These Baby Girl Names Have Been Forgotten and Shouldn’t Be

Published on July 3, 2022
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Pamela

The name Pamela was once a very popular option, and most people claim it means “all sweetness” because of the Greek words meli (honey) and pan (all). It first appeared in The Countess of Pembroke’s Arcadia by Sir Philip Sidney.

Pamela

Pamela

Anita

Anita is an excellent name and comes from “Anna.” People argue about what it means, though most agree it’s “favor” or “grace.” Still, Anita is another form of Juanita. Plus, the Hindu version means “not guided” (Sanskrit.)

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Anita

Anita