Family tree names

[Choccyhobnob]

I've just been looking at dh's family tree, there are some great names in it! His Great Great Grandfather was apparently called Alban which isn't a name I've come across before, I think I'd use it as a middle name but not a first name. Have I lost my mind or is it ok?

There are also Adelaide, Nelly, Violet, Violetta and Binky! hehe

I like Alban - that's cool x

I have an Achsah (female, in case you were wondering).

Going back in my family tree we have Reuben, Isiah and a Lavinia.

All lovely names IMO.

Ida and Mabel not so much.

Love Alban! I knew someone called Alban, nice guy. Love the other names you're discovering! I love old names and especially ones that have history to your family!

Love Alban. Great name, Albie as a nn.

I love Nell too.....although I do think of nelly the elephant. Violet is pretty.

In our family tree we had Etta ( apparently known as auntie et) flora and Florence appeared a lot, plus a Flaura. We had an Ida, which I like too and Charlotte, Rose and Mary were all there. Love looking back at names. On my husbands side there is an Ebor!

Love family trees, I have recently looked into mine and discovered a name which has been handed down as a middle name throughout the tree for over 100 years. Wished I had known sooner as I would have carried on the tradition because I actually like the name. I would go for it.

Why would you shorten Alban to Albie???