After 1250 names shifted almost completely to Norman names like Robert and William.

Old person names woman. The oldest person ever whose age has been independently verified is Jeanne Calment 18751997 of France who lived to the age of 122 years 164 days. British informal an old woman. If you prefer the clunky-cool variety of old lady names consider adding Cornelia Dorothea Geraldine or Henrietta to your list.

Some of the ideas that pop up on Twitter from Marvin to Myrtle are good ones while others miss the mark. 103 rows Name Number Name Number. Offensive an insulting word for an old woman who you think is slightly crazy.

Unique Old Lady Names that might inspire you include Eulalia Lavinia and Millicent. In the context of this article old lady names refers largely to names from the past 100 years. Comprehensive list of synonyms for informal and insulting words for old people by Macmillan Dictionary.

I dont know how many of those names have continued to be popular in years since. In 2009 there were 60900 names in use in England and Wales the most popular being Oliver and Olivia. Mildred Minerva Missouri Molly nickname for Mary Myrtle Nancy see Ann Natalie Nellie Nelly Nettie Nora Orpha Patsy Parthena Peggy nickname for Margaret Permelia Phoebe Philomena Polly nickname for Mary Preshea Rachel Rebecca see Becky Rhoda Rhody Rowena Rufina Ruth Samantha.

Especially one whose name you do not know. 203 rows Name Number Name Number. This includes names derived at an older stage of the language For more information see AppendixEnglish surnames from Old.

Names that were popular in our parents generation are still associated with them so we find it hard to imagine a child with those names. Names that were popular 100 years ago seem to be the ones that are making a comeback. Fundamental All languages English Terms by semantic function Names Surnames From Old English.