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What are some old-timey names that you think should make a comeback? (dubvee.org)
submitted 3 days ago by ptz@dubvee.org to c/asklemmy@lemmy.world
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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.

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[–] son_named_bort@lemmy.world 15 points 3 days ago (2 children)

May and June. I feel like there's a lot of younger Aprils but the other two month names seem like old lady names.

[–] ptz@dubvee.org 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Can confirm. I know several Aprils my age or younger, but no Mays at all, and no Junes younger than 70.

[–] Trigger2_2000@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

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.

[–] ptz@dubvee.org 1 points 2 days 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

[–] SwingingTheLamp@midwest.social 4 points 2 days ago

I used to know a woman named April, and her two daughters are May and June. (Both still under age 12.)