Old-fashioned names such as Harriet and Amos may make us think of our grandparents and a bygone era, but there is always a chance they'll make a trendy comeback alongside more contemporary names such as Onyx, Anakin, and Nova.

Once-Popular Baby Names You Never See Anymore

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Old-fashioned names such as Harriet and Amos may make us think of our grandparents and a bygone era, but there is always a chance they'll make a trendy comeback alongside more contemporary names such as Onyx, Anakin, and Nova. Here is a nostalgic look at eight vintage baby names that were once widely popular but have faded in use — at least for now.

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