Learning about names, their meaning, and how the meaning changes depending on the country of origin is truly such an intriguing pastime. Throughout my life, there have always been a handle full of classic, yet uncommon names that I have come across and have always been so drawn to. Here is a short list of my favorite old-style names that are making a huge come back in 2018!
1. Ella
The name Ella is short and simple, yet extremely sophisticated and fun. In the English language, the name Ella means "light" or "beautiful fairy". In other languages, such as French and German, it means "all". The name was extremely popular in the 1880s, dipped drastically in the 1980s, and ever since 2016, the name Ella has gained much of its popularity back. Ella is not only elegant and simple, it is timeless.
2. Harrison
Harrison is of English origin and means "son of a ruler". The name gained popularity in the 1800s when William Harrison was elected the ninth president of the United States of America. The name Harrison has many positive characteristics such as being creative, happy, and extremely social. Many named Harrison often go by the nickname Harry.
3. Charlotte
The name Charlotte (the female version of Charles) often represents a little girl who is enthusiastic, charming, and charismatic. Charlotte means "free spirit" or "free woman" and is of English, German, and French origin. The name wasn't too popular in the late 1900s until the TV series "Sex In The City" featured a character named Charlotte York. When the show gained massive popularity, the use of the name nearly doubled.
4. Parker
Parker is of English origin and mainly emerged in the early 19th century. The name came from an occupational name for a person who worked in parks. The name is allegedly unisex but is more often seen in boys than in girls. Parker is known for being a extremely strong name, yet is also known for characteristics such as being loving, affectionate, and sensitive.
5. Layla
The name Layla is popular due to an Arabian love story and means "dark beauty". When Eric Clapton released the song "Layla" in 1972, the name skyrocketed drastically in popularity. Ever since then, the name Layla has remained pretty high on the popularity charts due to its sweet sound.
6. Preston
Preston is a name which represents power, strength, and authority. The name is of English origin and actually comes from the word "priest". Even though the name has never been massively popular, it gained recognition in 1980 after hitting one of its lowest popularity points in 1970. Those who are named Preston are often men who have wealth due to their endless work ethic. They are constantly striving for the very best.