Categories: Stories

8 Vintage Baby Girl Names That Are Making A Comeback

ADVERTISEMENT

When picking a name for a baby, parents often want a name that stands out. Whether a name for a boy, or proper girl names, the perfect choice must be made! There are a lot of common names out there that get overused, but picking a classic or vintage name can be a great way to find something unique.

There are so many vintage baby girl names that are making a comeback. To save you some time sifting through baby name books here are the top 8 vintage baby girl names!

ADVERTISEMENT

1. Eleanor

Wikimedia | Truly classic vintage name for a baby girl, Eleanor

The name ‘Eleanor’ is an absolutely gorgeous vintage name. Whether you’re getting the inspiration from Eleanor Roosevelt or Eleanor Rigby, it’s a stunning name for a stunning little lady. It means “bright, shining one” in Greek.

ADVERTISEMENT

2. Ruby

Max Pixel | A Classic Name For A Baby Girl, Ruby

Ruby was a popular name back in the 1920s. It’s derived from the Latin ‘ruber’, meaning ‘red.’ Another stunning name to compare to that of a jewel or gem as well.

3. Audrey

Pixabay | Audrey Is Our Favorite Vintage Name For Girls

One might think of Audrey Hepburn when they hear this name! The name ‘Audrey’ encompasses the meaning of “nobility and strength.”

4. Margaret

Wikimedia / George B. Petty | Margaret Is A Name Back For 2019

The name ‘Margaret’ was very popular in the 1900s, but it didn’t stick around. Now it’s back! Derived from the French and Latin, specifically from the noun margaron, it means ‘pearl.’

5. Daisy

Max Pixel | Great Retro Baby Name, Daisy!

A cute flower and a cute name for a cute little baby girl! It comes from the Old English word dægeseage, meaning ‘day’s eye.’

6. Evelyn

Pixabay | Baby name Evelyn

Evelyn is a beautiful name that was popular back in the 1930s. Evelyn typically stands out from the first half of the name, ‘Eve,’ meaning “first woman.” It contains a religious origin, and it’s Hebrew for “life” or “living.”

7. Violet

Wikimedia / National Media Museum | A baby named Violet

This beautiful name has been used since the Middle Ages! It comes from the violet flower, and flower names weren’t popularized until the 19th century.

8. Alice

Max Pixel | Alice

The meaning of this classic, beautiful name is “of the nobility.” It became a popular name after Lewis Carrol’s Alice in Wonderland was published in 1865.

Do any of these beautiful vintage names catch your eye? Be sure to share this article with your friends and family if they did!

RELATED: There Is Only One Vintage Woolworth Luncheonette Left In America

 

Show comments
Share
Published by

Recent Posts

test

test

4 years ago

‘The Little Rascals’: The ‘Our Gang Curse’ That May Have Haunted the Cast Throughout the Years

Hollywood “curses” are a strange thing as people tend to look at the collective deaths…

4 years ago

Florida Man Pays Utility Bills For Over 100 Families For Second Christmas In A Row

74-year-old Michael Esmond is putting on the Santa Claus gear this year once again as…

4 years ago

Orlando PD Donates Christmas Gifts To More Than 200 Kids In Need

Police officers from Orlando, FL donated and delivered Christmas gifts to more than 200 kids…

4 years ago

The 1965 Kecksburg Incident: What Fell Over Pennsylvania?

On December 9, 1965, a blue-tinged fireball streaked across the sky over Kecksburg, Pennsylvania. However,…

4 years ago

Why The Pandemic Helped Bring Back Sunday Family Dinners

Over years, less emphasis ended up placed on traditional Sunday family dinners. In those times,…

4 years ago