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Goldie

♀ Girl

Pronounced GOHL-dee /ˈɡoʊl.di/High

Meaning: From Yiddish golde meaning 'gold,' or as an English nickname from the word gold, used as a given name for golden-haired or particularly precious childrenHigh

In 30 seconds: Goldie means 'golden' — from Yiddish and English traditions. Warmly vintage and surprisingly stylish, it is rising as the name of a new generation of golden girls.
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Origin HighYiddish, English
MeaningFrom Yiddish golde meaning 'gold,' or as an English nickname from the word gold, used as a given name for golden-haired or particularly precious children
U.S. rank (2025)#621 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births469 girls (0.03% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1915
Total births (all-time)≈ 38,551

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 191518802025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Goldie derives from Yiddish golde ('gold') or from the English word gold. In Ashkenazi Jewish naming tradition, Goldie was a common name in Eastern Europe, often given to cherished or golden-haired daughters. It entered English-speaking countries with Jewish immigrants in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Goldie was popular in the early 20th century, particularly in Jewish American communities, and has been in continuous use. It peaked in the 1920s–30s and is now experiencing a warm revival as part of the broader vintage and Yiddish-name resurgence. Goldie Hawn remains its most famous modern bearer.

Did you know? Goldie Hawn — who won an Academy Award at just 25 and is still one of Hollywood's most beloved figures — was born Goldie Jeanne Hawn in 1945, making Goldie a name that has been in the cultural spotlight for over 75 consecutive years.
Overall data confidence 92%
Behind the Name — Goldie — etymology and historyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

GoldaGoldeGold

Nicknames

Gold

Famous Bearers

  • ★Goldie Hawn (1945–present)
    American actress and producer, Academy Award winner for Cactus Flower (1969).

If you like Goldie…

Marigold— vintage English name with the same golden botanical warmth and rising revival appeal
Honey— English word-name with the same warm, sweet vintage feel
Ruby— vintage gemstone-name with the same precious-material warmth and rising chart position
Pearl— vintage gemstone-name with the same Edwardian-era jewelry-name character

Frequently Asked

What does the name Goldie mean?

Goldie means 'golden' or 'made of gold,' from Yiddish golde or English gold, used to describe something precious or golden-haired.

How do you pronounce Goldie?

It is said GOHL-dee — two syllables with stress on the first.

Is Goldie a boy or girl name?

Goldie is used almost exclusively as a girls' name.

How popular is Goldie?

Goldie is in a vintage revival in the U.S. and UK, rising steadily in the top 400–500 girls' names as part of the wider vintage-name trend.