Louisa
This name has been neglected for nearly a century! It was most popular throughout the 1910s. Let’s face it: the name Louisa used to be linked with ladies at your parent’s bingo hall, but perhaps it’s time to change that. Let us not forget the brilliant American novelist, widely known for her masterpiece “Little Women,” Louisa May Alcott. The name is derived from the Latin word meaning warrior, so why not return it to its previous glory? So, besides the originator of “Little Women,” do we know any other renowned Louisas? There is Louisa Adama, a writer and First Lady; Louisa Rose Allen, a singer-songwriter; and Louisa Wall, one of the most well-known women in New Zealand Parliament.
Louisa
Gertrude
We haven’t heard the name Gertrude in a very long time! This is unsurprising given that it peaked in the 1880’s. While it is not as common as it once was, Gertrude is still a unique name, with only 29 girls named Gertrude in 2021! That is one in every 61,362 kids born. It is a rare name, and the nickname ‘Gertie’ is simply charming! You’d be astonished to learn how many well-known persons were born with the name Gertrude and then changed their names. Elizabeth Anscombe was originally named Gertrude, Ma Rainey was born Gertrude Pridgett, and Luna Vachon is actually Miss Gertrude.
Gertrude
