Old Fashioned Girl Names Full of Charm
Old fashioned girl names have a warmth and character that never truly fades. What goes around comes around in baby naming, and many names that seemed outdated are now beloved again. Names like Beatrice, Constance, and Florence carry a dignified elegance, while others like Hattie, Nellie, and Bess have an endearing old-world charm.
50 names listed
Beatrice
She who brings happiness and blessings
Constance
Steadfast and constant; one who remains firm
Florence
Flourishing and prosperous; blooming
Harriet
Ruler of the home; estate ruler
Mabel
Lovable; dear; sweet
Edith
Prosperous in war; wealthy and blessed
Agnes
Pure; holy; chaste
Winifred
Blessed peacemaking; holy reconciliation
Gertrude
Strength of a spear; strong warrior
Hattie
Ruler of the home; a pet form of Harriet
Nellie
Bright, shining one; a diminutive of Eleanor or Helen
Bessie
God is my oath; a diminutive of Elizabeth
Dotty
Gift of God; a diminutive of Dorothy
Ida
Industrious one; hardworking
Lavinia
Woman of Rome; purity
Maud
Battle mighty; powerful in war
Nora
Honor; light; woman of honor
Ora
Light; prayer; gold
Prue
Good judgement; prudent; a diminutive of Prudence
Queenie
Queen; regal woman; one who rules
Rosa
Rose; a beautiful flower; graceful
Sibyl
Prophetess; oracle; seer
Trudy
Beloved warrior; strength; a diminutive of Gertrude
Una
One; unity; the only one
Viola
Violet flower; musical instrument; purple
Winona
Firstborn daughter; eldest daughter
Ximena
One who listens; hearkening
Yolanda
Violet flower; strong and vigorous
Zelda
Gray fighting maid; blessed and happy
Ada
Noble; nobility; adornment
Bea
She who brings happiness; a diminutive of Beatrice
Clara
Clear; bright; famous
Dora
Gift; a diminutive of Dorothy or Theodora
Elspeth
God is my oath; a Scottish form of Elizabeth
Fanny
Free; from France; a diminutive of Frances
Greta
Pearl; a Scandinavian diminutive of Margaret
Hilda
Battle woman; warrior woman
Irma
Whole; universal; complete
Jessie
God's gift; God beholds; a diminutive of Jessica
Kitty
Pure; a diminutive of Katherine or Catherine
Lottie
Free woman; a diminutive of Charlotte
Minnie
Of the mind; intellect; a diminutive of Wilhelmina
Nettie
Grace; a diminutive of Annette or Antoinette
Olympia
From Mount Olympus; heavenly; divine
Pearl
Precious pearl; gem of the sea
Rhoda
Rose; from Rhodes; rosy
Stella
Star; celestial; shining
Tessie
To harvest; late summer; a diminutive of Teresa
Ursula
Little bear; bear cub
Vivienne
Full of life; lively; vibrant