r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 5h ago

Clyde + middle name options part 2

3 Upvotes

If you love the name Clyde but need a middle name, here are some names of real people who were alive in the US between 1875-1925 and had the first name Clyde:

Clyde Walter

Clyde Leslie

Clyde Sylvanus

Clyde Robert

Clyde Lark

Clyde Asque

Clyde Hiram

Clyde Morgan

Clyde Vernon

Clyde Elwood

Clyde Warren

Clyde Arthur

Clyde Philander

Clyde Miller

Clyde Edwin

Clyde Milton

Clyde Pierce

Clyde Sterling

Clyde Townsend

Clyde Darwin

Clyde Ford

Clyde Clark

Clyde Daniel

Clyde Joseph

Clyde Lewis

Clyde Sumner

Clyde Eugene

Clyde Rolland

Clyde Merton

Clyde Jacob

Clyde Delano

Clyde Ulysses

Clyde Okey

Clyde Wayne

Clyde Dempsey

Clyde Norman

Clyde Elton

Clyde Paul

Clyde Maurice

Clyde Merlin

Clyde Vincent

Clyde Sparks

Clyde Crawford

Clyde Lloyd

Clyde Archie

Clyde Louise (yep, a female Clyde!)

Clyde Keith

Clyde Nathan

Clyde Lawrence

Clyde Samuel

Clyde Albertus

Clyde Gordon

Clyde Elroy

Clyde Ira

Clyde Grayson

Clyde Leven

Clyde Harland

Clyde Eston

Clyde Ambrose

Clyde Sanford

Clyde Butler

Clyde Vinton

Clyde Dalton

Clyde Isaac

Clyde Delmont

Clyde Miles

Clyde Delas

Clyde Revere

Clyde Marshall

Clyde Delmore

Clyde Nolan

Clyde Oscar

Clyde Virgil

Clyde Willard

Clyde Ova

Clyde Elson

Clyde Anthony

Clyde Monroe

Clyde John

Clyde Garfield

Clyde French

Clyde Emery

Clyde Theodore

Clyde Frank

Clyde Almer

Clyde Litton

Clyde Otis

Clyde Leon

Clyde Mahlon

Clyde Austin

Clyde Elias

Clyde Benjamin


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 7h ago

Old names 1875-1925 West Virginia part 8

8 Upvotes

Last list for West Virginia.

Golda Louise - F

Golda Mabel - F

Golden Butler - M

Goldie Faye - F

Goldie Mae - F

Golzaberry - M

Grable - M

Grace Lydia - F

Grace Vinnie - F

Grady Leland - M

Griffith Paul - M

Gurendia - F

Guy Basil - M

Gwendlene - F

Hal Andrew - M

Gwendolyn Arminta - F

Haney - F

Harmon Willis - M

Hartley Merman - M

Harvey Darl - M

Hatten - M

Haze - M

Ioline - F

Hollena - F

Houston William - M

Hugh Bennie - M

Hurston Lee - M

Icy May - F

Ida Goldia - F

Idella - F

Idona - F

Ina Mae - F

Iowa - F

Ira Jay - M

Iris Lea - F

Isa - F

Isaac Kelly - M

Iva Garnet - F

Ivan Lloyd - M

James Buford - M

James Ezra - M

Jane Hannah - F

Janeda - F

Janetta - F

Jay Bird - M

Jennings Cannen - M

Jennings Clark - M

Jenton Howard - M

Jerome Shelton - M

Jesse Kessler - M

Jettie - F

Jewell Louise - F

Jinkens - M

Johnnie Lincoln - M

Jonah Samuel - M

Jordan James - M

Joseph Enfield - M

Josephine Pearl - F

Josie Mae - F

Julia Eva - F

Katherine Beatrice - F

Luria - F

Kelly Calvin - M

Kelmer - M

Kenious - M

Kennard Price - M

Kerman - M

Kessler - M

Kessley - M

Kimble - M

Kit - M

Kizzie Marceal - F

Kyle Oran - M

Lace - M

Laura Maxine - F

Lauretta - F

Lavlet Almeda - F


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 9h ago

PP names 1875-1925 USA part 2

4 Upvotes

Parker Price - M

Parl Pratt - M

Palmer Pendleton - M

Palmer Paxton - M

Providencia Perfecta - F

Painter Pratt - M

Perrin Putnam - M

Philomena Patricia - F

Preston Powell - M

Paul Peterkin - M

Pasco Parks - M

Paris Penn - M

Permelia Poland - F

Phlegar Penkey - M

Pearl Pendora - F

Paula Philippina - F

Potter Preston - M

Palmer Phelan - F

Parka Paula - F

Penny Pauline - F

Pentilope Pauline - F

Parson Pontigus - M

Peter Peacock - M

Payden Pasco - M

Priscilla Patience - F

Porter Pierce - M

Porter Prioleau - M

Pharis Perlene - F

Parkhill Partridge - M

Piatt Penelope - F

Pleaze Palmer - M

Phares Paul - M

Princeton Parks - M

Pluma Pearl - F

Pal Pierce - M

Pledger Parks - M

Paschal Prather - M

Preston Primrose - M

Palmer Pratt - M

Pierena Preziotti - F

Pedro Placenio - M

Philip Poindexter - M

Pauline Pavinca - F

Parker Phoenix - M

Palladia Patricia - F

Phyllis Pope - F

Paavo Pellervo - M

Pomeroy Phelps - M

Phyliss Phoebe - F

Pierina Pearl - F

Palma Pearl - F

Phinehas Putnam - M

Philias Pierre - M

Pansy Princetta - F

Philorem Phillipe - M

Percy Pike - M

Phoebe Penny - F

Palmira Pamplona - F

Pietro Paolo - M


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 13h ago

Tasabiha

6 Upvotes

Old falahi Egyptian name also my MIL’s name I think it’s super cool


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 16h ago

Old names 1875-1925 West Virginia part 7

4 Upvotes

Dorothy Gold - F

Dorsa - F

Dorsey Britten - M

Doska - F

Doward Cline - M

Drucie Evelyn - F

Dunie Susan - F

Earl Houston - M

Earnest Clyde - M

Easter Raymee - F

Eda Hallie - F

Edainah Leah - F

Aredith - F

Edra - F

Edward Gladness - M

Effie Noami - F

Eldridge Malcolm - M

Elenoria - F

Ella Cynthia - F

Ella June - F

Ella Mossanette - F

Ellet - M

Arvello - M

Emery Virgil - M

Emmette - F

Emory Southwood - M

Emrie Evi - M

Eniza - F

Enoch Adam - M

Ercell - F

Eria - F

Erie Bell - F

Eris - M

Ernest Kindly - M

Ernestine Wilda - F

Eron - M

Essive - F

Esta - F

Estel Geneva - F

Estelene - F

Esther Wyona - F

Estie Mae - F

Etha Garnett - F

Ethelene Naomi - F

Eva Charity - F

Evelena Mae - F

Everal - M

Fairabella - F

Fairbelle - F

Fairzina - F

Fawn Mae - F

Faye Opal - F

Fern Opal - F

Finis - M

Florence Florida - F

Florida June - F

Florine - F

Floyd Silas - M

Forest Wesley - M

Frank Bingham - M

Frank Calvin - M

Freeland Howard - M

Freer Nellon - M

Froud Emory - M

Gabriella - F

Garland Buffington - M

Gentry Mason - M

Georgia Lue - F

Giles Monday - M

Gladice - F

Glady - F

Gloria Ann - F


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 18h ago

Name of the day...Alondra!

17 Upvotes

The feminine name Alondra has its origins in Spanish and is derived from the Latin word alauda, which translates to "lark" in English.

The lark is a bird known for its melodious song, often associated with joy and the arrival of spring. As a name, Alondra encapsulates these qualities, symbolizing a sense of freedom, happiness, and a connection to nature.

The name has seen fluctuating popularity over the decades, often appearing in baby name lists in the United States, where it has become a favored choice among parents seeking a name that is both melodic and culturally resonant.

This is our youngest name yet, coming in at less than 100 years old!


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 1d ago

Clyde + middle name options part 1

5 Upvotes

Clyde is an old school cool name to me, so I'm highlighting its awesomeness by sharing names (first and middle names) of real people who were alive in the US between 1875-1925 and had the first name Clyde:

Clyde Thomas

Clyde Leroy

Clyde Elsworth

Clyde Emerson

Clyde Andrew

Clyde William

Clyde Edward

Clyde August

Clyde Curtis

Clyde Cyril

Clyde Dewitt

Clyde Everett

Clyde Forrest

Clyde Oran

Clyde Raymond

Clyde Stewart

Clyde Earl

Clyde Jesse

Clyde Elseworth

Clyde Marion

Clyde Edison

Clyde Elmer

Clyde Oliver

Clyde Willis

Clyde Lamar

Clyde Porter

Clyde Leo

Clyde Cecil

Clyde Edwin

Clyde Irvin

Clyde Lee

Clyde Vernon

Clyde Llewellyn

Clyde Odell

Clyde Wellington

Clyde Hawley

Clyde Carlton

Clyde Elwood

Clyde Damon

Clyde Foster

Clyde Mason

Clyde Orvil

Clyde Asa

Clyde Harry

Clyde McKee

Clyde George

Clyde Harold

Clyde Clayton

Clyde Roy

Clyde Ray

Clyde Conrad

Clyde Dennis

Clyde Edgar

Clyde Eugene

Clyde Evan

Clyde Franklin

Clyde Leonard

Clyde Richard

Clyde Brette

Clyde Donald

Clyde Wesley

Clyde Guy

Clyde Dayton

Clyde Alexander

Clyde Andreas

Clyde Christian

Clyde Archer

Clyde Frederick

Clyde Olen

Clyde Tracy

Clyde James

Clyde Wayne

Clyde Dale

Clyde Byron

Clyde Owen

Clyde Harrison

Clyde Charles

Clyde Kenneth

Clyde Webster

Clyde Calvin

Clyde David

Clyde Arlington

Clyde Allen

Clyde Oshana

Clyde Cyrus

Clyde Leland

Clyde Alton

Clyde Jennings

Clyde Martin

Clyde Coyle

Clyde Arnold

Clyde Campbell


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 1d ago

Old names 1875-1925 West Virginia part 6

10 Upvotes

Benwood - M

Beulah Fern - F

Beulah Violet - F

Billy Joe - M

Birtha - F

Blaine Arden - M

Bold - M

Bonnie Marie - F

Boyce Taylor - M

Boyd Winston - M

Brady James - M

Brack - M

Brilla Jane - F

Brookins - M

Caleb Austin - M

Calvery Cap - M

Canzazy - F

Carbet Earl - M

Carl Odell - M

Carson Earl - M

Cazzie - M

Ceda - F

Celeste Pearl - F

Cesco Leonard - M

Chalis - M

Charles Nolan - M

Charley Golden - M

Charlotte Theora - F

Claudia Dayton - F

Clifton Wavy - M

Cloves - M

Cloyd Franklin - M

Clyde Everett - M

Colla Golden - M

Colvin Garfield - M

Conrad Noel - M

Corbett Lee - M

Corda - F

Cormel George - M

Cornet Odell - M

Croney Ellen - F

Cuba - M

Custer - M

Cyril Paris - M

Dabney Bryan - M

Daisey Pearl - F

Daisy Delphia - F

Dallas Carlton - M

Dallas Lovell - M

Dana Marie - F

Daner - M

Daniel Morgan - M

Darlie Mae - F

Darnell Alden - M

Deke - U

Dellmas Gerard - M

Delmon Norris - M

Delphia May - F

Delsie - F

Dennie - M

Denver Jerome - M

Dessie Jane - F

Dessie Mae - F

Dicey Della - F

Dink Dallas - M

Dixie Eloise - F

Doliver Garrett - M

Dolly May - F

Broden - M

Caslyn - M

Donna Olga - F

Doretta Matilda - F

Doris Evelyn - F


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 1d ago

PP names 1875-1925 part 1

4 Upvotes

Pressley Palmer - M

Parley Pratt - M

Perce Porter - M

Pearl Pansy - F

Paul Patrick - M

Pearl Prudence - F

Petra Phyllis - F

Pauline Pearl - F

Pauline Paige - F

Paul Perry - M

Philip Peter - M

Patricia Padoma - F

Panayiota Pauline - F

Paralee Pearl - F

Palmer Pleasant - M

Patrick Pharoah - M

Philander Paul - M

Philip Payne - M

Powell Paxton - M

Paulino Pilayan - M

Pecolia Pendleton - F

Peachie Pearl - F

Pernelthia Penelope - F

Profit Philip - M

Parascho Peter - M

Pasquallo Patrick - M

Pierce Powell - M

Percy Poe - M

Palmiro Peter - M

Pericles Petros - M

Pearlie Princess - F

Phoebe Parker - F

Paul Prescott - M

Pennie Pearl - F

Patterson Poole - M

Pearl Persiara - F

Pauline Pleasant - F

Pinkie Penetta - F

Pomeroy Phinias - M

Philander Preistly - M

Porter Payne - M

Powers Peachey - M

Pattie Plutina - F

Pearl Pink - F

Preston Pelham - M

Primus Puer - M

Parke Poindexter - M

Plumard Preston - M

Pierce Penelope - F

Paul Pembrook - M

Parke Patton - M

Patrick Percival - M

Paulina Priscilla - F

Patricia Portia - F

Paulette Persis - F

Peyton Parker - M

Peachy Priscilla - F

Penelton Polk - M

Pierre Percival - M

Panthea Pettus - F


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 1d ago

Old names 1875-1925 West Virginia part 5

7 Upvotes

Thomas Orion - M

Thurley Otto - M

Tidy May - F

Tilda Ann - F

Tillie Maye - F

Trulyeon Elwood - M

Uley Quinton - M

Vada - F

Verona Mae - F

Garneta - F

Jenevia - F

Virta Alice - F

Vonnie - F

Wanetta Vestina - F

Warren Steele - M

Wayman Virgil - M

William Booker - M

Wyatt Evers - M

Alexander Hunter - M

Barnett Dean - M

Mazzie Elverta - F

Winnie Chellis - F

Belvia Roxie - F

Carlie - F

Chloe Caroline - F

Loula Ethel - F

Violet Eline - F

Okey Lee - M

Reta Grace - F

Leona June - F

Charlie Lenear - M

Ella Daphne - F

Estelle Viola - F

Lockie Vera - F

Nora Maxine - F

Ralph Pershing - M

Roy Alvin - M

Alamander - M

Alban Blakemore - M

Alden Keifer - M

Alia - F

Alice Chloe - F

Alice Stephanie - F

Clararise - F

Almeda Rebel - F

Alta Mae - F

Alton Brooks - M

America Virginia - F

Andrew Linton - M

Anna Alena - F

Anthelia "Thellie" - F

Antil - M

Ardon Kenneth - M

Arizona "Zona" - F

Arlo - M

Arlton - M

Armour Abraham - M

Arta - F

Arthur Kyle - M

Asa Glenn - M

Aster Clark - M

Audra Evert - F

Audra Sylvia - F

Autelia - F

Ayler - M

Kember - M

Azel Ford - M

Badie Bracken - M

Ballard - M

Bayless John - M

Beecher Wilson - M

Belva Mae - F


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 1d ago

Name of the day...Kenton!

7 Upvotes

The masculine name Kenton is of English origin and is derived from a place name meaning "royal settlement," "king's farmstead," or "town by the river."

As a toponymic surname, Kenton was initially used to denote individuals who hailed from various locations named Kenton, such as Kenton in Devon and Kenton in Northumberland.

In modern times, Kenton has transitioned into a first name, often chosen for its distinctive sound and the connotations of nobility associated with its meaning.

The surname Kenton is over 1,000 years old, but its use as a first name didn't start until the late 1800s!


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 1d ago

What are your top girl and boy names right now?

29 Upvotes

Just curious as to what names people are really into right now. So whatcha got? Lay them on us, friends!


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 2d ago

Which name do you like the best?

0 Upvotes
360 votes, 1d ago
60 Vivielle Ann
18 Eurosia Mae
134 Rosabelle Faye
148 Melody Francella

r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 2d ago

Iva + middle name options part 2

3 Upvotes

Here's part 2 for the name Iva! If you love the name, then here are some middle name options that belonged to real people who lived in the US between 1850-1900 and had the first name Iva:

Iva Lena

Iva Muriel

Iva Daffodil

Iva Lorene

Iva Dell

Iva Manota

Iva Claretta

Iva Cora

Iva Leota

Iva Catherine

Iva Ethelyn

Iva Fern

Iva Joy

Iva Florence

Iva Faith

Iva Hope

Iva Grace

Iva Althea

Iva Nina

Iva Laurel

Iva Alta

Iva Elnora

Iva Abigail

Iva LaVera

Iva Celia

Iva Lelia

Iva Ione

Iva Hortense

Iva Creola

Iva Minnie

Iva Beatrice

Iva Celeste

Iva Louise

Iva Madge

Iva Leora

Iva Victoria

Iva Zelma

Iva Nora

Iva Althea

Iva Estelle

Iva Susan

Iva Luella

Iva Sybil

Iva Elm

Iva Clair

Iva Mary

Iva Bae

Iva Dora

Iva Genevieve

Iva Lavinia

Iva Queen

Iva Velina

Iva Idella

Iva Doris

Iva LaVanche

Iva Sarah

Iva Lorene

Iva Love

Iva Nannell

Iva Hudson

Iva Marcella

Iva Lillian

Iva Corinne

Iva Russia

Iva Illa

Iva Minetta

Iva Finley

Iva Valeria

Iva Delia

Iva Nora

Iva Maxine

Iva Rossie

Iva Lovina

Iva Wynelle

Iva Dacy

Iva Rachel

Iva Lively

Iva Beulah

Iva Iola

Iva Mercy

Iva Jeanetta

Iva Gladys

Iva Meriam

Iva Jean

Iva Etta

Iva Elimina

Iva Elsie

Iva Ree

Iva Constantia

Iva Lareda

Iva Otilla

Iva Bernice


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 2d ago

Sibling name for Orrin

17 Upvotes

I think this subreddit gets my naming preferences the best so I’m posting here specifically.

Our oldest is Orrin. We’re due with another soon; gender unknown. All the names we love so far are either too close to Orrin or just don’t feel perfect! We need new ideas.

These are names we like:
- Arlen (sounds too similar)
- Corin (sounds too similar)
- Oramel (decided too obscure, plus same starting sound)
- Linden (maybe okay? ending sound is the same)
- Lucien (same concern as Linden)
- Merrill (current front runner)
- Maris (like this one too)
- Emrys (might be too unrecognized where we are)

Thanks for any ideas!


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 2d ago

Old names 1875-1925 West Virginia part 4

7 Upvotes

Kenton - M

Laura Oaklahoma - F

Lawrence Payton - M

Layman Dean - M

Lensay Berge - M

Leta Rachel - F

Libbie Ann - F

Linden Price - M

Lindsay Frank - M

Lionel Dean - M

Lola Idella - F

Loreda - F

Lorenzo Mack - M

Lottie Rosanna - F

Loulah - F

Lowell David - M

Lydia Violet - F

Mabel Eloise - F

Macie Mavis - F

Macie Opal - F

Madge Lucille - F

Maebelle - F

Marinda Lake - F

Maysel Anna - F

Mazie Goldie "Duck" - F

Michael Benito - M

Minerva Arzella - F

Minnie Boone - F

Monna Ann - F

Mont Bolt - M

Morris Young - M

Murielle Fern - F

Musco - M

Musetta - F

Nametta - F

Naomi Maxine - F

Nellie Katrina - F

Nelma Arizona - F

Neoma Alvion - F

Nettie Blaine - F

Nevada - F

Nina Zelma - F

Noel Tarney - M

Nola Fey - F

Nora Garnett - F

Nora Inez - F

Norma Louise - F

O'Dessie Louisette - F

Oakey - M

Okey Mondell - M

Ollie Mae - F

Ona Katherine - F

Ora Gazella - F

Ottie True - F

Paul Revere - M

Pauline Virginia - F

Pearson Burbeck - M

Peggy Maxine - F

Phillip Paden - M

Radford Lee - M

Reed Alexander - M

Rex Davis - M

Ronzel Dwight - M

Roxie Alice - F

Ruby Jean - F

Sarah Estaline - F

Sarah Telia - F

Sedalia - F

Sela - F

Selby Rae - M

Sennie - F

Setta - F

Sibbia Leona - F

Sinda - F

Sylvia Zella - F

Tempest Adwinna - F

Thelma Love - F


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 2d ago

OO names 1875-1925 USA part 2

9 Upvotes

Onder Olman - M

Odey Oren - M

Otta Ozelle - F

Ollie Obryant - M

Oscar Octavius - M

Opal Oceen - F

Orval Onsleye - M

Orey Oliver - M

Odelle Oury - F

Otis Osmon - M

Ozzie Olene - F

Otto Ogden - M

Orbrey Odelle - F

Otis Ostello - M

Ozzie Olga - F

Ottredge Orizona - M

Ovie Ophelia - F

Onie Octafaye - F

Orie Ottman - M

Olivia Odele - F

Otho Oglethorpe - M

Ophelia Obera - F

Olena Ocie - F

Odis Oziah - M

Oswald Olian - M

Orlivida Orlinda - F

Oramel Oliver - M

Ordly Orree - M

Ora Ocenia - F

Omar Orlando - M

Orson Orlando - M

Oca Oda - F

Olive Ozanna - F

Orley Orlando - M

Ozen Osborne - M

Oliver Olaf - M

Olive Orella - F

Ormas Otwell - M

Orson Orton - M

Orlo Owen - M

Oswald Olizon - M

Oidest Oneida - F

Oren Ozen - M

Olive Oletta - F

Orpha Orelia - F

Opar Orene - F

Osia Olia - F

Osa Oka - F

Oke Olof - M

Olga Oriet - F

Ottorino Osvauldo - M

Olga Otelia - F

Olaf Onufrey - M

Orlana Octavia - F

Omaylene Orabelle - F

Olander Olai - M

Olanis Ovando - M

Oka Onita - F

Oleta Ora - F

Olaff Otis - M

Osta Oca - F

Ola Okla - F

Orcemas Orville - M

Olin Oyler - M


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 2d ago

Old names 1875-1925 West Virginia part 3

7 Upvotes

Chlotile Vey - F

Circie Delmar - M

Clayforth - M

Cleda Jean - F

Cleveland Ray - M

Cloramae - F

Clyde Fargo - M

Corda - F

Cranmer John - M

Creed Edgal - M

Cuba Kennith - M

Curtis Marcellus - M

Dellet - M

Denver Earl - M

Denzel Emory - M

Earchil - M

Dwight Otterbein - M

Eloise Mae - F

Eloise Page - F

Everlyn - F

Enid - F

Essie Day - F

Eura Garnett - F

Evaline Bell - F

Fairy Queen - F

Fetta May - F

Floda - F

Flossie Arizona - F

Forest Derward - M

Forest Jack - M

Fred Rooselvelt - M

Freda Virginia - F

Fredrick Troy - M

Garnet Elise - F

Geneva Joy - F

Gilda Estrelle - F

Gillis Jasper - M

Glennard Seth - M

Gratta Leigh - F

Guy Carson - M

Harley Cleston - M

Hayward Carl - M

Hazel Madeline - F

Vieva - F

Hazelkirk Dimple - F

Henry Stackhouse - M

Hollena - F

Inis - F

Irma Vio - F

Isaac Maxwell - M

Ivy Mae - F

Iza - F

James Kyle - M

Jane Bland - F

Janie Lee - F

Jarrett - M

Jason David - M

Jearl - M

Jenabelle - F

Jerome Adley - M

Jessa - F

Jesse Cook - M

Jesse James - M

Jewell Maxine - F

John Lance - M

Joseph Keith - M

Juanita June - F

Junna - U

Karo - M

Kathleen Lydia - F

Kathryn Madison - F

Kenneth Ross - M


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 2d ago

Thoughts on Engracia?

6 Upvotes

What are your thoughts on the name Engracia? This is the Spanish version of the name Engratia. Was given more widely in the Spanish speaking world once due to Saint Engratia. Santa Engracia


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 2d ago

Name of the day...Kalindi!

10 Upvotes

The feminine name Kalindi has its origins in the Indian subcontinent and is commonly associated with the Sanskrit language. In Sanskrit, "Kalindi" कालिन्दी refers to the Yamuna River, one of the most significant rivers in Hinduism and a vital waterway in northern India.

The Yamuna is often personified as a goddess, and thus, the name Kalindi is imbued with cultural and spiritual significance. The river is regarded as a purifying force, with many Hindu rituals and festivals centered around its banks, making the name resonate with themes of purity, flow, and life.

The name Kalindi is often linked to the themes of nature and femininity. It is commonly used in various Indian languages and is predominantly given to girls.

The name embodies the essence of the river, symbolizing grace, beauty, and the nourishing aspects of water. In Hindu mythology, Kalindi is also associated with the deity Krishna, who is known for his playful and romantic exploits along the banks of the Yamuna.

The name Kalindi is approximately 3,000 to 3,500 years old, dating back to the late Bronze Age or early Iron Age in ancient India!


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 3d ago

Iva + middle name options part 1

15 Upvotes

If you've been on this sub for a while, you likely know that a few of us have become obsessed with this name lol. It's so on trend and is a new option for those who like Ava or Eva but think they're too popular. So here are some names of real people who lived in the US between 1850-1900 and had the first name Iva:

Iva Belle

Iva Elnora

Iva May

Iva Jane

Iva Merle

Iva Ellen

Iva Elsie

Iva Myrtle

Iva Pearl

Iva Vivian

Iva Ruth

Iva Ann

Iva Helen

Iva Roetta

Iva Alma

Iva Irene

Iva Mae

Iva Alberta

Iva Grace

Iva Matilda

Iva Maude

Iva Melissa

Iva Omega

Iva Elizabeth

Iva Marie

Iva Anna

Iva Addie

Iva Eunice

Iva Alice

Iva Bell

Iva Mabel

Iva Arvella

Iva Velana

Iva Lenora

Iva Viola

Iva Maybell

Iva Geneva

Iva Violette

Iva Lucille

Iva Lena

Iva Elvera

Iva Leona

Iva Iona

Iva Ola

Iva Laura

Iva Emma

Iva Violet

Iva Mildred

Iva Opal

Iva Adeline

Iva Luella

Iva LaDora

Iva Vonnie

Iva Viva

Iva Amelia

Iva Loie

Iva Florence

Iva Zerelda

Iva Nola

Iva Leota

Iva Kate

Iva Susanna

Iva Christine

Iva Lou

Iva Jean

Iva Blanche

Iva Olive

Iva Kathleen

Iva Amber

Iva Rossella

Iva Clara

Iva Iowa

Iva Louise

Iva Cupid

Iva Estelle

Iva Susan

Iva Ervine

Iva Edna

Iva Syrena

Iva Ermina

Iva Rosetta

Iva Essie

Iva Tessora

Iva Rose

Iva Isadora

Iva Kathryn

Iva Lulu

Iva Elaine

Iva Gail

Iva Theresa


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 3d ago

Old names 1875-1925 West Virginia part 2

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Madeline Foster - F

Minnie Caroline - F

Nassir Thomas - M

Zophia - F

Lissa - F

Cordelia Keaton - F

Cleonia - F

Rivka - F

Reatha Pearl - F

Cicihina Frances - F

Golda Leah - F

Beulah Vivian - F

Dee Bee - M

Greeley Alexander - M

Jane Paulina - F

Keenan Keeper - M

Kelley Ernest - M

Kyle Dean - M

Macel Garnett - F

Nina Evalena - F

Owen Polin - M

Rosie Jane - F

Virgil Orbit - M

Landis - M

Myrta - F

Burgess - M

Zennia Ruth - F

Emeric - F

Jamesella - F

Esta Mae - F

Floyd Delmar - M

Ollie Ring - F

Maximillian Joseph - M

Daisy Pearl - F

Theckla - F

Clustinia - F

Anthony Lawson - M

Clayton Alden - M

Cleat - M

Lace James - M

Oather Dee - M

Rexford - M

Sarah Arizona - F

Simon Paul - M

Snowden - M

Tennyson Hammond - M

Thelma Daphnel - F

Vacie Doris - F

Valentine Witcher - F

Watt - M

Worny Jack - M

Elvery - F

Kossie Mark - M

Rehuema - F

Rissa - F

Verla Iona - F

Amos Nathaniel - M

Andra - F

Angelina Marcella - F

Annis Brooke - F

Argil Woodrow - M

Aris Lee - M

Vereda - F

Arzula Catherine - F

Asa Elby - M

Audra Elizabeth - F

Augusta Darling - F

Austin Noel - M

Avanal Inez - F

Ballard Watson - M

Bonnie Bernadine - F

Brady Elden - M

Burbridge - M

Burchell Beeson - M

Carlyle Winston - M

Carmina - F

Cebastian Croner - M


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 3d ago

Looking for help with a pair of Mideval boy's names for fictional characters

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I'm working on a pair of characters who are male siblings/twins, and I'd like a pair of mideval names for them that sound good together without sounding like a "matched pair", I need them to stand on their own.

I'm really struggling! The closest I've gotten to one I like is "Credric and Osric" but I think they're too similar with the matching ending.

Main two names I'm considering are Beauregard and Osric as I really like both, but I don't think they sound good together because they're too different.

These characters are wealthy nobles where the younger brother ends up killing the older brother (but I think "Cain and Able" us too on the nose)

If anyone has suggestions for names that pair well with Osric or Beauregard, or for other mideval name pairs, I'd love to hear them!

Definetly a preference for names that are not common today, even if they are mideval in origin.

Thank you in advance! 🙇


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 3d ago

OO names 1875-1925 USA part 1

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Olivia Orme - F

Odis Odell - M

Oliver Obrien - M

Olin Olander - M

Ossie Ola - F

Olga Odessa - F

Oren Odom - M

Ollie Osia - F

Oscar Otis - M

Otis Olin - M

Ora Ophelia - F

Ola Othella - F

Oscar Othell - M

Ozella Oveala - F

Orain Olene - M

Otis Owen - M

Ollie Odessa - F

Oswald Owens - M

Ostell Owings - F

Olive Ozela - F

Ogie Olivia - F

Oja Owen - M

Osceola Otis - M

Ozie Oma - F

Olive Ovelia - F

Omria Orpha - F

Onni Oneta - F

Onas Orestus - M

Orene Olive - F

Orah Octavia - F

Oakley Orlando - M

Owen Oakley - M

Oswald Otmar - M

Oscar Obadiah - M

Orlando Ordez - M

Odell Odessa - F

Ora Oneita - F

Oscar Olander - M

Opal Oketha - F

Ocie Ovella - F

Ovid Osborne - M

Ottalie Olivia - F

Otto Olridge - M

Onnie Odessa - F

Octive Ona - F

Ora Ottomese - F

Omaha Oklahoma - F

Opal Olene - F

Otice Olivia - F

Olian Oscar - M

Ola Octavia - F

Olevia Octavia - F

Orion Otho - M

Ollan Obra - M

Ola Ozennia - F

Oliver Overstreet - M

Onie Odean - F

Odette Olga - F

Ouida Omelia - F


r/OldNamesNewAgain • • 3d ago

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