What are some old-timey names that you think should make a comeback? - eviltoast

By old-timey names, I mean ones that you don’t typically associate with anyone alive or younger than like 70.

Examples being:

  • Burl
  • Mildred
  • Herbert
  • Agnes
  • Evelyn (not as rare at the others, but getting there)

I’ve always liked the name “Opal” but I’ve only ever known two in my life. I was like 10-12 at the time, and they were both pushing 90.

    • Trigger2_2000@sh.itjust.works
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      2 months ago

      Went to university with a lady named (I kid you not): April May June

      According to her, her parents thought it would be “fun”.

      I would guess she is about 50-60 years old now.

      • Admiral Patrick@dubvee.orgOP
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        2 months ago

        There was a joke on Married with Children way back where Bud gets a Valentine’s day card from someone with that name. He is suspicious it’s a prank from his sister because “those are all works [Kelly] knows”.

        Wonder if she was named after that episode? Lol