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

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AllieW · 18/12/2010 12:16

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

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AllieW · 18/12/2010 19:34

Just thought. My Mum knew umpteen Valeries (well, 3, to be honest). I'd be surprised if that came back anytime soon though (although I do sort of like it, if the truth be known).

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CaptainNancy · 18/12/2010 19:39

Eunice - bet that one never makes a comeback!
Nor Cecil.
Nor Gaye... I can't imagine any baby Beryls or Hyacinths either.

I do know a Derek and a Maureen both under 10 years old. And a Geraldine and an Archibald. I also know an Ivy...

I haven't heard of any baby Ruths for a long time, though it's a lovely classic name.
And I love the name Gilbert (couldn't have it due to surname issues).

LifeForRent · 18/12/2010 19:44

Gretchen or Prudence.

LifeForRent · 18/12/2010 19:45

and I hope that Tracey and Sharon die out. And Lorraine for that matter. I hate names that date.

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AllieW · 18/12/2010 19:47

Harold.

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LittlebearH · 18/12/2010 19:51

Alan

katielou878 · 18/12/2010 19:53

Cyril
Martin
Terrance
Maureen

Mummynumber2 · 18/12/2010 19:54

I know a 2 year old called Percy!

Dreya · 18/12/2010 19:56

Eugene and Jackie.

BendyBobCratchit · 18/12/2010 19:58

Ray

LifeForRent · 18/12/2010 20:01

eurgh, Jackie! Horrid!

Georgimama · 18/12/2010 20:03

Gordon
Brian

never gonna happen.

BakewellTarts · 18/12/2010 20:05

I'm sure noone will be using Edna anytime soon.

NinkyNonker · 18/12/2010 20:05

For me:

  • Brian
  • Norman
  • Barry
  • Eugene
  • Percy
  • Cyril
  • Mary
  • Barbara
  • Enid
  • Gladys

Sure I'll think of more!

BakewellTarts · 18/12/2010 20:05

Oh and for a boy Eugene.

NinkyNonker · 18/12/2010 20:07

Wilhemina

1percentawake · 18/12/2010 20:07

Kylie!! (so 1980's along with Sharon and Tracy)
Bertha
Ethel
Maureen
Brenda

Cuthbert
Keith (urghhh)
Clarence
Brian
Nigel
Barry
Bernard

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CristinaTheAstonishing · 18/12/2010 20:11

Life - I know a little Gretchen. She's 2 and a bit.

Laneigejaune · 18/12/2010 20:11

Dennis

And, er, Fanny.

mugggletoeandwine · 18/12/2010 20:11

I know a 9yr old Monica, and a 12yr old Audrey.
I want to laugh every time I hear Audrey. It's just so not 2010.

recyclelady · 18/12/2010 20:14

sheila,shirley,brenda

SpinnyPenguin · 18/12/2010 20:19

Thanks a fucking BUNCH to the poster who lumped Alison and Jane (my first two names) with Kevin, Wayne, Sharon and Tracey

Moron.

bahrainbabe · 18/12/2010 20:21

Denise? My name and I hate it.
Margaret..
Annette
Chardonnay and all the popular made up 90's names

I prefer 'old' names to the made up ones that are popular today..my pet hate is the wrong spelling of a name.

LifeForRent · 18/12/2010 20:22

ha ha ha spinny that is so funny. Bless you.