Vintage Girl Names with Timeless Charm

Vintage girl names are experiencing a massive resurgence as parents seek names with history, character, and charm. These names were beloved by great-grandparents and are now finding new fans who appreciate their distinctive sound and timeless elegance. From the Victorian-era beauty of Pearl and Opal to the 1920s glamour of Vera and Myrtle, vintage names feel fresh again.

50 names listed

Pearl

Precious gem formed in the sea

Latin1 syllable

Opal

Jewel; precious gemstone

Sanskrit

Vera

Faith; truth

Latin

Myrtle

The myrtle tree; symbol of love

Greek

Hazel

The hazelnut tree; commanding authority

English

Ruby

Deep red precious gemstone

Latin

Violet

Purple flower; symbol of modesty

Latin

Iris

Rainbow; goddess of the rainbow

Greek

Mabel

Lovable; dear

Latin

Edna

Pleasure; rejuvenation

Hebrew

Bessie

My God is an oath; pledged to God

Hebrew

Clara

Clear, bright, and famous

Latin

Dottie

Gift of God

Greek

Ethel

Noble; noble woman

English

Frances

Free one; from France

Latin

Gracie

Charm, goodness, and generosity

Latin

Hattie

Ruler of the home

German

Ida

Industrious; hardworking

German

Jessie

God beholds; wealthy gift

Hebrew

Kitty

Pure; clean

Greek

Lottie

Free woman; petite

French

Maud

Mighty in battle

German1 syllable

Nettie

Favour and grace

Hebrew

Odie

Wealth; fortune

Norse

Phoebe

Radiant; shining; bright

Greek

Queenie

Queen; royal lady

English

Rosamund

Horse protection; pure rose

German

Stella

Star

Latin

Tilda

Mighty in battle

German

Una

Unity; the one and only

Irish

Vivien

Alive; lively; animated

Latin

Winnie

Fair and blessed reconciliation

Welsh

Xenia

Hospitality; welcoming

Greek

Yvette

Yew tree; archer

French

Zelda

Gray fighting maid; strong woman

German

Ada

Noble; nobility

German

Bea

She who brings happiness; blessed

Latin1 syllable

Cora

Maiden; heart

Greek

Delia

From Delos; born on the island

Greek

Elspeth

My God is an oath; devoted to God

Scottish

Fern

A plant that loves the shade

English1 syllable

Goldie

Made of gold; golden one

English

Harriet

Ruler of the home; estate ruler

German

Imogen

Maiden; innocent girl

Celtic

June

Born in June; youthful

Latin1 syllable

Kay

Pure; keeper of the keys

Greek1 syllable

Leona

Lioness; brave

Latin

Mina

Love; protector; will

German

Nora

Honour; light

Irish

Ottoline

Prosperity and fortune

German

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