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Cool Midcentury Baby Names

Cool baby names from the middle of the 20th century are coming into style on the heels of midcentury houses and furniture. True, some baby names popular from the 1940s through the 60s may feel like dowdy, overplayed Baby Boomer names just heading into retirement and not due back in style for another generation or two. But some cool guy and girl midcentury names, with their sleek lines and no-nonsense feel, are starting to feel fresh again to the adventurous baby namer.

Edie

Meaning: prosperous in war

Origin:English, diminutive of Edith
312
Rose

Meaning: rose, a flower

Origin:Latin
52
Harriet

Meaning: estate ruler

Origin:English variation of French Henriette
175
Lois

Meaning: most desirable

Origin:Greek
538
Eve

Meaning: life

Origin:Hebrew
244
June

Meaning: young

Origin:Latin
186
Ruth

Meaning: compassionate friend

Origin:Hebrew
255
Louise

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:French and English, feminine variation of Louis
377
Kit

Meaning: pure

Origin:English, diminutive of Katherine
329
Bea

Meaning: she who brings happiness

Origin:Diminutive of Beatrice
348
Cy

Meaning: sun

Origin:Diminutive of Cyrus, Persian
663
Van

Meaning: of

Origin:Dutch
734
Art

Meaning: noble one; bear man

Origin:Diminutive of Arthur
538
Dean

Meaning: church official

Origin:English
269
Ray

Meaning: wise protector

Origin:Diminutive of Raymond
215
Mack

Meaning: son of

Origin:Scottish or Irish
661
Hank

Meaning: estate ruler

Origin:Diminutive of Henry, German
492
Origin:Diminutive of Harold and Henry
603
Billie

Meaning: resolute protection

Origin:English, diminutive of Wilhelmina, Wilma
409
Lou

Meaning: renowned warrior

Origin:Short form of Louise
546