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.

    • taiyang@lemmy.world
      9·
      2 months ago

      I’ve seen it once, although more recently met a Genevieve which feels even rarer and just as pretty.

      • proudblond@lemmy.worldEnglish
        4·
        2 months ago

        I knew a Genevieve in college, and then my son’s best friend in preschool was a Genevieve who went by Jenny (or Geny?) and now my daughter has one in her class, so they’re making a comeback maybe?

        • oo1@lemmings.worldEnglish
          1·
          2 months ago

          I’ve heard a Welsh musician called Gwennifer.
          I think Jennifer, Guinevere are all probably similar just different languages.