Cordelia - This Latin name is a popular character from Buffy The Vampire Slayer.

Old boy names not used anymore. A couple have named their baby Gary in a bid to stop the name from going extinct. Hundreds of boys in 1910 were given names that would now be considered for girls only. Rare Baby Names For Boys.

These old-fashioned names have proven that they stand the test of time. Names like William Lucas and Elijah were all once viewed as old fashioned yet are some of the top names today. Most affected names can be ones taken from popular TV shows and films.

Used for boys back then but now lost from the male side of the ledger are. Researchers reveal 100 unique baby names NOBODY uses anymore. We predict that Caius Ramses Rhodes and Zephyr will be among the next wave of ancient boy names to catch on.

For girls the names Kirsty Stacey and Leanne had trouble surviving in 2015 with Kirsty dropping from 53 to 1324 in just 19 years. Bellamy - this uncommon first name is the first name of actress Bellamy Young from Scandal. Here are some old names that deserve another surge in popularity.

Many old fashioned baby boy names are rising in the shadows as well. Have picked out the 100 most usable names for boys and girls. Edward Ned for short Elias.

Researchers from Nameberry have identified 5000 names no longer in use. Most people have heard of these names so pronunciation isnt too big a problem. However for boys names Calum and Shaun are falling into disuse with Craig suffering the biggest drop it was 81 in 1996 but 771 last year.