June 02, 2020

Retro, Baby: These Names Were Popular For Infants In The 1950s

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Retro, Baby: These Names Were Popular For Infants In The 1950s

We all love classic films and classic songs – so, how about a classic name for your baby? After all, vintage has never been so popular, whether it’s buying boutique clothing or old vinyl records.

Now, you can channel a Mad Men feeling of your own by calling your baby one of these names from the 1950s. We searched through the archives and picked out 10 names that really capture the era. Is it time to bring them back?
If you’re looking for more baby name inspiration, we’ve got lots of ideas at HuffPost UK Parents. Find out more. Related... From Flora To Sakura: 12 Baby Names Inspired By Flowers Susan Number one on the baby name list in 1954, Susan can be shortened to ‘Sue’, ‘Susie’ or lengthened to ‘Suzanne’. ChristineMake like Christina Hendricks, who played dynamic and voluptuous Joan Holloway in the Mad Men TV series.ValerieMeaning ‘strong’, or ‘valiant’, Valerie has a distinctly French twist to it. Tres belle. AnnetteAlso giving off a French vibe, Annette means ‘gracious’ and ‘merciful’. AudreyYou can’t think of the 1950s without thinking of screen siren Audrey Hepburn. DavidDavid was the most popular boys’ name in 1954 – and it’s still in favour today. JohnSimilarly, John is a main-stay. You can’t go wrong with John. It’s timeless. TerenceIn Latin, Terence means ‘smooth’ and it has a host of likeable nicknames, too. Try ‘Terry’ or ‘Tel’.Related... The Future Is Female: 11 Baby Names Inspired By Feminists RobinA unisex name that was once used as a shortened form of ‘Robert’.GregoryThis will conjure up images of American Actor and heart-throb Gregory Peck – one of the most popular film stars from the 1940s to the 1960s. Related... My Half Siblings Found Me On 23andMe. I Wasn't Prepared For What Happened Next Pearl And Petra: 12 Unique Baby Name Ideas For Twins Birth Diaries: 'I Nearly Broke The Midwife's Fingers When She Examined Me'

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