Retro 70’s Names Making a Comeback

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Take a little retro inspiration for your baby-to-be from our list of popular 70’s names plus monikers made famous by 1970s icons and moments in history.

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Old Names from the 1970s Made New Again

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Amy

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Apollo

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Cher

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Cicely

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Retro 70’s Names Making a Comeback

Take a little retro inspiration for your baby-to-be from our list of popular 70’s names plus monikers made famous by 1970s icons and moments in history.

Old Names from the 1970s Made New Again

Amy

Apollo

An infinity and beyond kind of name inspired by Apollo 13, the historic space craft mission which launched from Kennedy Space Center on April 11, 1970, the name Apollo means “destroyer” and is of Greek origin.

Cher

Cher as a girl’s name is of French origin and means “dear”. The moniker landed itself on our list of popular 70’s names thanks to the “Goddess of Pop” herself, Cher whose full name is Cherilyn.

Cicely

Cicely Tyson won 11 Primetime Emmy nominees and rose to fame in the 70’s, she has a beautiful name we couldn’t help but include on this list. Cicely means “blind of self beauty”.

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