I'll eat my hat if that name comes back!

[AllieW]

There are some names which I've been quite surprised to see returning. For example, Edith was my granny's name. Much as I loved her, I was never keen on the name and can only presume the little Ediths now arriving are due to the Radio 1 DJ or something.

Are there any names which would surprise you if they were revived? For me, the list might include:

Girls

Doris
Ermyntrude
Gertrude

Boys

Arnold
Herbert
Roderick

[AllieW]

Horatio

[theagedparent]

The Norbert I know is 4, they are Polish though and someone mentioned that it is popular there.

[sharbie]

patsy palmer has a newborn bertie

sharon will come back one day it already did (kind of) as shannon
same with tracey and stacey
we all gasped with horror when my dn was named harry (such an old mans name at the time but now not unusual at all)

[llareggub]

I've met a few baby Colins.

I would have had an Agatha if DS had been a girl.

I love the name Lydia and know a few of them.

[Rindercella]

Baby Colin would be cute. I felt really guilty for suggesting Colin, as it's my lovely big brother's name!

[battherat]

There's a Norman atDS's nursery.

[smilingserenely]

gladys - a name i love but think it'll never make a come back . judging by other people's reaction too it .

gertrude - grumpy gertie
bertha -big bertha

love lydia by the way

[AllieW]

smilingserenely, I'd never be able to use the name Gladys because of the 60s song, "Glad All Over" (feeling glad all over is part of the chorus!).

[sophielouise]

lol at Roger!

My grandad was called Frank but I don't see that happening. Can you imagine a baby Frank?

I had an aunt called Ethel - always thought that was a bit horrendous!

[overmydeadbody]

I know a Horatio, aged 4, nn Raychy

[mousesma]

i know several babies named Frank or Frankie so yes I can imagine that.

I think Mildred is particulary nasty for a girl, makes me think of mildew.

[Tuschinski]

Mine! Shirley!
It is in a bay name book in the chapter called something like "names nobody is cool enough to pull off"!

[cece]

Yes a know some little Franks and Frankies. I really like it.

[smilingserenely]

alliew my teenage dds just looked at me and told me to go and lie down when i suggested it .now in my non hormonal state can see why gladys or glad ass was probably not a good idea.

[AllieW]

Ah yes, hadn't thought of that pronunciation either!!

[tummytickler]

Tuschinki - Shirley is my favourite name at the moment!
I also know a few baby Franks - I think it may be up there with ALfie et al in a few years.

Love, Love, Love Ethel.

[christmasheave]

Derek
Malcolm
Colin

Pauline
Maureen
Margaret

These are all v popular in my parent's generation, but can't see them comong back for a while.

[FestiveOrganisoid]

I would have agreed with Nigel but I met a baby one the other day.

Norman is a very cool name however, I'd definitely use it!

[crystalglasses]

Arthur - can't stand the name but know 2 babies cursed with the name

[SuePurblybiltbyElves]

I like Lydia. Love Kathleen. Like Marianne.

I could never name a baby Pauline, Sharon, Tracy, Barbara, Lesley, Derek, Kevin, Maurice, Cyril, Joan, Nigel, Gary or Clive.

[smilingserenely]

geraldine

we were looking for a g name for dd4 and geraldine was mentioned but i think it'll be along time before maternity wards see many baby geraldines . the vicar of dibley signed it's death warrant

boys
clifford /cliff

[Notevenamouse]

Gideon

[OnthefirsdayofMrsDeVere]

I dont think any name is uncomebackable (I just made that word up).

Patsy Palmer has just had a Bertie
There are loads of names that would have been scoffed at that are now very common i.e. Flora, Hugo, Harriet etc. (I dont dislike these name BTW)

I went to school in North London in the 70s so had a lot of Daffodills, Petunias and Pansies in my school. Lots of 40 something West Indian women with those names.

I wonder if their grandchildren will revert back to those names in a few years time?

It seems to be the 70s and 80s names that are least popular now i.e. Kevin, Lee, Darren, Sharon, Amanda.

But they will come back just as the 50s and 60s names are popular now.

I adore the name Edie. I also love Violet.

Probably a good job I am not having anymore babies then..

[asdx2]

I would imagine Enoch (my old RE teacher) won't make a comeback. What about Magnus or Bertrand?As for girls Cissie or Virginia or Marlene or Gaylene would be hard pressed I think.

[smilingserenely]

derek