Vintage Baby Names

401 Vintage names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.

Explore 401 baby names with a vintage feel. Every name links to a full page with its sourced meaning, origin, popularity chart, famous bearers, and a clear audio pronunciation. Names are listed most-popular first.

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Mabel#201 in the U.S.Lovable, dear Dahlia#215 in the U.S.Dahl's flower — the dahlia plant, named after botanist Anders Dahl Maisie#233 in the U.S.Pearl Lucille#239 in the U.S.Light Maggie#294 in the U.S.Pearl — as a diminutive of Margaret Evelynn#301 in the U.S.Wished-for child; life — as a variant of Evelyn blending Eve (life) and Old English elements Elaine#305 in the U.S.Bright, shining light — Old French form of Helen Frances#318 in the U.S.Feminine form of Francis, from the Latin Franciscus, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free one', ultimat Hattie#334 in the U.S.Diminutive of Harriet, the English feminine form of Harry/Henry, from Old German Heimrich, comp Vanessa#377 in the U.S.Invented by Jonathan Swift as a pet name for Esther Vanhomrigh, later adopted as a butterfly ge Ivory#378 in the U.S.From Old French ivoire and Latin ebur, referring to the creamy white material derived from elep Bonnie#396 in the U.S.From Scottish bonnie meaning beautiful, attractive, or healthy-looking; ultimately from Old Fre Dorothy#421 in the U.S.From Greek Dorothea, a reversal of Theodora: combining doron (gift) and theos (God), meaning gi Marceline#424 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Marcellus, ultimately from Latin Marcus connected to Mars the Rom Alma#449 in the U.S.From Latin 'alma' meaning nourishing or kind (as in 'alma mater'), or from Hebrew 'almah' meani Clementine#456 in the U.S.French feminine form of Clement, from Latin 'clemens' meaning mild, gentle, or merciful; used a Winnie#475 in the U.S.Short form of Winifred, from the Welsh Gwenfrewi composed of 'gwen' (white, fair, blessed) and Kora#491 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Cora, from Greek 'kore' meaning maiden or girl; also an epithet for Perseph Amanda#493 in the U.S.From Latin 'amanda,' the gerundive of 'amare' (to love), meaning 'she who must be loved,' 'wort Maxine#497 in the U.S.Feminine form of Maximus, from Latin 'maximus' meaning greatest or largest; a superlative adjec Edith#499 in the U.S.From Old English 'Eadgyth,' composed of 'ead' (rich, prosperity, fortune) and 'gyth' (battle, s Hadassah#570 in the U.S.Myrtle tree; the Hebrew name of the biblical Queen Esther, signifying the fragrant myrtle plant Estelle#573 in the U.S.Star; a French and Occitan name derived from the Latin stella, meaning star Mara#589 in the U.S.From Hebrew mara meaning 'bitter' or 'sorrowful'; in the Book of Ruth, Naomi asks to be called Winona#627 in the U.S.From the Dakota Sioux word winúŋna, meaning 'firstborn daughter.' In Dakota tradition, children Andi#632 in the U.S.Feminine short form of Andrea or Andreas, from the Greek andreios (ἀνδρεῖος), meaning 'manly,' Andie#650 in the U.S.Diminutive of Andrea or Andromeda, ultimately from Greek andros meaning man or warrior; Andrea Gloria#655 in the U.S.Directly from the Latin word gloria meaning glory, fame, or renown; used as a Christian name du Myra#663 in the U.S.Invented or popularized by the poet Fulke Greville in the 16th century, possibly as an anagram Jolene#666 in the U.S.American elaboration of Josephine or a combination of Jo and the popular -lene or -leen suffix;Romy#698 in the U.S.Citizen of Rome; short form of Rosemarie or Romilda, combining the Roman place name Roma and Ge Robin#704 in the U.S.Medieval diminutive of Robert, from Old French Robin, itself from Old High German Hrodebert mea Angie#705 in the U.S.Short form of Angela, from Latin angela, from Greek angelos (ἄγγελος), meaning 'messenger' or 'Leslie#712 in the U.S.From a Scottish place name, possibly from Gaelic lios (garden, enclosure) and cuilinn (holly), Martha#713 in the U.S.From Aramaic marta (מַרְתָּא), the feminine form of mar meaning 'lord' or 'master,' hence 'lady Ila#718 in the U.S.In Sanskrit, Ila (इला) means 'earth' and is the name of a daughter of Manu in Hindu mythology; Gwen#725 in the U.S.Welsh short form of Gwendolyn or Gwenllian, from the Welsh element gwen meaning 'white,' 'fair,Theodora#726 in the U.S.From Greek Theodora (Θεοδώρα), the feminine form of Theodore, from theos (god) + doron (gift), Ramona#733 in the U.S.Spanish feminine form of Ramon, which derives from Raimund, from Old High German Raginmund, com Laurel#734 in the U.S.From the Latin laurus, meaning 'laurel tree'; the laurel was sacred to Apollo in Greek and Roma Penny#740 in the U.S.Short form of Penelope, from the Greek Penelope (Πηνελόπη), meaning 'weaver' (from pene, the we Maisy#745 in the U.S.Scottish pet form of Margaret, from the Greek Margarites meaning 'pearl'; Maisy is an alternate Marjorie#822 in the U.S.Pearl; medieval English form of Margaret, from Greek margarites (pearl)Nola#822 in the U.S.Most commonly a short form of the Irish Gaelic name Finola or Fionnuala, meaning 'fair-shoulder Jessie#824 in the U.S.Pet form of Jessica or Jesse, ultimately from the Hebrew Yishai meaning 'God exists' or 'gift',Zelda#832 in the U.S.Short form of the Old High German Griselda, composed of gris (gray) and hild (battle), meaning Honey#846 in the U.S.From the Old English hunig (honey), referring to the sweet substance produced by bees; used as Deborah#864 in the U.S.From the Hebrew devorah meaning 'bee', specifically the honeybee, which was associated in ancie Tiffany#880 in the U.S.From Greek Theophania meaning manifestation of God; the name given to children born on or aroun Odette#883 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of Oda or Ode, from Old High German Aud or Od meaning wealth, fortun Tilly#885 in the U.S.Short form of Matilda, from Old High German Mahthildis, composed of maht (might, power, strengt Vada#886 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of the Germanic name Vada or Wade (meaning to go, ford); also connected to S Rosalyn#888 in the U.S.Beautiful rose; English form of Rosalind, influenced by rosa (rose) though the Germanic root is Violette#894 in the U.S.French diminutive of Violette, from Latin viola (violet flower); the violet symbolized modesty,Maizie#901 in the U.S.Scottish diminutive variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish pet form of Margaret; Margaret derives Linda#902 in the U.S.Short form of Germanic names ending in -lind or -linda, from Old High German lind meaning soft,Etta#930 in the U.S.Short form of Henrietta, the feminine form of Henry, from Old High German Heimrich, composed of Elsa#938 in the U.S.Pledged to God; short form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God is ab Tallulah#940 in the U.S.From Choctaw tallulah meaning leaping water or running water, associated with the Tallulah Fall Darla#941 in the U.S.English name derived from darling, an Old English term of endearment meaning beloved one or dea Madalyn#946 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Madeline or Magdalene, from Hebrew Magdala meaning tower or place of the to Marcella#948 in the U.S.Feminine diminutive of Marcellus, itself a diminutive of Marcus, from Latin Mars, the Roman god Rosalee#954 in the U.S.Variant of Rosalie or Rosalie, from Latin rosa meaning rose, combined with the diminutive suffi Mazie#966 in the U.S.Variant of Maisie, itself a Scottish diminutive of Margaret or Mary, from Greek margarites mean Nancy#967 in the U.S.Originally a medieval diminutive of Ann or Agnes, now understood as a pet form of Ann from Hebr Barbara#968 in the U.S.From Greek barbaros meaning foreign, strange, or one whose speech sounds like bar bar; used to Belle#1005 in the U.S.Beautiful; from French belle (beautiful, lovely), from Latin bella (beautiful), feminine of bel Betty#1008 in the U.S.Pledged to God; English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath / my God Ellen#1028 in the U.S.Bright, shining; an English form of Helen, from Greek helene (possibly related to helios, sun)Joyce#1042 in the U.S.Lord; from the Breton/Celtic personal name Iodoc (lord), via Norman French Josce; later folk-et Sandra#1045 in the U.S.Defender of men; short form of Alexandra/Alessandra, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner (man Beverly#1046 in the U.S.Beaver stream; from Old English beofor (beaver) + leah (stream, clearing) — the original place Mattie#1057 in the U.S.Gift of God; English pet form of Martha or Matilda; Martha from Aramaic meaning lady or mistres Agnes#1063 in the U.S.Pure or chaste; from Greek hagnos (pure, holy, chaste), via Latin Agnes Adela#1095 in the U.S.Noble; from Germanic adal (noble), short form of names like Adelaide or Adelheid Sally#1098 in the U.S.Princess; English pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew sarah (princess, noblewoman)Libby#1123 in the U.S.Pledged to God; an English pet form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba (my God is an oath)Susan#1136 in the U.S.Lily; from Hebrew Shoshannah (lily, rose), via Greek Sousanna and Latin Susanna Brenda#1139 in the U.S.Sword; from Old Norse brand (sword, blade) or possibly the feminine of Brendan (Irish: prince)Ida#1143 in the U.S.Work, labor; from Germanic id (work, labor); also a name from Greek mythology, from Mount Ida i Harriet#1157 in the U.S.Home ruler; an English feminine form of Harry/Henry, from Germanic Heimirich (heim: home + ric:Mollie#1206 in the U.S.Bitter or beloved; English pet form of Mary, from Hebrew Miriam (bitter, beloved, or wished-for Isadora#1223 in the U.S.Gift of Isis; from Greek Isidora (Isis: the Egyptian goddess + doron: gift)Sharon#1232 in the U.S.The plain; the Plain of Sharon — a fertile coastal plain in ancient Israel, from Hebrew sharon Joan#1238 in the U.S.God is gracious; English feminine form of John, from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is gracious) via La Kit#1240 in the U.S.Pure; English pet form of Katherine (Greek Aikaterine: pure) or Christopher (Greek: bearer of C Fern#1261 in the U.S.The fern plant; from Old English fearn (the fern — a flowerless vascular plant that reproduces Patricia#1302 in the U.S.Noble, patrician, of noble birth Annette#1304 in the U.S.Grace, favor, gracious Addie#1312 in the U.S.Noble; diminutive of Adelaide or Adeline Ellery#1329 in the U.S.Cheerful, joyful; possibly from elder tree or from Hilary Evalyn#1351 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from Old French aveline Heather#1352 in the U.S.The heather plant, a flowering shrub of the Scottish moors May#1357 in the U.S.The month of May; also pearl or beloved as a pet form Nelly#1358 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; diminutive of Helen Roslyn#1369 in the U.S.Gentle horse, tender and gentle Jenny#1388 in the U.S.God is gracious, beloved Stacy#1395 in the U.S.Resurrection, the one who will rise again Evalynn#1399 in the U.S.Wished-for child; hazelnut; from aveline Rita#1404 in the U.S.Pearl, precious jewel Dottie#1406 in the U.S.Gift of God, God's gift Inez#1407 in the U.S.Pure, chaste, holy Paulette#1410 in the U.S.Small, humble; little Paul Lorraine#1417 in the U.S.From Lorraine, the land of Lothar's people Shirley#1453 in the U.S.Bright clearing or meadow, from Old English scir (bright) and leah (clearing)Nell#1460 in the U.S.Bright, shining, ray of sun; short form of Eleanor or Helen Anita#1463 in the U.S.Grace, favor; little Ana Maisey#2239 in the U.S.pearl Mayzie#2241 in the U.S.pearl, via Margaret Janice#2250 in the U.S.God is gracious Ollie#2256 in the U.S.olive tree, symbol of peace Ronnie#2292 in the U.S.ruler's counsel Ottilie#2315 in the U.S.wealth, fortune, prosperity Yvonne#2318 in the U.S.yew tree, symbolizing immortality and endurance Deanna#2323 in the U.S.divine, belonging to the divine, goddess of the hunt Josey#2327 in the U.S.God will increase, God will add Lizzie#2332 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oath Marla#2334 in the U.S.beloved, drop of the sea Susie#2339 in the U.S.lily Emeline#2365 in the U.S.whole, universal, or hardworking Betsy#2404 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oath Ellamae#2405 in the U.S.whole, universal and beloved Ivie#2408 in the U.S.the ivy plant, climbing vine Jean#2411 in the U.S.God is gracious Janet#2441 in the U.S.God is gracious Tracy#2453 in the U.S.from Thracia, warlike Imogene#2464 in the U.S.maiden, innocent Katy#2467 in the U.S.pure Mable#2468 in the U.S.lovable, my beautiful Rosaline#3000 in the U.S.From Latin rosa (rose) combined with Germanic lind (gentle, soft, tender), or simply 'pretty ro Ginny#3021 in the U.S.Diminutive of Virginia (from the Roman family name Verginius, meaning 'pure' or 'maiden') or Gi Hollie#3022 in the U.S.From the Old English word 'holen,' referring to the holly tree, associated with protection and Jemima#3024 in the U.S.From the Hebrew 'yemimah,' most commonly interpreted as 'dove,' a symbol of peace and purity; s Lacy#3027 in the U.S.From the Norman baronial surname de Lacy, from Lassy in Calvados, Normandy; used as a given nam Amity#3045 in the U.S.From Old French 'amité,' from Latin 'amicitia' (friendship, goodwill), from 'amicus' (friend), Beth#3046 in the U.S.Short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheba: 'El' = God + 'sheva' = oath/abundance), meaning 'my G Carrie#3050 in the U.S.Pet form of Caroline or Carol, ultimately from the Germanic Karl meaning free man or strong man Hilda#3053 in the U.S.From the Old High German element hild meaning battle or war; a short form of names beginning wi Mallie#3062 in the U.S.Pet form of Molly or Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam meaning bitter or beloved; also a diminutive Augusta#3076 in the U.S.Great, venerable, majestic; feminine form of Augustus, the title of Roman emperors Davie#3082 in the U.S.Beloved; diminutive of David or Davina, from the Hebrew Dawid meaning beloved Evette#3083 in the U.S.Yew tree; from the Germanic element iv (yew), via the French feminine diminutive Yvette Fraidy#3084 in the U.S.Joy, happiness; from Yiddish freyd or German Freude meaning joy Joann#3090 in the U.S.God is gracious; combining the Hebrew Yohanan (Jehovah is gracious) elements into a single femi Laurie#3093 in the U.S.Laurel tree; crowned with laurel; from the Latin laurus, the laurel whose leaves were used to c Letti#3094 in the U.S.Joy, happiness; diminutive of Letitia, from Latin laetitia meaning gladness or joy Maizey#3096 in the U.S.Pearl; a playful spelling variant of Maisie, the Scottish diminutive of Margaret from Greek mar Perel#3101 in the U.S.Pearl; from Yiddish perl meaning pearl, the Ashkenazi Jewish equivalent of the Hebrew name Peni Randi#3103 in the U.S.Shield wolf or admirable; a Scandinavian feminine name from Old Norse Ragnfridr meaning beautif Connie#3121 in the U.S.Steadfast or constant; a diminutive of Constance or Cornelia, from Latin constans meaning stead Deysi#3122 in the U.S.Phonetic Spanish spelling of Daisy, itself from Old English 'dæges ēage' meaning 'day's eye,' r Gillian#3124 in the U.S.English feminine form of Julian, from Latin Julianus, derived from Julius, the Roman family nam Gwenyth#3125 in the U.S.Welsh variant spelling of Gwyneth, from the Welsh region name Gwynedd and the element 'gwyn' me Juni#3129 in the U.S.Scandinavian and German form of June, from Latin Junius meaning 'of the gens Junia' or associat Kirsten#3134 in the U.S.Scandinavian (Danish and Norwegian) form of Christina, from Latin Christianus meaning 'follower Lennie#3137 in the U.S.Diminutive of Leonard or Lena/Helena. Through Leonard: from Old German 'leon' (lion) and 'hard'Lillia#3138 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Lily or Lilia, from Latin 'lilium' meaning the lily flower, itself from Gree Lizzy#3139 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundan Maida#3142 in the U.S.From Middle English 'maid/maiden' meaning 'young woman, girl, or virgin.' Also possibly from Ar Marcie#3144 in the U.S.Diminutive of Marcia, the feminine form of Marcus/Martius, from the Roman god Mars; meaning 'de Posie#3151 in the U.S.As a diminutive of Josephine, it carries the Hebrew meaning 'God will add'. As a standalone nam Dolores#3175 in the U.S.From Spanish dolores, plural of dolor (pain, sorrow), used in the Marian title Nuestra Señora d Eleonor#3176 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor, possibly from Old Provençal Aliénor of uncertain meaning, or influ Emaline#3179 in the U.S.Variant of Emeline, from the Germanic Amal tribal name or root amal meaning 'vigor, labor, riva Everette#3181 in the U.S.From the Old English surname Everett, combining eofor (wild boar) and heard (brave, strong, har Jasper#3186 in the U.S.From Persian Kaspar, meaning 'treasurer' or 'master of the treasure house,' also associated wit Lorna#3194 in the U.S.Invented by author R.D. Blackmore for his 1869 novel Lorna Doone, likely derived from Lorne, a Muriel#3198 in the U.S.From the Old Irish and Scottish Gaelic name Muirgeal or Muireall, composed of muir (sea) and ge Roxy#3204 in the U.S.Short form of Roxana or Roxanne, from Persian Roshanak or Ruxshana, meaning 'dawn', 'bright', o Avelina#3218 in the U.S.Medieval Latin and Norman French elaboration of Aveline, itself from Germanic roots possibly me Barbie#3220 in the U.S.Diminutive of Barbara, from Greek Barbaros meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'; Latin Barbara, meani Brandy#3221 in the U.S.From Dutch brandewijn meaning 'burnt wine' (the distilled spirit), used as a given name since t Carlotta#3223 in the U.S.Free woman; Italian feminine form of Charles, from Germanic karl, 'free man'Joanie#3235 in the U.S.God is gracious; affectionate pet form of Joan, from Hebrew Yochanan Jodi#3236 in the U.S.Pet form of Judith, from Hebrew Yehudit, 'woman of Judea; Jewish woman', often glossed 'praised Luiza#3244 in the U.S.Famous warrior; Portuguese, Brazilian, Polish, and Romanian form of Louisa, feminine of Louis, Poppi#3251 in the U.S.The poppy flower; from Old English popæg, ultimately from Latin papaver Rachelle#3252 in the U.S.Ewe, female sheep; an elaborated French-style form of Rachel, from Hebrew Rachel Zenaida#3261 in the U.S.Of Zeus, belonging to Zeus; from Greek Zenais, derived from the god's name Evee#3287 in the U.S.Life, living one; a spelling of Evie, the pet form of Eve (Hebrew Chawwah) and Evelyn Gretel#3290 in the U.S.Pearl; German diminutive of Margarete, from Greek margarites Lainie#3300 in the U.S.Pet form of Elaine, the Old French form of Helen, from Greek helene, 'torch, light'Marilynn#3303 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Marilyn, the early twentieth-century compound of Mary and Lynn Olga#3309 in the U.S.Holy, blessed; Russian form of Scandinavian Helga, from Old Norse heilagr, 'holy'Rosy#3312 in the U.S.Rose-like, blushing; the English adjective from rose, Latin rosa, used as a name and as a pet f Roxanna#3313 in the U.S.Bright, shining, dawn; Latinate elaboration of Roxana, from Persian Roshanak Roxie#3314 in the U.S.Pet form of Roxanne/Roxana, from Persian Roshanak, 'bright, dawn'Adalynne#3320 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kin; elaborated spelling of Adeline/Adalyn, from Germanic adal, 'noble'Darling#3339 in the U.S.Beloved, dear one; from Old English deorling, 'darling, favorite', also an English surname Melona#3353 in the U.S.Rare name of uncertain origin; most plausibly a modern elaboration of Mel- names like Melanie o Coralie#3396 in the U.S.Coral; French name from Latin corallium, the red jewel of the sea, possibly influenced by names Fay#3403 in the U.S.Fairy; from Old French fae, the enchanted folk of medieval romance Rosetta#3429 in the U.S.Little rose; Italian diminutive of Rosa Rubie#3431 in the U.S.Variant of Ruby, the red gemstone name from Latin rubeus, 'red'Amada#3441 in the U.S.Beloved; the Spanish feminine past participle of amar, 'to love', from Latin amata Gladys#3453 in the U.S.From Welsh Gwladus, possibly from gwlad, 'country, land', or a Welsh form of Claudia Lenni#3463 in the U.S.Variant of Leni/Lennie, German pet form of Helena and Magdalena — Helena carrying the Greek 'to Lulu#3464 in the U.S.Pearl; from Arabic lu'lu'a Magaly#3465 in the U.S.Provençal form of Margaret, 'pearl', via Magali; widely adopted in Latin America with the -y sp Maryanne#3469 in the U.S.Compound of Mary — often linked to 'beloved' — and Anne, 'grace'Ora#3474 in the U.S.Light; from Hebrew orah, a modern Israeli name Pauline#3475 in the U.S.Small, humble; French feminine of Paul, from Latin Paulus Petrona#3476 in the U.S.Feminine of the Roman family name Petronius, associated with Greek petra, 'rock, stone' — Peter Robbie#3483 in the U.S.Pet form of Roberta — Germanic hrod + beraht, 'bright fame' — used as a standalone girls' name Romie#3484 in the U.S.Variant of Romy, the German pet form of Rosemarie/Rosemary — the herb name from Latin ros marin Silvana#3488 in the U.S.Of the forest, woodland; Italian feminine of Silvanus, the Roman god of woods Teddy#3494 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodora — Greek 'gift of God' — worn standalone by girls in the vintage-nickname r Adelin#3503 in the U.S.Variant of Adeline, from Germanic adal, 'noble' — the medieval Norman name behind the whole Ada Alyce#3505 in the U.S.Variant of Alice, from Germanic Adalheidis, 'nobility' — a spelling fashionable in the early tw Arlyn#3507 in the U.S.Modern American name read variously as a short Arlene/Marilyn, an -lyn blend, or a Hebrew-influ Justine#3527 in the U.S.Just, fair, righteous; French feminine of Justin, from Latin Justus Marlen#3543 in the U.S.Variant of Marlene, a blend of Maria and Magdalene; in Latino use a popular short form, and his Marlena#3544 in the U.S.Latinized form of Marlene, a blend of Maria and Magdalene — Magdalene from Magdala, 'tower'Novella#3547 in the U.S.New; a short novel or tale; Italian feminine from Latin novellus, 'new, young'Posey#3549 in the U.S.A small bunch of flowers; from posy, originally a short verse (poesy) given with flowers — also Vita#3560 in the U.S.Life; from Latin vita — also a feminine of Vitus and a short form of names like Davita Debra#3581 in the U.S.Bee; a contracted spelling of Deborah, the prophet-judge and warrior of Israel Elvia#3584 in the U.S.Feminine of the Roman family name Helvius, traditionally linked to 'blonde, fair-haired' or to Evelynne#3586 in the U.S.Elaborated spelling of Evelyn, from the Norman name Aveline — possibly 'wished-for child' or li Ginger#3589 in the U.S.The pungent spice; from Latin zingiber via Greek — also a nickname for red hair and a pet form Gretchen#3591 in the U.S.German diminutive of Margarete (Margaret) — from Greek margarites, 'pearl'Griselda#3592 in the U.S.Gray battle; from Germanic gris, 'gray', and hild, 'battle' — the patient Griselda of Boccaccio Adalaide#3629 in the U.S.Variant of Adelaide, from Germanic Adalheidis — adal, 'noble', and heid, 'kind, sort' — 'of nob Delphine#3651 in the U.S.From Latin Delphina, 'woman of Delphi' or 'dolphin' — linked to the larkspur flower (delphinium Fannie#3654 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances — from Latin Franciscus, 'Frenchman, free one' — a beloved Victorian-era Am Imelda#3658 in the U.S.From Germanic Irmhild — irmin, 'whole, universal', and hild, 'battle' — borne by a young Italia Renae#3677 in the U.S.Variant of Renée — French feminine of René, from Latin renatus, 'reborn, born again'Aili#3688 in the U.S.Finnish and Sami form linked to Helga ('holy, blessed') or Adelaide ('noble'); a Nordic vintage Annora#3694 in the U.S.From Honoria/Honora — Latin honor, 'honour, esteem' — a medieval English vernacular form Elleanor#3701 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor — from Occitan Aliénor, often linked to Greek for 'light, shining'Elva#3703 in the U.S.An anglicized Irish name (from Ailbhe, 'white, bright') and/or a feminine echoing 'elf'; vintag Emelina#3704 in the U.S.Diminutive of Emelia/Amelia — Germanic amal, 'work, industrious' — with the -ina ending; a medi Leeann#3721 in the U.S.Compound of Lee ('meadow, clearing', Old English) and Ann ('grace', Hebrew); a mid-century blen Maude#3724 in the U.S.Medieval French form of Matilda — Germanic maht, 'might', plus hild, 'battle' — 'mighty in batt Neva#3726 in the U.S.From Spanish nieve, 'snow' (as in Sierra Nevada, 'snowy range'); also the river Neva of St. Pet Saydee#3733 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Sadie — the pet form of Sarah, Hebrew for 'princess, noblewoman'Adelaine#3746 in the U.S.Variant blending Adeline and Adelaide — from Germanic adal, 'noble' — 'noble, of noble nature'Eugenia#3762 in the U.S.Feminine of Eugenius — Greek eugenes, 'well-born, noble' (eu, 'good', plus genes, 'born')Helene#3765 in the U.S.French and continental form of Helen — Greek helene, 'torch, corposant; shining light'Karol#3775 in the U.S.K-spelling of Carol — feminine of Charles, 'free man/woman' — also evoking the joyful Christmas Leann#3778 in the U.S.Compound of Lee ('meadow, clearing') and Ann ('grace', from Hannah); a mid-century American ble Marcy#3783 in the U.S.Pet form of Marcia — feminine of Marcius/Marcus, 'of Mars, warlike' — a mid-century American fa Maribelle#3785 in the U.S.Compound of Mari (Mary) and belle, 'beautiful' (French) — 'beautiful Mary'Augustine#3815 in the U.S.From Latin Augustinus — diminutive of augustus, 'great, venerable' — the towering saint-philoso Bernice#3821 in the U.S.Contracted form of Berenice — Greek Pherenike, 'bringer of victory' — a New Testament name Cornelia#3824 in the U.S.Feminine of Cornelius — a great Roman clan name, likely from cornu, 'horn' — borne by Rome's ex Johnnie#3841 in the U.S.Feminine-used pet form of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — a Southern vintage tradit Audrie#3886 in the U.S.-ie spelling of Audrey — Old English Aethelthryth, 'noble strength'Celestia#3891 in the U.S.From Latin caelestis, 'heavenly, celestial' — an elaborated form of Celeste Dinah#3895 in the U.S.From Hebrew Dinah, 'judged, vindicated' — Jacob and Leah's daughter; a jazz-age American classi Evelyne#3897 in the U.S.French form of Evelyn — from the Norman Aveline, often read 'desired, wished-for child'Janney#3903 in the U.S.From the Jane family — feminine of John, 'God is gracious' — via the pet form Janie and the sur Jodie#3906 in the U.S.Pet form of Judith ('woman of Judea, praised') or Joanna/Josephine — a mid-century screen-brigh Kay#3912 in the U.S.Short form of Katherine ('pure') and K-names generally — a mid-century stand-alone classic Lyndi#3922 in the U.S.-i styling of Lindy — pet form of Linda ('pretty' in Spanish; Germanic 'soft, tender/serpent')Twila#3942 in the U.S.American name likely from 'twilight' — or from French étoile, 'star', or 'twill', woven double-Twyla#3943 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Twila — likely from 'twilight' (or étoile/'twill'; debated) — famous via choreogr Willamina#3946 in the U.S.Variant of Wilhelmina — feminine of Wilhelm/William, 'will-helmet': 'resolute protector'Auria#3957 in the U.S.From Latin aurum/aurea, 'gold, golden' — a medieval saint's name in the Aurelia family Avelyn#3958 in the U.S.Modern revival of Norman Aveline — often read 'desired, wished-for' — restyled with the -lyn fi Carolynn#3967 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Carolyn — the Caroline line, feminine of Charles, 'free man/woman'Celestine#3968 in the U.S.From Latin Caelestinus — caelestis, 'heavenly' — borne by five popes and a sky-blue mineral Cheryl#3970 in the U.S.20th-century blend of Cherie ('darling') with the -yl of Beryl — 'beloved', mid-century beloved Corinna#3972 in the U.S.From Greek Korinna, a diminutive of kore, 'maiden' — the name of an ancient poet Frieda#3983 in the U.S.From Germanic frid, 'peace' — a short form of names like Friederike, 'peaceful ruler'Georgette#3984 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of George — Greek georgos, 'farmer, earth-worker'Janey#3990 in the U.S.-ey pet form of Jane — feminine of John, Hebrew 'God is gracious'Lilyan#3999 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lillian — an elaboration of Lily, from Latin lilium, the lily Rochelle#4009 in the U.S.From French roche, 'rock', with a diminutive — 'little rock'; also the city La Rochelle Talula#4019 in the U.S.Spelling of Tallulah — from a Choctaw place-name read 'leaping/running water'; routes debated Adalind#4028 in the U.S.From Germanic adal, 'noble', plus lind, 'soft, tender' (or 'serpent, shield of linden') — 'nobl Ivonne#4056 in the U.S.Spanish/Latino spelling of Yvonne — from Germanic iv, 'yew (wood for bows)' — feminine of Yves Kaylene#4065 in the U.S.Blend of Kay (pet form of Katherine, 'pure') with the -lene ending; construction modern Wilma#4100 in the U.S.Short form of Wilhelmina — Germanic wil, 'will, desire', plus helm, 'helmet, protection'Adelle#4107 in the U.S.-lle spelling of Adele — from Germanic adal, 'noble'Aletta#4111 in the U.S.From Latin aletta, 'winged' (little wing), and/or a diminutive of Adela, 'noble'; routes layere Janell#4137 in the U.S.Blend of Jane (Hebrew 'God is gracious') with the -elle ending Michele#4156 in the U.S.Single-l spelling of Michelle — French feminine of Michael, Hebrew 'who is like God?'Clarabelle#4201 in the U.S.Blend of Clara — Latin 'bright, clear' — with French belle, 'beautiful'Elvie#4211 in the U.S.Pet form of Elvira/Elva — variously 'elf; truth' (Elvira) or 'elf' (Norse alfr); routes layered Ena#4213 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Eithne ('kernel; fire') or a short form of Helena ('light'); routes la Fae#4216 in the U.S.Spelling of Fay/Faye — from Middle English 'fairy' (Old French fae) or a short form of Faith Marcia#4246 in the U.S.Feminine of Marcius/Marcus — from Mars, the Roman god of war; 'of Mars, warlike'Maybelle#4423 in the U.S.Blend of Mabel ('lovable', Latin amabilis) and May/belle ('beautiful'); routes layered Thelma#4446 in the U.S.From Greek thelema, 'will, volition, wish' — popularized by an 1887 novel

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Warren#240 in the U.S.Animal enclosure for game; one who keeps a warren Harvey#251 in the U.S.Battle worthy; eager for battle Walter#252 in the U.S.Ruler of the army; army commander Otto#277 in the U.S.Wealth, fortune; prosperous and powerful Derek#284 in the U.S.Ruler of the people; powerful leader of the folk Kenneth#294 in the U.S.Born of fire; handsome Sonny#298 in the U.S.Son; a loving affectionate address for a boy or young man Archie#301 in the U.S.Truly brave; genuine and bold Raymond#395 in the U.S.From Germanic Raginmund, combining ragin meaning counsel or advice and mund meaning protection Hank#413 in the U.S.Short form of Henry or Hankin (medieval diminutive of John/Johannes), from Germanic Heimrich me Conrad#417 in the U.S.From Old High German Konrad, combining kuoni meaning bold, brave or experienced and rat meaning Edgar#486 in the U.S.From Old English 'Eadgar,' composed of 'ead' (rich, fortune, prosperity) and 'gar' (spear), mea Leland#494 in the U.S.English surname from Old English 'laeg' or 'leah' (meadow, fallow ground) and 'land' (land), me Alden#598 in the U.S.From Old English Ealdwine or Aldwine, composed of eald/ald ('old') and wine ('friend'), meaning Ronald#638 in the U.S.From the Old Norse name Rögnvaldr, composed of regin meaning counsel or decision and valdr mean Amias#642 in the U.S.Possibly a variant of Amatus, from Latin amatus meaning beloved or loved; alternatively linked Donald#690 in the U.S.Ruler of the world; from Scottish Gaelic Domhnall, combining domhan (world) and all (rule, migh Duke#695 in the U.S.Leader; nobleman; from Latin dux (leader, commander) via Old French duc, denoting the highest r Amos#730 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Amos (עָמוֹס), meaning 'carried by God,' 'borne,' or 'burdened'; Amos was one o Ambrose#735 in the U.S.From the Latin Ambrosius, from the Greek Ambrosios (Ἀμβρόσιος), meaning 'immortal' or 'divine,'Mylo#737 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Milo, from the Old High German name Milo or the Latin miles (soldier); also Rudy#739 in the U.S.Short form of Rudolf or Rudolph, from the Old High German Hrodulf, composed of hrod (fame, glor Clyde#743 in the U.S.From the River Clyde in Scotland, from the Brythonic/Old Welsh Clouta or Clota, possibly meanin Teddy#823 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodore (Greek, 'gift of God') or Edward (Old English, 'wealthy guardian'), used s Alvin#838 in the U.S.From the Old English Aethelfine or Aelfwine, composed of aelf (elf) or aethel (noble) and wine Alfred#840 in the U.S.From Old English Aelfred, composed of aelf (elf, a being associated with supernatural wisdom in Benny#841 in the U.S.Pet form of Benjamin, from the Hebrew Binyamin meaning 'son of the right hand' (expressing good Jimmy#847 in the U.S.Pet form of James, from the Late Latin Jacomus, ultimately from the Hebrew Yaakov meaning 'he w Eddie#861 in the U.S.Pet form of Edward or Edmund, from Old English ead (wealth, fortune) and weard/mund (guard, pro Stanley#863 in the U.S.From the Old English place name Stanleah, composed of stan (stone) and leah (meadow, woodland c Abner#874 in the U.S.From the Hebrew Avner, composed of av (father) and ner (lamp, light), meaning 'my father is a l Jedidiah#876 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yedidyah, composed of yedid meaning beloved or friend and Yah, a shortened form of Leroy#888 in the U.S.From Old French le roi meaning the king; a surname borne by those who worked in a royal househo Eugene#943 in the U.S.From Greek Eugenios, composed of eu meaning good or well and genos meaning birth, race, or fami Ricky#949 in the U.S.Diminutive of Richard, from Old High German Ricohard, composed of ric meaning ruler, power, or Josias#950 in the U.S.Latin and Greek form of Josiah, from Hebrew Yoshiyahu meaning Yahweh supports or may Yahweh hea Jethro#953 in the U.S.From Hebrew Yitro meaning abundance, excellence, or he will excel, borne by the father-in-law o Melvin#959 in the U.S.Likely derived from an old Celtic or Gaelic personal name, possibly from elements meaning counc Toby#979 in the U.S.Short form of Tobias, from Hebrew Toviah or Tuvya meaning Yahweh is good, composed of tov meani Ephraim#988 in the U.S.From Hebrew Efrayim meaning fruitful or doubly fruitful, from the root para meaning to bear fru Harold#993 in the U.S.From Old English Hereweald or Old Norse Haraldr, composed of here meaning army and weald or val Ralph#1152 in the U.S.Wolf counsel; advice from the wolf; from Old Norse Ráðúlfr (ráð: counsel + úlfr: wolf)Elmer#1166 in the U.S.Noble and famous; from Old English Aethelmaer (aethel: noble + maer: famous)Archibald#1174 in the U.S.Genuinely bold; truly brave; from Germanic Ercanbeald (ercan: genuine, sincere + beald: bold, b Reginald#1178 in the U.S.Ruler's counsel; wise and powerful; from Germanic Raginald (ragin: counsel, power + wald: ruler Harlow#1251 in the U.S.Heap of rocks; army hill Percy#1257 in the U.S.From the village of Percy in Normandy Jessie#1261 in the U.S.God's gift; God beholds Ansel#1285 in the U.S.Follower of a nobleman, divine protector Jeffery#1302 in the U.S.Pledged peace, peaceful pledge Dale#1306 in the U.S.Valley, low-lying land between hills Norman#1313 in the U.S.Man of the North, Northman Bernard#1318 in the U.S.Strong as a bear; brave as a bear Freddy#1328 in the U.S.Peaceful ruler, lord of peace Clifford#1340 in the U.S.Ford by the cliff; cliff crossing Kenny#1354 in the U.S.Born of fire; handsome; diminutive of Kenneth Glenn#1362 in the U.S.Valley; narrow mountain valley Lenny#1372 in the U.S.Brave lion; diminutive of Leonard Sidney#1374 in the U.S.Wide island; Saint Denis's island Gilbert#1394 in the U.S.Bright pledge; famous hostage Judd#1410 in the U.S.Praised, celebrated, praised one Barry#1415 in the U.S.Fair-haired, white-headed Linus#1425 in the U.S.Flaxen-haired; linen-colored hair Milton#1428 in the U.S.Mill settlement; village with a mill Kip#1456 in the U.S.From the pointed hill; young male sheep Darrell#1465 in the U.S.From Airelle, Normandy; darling Eldon#2238 in the U.S.Ella's hill, noble hill Glen#2315 in the U.S.valley, narrow glen Johnnie#2319 in the U.S.God is gracious Mervin#2408 in the U.S.Sea fortress; great lord; a variant of Marvin or Mervyn, from Welsh Myrddin (sea fortress) or O Erwin#2422 in the U.S.Army friend; noble friend; from Germanic Herwini or Erwin (her: army, honor + win: friend)Alphonse#2437 in the U.S.Noble and ready; eager for battle; French form of Alfonso/Alphonso, from Germanic Adalfuns (ada Wilbur#2986 in the U.S.Bright desire or will and fortress; from the Old High German Willbeorht or a variant of Wilburh Weldon#3033 in the U.S.Hill near a spring or well Willard#3034 in the U.S.Resolute and brave; strong-willed and hardy Beauregard#3043 in the U.S.Beautiful gaze; fair outlook Ely#3054 in the U.S.A variant of Eli, from the Hebrew word eli meaning my God or height, with strong biblical roots Hutch#3058 in the U.S.A diminutive nickname of Hugh and Richard, from the medieval pet form Huche or Hutche; ultimate Desi#3223 in the U.S.Short form of Desiderio, from Latin desiderium, 'longing, desire' — a longed-for child Santo#3254 in the U.S.Saint, holy; from Latin sanctus, used as a given name in Italian and Spanish Ken#3295 in the U.S.Short form of Kenneth, from Gaelic Cináed, traditionally 'born of fire', or Coinneach, 'handsom Tracy#3313 in the U.S.From Norman place names like Tracy-Bocage, 'estate of Thracius' — a Gallo-Roman personal name m Ward#3316 in the U.S.Guardian, watchman; from Old English weard, the keeper of the watch Claude#3332 in the U.S.French form of Latin Claudius, a great Roman clan name traditionally derived from claudus, 'lam Franky#3339 in the U.S.Y-spelled pet form of Frank and Francis — the Franks' tribal name, byword for 'free man' and 'h Rusty#3371 in the U.S.Nickname for the red-haired and pet form of Russell — Old French rous, 'red' — worn as a standa Emmit#3397 in the U.S.Variant of Emmett, an English surname from the medieval pet form of Emma — Germanic ermen, 'who Enos#3398 in the U.S.Man, mortal, humankind; from Hebrew Enosh, the grandson of Adam in Genesis Ivory#3404 in the U.S.The white tusk-material prized for millennia; from Latin ebur via Old French, used as a given n Jimmie#3411 in the U.S.Pet form of James — Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter' — in the -ie spelling worn by country and raci Mahlon#3423 in the U.S.The first husband of Ruth in the Bible; traditionally glossed 'sickness, weakness', a reading s Rudolph#3436 in the U.S.Famous wolf; from Germanic hrod, 'fame', and wulf, 'wolf' — a Habsburg name eclipsed by a red-n Walt#3443 in the U.S.Short form of Walter — Germanic wald + heri, 'ruler of the army' — carried solo by Disney and W Emerick#3464 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Germanic Emmerich — elements debated among 'work-ruler', 'brave ruler', and Hal#3471 in the U.S.Medieval pet form of Henry ('home ruler') or Harold ('army ruler'); a crisp one-syllable name Heber#3472 in the U.S.From Hebrew Hever/Eber, 'enclave, association' or 'companion'; a biblical patriarch's name Isidore#3473 in the U.S.From Greek Isidoros — Isis, the Egyptian goddess, plus doron, 'gift' — 'gift of Isis'Auguste#3518 in the U.S.French form of Augustus — Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic, consecrated'Darin#3526 in the U.S.Variant of Darren — of uncertain Irish origin — sometimes linked to Persian Dara/Darius, 'posse Hubert#3542 in the U.S.From Germanic Hugubert — hug, 'heart, mind, spirit', plus beraht, 'bright' — 'bright heart/mind Cary#3607 in the U.S.From an English place/river name (the Cary in Somerset) and an Irish surname; popularized by ac Dewey#3613 in the U.S.From Welsh Dewi (David), 'beloved' — or an Americanized surname; borne by Admiral Dewey and phi Menno#3650 in the U.S.A Frisian/Dutch short form linked to names with the element 'man'/'megin' ('strength'); borne b Abbott#3680 in the U.S.From the English surname Abbott — 'father, head of a monastery' — ultimately from Aramaic abba,Arnoldo#3685 in the U.S.Spanish/Italian form of Arnold — Germanic Arnwald, arn, 'eagle', plus wald, 'power, ruler' — 'e Auggie#3689 in the U.S.Pet form of August/Augustus — Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic'Lowell#3735 in the U.S.From the Norman surname Lovel — Old French lou, 'wolf', plus a diminutive — 'little wolf'Rupert#3863 in the U.S.German form of Robert — 'bright fame' — cavalier princes and Grint-Weasley warmth Jerald#3913 in the U.S.J-spelled Gerald — Germanic ger, 'spear', plus wald, 'rule' — mid-century American Albie#3976 in the U.S.Pet form of Albert ('noble and bright') or Alban ('white'); routes layered Grover#4102 in the U.S.From an English surname — 'dweller by the grove of trees'Homer#4105 in the U.S.From Greek Homeros, traditionally 'hostage' or 'pledge' — the epic poet of the Iliad and Odysse Lavern#4136 in the U.S.From Laverne — French 'the alder tree', or linked to Latin Laverna (a Roman goddess)/'springlik Rufus#4151 in the U.S.From Latin rufus, 'red, red-haired'Elroy#4216 in the U.S.From Leroy — French le roi, 'the king' — with an El- opening; 'the king'Wilber#4299 in the U.S.-er spelling of Wilbur — from Germanic wil, 'will, desire', plus beraht, 'bright' (or beorht/bu

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