Patches of Names

According to Genesis, the first book of the Bible, God made the world in six days; he then made the first human being: Adam.  It is not surprising, then, that Adam is the Hebrew word for "man" even though there are other theories about its origin and meaning. Either way, it became quite popular as a given name in England during the Middle Ages. It remained that way through the 1870s. In the United States, Adam always ranked within the top 500. It ranked in the 100s during the 1880s only to fall into the 300s-400s during the 1940s and 1950s. Adam entered the top 100 for the first name in 1970 and peaked at #18 in 1983 and 1984. The name has since declined in use, having exited the top 100 in 2021 only to return the next year.  No matter how far it falls, Adam will always be a timeless classic. Its use in multiple European languages beyond the English-speaking world, such as Belgian and French, adds proof to its classic status.  Adam may have peaked less than fifty years ago, b

For prospective parents or name fans who also enjoy Disney, there is a unique style of first names just for them.  Disney names are not necessarily character names from every Disney movie (even though it can happen). Instead, they are a unique set of vintage names that reflect the values of Walt Disney: nostalgic charm mixed with optimism. Stated differently, they sound innocent and evoke images of a bygone era, but they also reflect revolutionary people or events that can inspire the next generation.  The characteristics of a Disney name are the same that define an ideal Disney movie: child-friendly but mature enough to suit adults. Dolly and Elsie, though perfectly usable, sound too childish to make the cut while Florence and Sylvia sound too mature. Jane and Mary also sound too plain for the Disney style.  Here are some girls' names that sound as if they could be characters in Disney movies: Alice Walt Disney's Alice in Cartoonland series led to greater projects; Alice in Al