These forgotten baby names from a century ago are hidden gems

Trying to find a baby name that's beautiful yet not over-used is like trying to strike gold.

And who isn't always on the lookout for unusual, quirky names? 

So why not hark back, let's say, a hundred years and see what monikers were popular then.

You never know, you might spot one that you like…

Girls

1. Birdie

This name has German, English, and American origins and it means "bright, famous; little bird".

Cute.

2. Theda

This is a Greek name, which means ''supreme gift.''

And isn't that what your bouncing baby is? 

3. Bessie

This one is of Hebrew origin, meaning "pledged to God".

4. Maude 

Of German origin, it means ''strength in battle.'' 

5. Minerva

Latin origin meaning of this name is"the mind".

Minerva was a Roman goddess of wisdom in mythology. 

6. Ida

This name means ''hardworking'' and has German and Greek origins.

7. Agatha

Fro Greek origins, meaning  "good".

Also perfect for any murder mystery fans after best-selling writer Agatha Christie.

Boys

1. Thaddeus 

This name is of Aramaic origin and means "gift of God".

2. Chester 

An English name, based on the Latin 'castra' meaning camp.

3. Rufus 

This is an ancient Roman name popular, mentioned in the New Testament.

It's a cool, edgy name too, right? 

4. Dudley

This one means from the people's meadow in English. 

It's also a quirky example of how a surname can work as a first name. 

5. Ambrose

This name is of Latin origin, meaning "immortal one". 

6. Grover

This name is of English origin, meaning "lives near a grove of trees".

7. Cornelius 

This name is Latin, deriving from the word 'cornu' which means ''horn''.