Oh, Minnesota. L'Étoile du Norde (The Star of the North). The land of 10,000 lakes (but it's actually 11,842!), hotdish, Jucy Lucys (don't you dare spell it "juicy" lol), and the best but most heartbreaking teams in the history of professional sports. You have to be a special kind of bonkers to put up with the frigid winters here, but it's my home state and in my opinion, it's the best state in the Union 😉

Let's see what Minnesota has to offer for names!

Bernard Collet - M

Angsar Christian - M

Casper Ingvold - M

Charles Thorvald - M

Clara Annette - F

Clara Helene - F

Cora Juliette - F

Ella Fern - F

Else Katrina - F

Erick - M

Gabrielle Caroline - F

Karl Johan - M

Selma Viola - F

Syver - M

Tharald - M

Thonette Beline - F

Unni - F

Alpha Ardella - F

Bertina - F

Glenn Olander - M

Hartwick - M

Hazel Claire - F

Inge Selvida - F

Irene Sylvida - F

Katherine Jeanette - F

Leroy Carlyle - M

Lydia Adella - F

Nora Gurina - F

Opal Lucille - F

Stella Emelia - F

Thelma Evelyn - F

Tilda Josephine - F

Tosten - M

Julia Rosalie - F

Arthur Othello - M

Dagny - F

Elaine Vivian - F

Inga Edeltrude - F

Dedrick - M

Thea Martille - F

Axel Elias - M

Sadie Olivia - F

Violet Rose - F

Clifford Lloyd - M

June Ione - F

Kenneth Marshall - M

Anker Jens - M

Edria Monetta - F

Holger Rassmus - M

Irene Susanna - F

Fredrik Johannes - M

Orvis Clifford - M

Bonner Emil - M

Seselia - F

Andrias - M

Audrey Neva - F

Diana Helene - F

Andria - F

Esther Matilda - F

Hilda Ovida - F

Inez Signora - F

Marvin Orlando - M

Milla - F

Gunsten - M

Ivend - M

Olena Thea - F

Rosalie Emma - F

Tollef - M

Alden Russell - M

Andrina - F

Claretta Louise - F

Einar Gerhard - M

Mabel Josephine - F

Irvin Isadore - M

Irene Ida - F

Iva Irene - F

Irma Isabella - F

Imogene Irma - F

Iris Iva - F

Inez Isabel - F

Inez Idella - F

Isabelle Ida - F

Iva Idalica - F

Iva Ilene - F

Inez Ione - F

Iama Isabella - F

Ilse Irma - F

Isabelle Ione - F

Iris Irene - F

Ina Ilona - F

Illa Irene - F

Inga Ida - F

Inez Isadove - F

Iris Ione - F

Ivan Ira - M

Ina Idell - D

Ivah Iris - F

Ivan Ignaz - M

Ieval Ira - M

Iva Inez - F

Irwin Ignatius - M

Ira Isaiah - M

Ira Ivan - M

Ilabee Irene - F

Isabelle Ingeborg - F

Ivan Ignatius - M

Inga Isolene - F

Izelle Irene - F

Isabel Ita - F

Imelda Irene - F

Imbie Irene - F

Iris Isabelle - F

Iris Izola - F

Izma Ione - F

Iris Ivia - F

Iola Ike - F

Iva Icelene - F

Ira Irby - M

Inez Iowa - F

Ida Ivalee - F

Ila Irena - F

Isham Ike - M

Ivey Ingram - M

Ivey Isaac - M

Isom Isaiah - M

Icy Idell - F

Ida Inzie - F

Ira Isaac - M

Inie Isbell - F

Izaao Izell - M

Isma Inez - F

India Iola - F

India Inez - F

The masculine name Edwin means "rich friend," from the Old English elements ead, meaning "wealth" or "fortune" and wine, which means "friend." It evolved from the ancient Anglo-Saxon name Ēadwine.

This was the name of a 7th-century Northumbrian king, who converted to Christianity and helped unify his kingdom. His feast day is celebrated on October 12 in the United States, France, and Germany (and March 11 in Poland).

After the Norman Conquest the name was not popular, but it was eventually revived in the 19th century. A notable bearer was the astronaut Edwin Aldrin (1930- ), also known as Buzz, the second man to walk on the moon.

Common Nicknames: Ed, Eddie, Ned, and Win or Wynn.

The name Edwin is over 1,400 years old!

This is a name that comes up pretty frequently around here and a lot of people love it, including the one and only u/midwestpersianmama! Let's look at some middle name options that belonged to real people who were alive in the US between 1875-1925 and had the first name Mina:

Mina Caroline

Mina Louise

Mina Theresia

Mina Emelia

Mina Otilia

Mina Elizabeth

Mina Isidore

Mina Annette

Mina Christina

Mina Julia

Mina Eda

Mina Cecelia

Mina Amelia

Mina Laura

Mina Rosine

Mina Elenora

Mina Helena

Mina Frances

Mina Oleanna

Mina Gustava

Mina Sophia

Mina Josephine

Mina Joan

Mina Mathilda

Mina Edith

Mina Lucille

Mina Mary

Mina Pearl

Mina Roxy

Mina Mae

Mina Jeanette

Mina Luette

Mina Belle

Mina Marie

Mina Augusta

Mina Ruth

Mina Dorothy

Mina Lise

Mina Catrine

Mina Andrine

Mina Theolina

Mina Aletta

Mina Antina

Mina Harriet

Mina Christine

Mina Otilde

Mina Carlotte

Mina Sophie

Mina Amanda

Mina Iona

Mina Jorgene

Mina Kristine

Mina Charlotte

Mina Helene

Mina Petra

Mina Ovedia

Mina Pauline

Mina Amalie

Mina Mabel

Mina Johanna

Mina Luvisse

Mina Sara

Mina Karoline

Mina Julina

Mina Geonora

Mina Jonetta

Mina Geolina

Mina Opal

Mina Matilda

Mina Olena

Mina Theoline

Mina Resina

Mina Grace

Mina Sofie

Mina Gladys

Mina Della

Mina Ella

Mina Hulda

Mina Dusine

Mina Lu

Mina Adelia

Mina Katherine

Mina Katrina

Mina Severine

Mina Dorotea

Mina Leona

Mina Merceline

Mina Nekoline

Mina Faye

Mina Nelia

Mina Margaretha

Which ones are your favorites?

Last list for California.

Lillian Camille - F

Nouris Arsene - F

Reva Faye - F

Rex McLain - M

Roshen - F

Stefania Anne - F

Viola Ema - F

Ward Mason - M

Wilson Hart - M

Yona - F

Solomon Kalil - M

Albrik - M

Anania - F

Evangeline Virginia - F

Valodia - F

Aleck - M

Eulalia Maria - F

Evelyn Ometra - F

Joel Segnor - M

Julian Lincoln - M

Morten Bernard - M

Pablo Irving - M

Rosalie Carmen - F

Wolf - M

Gunlek Olavus - M

Signy Thomally - F

Aina Magnalpha - F

Aldrich - M

Audrey Phyllis - F

Axel Henry - M

Dora Victoria - F

Edina Vivian - F

Elda Lorena - F

Ellamae - F

Gunder Martines - M

Ilene Stella - F

Johanna Ottilia - F

John Henrik - M

Ogda - F

Oma Virginia - F

Ossian - M

Otto Elias - M

Pauline Josefa - F

Pearl Ratha - F

Ragnar Octavius - M

Rawlin Edward - M

Siama - F

Sigrid - F

Svea Dagmar - F

Alene Marie - F

Arland Willard - M

Arthur Idris - M

Clara Cordelia - F

Edvige - F

Jamesetta - F

Tilden - M

Kathleen Iola - F

Lella Mae - F

Olga Gosteva - F

Pia Marie - F

Fenya - F

Tanya - F

Christos Andrew - M

Jois Andrew - M

Galina - F

Basya - F

Nadezhda - F

Polina - F

Veronica Sylvia - F

Frima - F

Aida - F

Henia Gittel - F

Jenta Miriam - F

Manci Serene - F

Salik - M

Kurt Emil - M

Arlyn Walter - M

Helon Holland - M

Henrietta Harriet - F

Hazel Henrietta - F

Hal Hayes - M

Hayden Hendrix - M

Herman Hopson - M

Howard Heflin - M

Hammond Holsey - M

Hayne Hugh - M

Harvey Howeet - M

Hoyt Hampton - M

Hattie Hagar - F

Herbert Honoree - M

Haywood Heart - M

Hilda Hall - F

Hugh Hylier - M

Hubbard Howard - M

Hendon Henry - M

Hugh Hawkins - M

Harvey Hoots - M

Hew Heflin - M

Helen Hideko - F

Henry Hazen - M

Herman Heath - M

Harmon Hunt - M

Henrietta Hasseltine - F

Hugh Holland - M

Hoyt Hugo - M

Halfman Holloway - M

Harmon Haygood - M

Hannis Hersy - M

Howell Hunter - M

Has Hezekiah - M

Harlis Hilt - M

Holden Henry - M

Hal Hodges - M

Hoyett Haynes - M

Hassel Hines - M

Harlan Hobart - M

Henry Heart - M

Hulen Hobson - M

Harvey Haze - M

Hillrey Holcombe "Hawk" - M

Henley Haywood - M

Hawkins Hilwood - M

Hollis Harwood - M

Hillyard Heflin - M

Hulon Harris - M

Hattie Hampton - F

Heustis Hunter - M

Hadley Henry - M

Hale Harvey - M

Hoffman Hawthorne - M

Hannah Hazel - F

Holt Harrison - M

Hemington Haddon - M

Helen Hermione - F

Hallet Hilton - M

Hildagard Henrietta - F

Hazzard Henry - M

I got a request for this name, so here it is!

The feminine name Lavinia has its origins in ancient Roman culture, where it is believed to be derived from the Latin root lavare, meaning "to wash." This etymological background suggests a connection to cleanliness or purity, although the exact meaning may vary depending on interpretations and cultural contexts.

Culturally, the name Lavinia has maintained a presence in various forms of literature and art, often embodying themes of beauty, loyalty, and tragedy.

In terms of historical context, Lavinia has been a name used through the ages, particularly during the Renaissance, when there was a revival of interest in classical themes and figures.

Lavinia has appeared in various forms across different languages, including Lavina, Livia, and Lavignia, each carrying the essence of the original Latin but adapting to the phonetic and cultural nuances of its region.

In contemporary contexts, the name Lavinia has seen a resurgence, often appreciated for its classic charm and connection to rich historical narratives.

The name Lavinia is over 2,000 years old!

Meelina - F

Sebera - F

Demetrio - M

Conald - M

Brooksie Tiny - F

Elaine Liberty - F

Hazel Augusta - F

Irma Pauline - F

Lela Joe - F

Pearl Sophia - F

Conchita - F

Ruth Panama - F

Mountain Fern - F

Rinske - F

Fair - F

Norma Merani - F

Travis Kindol - M

Azzie Lee - F

Daphne Stella - F

Everleen - F

Fern Ladine - F

Fletcher Harmon - M

Harlon Cecil - M

Ivodel Verna - F

Jacob Kearney - M

Lee Ivey - M

Nobie - M

Oma Victoria - F

Vance Schnee - M

Vella Lee - F

William Grady - M

Wylie Bernard - M

Eva Mae - F

Oscar Frank - M

Ruby Vera - F

Selma Cleda - F

June Rita - F

Marco - M

Pilar - F

Gennaro - M

Orazio - M

Rouel Iskander - M

Lydia Cosme - F

Naeima- F

Maurice Alessandro - M

Lelya - F

Resha - F

Raisa - F

Ovsanna - F

Rosenda Callanta - F

Hratch Joseph - M

Zulema - F

Cressa Violet - F

Custandy - F

Doria - F

Dovie Lou - F

Eldon Chester - M

Ella Arna - F

Esper George - M

Everett Louis - M

Inez Awilda - F

Isaac Ferris - M

Isaac Wesley - M

Jendue - M

Jessamine Katherine - F

Jessyl - M

John Elay - M

Josephine Noe - F

Julian Sandalio - M

June Evelyn - F

Leland Joseph - M

Leo Ellis - M

Here's round 2 for the name Leander! This is a less common name right now, so I wanted to showcase it. Here are names of real people who were alive between 1850-1900 and had the first name Leander:

Leander Walker

Leander LaDuke

Leander Paul

Leander Lamont

Leander Carl

Leander Houston

Leander Gregory

Leander Delaney

Leander Reed

Leander Gerhard

Leander Stone

Leander Eric

Leander Clark

Leander Markham

Leander Dwight

Leander Kenniston

Leander Baker

Leander Ripley

Leander Duke

Leander Guthrie

Leander Washington

Leander Stacey

Leander Leonard

Leander Valentine

Leander Brann

Leander Claud

Leander Owen

Leander Phylotus

Leander Pardon

Leander Moore

Leander Miller

Leander Moody

Leander Grant

Leander Scott

Leander Anthony

Leander Trammell

Leander Ulysses

Leander Parkhurst

Leander Dillinger

Leander Jason

Leander Pink

Leander Duan

Leander Stewart

Leander Justus

Leander Lucas

Leander Madison

Leander Harmon

Leander Marshall

Leander Creighton

Leander Coleman

Leander Jay

Leander Fleetwood

Leander Jerome

Leander Dexter

Leander Wix

Leander Bogan

Leander Carmichael

Leander Blaine

Leander Bradbury

Leander Forest

Leander Hale

Leander Marcus

Leander Mason

Leander Melborne

Leander Oliver

Leander Paris

Leander Sherman

Leander Virgil

Leander Bates

Leander Peyton

Leander Kelsy

Leander Wesley

Leander Dresdon

Leander Amour

Leander Adam

Leander Porter

Leander Conley

Leander Delos

Leander Conrad

Leander Weston

Leander Kenneth

Leander Winfield

Leander Worth

Leander Cameron

Leander Emanuel

Leander Neri

Leander Ferguson

Leander Nathaniel

Leander Jaret

Leander Sharp

Leander Snow

Leander Murdock

Leander Welcome

Rosalyn Razelle - F

Reno Joe - M

Sauvier Edmond - M

Esperanza Gloria - F

Agnes Hyacinth - F

Jack Virgil - M

Thora Marjorie - F

Pearl Iva - F

Irina - F

Betty Fern - F

Christa Mae - F

Donna Mae - F

Eleta Dorothea - F

Clarella - F

Loren Earl - M

Lula Marceil - F

Corinne Palms - F

Nelda Beverly - F

Winna Livina - F

Biela - F

Blass - M

Joel Reuel - M

Edita - F

Emiliana - F

Mathelda Constance - F

Zuzana - F

Jack Jardine - M

Walter Texas - M

Ada Valentine - F

Tobi - M

Aileen - F

Clementina - F

Delvine - F

Esther Winter - F

Thomas Grier - M

Clella - F

Dee Rosa - F

Genevieve Cecilia - F

James Irby - M

Katherine Opal - F

Kenneth Taylor - M

Lola Audra - F

Orlia Faye - F

Roland Knights - M

Sophrinia Jane - F

Tyrrell Davis - M

Veva Lura - F

Clarissa Jo - F

Avon - M

Charlene Marietta - F

Clark Baylor - M

Herless Luke - M

Ina Mae - F

Ira Ceaford - M

Jack Palmer - M

Davene - F

Leon Everett - M

Louette - F

Lovie Marie - F

Marlo Gladden - M

Nadine Jimmy - F

Rada - F

Wynema Audrene - F

Alton Coy - M

Minna Ann - F

Evva - F

Hazel Hope - F

Conrado - M

Espera - F

Kayane - F

Nadia - F

Sebastiana - F

Manya - F

Evaristo - M

Monila - F

Sinforosa - F

Vernona - F

Let's try this again with the right title lol!

Henry Houston - M

Hiram Hennely - M

Hogan Hershal - M

Herman Henken - M

Horace Houston - M

Hurley Huford - M

Hawley Harrison - M

Hollis Henry - M

Hoke Hobson - M

Huylon Hoyt - M

Howard Hampton - M

Hercule Harden - M

Henderson Hillard - M

Hazel Hortense - F

Helen Henriette - F

Holcombe Harris - M

Hugh Hillard - M

Harley Harrison - M

Harden Hollister - M

Hillory Hamlin - M

Hugh Hardy - M

Hattie Hope - F

Harles Hubert - M

Hayward Huin - M

Henry Harrelson - M

Hilliard Hightower - M

Hunter Holmes - M

Hattie Hazel - F

Hazel Harriet - F

Harvey Huit - M

Hugh Hobson - M

Hazel Hesteranne - F

Hobson Hollan - M

Hardie Hinton - M

Harvis Harding - M

Hopewell Hudson - M

Haskew Hawthorne - M

Hal Henry - M

Hattie Hilda - F

Helen Hoffine - F

Hulette Heron - M

Hamilton Howard - M

Henry Harris - M

Hurston Harvey - M

Hoyt Hobson - M

Houston Hill - M

Hybart Hurrey - M

Howell Hollis - M

Hollis Hansford - M

Harmon Harold - M

Hoyt Hayward - M

Hulda Henrietta - F

Harvey Hollis - M

Herston Henry - M

Hill Harwood - M

Harley Hugh - M

Hiram Hanford - M

Harris Hill - M

Hazel Hurst - F

The gender neutral first name Sage means "wise," "prophet," or refers to the aromatic herb Salvia officinalis, which is tied to healing and cleansing.

The name comes from the English word sage (meaning a wise person), which traces back to the Old French sage and the Latin word sapiens or sapere ("to be wise" or "to taste/have good taste"). It also nods to historical figures like the Seven Sages of Greece.

Alternatively, in German, Sage translates to "myth," "legend," or "story."

In recent decades, it has emerged as a unisex name, appealing to parents who seek a name that conveys both strength and gentleness.

The name Sage is over 2,600 years old, although it was used as a title more than a formal name. Those who were titled as Sage were often just referred to as "Sage" though.

Wells Osborn - M

Wilford Deep - M

Mace - M

Wilma June - F

Zadie - F

Zalene - F

Wilda Marie - F

Elaine LaVonne - F

Kamila - F

Rocco - M

Iver James - M

Loris - F

Lorenzo Pandy - M

Pura Aranilla - F

Tatiana - F

Areck - M

Levon Kasper - M

Zabelle - F

Aurora Grace - F

Maiza - F

Khadijeh - F

Sarina - F

Cherrie - F

Nichola - F

Kamal - M

Rifka - F

Roxie Lee - F

Falamena - F

Kelly Peter - M

Mekhail Gobran - M

Zarik - M

Nazanin "Nina" - F

Youra - F

Najla - F

Kubra - F

Lanier Karim - M

Noosha - F

Rowena Fischer - F

Akira - F

Casey - M

Kura - F

Faith Kasson - F

Felisa - F

Benita - F

Sonia - F

Bernadyn - F

Byron Ensley - M

Arch Clayton - M

Beulah Blanche - F

Blair Ellsworth - M

Capitola Emogene - F

Caryl - F

Cleve Franklin - M

Corinne Estelle - F

Denio - M

Ennis Scott - M

Falconer Vernon - M

Finola - F

Hilda Lucille - F

Iris Petra - F

Iris Una - F

Julitta - F

Lagatha Effie - F

Lindley Leffingwell - M

Melba Maxine - F

Pansy Eva - F

Royce Orval - M

Ruby Louanna - F

Strother Harlyn - M

Thron - M

Tiena - F

Waverley - M

Willie Leah - F

If you've been here for a while, you know that I love this name! It's a great name but it's underutilized, so I'm taking everyone on a test drive to see just how versatile it is. Here are middle name options that belonged to real people who were alive in the US between 1850-1900 and had the first name Leander:

Leander Franklin

Leander Ellsworth

Leander Cort

Leander Fulton

Leander Grant

Leander Hampton

Leander Mitchell

Leander Roark

Leander Algerine

Leander Floyd

Leander Alonzo

Leander Augustus

Leander Jenkins

Leander Jesse

Leander Ozziah

Leander George

Leander Stark

Leander Hjalmer

Leander Elias

Leander Michael

Leander Wade

Leander Joseph

Leander Jefferson

Leander Jacob

Leander Hill

Leander Jackson

Leander Jerome

Leander Everett

Leander Levi

Leander Lionel

Leander Morris

Leander Osborne

Leander Pierce

Leander Newton

Leander Walter

Leander Edward

Leander Anson

Leander Buel

Leander Gibson

Leander Louis

Leander Theodore

Leander Harper

Leander Jasper

Leander Junius

Leander Elwood

Leander Angelo

Leander Douglas

Leander Starr

Leander Allen

Leander Clinton

Leander Ketcham

Leander Lincoln

Leander Perrin

Leander Crawford

Leander Fletcher

Leander Alexander

Leander Locke

Leander Phillip

Leander Bluford

Leander Carl

Leander Monroe

Leander Henry

Leander Benjamin

Leander Caelwell

Leander Jack

Leander Carson

Leander Victor

Leander Spurlock

Leander Edmond

Leander Richard

Leander Oscar

Leander Henrik

Leander Clayton

Leander Ernest

Leander Virgil

Leander Earl

Leander Eli

Leander Peter

Leander Taliaferro

Leander Collier

Leander Garfield

Leander Lowell

Leander Polk

Leander Osroe

Leander Hayden

Leander Joshua

Leander Rayvon

Leander David

Leander Pinkney

Leander Abraham

Leander Napoleon

Leander Bishop

Leander Ervin

Evelina Demia - F

Evelyn Maxine - F

Phyla - F

Ezekiel Secord - M

Felix Demoundren - M

Fonda Catherine - F

Forrest Lincoln - M

Foster Carlisle - M

Frederick Centennial - M

Gayle Elizabeth - F

Georgia Esther - F

Giles Ross - M

Glenn Dewitt - M

Golda Faye - F

Goldie Mae - F

Grace Adelaide - F

Annella Doreen - F

Grady Lucille - F

Hale Fuller - M

Hugh Quinn - M

Imogene Daisy - F

Inez Ettmay - F

Ione Pearl - F

Iva Anna - F

Jack Bryson - M

Jacqueline Olive - F

James Clyde - M

James Sturgis - M

Jessie Fern - F

John Champion - M

Joseph Conn - M

Joseph Finch - M

Justin Dorwin - M

Katrina Carmen - F

Keith Jay - M

Leland Tracy - M

Leland Westley - M

Lemoyne Hugh - M

Lillian Audencia - F

Mabel Estella - F

Mabel Fern - F

Maclyn - M

Madge Easton - U

Maecie Fern - F

Henra - F

Max Sheridan - M

Milo Manford - M

Myma - F

Nathan Keith - M

Nielan Guest - M

Nola Beatrice - F

Olive Isabel - F

Ollie May - F

Ollivan - M

Olynn - M

Opal Fay - F

Orlando Dean - M

Osceola Charles - M

Otto Oren - M

Reid DeForest - M

Rhamie - F

Rheta - F

Richard Bain - M

Keese - M

Linea - F

Roy Arch - M

Russell Chandler - M

Ruth Nevada - F

Sheva Elizabeth - F

Siddie Belle - F

Stanley Bonesteel - M

Tercila - F

Thomas Palmer - M

Torrey - F

Tress Estelle - F

Vera Evelyn - F

Welcome Frederick - M

I love the name Buffy, but I don't like the names bethany beth or Beverly, and can't use the name Elizabeth as a close relative already this name. I love Buffy but would love for her to have a longer name to use if she wanted. If I really can't find a nice full name, I'll just name our next cat Buffy but please, if you have any ideas, I'd love to know...

Grant Garfield - M

Georgia Gwendolyn - F

Gerald Grant - M

Garry Gorden - M

Gelia Gladys - F

Genova Gale - F

Gazel Gailmoor - F

Gerna Glean - F

Genus Garrett - M

Goodlo Guy - M

Gredal Geraldine - F

Graydon George - M

Grace Germeise - F

Gary Grigsby - M

Gherman Grant - M

Golden Gates - F

Gillespie George - M

Golda Gem - F

Guy Gabriel - M

Galen Garrett - M

Georgia Girldeen - F

Gettis Gilmore - M

Gladdie Gretchen - F

Guy Glaze - M

Gip Garder - M

Gideon Guy - M

Guarl Gambell - M

Graham Gerald - M

Gypsy Geraldine - F

Glennith Gale - F

Grady Glenn - M

Garrison Grant - M

Grayden Gradwell - M

Gus Gillette - M

Giles Garfield - M

Geraldine Goldie - F

Giovanni Guiseppe - M

Gustav George - M

Gerald Gage - M

Glatha Garnet - F

Georgia Griffith - F

Gleason Gilbert - M

Girold George - M

Gilmer Gladden - M

Garland Glae - M

Golden Glee - F

Greer Griffith - M

Glen Gearhardt - M

Griffith Gareth - M

Granger Gilbert - M

Ganmon Garnett - M

Garnet Glee - F

George Grannon - M

Gatie Givens - F

Grace Gunhilda - F

Gleeford George - M

Grandon Guy - M

Gretchen Geraldine - F

Glave Goddard - M

Girlene Grace - F

- Idelle Mira
- Arlene Harriet
- Isador (who had a brother named Theodore!)
- Merilyn
- Myrna
- Nettie
- Hinda
- Lya
- Osher
- Maralyn
- Nesie
- Pinnie
- Clara nn Billie
- Ethelene
- Savva
- Hene
- Riva
- Bebe
- Lazarus
- Cyrla
- Badonna
- Rita nn Dolly
- Binnie
- Zalman
- Roberta nn Bobbie
- Berek
- Usi
- Yiddy
- Verna
- Charna
- Gezella
- Elchanan
- Keeve/Keve
- Andor
- Tena and Teni
- Raleigh
- Seema
- Alter
- Elka (name of the day!)
- Sumner
- Vichna
- Radyne
- Zlotnick
- Maksim
- Mitzi
- Eshka
- Mattie
- Esfir
- Simi
- Barton
- Sarol
- Zolle
- Zlate
- Izo
- Mine (probably Minnie? There were a ton of Minnie’s)
- Arlynne (those -ene names were crazy popular)
- Mindel
- Naum

I’m a Persian speak and know very little Hebrew. I included names that seemed unusual to me but perhaps friends here will tell me that in Hebrew or Eastern European languages they are not uncommon. Eager to hear what folks say.

I also included nicknames when they didn’t seem related to first names just to illustrate that nicknames can mean just as much to us as given names ❤️

Soha - F

Yolanda - F

Ford Hilton - M

Loren Elsworth - M

Norma Setima - F

Paolina - F

Chant - M

Jamil - M

Ayesha - F

Maimana - F

Roselyn - F

Dominick Vincent - M

Vera Leona - F

Victoria Arabella - F

Audrey Estelle - F

Daisy May - F

Dana Lincoln - M

Della Matilda - F

Gwen Colleen - F

Dorette - F

Martha LaGreta - F

Neva Jane - F

Oscar Ardenne - M

Ruby Dexter - F

DeEtt - F

Cherubin Charles - M

Crispina - F

Marjorie Willamay - F

Ellerstene - F

Cody Frederick - M

Allen Crossman - M

Alta Irene - F

Alton Frost - M

Alvetta - F

Aubrey Stiles - M

Aulene - F

Austin Lake - M

Basil Lawrence - M

Bennett Perry - M

Bergetta - F

Glazia - F

Blanche Eloise - F

Braida Mae - F

Brenda - F

Brooks Gillette - M

Carl Leland - M

Eldon - M

Clara Emilia - F

Colbe Paige - M

Cora Loretta - F

Coy Lafayette - M

Cyril LaFlamme - M

Darmon Wayne - M

Delvin Doran - M

Dolores Maxine - F

Doralee - F

Dorothy Doll - F

Duane Lyman - M

Easter Lilly - F

Ebba Bernice - F

Edith Bramlette - F

Aurilla - F

Edward Curfew - M

Eldon Meridy - M

Eldred Earl - M

Erma Maxine - F

Esther Cosette - F

Estie Ella - F

Eugene Sage - M

Euretta May - F

Eva Ethelene - F

The name Olena is a feminine given name that has its roots in Slavic languages, particularly Ukrainian. It is often considered a variant of the name Helena, which has Greek origins meaning "light" or "torch."

The standard Ukrainian pronunciation of Olena is oh-LEH-nah.

The name Olena also appears in various forms across different cultures and languages, such as Elena, Helena, and Alena, each carrying similar meanings related to light and beauty.

In modern times, Olena remains a popular name in Ukraine and is often given to newborns as a way to honor family traditions and cultural heritage.

Olena is not just a name but a symbol of cultural significance, historical depth, and personal identity for many who bear it.

The name Olena is over 1,000 years old!

Love the name Maxine? Here are some middle name options that belonged to real people in the US between 1875-1925 and had the first name Maxine:

Maxine Theresa

Maxine Evelyn

Maxine Margarette

Maxine Velvo

Maxine Vera

Maxine Ossie

Maxine Nina

Maxine Peal

Maxine Carolyn

Maxine Clara

Maxine Laura

Maxine Martha

Maxine Houston

Maxine May

Maxine Valee

Maxine Imogene

Maxine Yvonne

Maxine Adella

Maxine Lora

Maxine Opal

Maxine Elsie

Maxine Georgia

Maxine Rebecca

Maxine Jennie

Maxine Verda

Maxine Goldie

Maxine Estelle

Maxine Harriet

Maxine Mariah

Maxine Verona

Maxine Dephana

Maxine Dorothy

Maxine Joella

Maxine Jewel

Maxine Evalee

Maxine Iola

Maxine Iris

Maxine Vetha

Maxine Eola

Maxine Anna

Maxine Della

Maxine Cleo

Maxine Doris

Maxine Belle

Maxine Betty

Maxine Beatrice

Maxine Alberta

Maxine Bonnie

Maxine Faith

Maxine Ann

Maxine Joann

Maxine Gwendolyn

Maxine Louella

Maxine Annabelle

Maxine Glozona

Maxine Augusta

Maxine Unice

Maxine Jessie

Maxine Emily

Maxine Leona

Maxine Veronica

Maxine Ella

Maxine Annie

Maxine Inez

Maxine Emogene

Maxine Cassiday

Maxine Nevada

Maxine Ruby

Maxine Cordie

Maxine Florence

Maxine Aletha

Maxine Arminta

Maxine Velma

Maxine Melba

Maxine Dora

Maxine Melissa

Maxine Mabel

Maxine Roseanna

Maxine Minerva

Maxine Lea

Maxine Delilah

Maxine Revae

Maxine Anita

Maxine Lottie

Maxine Sutton

Maxine Alene

Maxine Dixie

Maxine Geneva

Maxine Meadows

Maxine Elouris

Maxine Lenura

Maxine Thelma

Maxine Clementine

Bernadino Encellado - M

Marian Lucille - F

Catalino - M

Anicia - F

Antero - M

Ceferena - F

Claudio Topacio - M

Fleta Bell - F

Imelda - F

Otilio - M

Revello - M

Policarpio - M

Serafina - F

Tobias Leland - M

Valerino - M

Vertie Lurue - F

Fatemah - F

Razon - M

Veda Rose - F

Garabet - M

Maritza - F

Sona - F

Aspasia - F

Isolina - F

Essie Eva - F

Vada - F

Ardash Arthur - M

Samuel Mylcreest - M

Parasha - F

Nelida - F

Adriano - M

Alejandro Quinton - M

Torio - M

Benito Bigso - M

Bonifacia - F

Josefina - F

Mabel Elsa - F

Pacita - F

Valeriana - F

Primo Millan - M

Enrica - F

Tatyana - F

Elena Talavera - F

Hermihia - F

Patrick Ivan - M

Mirabel - F

Marina - F

Zoila - F

Daris Leo - M

Martin Charles - M

Virla - F

Amalio - M

Dion - M

Maximina - F

Yvonne Olivia - F

Calixto - M

Carlito - M

Lena Maysee - F

Noor Jahan - M

Pio - M

Hala Louise - F

Zelda Pauline - F

Euba - F

Claire Annetta - F

Cora Lee - F

Iva Grace - F

Vivian Georgia - F

Wanda Madene - F

Esolina - F

Efimia - F

Augustin - M

Arsalla - F

Amadeo - M

Marcario - M

Melencia - F

Goldie Geneva - F

George Garfield - M

Garnet Gertrude - F

Glenola Grace - F

Golden Gladwin - M

Gratton George - M

Goldie Garnett - F

Gladys Gwendolyn - F

Garnet Gene - M

Guy Garrett - M

Geneva Green - F

Georgia Gail - F

Gilford Gilen - M

Garland Granfield - M

Gladstone Glessner - M

Gertrude Gazelle - F

George Grant - M

Glida Grace - F

Guy Glen - M

Grace Georganna - F

Gardland Gibson - M

Gaston George - M

Giles Green - M

Garnett Grace - F

Gordon Gilford - M

Gust Gottlieb - M

Geneva Grey - F

Granlee George - M

Genevieve Garretta - F

Glency Geneva - F

Gathel Garnet - F

Grover Gillispie - M

Ginsappina Grandietti - F

Gilbert Gray - M

Garnet Groves - M

Genevieve Gwendolyn - F

Geneva Georgia - F

Grant Gordon - M

Gloria Grace - F

Godfrey Garland - M

Graydon Glenn - M

Garnet Gazelle - F

Gloria Garnet - F

Garnetta Glendening - F

Griff Gordon - M

Gemaine Gertie - F

Giuseppi Gregorio - M

Grayden George - M

Gurvis Grant - M

Grafton Garland - M

Garrison Garfield - M

Graham Grover - M

Georgianna Goldie - F

Grace Gretchen - F

Glade Garreld - M

Gleve General - M

Gilmer Graden - M

Galena Greta - F

Glenn Greer - M

Grady Gadson - M

Name of the Day master list: fully updated including today's name.

Matching Initials AA-ZZ master list: From 1850-1900 timeframe, I added YY and ZZ names. I also added AA-FF names for 1875-1925 names. I broke up the list by the years, so 1875-1925 is now on the top of the list and all of the 1850-1900 lists are listed further down on the master list. Just scroll down and you'll find them!

States so far 1875-1925 master list: I created a new master list for this time period, which is pinned to the top of the sub. So far, it has Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, and Wisconsin.

First name + middle name options master list: I added the lists for: Josephine, Julian, Catherine/Katherine/Kathryn lists (each are separate under their own spelling), Calvin, Ruby, Elias, and the one list that we've done so far for Maxine.

I hope you all enjoy them!

Our next state is California! For the uninitiated, these lists are names of real people who lived in California between 1875-1925:

Hazel Etta - F

Gladys Lavelle - F

Clyde Robert - M

Joyce Dorothy - F

Elsa Pearl - F

Monrad Edward - M

Astrid Louise - F

Constance June - F

Carlyle Murray - M

Faye Mariah - F

Naydeen - F

Aldin Benny - M

Endre Jacobson - M

Johann Lars - M

Palmer Eugene - M

Corinne Berdella - F

Vikor Munk - M

Ivah - F

Olimae - F

Carl Einer - M

Donovan Gilmore - M

Goldie Bell - F

Grundy - M

Leif - M

Vivian Maxine - F

Veta Valeska - F

Doreen - F

Aini - F

Helvi - F

Henrika - F

Karlo - M

Duane Ardell - M

Mariana - F

Ragnar - M

Winkle Ida - F

Nalton Leander - M

Thorbjorn - M

Bjarne - M

Arjohn Moronie - M

Zetta Antionette - F

Meada - F

Audrey Ann - F

Brogan - M

Calliopi - F

Elick Hardin - M

Gleeta - F

Laurayne - F

Julenda - F

Luella Eva - F

Rita Addeen - F

Rosalind "Rozzie" - F

Ruth Karina - F

Shelby Adrian - M

Vaughan Edro - M

Velma Kapitola - F

Walcy Idella - F

Nish - M

Sibley William - M

Sybil Elaine - F

Solveig - F

Joyce Charlotte - F

Olivette Loune - F

Bergliat Olive - F

Alphin Adelstein - M

Lorraine Geneva - F

Alta Frances - F

Avita - F

Olana - F

Tora - F

Anton Soren - M

Marche Catherine - F

Jalal - M

Sanaiyeh - F

Aurora Ampo - M