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Top American girls' names of the 1950s

Girls
Mary Hebrew, Bitter.	Linda Spanish, Pretty.
Patricia Latin, Noblewoman.	Susan Hebrew, Lily.
Deborah Hebrew, Bee.	Barbara Latin, Foreigner.
Debra	Karen Greek, Pure.
Nancy English, Gracious.	Donna Latin, Lady.
Cynthia Greek, From Mount Kynthos, moon.	Sandra Greek, Defender of mankind.
Pamela Greek, Honey.	Sharon Hebrew, Desert plain.
Kathleen Irish, Pure.	Carol French, Song.
Diane Latin, Divine.	Brenda Irish, Sword.
Cheryl	Janet English, Form of Jane.
Elizabeth Hebrew, God's oath.	Kathy English, Short for Katherine (pure).
Margaret Greek, Pearl.	Janice Hebrew, God is gracious.
Carolyn English, Form of Caroline.	Denise French, Follower of Dionysus, god of wine.
Judy Hebrew, Short for Judith (praised).	Rebecca Hebrew, Bound.
Joyce Latin, Joyful.	Teresa Greek, Reaper.

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