Before revision: Examples Other than the name Tiffany, the following names have been mistakenly thought to be of modern origin but are actually historical: Shane, which dates back to the 17th century as a masculine name derived from Gaelic; Beverly, which originates from the term "beaver meadow" and has historical usage; Wade, rooted in Early English and popular in the medieval period; and Nicola, historically used as a male name in Italy and borne by notable figures like the 12th-century Nicola de la Haye
After revision: Names.Examples Other than the name Tiffany, the following names have been mistakenly thought to be of modern origin but are actually historical: Shane, which dates back to the 17th century as a masculine name derived from Gaelic; Beverly, which originates from the term "beaver meadow" and has historical usage; Wade, rooted in Early English and popular in the medieval period; and Nicola, historically used as a male name in Italy and borne by notable figures like the 12th-century Nicola de la Haye