Ready for a Comeback - 1880s US

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These names were all given to babies born in 1880s Wyoming, in the United States. We think they're ready for a comeback!

Adeline, Alma
Caroline, Cordelia
Dare
Edna, Ella
Flora
Hattie
Ida, Iola
Jenny
Leona, Lillie, Lula
Mabel, Maude
Nellie
Ola, Olive
Rosa, Ruth
Vena

Chester, Clayton
Dominick
Felix, Franklin
Gus
Harvey
Jake, Jay
Leon, Louis
Nestor
Otto
Percy, Perry
Roy, Russell
Wallace, Wesley, Weston


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