Early 1900s Baby Names That Are Now Unusual

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Ethel

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Gladys

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Clarence

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Bessie

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Bertha

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Earl

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Gertrude

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Early 1900s Baby Names That Are Now Unusual

Ethel

Gladys

Clarence

Bessie

Bertha

Earl

Gertrude

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