Experts at the Social Security Administration in the US have compiled a list of the most popular boys and girls names from the 1920s that could possibly resurface throughout 2020. It is derived from an English nickname, which means Someone with strong arms. An English and Welsh name from the New Testament, and made popular due to Christs disciple Saint Thomas. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The top 10 baby names from the 1920s: Girls 1. Simpson is a patronymic Anglo-Scottish surname and is derived from the words Symson, Simme or Simon that refer to Son of Simon. Thomas (USA 11), Kenneth (USA 19) and Arthur (USA 20) had some following in the US. Burton is a habitational surname, which is a combination of two words. Wilson Meaning: Son of William. Many traditional last names have roots in our ancestors occupations. Rogers wife: Mary Barnard. By: History.com Editors. The table shows the top ten girls' and boys' names from 1924. Davies is a variation of Davis or Davie and refers to David. Another Irish meaning of this name refers to Son of a strong man. Walker someone who pounded wool with their feet, part of the wool making process. I am Roger L. Williams; I married Leta Patricia Hearne. Common Surnames in England, Wales and the Isle of Man 1991 In fact, some of the names are much older than the 1920s. Joyce did not figure at all in 1914. It has English and Scottish origins. The patronymic surname derived from Morris and refers to Son of Morris. The name Wilkin is derived from the words will or desire. Edinburgh supermarket opening times for King Charles' coronation including Aldi, Asda and Tesco. Garcia leapfrogged from number 18 to number eight, while Rodriguez went up from 22 to nine. Baby names from the early 1900s and 1920s are making a comeback - Metro Mildred 10. An English patronymic name that means son of Will, which is itself a shortened form of William. Harris Meaning: Son of Harry or Henry. In the Old Testament, Adam is also referred to as 'the earth' from where God created the man. Originated from Old English, Graham is a variant of Grahame or Graeme and refers to a Grey home. An English name meaning son of Jack, which is itself a shortened nickname of the John. Also, on my mothers side, what is the background of the name Burney. P.G. Although most of these last names have been derived from their patronymic names, some have also originated from topographical or habitational names. WALKER - Occupational surname for a person who walked on damp cloth in order to thicken it. Here is a list of the 25 most popular surnames in Britain, and what they say about your family history.
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