda
Moira
Brenda
Doreen

deeahgwitch · 29/04/2026 08:11

UnlikelyIntimacies · 29/04/2026 06:30

I’d see Philomena coming back into fashion before Attracta or Concepta!

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I think all 3 are highly unlikely to make a comeback 😂, along with Gobnait @UnlikelyIntimacies

UnlikelyIntimacies · 29/04/2026 06:30

deeahgwitch · 29/04/2026 00:18

Philomena

I’d see Philomena coming back into fashion before Attracta or Concepta!

deeahgwitch · 29/04/2026 00:18

Philomena

TheDonsDingleberries · 28/04/2026 22:43

UnctuousUnicorns · 28/04/2026 21:43

Oh, I remember a time when you couldn't move for Etheldredas! It's really fallen out of favour, hasn't it? 🤔

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Ah yes. It was a much simpler time.

UnctuousUnicorns · 28/04/2026 21:43

TheDonsDingleberries · 28/04/2026 20:41

Etheldreda

Oh, I remember a time when you couldn't move for Etheldredas! It's really fallen out of favour, hasn't it? 🤔

TheDonsDingleberries · 28/04/2026 20:41

Etheldreda

AInightingale · 28/04/2026 20:21

Apparently there were zero Corinnas registered in E&W in the last year of data (2024). I think it's quite a nice name too.

Tryagain26 · 28/04/2026 19:18

Fridgedooropen · 28/04/2026 18:24

Really? Wow! Not so much by me, I guess. I'm only aware of one!

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I know 2 at my grandchildren's primary school. There may be more. I think it's a nice name

Xmasallergies · 28/04/2026 18:34

Wayne
Darren
Karen
Sharon

Fridgedooropen · 28/04/2026 18:24

TheBirdintheCave · 28/04/2026 13:34

Ivy is currently the 5th most popular girls name in England and Wales.

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Really? Wow! Not so much by me, I guess. I'm only aware of one!

deeahgwitch · 28/04/2026 18:00

Maureen. I can’t see it coming back.
Or Pauline.

pinkchampagne1 · 28/04/2026 16:52

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 27/04/2026 22:21

I can’t imagine Geraldine, Gillian, Sharon or Lorna coming back. Or maybe Michelle.

My parents had quite classic names, but gave me and my siblings very much horrible of their day 70s names. DH has a name never used now.

We have a Gillian starting our nursery in September. She is known as Gilly.

Lalgarh · 28/04/2026 16:22

Viveca.

Abso · 28/04/2026 15:53

AInightingale · 28/04/2026 08:24

Heather, Hazel, Holly, Rowan are all lovely names. Not sure about Ivy though - still has that old lady vibe for me.

Ivy is practically common now - a couple in my kids very small school, one in my daughter's riding lesson and one at the farm we have our horse on. Usually hyphenated; Ivy-Mae, Ivy-Rae, Ivy-Louise and a couple of just Ivy's.

AInightingale · 28/04/2026 15:37

TheBirdintheCave · 28/04/2026 13:34

Ivy is currently the 5th most popular girls name in England and Wales.

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I didn't know that. I just associate it with a character who was in Corrie years ago!

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Rincoe · 28/04/2026 13:50

Specialneedsnightmare · 28/04/2026 13:25

Vivienne. I'll be surprised if anyone is calling their baby that but anything is possible.

Also Valerie.

Angelina Jolie has a Vivienne.

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