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Vintage Girl Names
4462 names, each with its meaning, U.S. popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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Vintage girl names are having a full-on revival — the charming, slightly old-fashioned names of great-grandmothers, back and lovelier than ever. The sweet classics lead: Mabel, Hattie, Maisie and Maggie.
For real antique elegance, Lucille, Clementine, Frances and Dorothy shine, while Dahlia, Elaine, Alma and Bonnie feel warm and wearable.
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Vintage Girl Names
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▶Noreda#1975 in the U.S.Noreda is an early-twentieth-century coinage, most plausibly an extended form of Nora, the shor▶Clione#2036 in the U.S.Clione may extend Clio, the Greek muse of history, from 'kleos' (glory, fame), or be a modern c▶Norrita#2074 in the U.S.Norrita reads as an invented name joining a Nor- opening, as in Nora or Norma, with Rita, the s▶Shirleyan#2140 in the U.S.Shirleyan is an early-twentieth-century blend joining Shirley, an English surname and place nam▶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▶Sueko#2553 in the U.S.Sueko is a Japanese given name from the early twentieth century; written in romaji here, its me▶Idabell#2726 in the U.S.Idabell joins Ida, a Germanic name usually traced to a root meaning 'work,' 'labor' or 'industr▶Alwilda#2742 in the U.S.Alwilda is a form of Alvilda or Alfhild, from the Old Norse elements alfr, 'elf', and hildr, 'b▶Eulamae#2743 in the U.S.Eulamae joins two vintage pieces: Eula, a clipped form of the Greek Eulalia meaning 'sweet-spea▶Matsue#2800 in the U.S.Matsue is a Japanese given name written in romaji here; its meaning depends on the kanji used, ▶Donaldeen#2818 in the U.S.Donaldeen is an early-twentieth-century feminine form of Donald, from the Scottish Gaelic Domhn▶Kikue#2883 in the U.S.Kikue is a Japanese feminine name written in romaji here. Its meaning depends entirely on the k▶Dwala#2909 in the U.S.Dwala reads as a rare mid-century American coinage with no documented root. It has the invented▶Theonita#2917 in the U.S.Theonita is an elaborated girl's name built on the Greek Theona or Theone, from theos, 'god,' w▶Uldine#2921 in the U.S.Uldine is a very rare early-1900s girls' name of uncertain origin. The likeliest reading joins ▶Fumi#2927 in the U.S.Fumi is a Japanese girl's name from an element meaning writing, a letter, or history and learni▶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▶Mitsue#3025 in the U.S.Mitsue is a Japanese feminine name; common character readings combine 'mitsu' ('light', 'shine'▶Lacy#3027 in the U.S.From the Norman baronial surname de Lacy, from Lassy in Calvados, Normandy; used as a given nam▶Allida#3037 in the U.S.Allida is a spelling of Alida, a short form of Adelaide and Adelheid built on the Germanic adal▶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▶Yoneko#3053 in the U.S.Yoneko joins yone, often meaning rice or abundance, with the common feminine suffix ko, child, ▶Mallie#3062 in the U.S.Pet form of Molly or Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam meaning bitter or beloved; also a diminutive ▶Fumie#3063 in the U.S.Fumie is a Japanese feminine name. The element fumi is often written with a character meaning '▶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▶Okie#3091 in the U.S.Okie, as an early-century girl's given name, is best read as a fond, homey coinage or pet name ▶Borghild#3092 in the U.S.Borghild is an Old Norse woman's name from borg ('fortification, stronghold, protection') and h▶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▶Yaeko#3101 in the U.S.Yaeko is a Japanese feminine name commonly written with characters read yae, 'many layers' or '▶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▶Albie#3129 in the U.S.A friendly short form of Albert ('noble; bright') or of Alba ('dawn; white'), used here on its ▶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▶Helvi#3144 in the U.S.Helvi is a Finnish feminine name. Its meaning is debated; it is sometimes connected to an older▶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▶Ader#3156 in the U.S.Ader is a rare name from around the turn of the twentieth century whose origin is unclear. The ▶Arlayne#3162 in the U.S.Arlayne is an ornamented spelling of Arlene, whose origin is genuinely uncertain. It may be a s▶Milette#3169 in the U.S.Milette is a dainty girl's name using the French diminutive suffix -ette, 'little,' likely buil▶Shurla#3173 in the U.S.Shurla is a coined mid-century girl's name close in sound to Shirley and Sherla. It has no docu▶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▶Claudell#3185 in the U.S.Claudell joins the classic Claude to a fashionable -ell ending. Claude descends from the Roman ▶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▶Matsuko#3209 in the U.S.Matsuko is a traditional Japanese girl's name, most often read as 'pine child,' from matsu, 'pi▶Dollicia#3213 in the U.S.Dollicia reads as an invented American name, apparently stretching Delicia ('delight,' from Lat▶
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Popular vintage girl names include Mabel, Hattie, Lucille, Clementine, Maggie and Dorothy. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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Vintage girl names like Mabel, Clementine, Frances and Lucille are firmly back in style — sweet, characterful, and freshly popular.