The Normans brought it to England where it replaced the Old English cognate BeornheardThis was the name of several saints including Saint Bernard of Menthon who built hospices in the Swiss Alps in the 10th century and Saint.

Old timey m names. It became obsolete from the late 1880s with the development of modern bicycles which provided similar speed amplification via chain-driven gear trains and comfort through pneumatic tires. Smith-Bannister Scott Names and Naming Patterns in England 1538-1700 Oxford 1997. Royal power Old Engl.

Awesome old-timey names Cordelia. My first cat was also named this and its a name that Im extremely attached too. The penny-farthing also known as a high wheel high wheeler or ordinary was the first machine to be called a bicycle.

Does anyone else like old timey names like Roosevelt and Fitzgerald. Eunice this strong Greek girl name means victory. The mama writes My husband and I are looking for a name for our first baby.

Old-timey girl names have a throwback feel and are adorable. Bold ruler Old Engl. Bernard m English French Dutch Polish Croatian Slovene Czech Ancient Germanic Derived from the Germanic element bern bear combined with hard brave hardy.

Estelle this pretty girl name means star and has Latin roots. Along with Emma and Henry other old-fashioned baby names in the US Top 500 include Abraham Arthur Edith Frederick Josephine Olive Philip Rosemary and Walter. 21 rows Bibelot is a rarely used old word for trinkets and knick-knacks.

I also have a very uncommon name and I get compliments on it but I dont know. If you prefer the clunky-cool variety of old lady names consider adding Cornelia Dorothea Geraldine or Henrietta to your list. Old-Fashioned Boy Names.