Meet Theodore, Quentin and Dorothy: The ‘New, Old’ Baby Names That Are Back in Style
- According to experts, old-fashioned baby names are coming back into fashion
- Naming consultant Michelle has created a huge list of newly popular ‘old names’
- Esther, Aurelia and Dorothy for girls, Theodore, Grover and Quentin for boys
A video revealing popular baby names has gone viral – proving that nicknames from yesteryear are back in style.
Baby naming consultant Michelle, who posts on Instagram under her business name ‘Grow Little Wildflower’, is excited to see old names become new again.
She shared a video with some of the best “new, old” names for the new year, including Posey for a girl and Walter for a boy.
Baby naming consultant Michelle, who posts on Instagram under her business name ‘Grow Little Wildflower’, is excited to see old names become new again.
The video, which has over 170,000 likes, also mentions Aurelia, Effie and Esther as perfect choices for the girls.
While Ted, Winston and August were some of her highlights for boys.
And if the names on her list don’t resonate, Michelle has other tips for finding the perfect name for your baby.
“Look back into your family history … you might find a name from generations past that fits so perfectly into your little family today,” she said.
She also asked people to share their own vintage names in the hope it might inspire parents who are still looking for “the one”.
“I’m expecting another baby girl in May, I’ll name her Emmeline,” said one woman.
“My girls are Daisy and Hattie,” said another.
She shared a video with some of the best “new, old” names for the new year, including Posey for a girl and Walter for a boy.
“Anyone have any suggestions for a name to go with Camille? I’m trying to find an older name, not too common but not obscure. I love Daphne, but you already know one.’
“We have ten children. Their names and nicknames are Clyde, Anabel, Willamena (Mena) George, Henry (Hank), Birdy, Ebenezer (Eb), Dorothy (Dot), Frances (Frankie), Walter (Walt),” added a third.
Some people whose names made the list even commented.
“I’m Esther, very rare these days but I appreciate the thought my parents put into it,” said another.
“I’m Aurelia. So proud of that name. It is so strange and beautiful. Never meet someone with the same name.’
And while many people seemed excited about the revival, some were very vocal about their hatred of the names.
“Those are sad beige names for sad beige babies,” said one woman.
“I’m sorry, but Archibald?” said another.
“Please don’t name your child Dixie,” another admonished.
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