For this list of 100 vintage names for girls and boys we went back in time and handpicked rare old fashion gems that still have yet to reach the top 1,000 most popular names. Vintage always has its moment in fashion, but lately, we’ve seen quite a resurgence in vintage names steadily climbing the charts. So without further ado here are 100 forgotten vintage names for girls and boys that will make your grandma proud.
Forgotten Vintage Names for Girls
1. Agatha
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Good, honorable
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2. Agnes
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Pure, holy
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3. Alva
Origin: English, Swedish Scandinavian
Meaning: White, elf
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4. Aphra
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Dust
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5. Belinda
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Beautiful
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6. Beverly
Origin: English
Meaning: Bever stream
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7. Camelia
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Beloved
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8. Cleo
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Glory
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9. Concetta
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Conception
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10. Cordelia
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Heart
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11. Damaris
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Calf
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12. Edda
Origin: Norse
Meaning: Poetry
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13. Edie
Origin: English
Meaning: Rich in war
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14. Elita
Origin: English
Meaning: Elite
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15. Elula
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Month name
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16. Enid
Origin: Celtic
Meaning: Spirit, life
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17. Faustine
Origin: French
Meaning: Fortunate
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18. Felice
Origin: Roman
Meaning: Lucky
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19. Finola
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: White, fair shoulder
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20. Gardenia
Origin: English
Meaning: Flower
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21. Gilda
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Sacrifice
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22. Goldie
Origin: American
Meaning: Gold
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23. Heloise
Origin: French
Meaning: Healthy, wide
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24. Hermione
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Messenger of God
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25. Hulda
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Sweet, lovable
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26. Imelda
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Entire battle
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27. Jemima
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Dove or bright as day
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28. Lavinia
Origin: Latin
Meaning: From Lavinium
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29. Lolita
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Lady of sorrow
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30. Lucretia
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Wealth
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31. Malvina
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Smooth brow
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32. Minerva
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Intellect
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33. Nadine
Origin: French
Meaning: Hope
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34. Odessa
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Wrathful
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35. Olivette
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Olive tree
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36. Pandora
Origin: Greek
Meaning: All gifts
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37. Phyllis
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Foliage
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38. Posy
Origin: English
Meaning: A bunch of flowers
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39. Prudence
Origin: English
Meaning: Provident
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40. Prunella
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Plum
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41. Queenie
Origin: English
Meaning: Queen
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42. Rhona
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Unknown
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43. Rochelle
Origin: French
Meaning: Rest
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44. Selma
Origin: Unknown
Meaning: Unknown
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45. Susanna
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Lily
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46. Temperance
Origin: English
Meaning: Moderation or restraint
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47. Tilly
Origin: German
Meaning: Mighty in battle
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48. Tresa
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Harvest
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49. Verona
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Place name
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50. Viola
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Violet
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Forgotten Vintage Names for Boys
51. Aldous
Origin: English
Meaning: Old
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52. Alistair
Origin: English
Meaning: To defend man
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53. Alton
Origin: English
Meaning: River settlement
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54. Audley
Origin: English
Meaning: Aldgyth clearing
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55. Baxter
Origin: English
Meaning: Baker
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56. Benedict
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Blessed
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57. Bertram
Origin: German
Meaning: Bright raven
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58. Boaz
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Swiftness
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59. Caspar
Origin: Dutch
Meaning: Treasurer
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60. Clifton
Origin: English
Meaning: Cliff settlement
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61. Clovis
Origin: French
Meaning: Famous war
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62. Dietrich
Origin: German
Meaning: Ruler
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63. Dixon
Origin: English
Meaning: Son of dick
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64. Eleazar
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God help’s
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65. Elmer
Origin: English
Meaning: Noble and famous
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66. Elton
Origin: English
Meaning: Ella settlement
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67. Everton
Origin: English
Meaning: Wild boar settlement
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68. Fenton
Origin: English
Meaning: Marsh settlement
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69. Ferdinand
Origin: German
Meaning: Brave journey
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70. Gabe
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is my strength
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71. Gershom
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Exile
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72. Hamlet
Origin: Danish
Meaning: Literary name
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73. Heston
Origin: English
Meaning: Brushwood settlement
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74. Hemming
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Shape changer
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75. Ignatius
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Fire
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76. Ivor
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Bow army
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77. Janus
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Gateway
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78. Kenton
Origin: English
Meaning: Kenn settlement
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79. Klemens
Origin: Scandinavian
Meaning: Merciful
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80. Lambert
Origin: German
Meaning: Land famous
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81. Lazarus
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: God is my help
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82. Marion
Origin: French
Meaning: Bitter
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83. Morten
Origin: Danish and Norwegia
Meaning: Ancient
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84. Nestor
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Homecoming
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85. Norbert
Origin: German
Meaning: North bright
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86. Obadias
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Servant of God
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87. Oswald
Origin: English
Meaning: Divine ruler
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88. Philemon
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Affectionate
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89. Prewitt
Origin:Â French
Meaning: Small and brave
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90. Prosper
Origin: French
Meaning: Fortunate
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91. Quade
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Descendant of Uaid
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92. Radley
Origin: English
Meaning: Red meadow
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93. Randolf
Origin: German
Meaning: Shield wolf
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94. Remus
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Unknown
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95. Stirling
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Dwelling of Melyn
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96. Styles
Origin: English
Meaning: Steep ascent
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97. Sylvester
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Woodland
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98. Thornton
Origin: English
Meaning: Thorn settlement
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99. Waldo
Origin: German
Meaning: Rule
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100. Zadok
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Just or righteous
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