The Daily Record has looked back over 100 years in time to investigate the most popular names in Scotland that could soon see a comeback thanks to the '100-year rule'.
If you are interested in a name that is bothand unique, the best thing to do is to look to the past. There are plenty of names that, while once common, have fallen out of fashion over the years — and they are a great source of inspiration.
It is believed that, when it comes to baby names, there is a '100-year rule'. The theory claims that names gradually fallen out of fashion, but have a comeback every century or so as parents seek out unique choices that are no longer common. The Daily Record has therefore journeyed back in time over 100 years to investigate at most popular boy's and girl's names in Scotland. Looking at the list on the, we have compiled 12 that we think could be seeing a revival very soon.
As there are no baby name records for 1923, we have journeyed back even further to 1900 — so these names are overdue a comeback. Here are 12 common names in Scotland in 1900 that could be popular again soon thanks to the 100-year rule.Agnes is one name that you still come across from time to time, but it is certainly not among the most popular baby names these days. Previously the sixth most popular girl's name in 1900, it means 'pure' and 'holy'.
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