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Vintage Girl Names
Novella#2559 in the U.S.New; a short novel or tale; Italian feminine from Latin novellus, 'new, young'Davie#2565 in the U.S.Beloved; diminutive of David or Davina, from the Hebrew Dawid meaning belovedDolores#2567 in the U.S.From Spanish dolores, plural of dolor (pain, sorrow), used in the Marian title Nuestra Señora dLacy#2597 in the U.S.From the Norman baronial surname de Lacy, from Lassy in Calvados, Normandy; used as a given namEleonor#2659 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor, possibly from Old Provençal Aliénor of uncertain meaning, or influEllamae#2660 in the U.S.whole, universal and belovedPosie#2679 in the U.S.As a diminutive of Josephine, it carries the Hebrew meaning 'God will add'. As a standalone namKaty#2709 in the U.S.pureBetsy#2724 in the U.S.pledged to God, my God is an oathCarrie#2726 in the U.S.Pet form of Caroline or Carol, ultimately from the Germanic Karl meaning free man or strong manJoanie#2731 in the U.S.God is gracious; affectionate pet form of Joan, from Hebrew YochananEmeline#2759 in the U.S.whole, universal, or hardworkingEugenia#2787 in the U.S.Feminine of Eugenius — Greek eugenes, 'well-born, noble' (eu, 'good', plus genes, 'born')Janet#2791 in the U.S.God is graciousJosey#2793 in the U.S.God will increase, God will addHollie#2834 in the U.S.From the Old English word 'holen,' referring to the holly tree, associated with protection and Kirsten#2841 in the U.S.Scandinavian (Danish and Norwegian) form of Christina, from Latin Christianus meaning 'followerLaurie#2842 in the U.S.Laurel tree; crowned with laurel; from the Latin laurus, the laurel whose leaves were used to cMaybelle#2849 in the U.S.Blend of Mabel ('lovable', Latin amabilis) and May/belle ('beautiful'); routes layeredRoxanna#2856 in the U.S.Bright, shining, dawn; Latinate elaboration of Roxana, from Persian RoshanakEmelina#2869 in the U.S.Diminutive of Emelia/Amelia — Germanic amal, 'work, industrious' — with the -ina ending; a mediOttilie#2951 in the U.S.wealth, fortune, prosperityCoralie#2964 in the U.S.Coral; French name from Latin corallium, the red jewel of the sea, possibly influenced by namesGwenyth#2970 in the U.S.Welsh variant spelling of Gwyneth, from the Welsh region name Gwynedd and the element 'gwyn' meLorna#2980 in the U.S.Invented by author R.D. Blackmore for his 1869 novel Lorna Doone, likely derived from Lorne, a Marlena#2983 in the U.S.Latinized form of Marlene, a blend of Maria and Magdalene — Magdalene from Magdala, 'tower'Pauline#2986 in the U.S.Small, humble; French feminine of Paul, from Latin PaulusTeddy#2994 in the U.S.Pet form of Theodora — Greek 'gift of God' — worn standalone by girls in the vintage-nickname rTwyla#2995 in the U.S.Y-spelling of Twila — likely from 'twilight' (or étoile/'twill'; debated) — famous via choreogrHilda#3007 in the U.S.From the Old High German element hild meaning battle or war; a short form of names beginning wiLillia#3014 in the U.S.Elaborated form of Lily or Lilia, from Latin 'lilium' meaning the lily flower, itself from GreeAuria#3034 in the U.S.From Latin aurum/aurea, 'gold, golden' — a medieval saint's name in the Aurelia familyEvette#3043 in the U.S.Yew tree; from the Germanic element iv (yew), via the French feminine diminutive YvetteJoann#3049 in the U.S.God is gracious; combining the Hebrew Yohanan (Jehovah is gracious) elements into a single femiMallie#3056 in the U.S.Pet form of Molly or Mary, from the Hebrew Miryam meaning bitter or beloved; also a diminutive Brandy#3072 in the U.S.From Dutch brandewijn meaning 'burnt wine' (the distilled spirit), used as a given name since tConnie#3075 in the U.S.Steadfast or constant; a diminutive of Constance or Cornelia, from Latin constans meaning steadMagaly#3087 in the U.S.Provençal form of Margaret, 'pearl', via Magali; widely adopted in Latin America with the -y spEvelynne#3115 in the U.S.Elaborated spelling of Evelyn, from the Norman name Aveline — possibly 'wished-for child' or liFraidy#3116 in the U.S.Joy, happiness; from Yiddish freyd or German Freude meaning joyLainie#3122 in the U.S.Pet form of Elaine, the Old French form of Helen, from Greek helene, 'torch, light'Perel#3125 in the U.S.Pearl; from Yiddish perl meaning pearl, the Ashkenazi Jewish equivalent of the Hebrew name PeniAlbie#3129 in the U.S.A friendly short form of Albert ('noble; bright') or of Alba ('dawn; white'), used here on its Cornelia#3138 in the U.S.Feminine of Cornelius — a great Roman clan name, likely from cornu, 'horn' — borne by Rome's exMaizey#3152 in the U.S.Pearl; a playful spelling variant of Maisie, the Scottish diminutive of Margaret from Greek marRobbie#3159 in the U.S.Pet form of Roberta — Germanic hrod + beraht, 'bright fame' — used as a standalone girls' nameLulu#3194 in the U.S.Pearl; from Arabic lu'lu'aOlga#3201 in the U.S.Holy, blessed; Russian form of Scandinavian Helga, from Old Norse heilagr, 'holy'Romie#3206 in the U.S.Variant of Romy, the German pet form of Rosemarie/Rosemary — the herb name from Latin ros marinAugusta#3215 in the U.S.Great, venerable, majestic; feminine form of Augustus, the title of Roman emperorsCelestine#3219 in the U.S.From Latin Caelestinus — caelestis, 'heavenly' — borne by five popes and a sky-blue mineralGladys#3224 in the U.S.From Welsh Gwladus, possibly from gwlad, 'country, land', or a Welsh form of ClaudiaElleanor#3265 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Eleanor — from Occitan Aliénor, often linked to Greek for 'light, shining'Ginny#3268 in the U.S.Diminutive of Virginia (from the Roman family name Verginius, meaning 'pure' or 'maiden') or GiGretel#3269 in the U.S.Pearl; German diminutive of Margarete, from Greek margaritesRenae#3287 in the U.S.Variant of Renée — French feminine of René, from Latin renatus, 'reborn, born again'Rosetta#3289 in the U.S.Little rose; Italian diminutive of RosaDarling#3301 in the U.S.Beloved, dear one; from Old English deorling, 'darling, favorite', also an English surnameGillian#3307 in the U.S.English feminine form of Julian, from Latin Julianus, derived from Julius, the Roman family namGinger#3308 in the U.S.The pungent spice; from Latin zingiber via Greek — also a nickname for red hair and a pet form Griselda#3309 in the U.S.Gray battle; from Germanic gris, 'gray', and hild, 'battle' — the patient Griselda of BoccaccioJodie#3316 in the U.S.Pet form of Judith ('woman of Judea, praised') or Joanna/Josephine — a mid-century screen-brighMelona#3328 in the U.S.Rare name of uncertain origin; most plausibly a modern elaboration of Mel- names like Melanie oNeva#3333 in the U.S.From Spanish nieve, 'snow' (as in Sierra Nevada, 'snowy range'); also the river Neva of St. PetSilvana#3339 in the U.S.Of the forest, woodland; Italian feminine of Silvanus, the Roman god of woodsElenora#3352 in the U.S.Spelling of Eleanora — an elaboration of Eleanor, possibly 'the other Aenor' (Provençal) or linEmmelyn#3353 in the U.S.-lyn spelling of Emmeline/Emelyn — from Germanic amal, 'work, industrious' (and overlapping EmiFannie#3356 in the U.S.Pet form of Frances — from Latin Franciscus, 'Frenchman, free one' — a beloved Victorian-era AmIdy#3357 in the U.S.Pet form of Ida/Idony — from Germanic id, 'work, labour; industrious', or Old Norse Idunn, 'eveLenni#3366 in the U.S.Variant of Leni/Lennie, German pet form of Helena and Magdalena — Helena carrying the Greek 'toMaude#3367 in the U.S.Medieval French form of Matilda — Germanic maht, 'might', plus hild, 'battle' — 'mighty in battRachelle#3375 in the U.S.Ewe, female sheep; an elaborated French-style form of Rachel, from Hebrew RachelBeth#3405 in the U.S.Short form of Elizabeth (Hebrew Elisheba: 'El' = God + 'sheva' = oath/abundance), meaning 'my GCarolynn#3409 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Carolyn — the Caroline line, feminine of Charles, 'free man/woman'Karol#3426 in the U.S.K-spelling of Carol — feminine of Charles, 'free man/woman' — also evoking the joyful ChristmasLovina#3433 in the U.S.From Lavinia (a legendary Latin name, of uncertain meaning); also echoes 'love'; here a vintageMarcia#3434 in the U.S.Feminine of Marcius/Marcus — from Mars, the Roman god of war; 'of Mars, warlike'Posey#3441 in the U.S.A small bunch of flowers; from posy, originally a short verse (poesy) given with flowers — alsoEna#3482 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Irish Eithne ('kernel; fire') or a short form of Helena ('light'); routes laJaney#3490 in the U.S.-ey pet form of Jane — feminine of John, Hebrew 'God is gracious'Lyndi#3499 in the U.S.-i styling of Lindy — pet form of Linda ('pretty' in Spanish; Germanic 'soft, tender/serpent')Marcy#3500 in the U.S.Pet form of Marcia — feminine of Marcius/Marcus, 'of Mars, warlike' — a mid-century American faTwila#3512 in the U.S.American name likely from 'twilight' — or from French étoile, 'star', or 'twill', woven double-Verna#3513 in the U.S.From Latin vernus, 'of spring, springlike' (a feminine of Vernon, 'alder grove'); 'springlike, Amada#3522 in the U.S.Beloved; the Spanish feminine past participle of amar, 'to love', from Latin amataJemima#3544 in the U.S.From the Hebrew 'yemimah,' most commonly interpreted as 'dove,' a symbol of peace and purity; sMaida#3556 in the U.S.From Middle English 'maid/maiden' meaning 'young woman, girl, or virgin.' Also possibly from ArZenaida#3576 in the U.S.Of Zeus, belonging to Zeus; from Greek Zenais, derived from the god's nameAdelin#3577 in the U.S.Variant of Adeline, from Germanic adal, 'noble' — the medieval Norman name behind the whole AdaCelestia#3586 in the U.S.From Latin caelestis, 'heavenly, celestial' — an elaborated form of CelesteDelphine#3592 in the U.S.From Latin Delphina, 'woman of Delphi' or 'dolphin' — linked to the larkspur flower (delphiniumEvelyne#3598 in the U.S.French form of Evelyn — from the Norman Aveline, often read 'desired, wished-for child'Helene#3602 in the U.S.French and continental form of Helen — Greek helene, 'torch, corposant; shining light'Johnnie#3609 in the U.S.Feminine-used pet form of John — Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious' — a Southern vintage traditMarcie#3625 in the U.S.Diminutive of Marcia, the feminine form of Marcus/Martius, from the Roman god Mars; meaning 'deMarlen#3626 in the U.S.Variant of Marlene, a blend of Maria and Magdalene; in Latino use a popular short form, and hisAvelyn#3651 in the U.S.Modern revival of Norman Aveline — often read 'desired, wished-for' — restyled with the -lyn fiElva#3665 in the U.S.An anglicized Irish name (from Ailbhe, 'white, bright') and/or a feminine echoing 'elf'; vintagEverette#3667 in the U.S.From the Old English surname Everett, combining eofor (wild boar) and heard (brave, strong, harJasper#3672 in the U.S.From Persian Kaspar, meaning 'treasurer' or 'master of the treasure house,' also associated witMarietta#3684 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Maria — 'little Mary' (Maria from Hebrew Miryam, 'beloved/bitter/wished-fMarilynn#3685 in the U.S.Double-n spelling of Marilyn, the early twentieth-century compound of Mary and LynnMaryanne#3686 in the U.S.Compound of Mary — often linked to 'beloved' — and Anne, 'grace'Wilma#3705 in the U.S.Short form of Wilhelmina — Germanic wil, 'will, desire', plus helm, 'helmet, protection'Annora#3721 in the U.S.From Honoria/Honora — Latin honor, 'honour, esteem' — a medieval English vernacular formJustine#3741 in the U.S.Just, fair, righteous; French feminine of Justin, from Latin JustusLizzy#3746 in the U.S.Diminutive of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheba meaning 'my God is an oath' or 'my God is abundanOra#3760 in the U.S.Light; from Hebrew orah, a modern Israeli nameRosy#3763 in the U.S.Rose-like, blushing; the English adjective from rose, Latin rosa, used as a name and as a pet fFae#3794 in the U.S.Spelling of Fay/Faye — from Middle English 'fairy' (Old French fae) or a short form of FaithFay#3795 in the U.S.Fairy; from Old French fae, the enchanted folk of medieval romanceAlyce#3834 in the U.S.Variant of Alice, from Germanic Adalheidis, 'nobility' — a spelling fashionable in the early twAugustine#3839 in the U.S.From Latin Augustinus — diminutive of augustus, 'great, venerable' — the towering saint-philosoDeysi#3847 in the U.S.Phonetic Spanish spelling of Daisy, itself from Old English 'dæges ēage' meaning 'day's eye,' rElvie#3851 in the U.S.Pet form of Elvira/Elva — variously 'elf; truth' (Elvira) or 'elf' (Norse alfr); routes layeredGeorgette#3857 in the U.S.French feminine diminutive of George — Greek georgos, 'farmer, earth-worker'Poppi#3890 in the U.S.The poppy flower; from Old English popæg, ultimately from Latin papaverGeorgianna#3931 in the U.S.Double-n elaboration of Georgiana — a feminine of George, from Greek georgos, 'farmer, earth-woKay#3946 in the U.S.Short form of Katherine ('pure') and K-names generally — a mid-century stand-alone classicKaylene#3947 in the U.S.Blend of Kay (pet form of Katherine, 'pure') with the -lene ending; construction modernRoxie#3960 in the U.S.Pet form of Roxanne/Roxana, from Persian Roshanak, 'bright, dawn'Amity#3982 in the U.S.From Old French 'amité,' from Latin 'amicitia' (friendship, goodwill), from 'amicus' (friend), Arlyn#3987 in the U.S.Modern American name read variously as a short Arlene/Marilyn, an -lyn blend, or a Hebrew-influDorcas#4002 in the U.S.From Greek dorkas, 'a gazelle' (the Greek translation of the Aramaic Tabitha)Frieda#4012 in the U.S.From Germanic frid, 'peace' — a short form of names like Friederike, 'peaceful ruler'Jodi#4029 in the U.S.Pet form of Judith, from Hebrew Yehudit, 'woman of Judea; Jewish woman', often glossed 'praisedLetti#4036 in the U.S.Joy, happiness; diminutive of Letitia, from Latin laetitia meaning gladness or joyLuiza#4038 in the U.S.Famous warrior; Portuguese, Brazilian, Polish, and Romanian form of Louisa, feminine of Louis, Rubie#4051 in the U.S.Variant of Ruby, the red gemstone name from Latin rubeus, 'red'Aili#4069 in the U.S.Finnish and Sami form linked to Helga ('holy, blessed') or Adelaide ('noble'); a Nordic vintageBernice#4082 in the U.S.Contracted form of Berenice — Greek Pherenike, 'bringer of victory' — a New Testament nameCarlotta#4086 in the U.S.Free woman; Italian feminine form of Charles, from Germanic karl, 'free man'Lilyan#4132 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Lillian — an elaboration of Lily, from Latin lilium, the lilySaydee#4155 in the U.S.Phonetic spelling of Sadie — the pet form of Sarah, Hebrew for 'princess, noblewoman'Adalynne#4172 in the U.S.Noble, of noble kin; elaborated spelling of Adeline/Adalyn, from Germanic adal, 'noble'Corinna#4194 in the U.S.From Greek Korinna, a diminutive of kore, 'maiden' — the name of an ancient poetDinah#4198 in the U.S.From Hebrew Dinah, 'judged, vindicated' — Jacob and Leah's daughter; a jazz-age American classiEthel#4211 in the U.S.From Old English/Germanic aethel, 'noble' (a short form of names like Etheldreda)Evee#4212 in the U.S.Life, living one; a spelling of Evie, the pet form of Eve (Hebrew Chawwah) and EvelynGwendolynn#4213 in the U.S.-nn spelling of Gwendolyn — from Welsh gwen, 'white, fair, blessed', plus dolen, 'ring', or 'boLeann#4232 in the U.S.Compound of Lee ('meadow, clearing') and Ann ('grace', from Hannah); a mid-century American bleRandi#4252 in the U.S.Shield wolf or admirable; a Scandinavian feminine name from Old Norse Ragnfridr meaning beautifWillamina#4262 in the U.S.Variant of Wilhelmina — feminine of Wilhelm/William, 'will-helmet': 'resolute protector'Alta#4267 in the U.S.From Latin/Spanish alta, 'high, lofty, elevated; tall'Barbie#4277 in the U.S.Diminutive of Barbara, from Greek Barbaros meaning 'foreign' or 'strange'; Latin Barbara, meaniClarabelle#4281 in the U.S.Blend of Clara — Latin 'bright, clear' — with French belle, 'beautiful'Gretchen#4292 in the U.S.German diminutive of Margarete (Margaret) — from Greek margarites, 'pearl'Imelda#4295 in the U.S.From Germanic Irmhild — irmin, 'whole, universal', and hild, 'battle' — borne by a young ItaliaLeeann#4307 in the U.S.Compound of Lee ('meadow, clearing', Old English) and Ann ('grace', Hebrew); a mid-century blenMilli#4321 in the U.S.-i spelling of Millie — a pet form of Mildred ('gentle strength') or Amelia/Camilla ('industrioNelle#4325 in the U.S.Short form of Eleanor/Helen/Cornelia — variously linked to 'light' (Helen), or 'horn' (CorneliaNoreen#4327 in the U.S.An Irish diminutive of Nora (from Honora) — from Latin honor, 'honor, esteem'; 'a little honoreSallie#4340 in the U.S.A -ie spelling of Sally — a pet form of Sarah, from Hebrew Sarah, 'a princess, a noblewoman'Adalind#4353 in the U.S.From Germanic adal, 'noble', plus lind, 'soft, tender' (or 'serpent, shield of linden') — 'noblCheryl#4376 in the U.S.20th-century blend of Cherie ('darling') with the -yl of Beryl — 'beloved', mid-century beloved
Vintage Boy Names
Ely#2653 in the U.S.A variant of Eli, from the Hebrew word eli meaning my God or height, with strong biblical rootsWillard#2760 in the U.S.Resolute and brave; strong-willed and hardyWeldon#2793 in the U.S.Hill near a spring or wellMahlon#2867 in the U.S.The first husband of Ruth in the Bible; traditionally glossed 'sickness, weakness', a reading sWard#2877 in the U.S.Guardian, watchman; from Old English weard, the keeper of the watchEmerick#3011 in the U.S.Anglicized form of Germanic Emmerich — elements debated among 'work-ruler', 'brave ruler', and Claude#3044 in the U.S.French form of Latin Claudius, a great Roman clan name traditionally derived from claudus, 'lamEnos#3148 in the U.S.Man, mortal, humankind; from Hebrew Enosh, the grandson of Adam in GenesisHal#3151 in the U.S.Medieval pet form of Henry ('home ruler') or Harold ('army ruler'); a crisp one-syllable nameFranky#3207 in the U.S.Y-spelled pet form of Frank and Francis — the Franks' tribal name, byword for 'free man' and 'hKen#3277 in the U.S.Short form of Kenneth, from Gaelic Cináed, traditionally 'born of fire', or Coinneach, 'handsomLowell#3281 in the U.S.From the Norman surname Lovel — Old French lou, 'wolf', plus a diminutive — 'little wolf'Emmit#3334 in the U.S.Variant of Emmett, an English surname from the medieval pet form of Emma — Germanic ermen, 'whoHutch#3337 in the U.S.A diminutive nickname of Hugh and Richard, from the medieval pet form Huche or Hutche; ultimateWalt#3376 in the U.S.Short form of Walter — Germanic wald + heri, 'ruler of the army' — carried solo by Disney and WHubert#3400 in the U.S.From Germanic Hugubert — hug, 'heart, mind, spirit', plus beraht, 'bright' — 'bright heart/mindMerle#3485 in the U.S.From French merle, 'a blackbird' (Latin merula) — a songbirdBeauregard#3521 in the U.S.Beautiful gaze; fair outlookDarin#3595 in the U.S.Variant of Darren — of uncertain Irish origin — sometimes linked to Persian Dara/Darius, 'posseHeber#3601 in the U.S.From Hebrew Hever/Eber, 'enclave, association' or 'companion'; a biblical patriarch's nameIsidore#3607 in the U.S.From Greek Isidoros — Isis, the Egyptian goddess, plus doron, 'gift' — 'gift of Isis'Santo#3643 in the U.S.Saint, holy; from Latin sanctus, used as a given name in Italian and SpanishCary#3676 in the U.S.From an English place/river name (the Cary in Somerset) and an Irish surname; popularized by acGordie#3678 in the U.S.Gordie is the familiar short form of Gordon, a Scottish surname taken from a place in BerwickshIvory#3693 in the U.S.The white tusk-material prized for millennia; from Latin ebur via Old French, used as a given nJimmie#3700 in the U.S.Pet form of James — Hebrew Ya'aqov, 'supplanter' — in the -ie spelling worn by country and raciMenno#3722 in the U.S.A Frisian/Dutch short form linked to names with the element 'man'/'megin' ('strength'); borne bAuggie#3766 in the U.S.Pet form of August/Augustus — Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic'Rupert#3831 in the U.S.German form of Robert — 'bright fame' — cavalier princes and Grint-Weasley warmthWilfred#3844 in the U.S.From Old English Wilfrith, 'desiring peace', from wil, 'will, desire', plus frith, 'peace'Auguste#3853 in the U.S.French form of Augustus — Latin augustus, 'great, venerable, majestic, consecrated'Dewey#3870 in the U.S.From Welsh Dewi (David), 'beloved' — or an Americanized surname; borne by Admiral Dewey and phiTracy#3937 in the U.S.From Norman place names like Tracy-Bocage, 'estate of Thracius' — a Gallo-Roman personal name mAbbott#3949 in the U.S.From the English surname Abbott — 'father, head of a monastery' — ultimately from Aramaic abba,Rufus#4019 in the U.S.From Latin rufus, 'red, red-haired'Wilber#4039 in the U.S.-er spelling of Wilbur — from Germanic wil, 'will, desire', plus beraht, 'bright' (or beorht/buWilbur#4040 in the U.S.Bright desire or will and fortress; from the Old High German Willbeorht or a variant of WilburhAlbie#4052 in the U.S.Pet form of Albert ('noble and bright') or Alban ('white'); routes layeredArnoldo#4057 in the U.S.Spanish/Italian form of Arnold — Germanic Arnwald, arn, 'eagle', plus wald, 'power, ruler' — 'eJerald#4081 in the U.S.J-spelled Gerald — Germanic ger, 'spear', plus wald, 'rule' — mid-century AmericanLavern#4097 in the U.S.From Laverne — French 'the alder tree', or linked to Latin Laverna (a Roman goddess)/'springlikEarnest#4164 in the U.S.An Ea- spelling of Ernest — from Germanic eornost, 'serious, resolute, earnest, vigorous' (alsoRudolph#4231 in the U.S.Famous wolf; from Germanic hrod, 'fame', and wulf, 'wolf' — a Habsburg name eclipsed by a red-nElric#4286 in the U.S.From Old English Aelfric, 'elf-ruler', or Ealdric, 'old/noble ruler'; routes layeredGrover#4298 in the U.S.From an English surname — 'dweller by the grove of trees'
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