Here's a vintage name that I haven't seen used yet.

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Thelma.

What do you think? It's definitely original these days. Not sure it's shaken off the cobwebs yet though!

Cynthia is lovely. I like Beryl wildly over Clementine. The only Gladys I ever met is a heroin addict & mother of ... 8? The kids all had names like Edward, Sophie, James...

I like Doris. I think Thelma has a better chance than Beryl.

Can I add Joyce to the mix?

I had three great aunts called Barbara, Gladys and Olive!

Similar to Thora which I don't see now, I had a great aunty Thora and I'm surprised it's not made a come back with it sounding like Thor and norse names being all the rage

Thora is lovely and makes me think of the wonderful Dame Thora Hird

Thelma and Doris are nice. I think Beryl is creeping back.

I wonder when my childhood friend names will come back like Sarah Kelly and Nicola will see a revival.

My female grandparents were Elizabeth & Phoebe. Both still in!

DH's were Doris & Ida. Not so in.

There is a child in my daughter's class called Thelma. They are 4.

I love Beryl. It’s a beautiful green gemstone

I like it

Eirlys

God bless Dame Thora Hird. That's how we'd describe mopey weather - "it's a bit Thora out there/ this cup of tea's a bit Thora = warm and wet" Brilliant actress though. I think we were thinking of the Alan Bennett monologues.

I have only ever met one Mary.

I am still amazed by the popularity of Elsie, and that's been popular for years.
I still think it best suits the elderly.

Gillian. Not one single baby born in England or Wales in 2018. It’s really not coming back. Ever.

Ohh just googled Alan Bennett and god bless he's still with us! I loved Talking Heads, the modern remakes weren't a patch on the originals. Sorry tangent.

Ada's making a come back I think. It sounds lovely. I really like that.

All with the same energy, and all from various members of my family tree:

Norma
Kathleen
Marjorie
Doreen
Hilda
Maureen

Velma?
Selma?
I went to school with a Helma.

I remember Katie Boyle on the back page of the TV Times c. 1985 or thereabouts (agony column) advising an elderly woman who hated her name of Elsie and Katie suggested switching a letter or two and calling herself Elise. Both are pretty I think.

I wonder if Mavis will ever make a comeback? 🤔

I went to school with so many Gillians. Maybe it will come back in 30 years.

Well I guess it will only shake the cobwebs off if people start using it.
Someone has to be brave and start it off OP!

I was surprised when little Elsies started appearing but I wouldn't bat an eyelid now

I really like Gladys and Doris. But I don't really see them coming back either.

I'm still waiting for Clytemnestra to make a comeback.

There is a child in my daughter's class called Thelma. They are 4.

I think it'll make a proper comeback soon. I've already heard of babies called Joyce, Beryl and Doris.