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Top American boys' names of the 1940s

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Lawrence Latin, Crowned with laurel.	Terry English, Short for Terrence, Teresa.
Wayne English, Wagon maker.	Arthur Celtic, Noble one.
Jack American, Nickname for John or Jacob.	Carl German, Man, variation of Charles.
Henry German, Ruler of the household.	Willie English, Short for William, Wilhelmina.
Bruce French, Place name; woods.	Joe
Peter Greek, Latin, Small rock.	Billy English, German, Short for William.
Roy French, King.	Ralph English, Wolf counsel.
Anthony Latin, Greek, Praiseworthy (Latin), flourishing (Greek).	Jimmy English, Short for James.
Albert English, Noble, bright.	Bobby English, Nickname for Robert.
Eugene Greek, Nobleman.	Johnny

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Patricia

Latin, "Noblewoman"

Patricia is well-bred and serious, a prep-school girl headed for the Ivy League.When she's feeling more playful, she goes by Patty, Patsy or Trish.

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Pati		Patria		Patti
Tricia		Patty		Patie
Patrea		Trishia		Trisha
Pat		Trish		Trisa
Patee		Patrisia		Patrisha
Patsy		Trisia

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