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HelpRe: Darla, Darlene and Dawn
in reply to a message by Lily
In my limited experience, Dawn is a name that was chosen 30-odd-yrs ago by the same stratum of parents now drawn to Jayden (etc.) type names. I've never known anyone named Darla--wasn't it recommended here just awhile ago for an author's fictional lunch acquaintance?
The others--Darlene, Arlene, Eileen, Maureen, and Janine are working class names from the 40's and 50's. Even the 30's. I think names with the same sounding ending have been in use for awhile, names like Justine and Maxine , but somehow these have a different, classier feel. Of this list, I think maybe only Eileen/Elaine could make a comeback anytime soon.
The others--Darlene, Arlene, Eileen, Maureen, and Janine are working class names from the 40's and 50's. Even the 30's. I think names with the same sounding ending have been in use for awhile, names like Justine and Maxine , but somehow these have a different, classier feel. Of this list, I think maybe only Eileen/Elaine could make a comeback anytime soon.
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No. I believe the names you listed were trendy and are now outdated, and if they come back, it won't be for a few more generations. (sorry this was addressed to the OP).
This message was edited 9/9/2011, 11:42 AM
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