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Saint, North, Apple, Blue: these are the names that define the newest generation.
The boy names that defined a much older generation are now gathering so much dust that they’re set to actually become extinct.
Yes, folks. The name, ‘Nigel’ is on the list. (Post continues after gallery.)
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According to data out of the UK, some of the classic and unique baby boy names of the early 20th century are now so rare, they stand a very good chance of becoming fully extinct.
Here are 20 of the soon-to-disappear boys names.
1. Bertram
2. Cecil
3. Clarence
4. Clive
5. Cyril
6. Dean
7. Dennis
8. Derek
9. Duncan
10. Ernest
11. Gary
12. Geoffrey
13. Horace
14. Leonard
15. Malcolm
Extinct baby names in 2016. (Post continues after video)
16. Neville
17. Nigel
18. Norman
19. Roy
20. Wayne
Who else feels sad? I feel like we've lost some really important names here.
Anyway, let's be optimistic. Maybe the modern world will tired of calling their children after adjectives and inanimate objects and decide to get back to basics with classic names like 'Gary', or 'Roy'.
Hey, if midriff tops and bell-bottom jeans were able to make their way back into mainstream society, who knows what's possible?
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Top Comments
I know of a baby Roy born very recently.
When I heard the other day of another baby Harry born among my circle, I thought about Gary/ Garry and how interesting it's not used as it is only one letter difference, yet Harry is so incredibly popular.
I think Leonard (or Leo) might still have some legs left in him.