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Re: Australian Names

by Just Jonquil

10/27/2011, 11:34 AM

The only people I know called Vashti are both Australians. But it's still rare.
Older-generation names:
Desley (Queensland, 1940s - I think it had a limited shelf life and was confined to Queensland)
Lorrae - 1930-ish
Valda - ditto - I've met a few
Dulcie - more popular in Australia than elsewhere in the early 20th century
Raelene
Noelene

Lucinda is popular now

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- Bex

10/27/2011, 12:29 PM

I've never heard of Desley or Lorrae.. I've met one Dulcie, one Valda, one Raelene but no Noelene.

- Teacups (ohdarlingno)

10/27/2011, 11:46 AM

Des! I know many a Des. My grandma's male neighbours are Des on one side and Les on the other! (they are Desley and Lesley) Agree that it's a Queensland thing.

Noeline, yes. Nola / Noela also. You have some good older generation ones here.

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