Ordinary names I've never seen suggested on MN

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I don't think I've ever seen Nicola mentioned. There were lots in my generation. Maybe it will be back in 5-10 years when we start to become grannies.

I have a Kirsty. The only other Kirstys she has come across have been at least in their late 20s/early 30s. She is also constantly fed up as nowhere ever does anything with her name on it.

Mind you she was nearly Rhiannon as DP and I were listening to a lot of Fleetwood Mac when she was conceived!

There were several Kirstys when I was at school but that was many years ago in Scotland.

I have a Kirsty too! Age 10. She is the only child she knows with the name and has been to 2 different primaries. Do wonder if its more common in Scotland.

Abby Clancy jusr had a baby Jonny

I have a baby Leonard!

My nephews are Tony and Mark, they’re 4 and 5 now.

I know a toddler Suzanne, a teenage Lisa and a baby Muriel

I know a 9 year old Suzanna nn Suzie

I'm in Scotland and know a good few Kirsty's, ranging from 14 to about 35.

Others are:
Katherine, Kathryn
Jan, Jane, Janet, Janice.
Shona (I know a lot of adult Shona's)
Lynn, Linda
Susan, Suzie, Suzanne, Susanna
Christina
Margaret (both my grandmothers had this name)
Marion, Marie, Maria
Kim, Kimberley
Sarah (the youngest Sarah I know is 15)
Paula
Tanya.

Keith
James
Michael
Steven, Steve, (and Stephen is even less common)
Paul
Alan
John
Joe
Lee.

Oh my goodness I obviously know far far more women than men!

My kids were gobsmacked to discover they have a relative called Lorraine. They thought she must be Victorian!

Oh I forgot some really obvious ones:
Fiona
Alison
Claire
Karen.

I feel like Christopher/Chris is also getting less popular.

Surprised by Rachel. It’s my name and although I’m in my 40s, I know Rachels as young as 10.
I’ve always thought of it as fairly timeless.
Am I just kidding myself that my name moves with the times?

Norman

and my personal favourite 'Sherman'

never hear them

And no one over 40 is called Nigel

*under 40

There are quite a few James at my kids primary school, although it's a couple of years since I heard of a baby called James. There are a couple of Kathryn/Catherines too.

My mums name was Diane, if I have a daughter one day I'd like to have it as a tribute in some way but not come across many Diane's over the years!

I know lots of Jane's in their 40's, Hannah's/Claire's in 20/30's

I think Rachel is timeless and lovely.

Suffering from being very popular 20 years ago, it will bounce back soon after a rest.

I was delighted to meet a 12yo Trevor today! And he so didn't look like a Trevor so it was even more endearing.

Norma. The ultimate unrevivable name.

Brian
Clive
Godfrey
Norman

Pauline
Maureen
Bertha
Freda

I know of a Claire born a few months ago, and found myself lost for words when she said the name. Who calls a baby Claire!

Ian
Brian
Terry
Barry
Keith
Richard
Wayne
Derek
Desmond

Tracey
Sharon
Susan
Stacey
Paula
Diane
Kelly
Wendy

Karen
Natalie

Robert. The only ones are know are 30s

David Pauline and Terry

Laura Michelle and Susan

I have a Bethany and know someone else with one a couple of years younger.
Also know a 2 year old Kenneth.

Rarer names that spring to mind for me are Mark, Michael, Hannah, Jennifer & Georgia.

I know a 1 year old Georgia, getting quite popular again I think. I personally know a

Kenny (Kenneth)
Abe (Abraham)
Giovanna
Paul (one a teen, one an adult)

All names you don't hear much now and other than the teen Paul they're all over 20

Lots of Natalie's when I was at school, also Rebeccas