Vintage Baby Names
Vintage baby names are making a delightful comeback, bringing with them a sense of nostalgia and timeless charm. These names, often steeped in history, evoke images of classic literature, beloved family stories, and a simpler era. From elegant choices like Eleanor and Theodore to quirky gems like Rufus and Mabel, vintage names carry a unique character that sets them apart.
Adela
Germanic, “noble” or “nobility.”
Agatha
Greek, “good, honorable.”
Agnes
Greek, “pure, holy.”
Albertine
German, “noble and bright.”
Alcide
French, “glory of Hera.”
Alden
English, “wise friend.”
Aldous
English, “old.”
Alistair
English, “to defend man.”
Alma
Latin, “nurturing, soul.”
Alton
English, “river settlement.”
Amabel
Latin, “lovable.”
Ambrose
English from Greek, “immortal.”
Amos
Hebrew, “to carry.”
Aphra
Hebrew, “dust.”
Araminta
English, unknown meaning.
Archer
English, “a bowman” or “one who uses a bow and…
Archibald
German, “genuine or truly bold.”
Ardelia
Hebrew and Greek, “food of the gods, praised.”
Arthur
Celtic, “bear.”
Audley
English, “Aldgyth clearing or prosperous clearing.”
August
Latin, “great,” “venerable,” or “majestic.”
Augusta
Greek, “great, magnificent.”
Augustus
Latin, “majestic.”
Baptist
English, “to dip.”
Barnaby
English via Aramaic, “son of exhortation.”
Basile
French, “basil, royal.”
Baxter
English, “baker.”
Beaumont
French, “beautiful mountain.”
Beauregard
French, “beautiful view or handsome sight.”
Belinda
Italian, “beautiful.”
Benedict
Latin, “blessed.”
Beowulf
English, “beewolf.”
Bertram
German, “bright raven.”
Bessie
Hebrew, “pledged to God.”
Beverly
English, “beaver stream.”
Birdie
A diminutive of the word “bird.”
Blanche
French, “white.”
Boaz
Hebrew, “swiftness.”
Buford
English, “ford above or high ford.”
Caledonia
Latin, “the land of the Gaels or the land of…
Camelia
Spanish, “beloved.”
Carlisle
English, “Fort of Lugus.”
Carole
English, “free man.”
Caspar
Dutch, “treasurer.”
Cecelia
Latin, “blind.”
Charlene
English, “free man, woman.”
Clemency
Latin, “mercy or gentleness.”
Clementine
Latin, “merciful” or “gentle.”
Clifford
English, “ford or shallow crossing in a river.”
Clifton
English, “cliff settlement.”
Clovis
French from German, “famous war.”
Clyde
Scottish, “from the riverbank.”
Concetta
Italian, “conception.”
Conrad
German, “bold counsel.”
Constance
English, “constant, steadfast.”
Cordelia
Latin, “heart.”
Cosmo
Italian, “order, beauty.”
Crawford
English, “from the crow ford.”
Cressida
Greek, “gold.”
Damaris
Greek, “calf.”
Darwin
English, “dear friend.”
Delcy
English diminutive of names like Delia or Dulcie.
Delmar
Spanish, “of the sea.”
Demelza
Cornish, “the house in the meadow.”
Denver
English, “green valley.”
Dessa
Russian, “long journey.”
Dessie
Modern invented name.
Dietrich
German, “ruler.”
Doretta
Greek and Latin, “gift of God.”
Dorothea
Greek, “gift of God.”
Dorothy
English via Greek, “gift of God.”
Dorsey
Irish, “from Orsay, descendant of Dubhshláine.”
Earl
English, “aristocratic title.”
Earnestine
English from German, “serious, determined.”
Edda
Norse, “poetry.”
Edie
English, “rich in war.”
Edith
English, “wealth war.”
Edsel
English, “noble or father, dwelling of wealth.”
Edwina
English, “wealthy friend.”
Effie
Greek, “well-spoken.”
Egbert
English, “bright edge.”
Eglantine
English, flower name.
Eileen
Irish, “shining.”
Elam
Hebrew, “forever, eternal or tree.”
Eldon
English, “Ella hill.”
Eleazar
Hebrew, “God helps.”
Elestren
Welsh, “strong fairy or powerful nymph.”
Elita
English, “elite.”
Eliza
Hebrew, “pledged to God.”
Ellis
English and Welsh, “benevolent, beneath the gods.”
Elmer
English, “noble and famous.”
Elroy
French and English, “the King, wise elf.”
Elton
English, “Ella, elf settlement.”
Elula
Hebrew month name.
Elvis
Unknown meaning and origin.
Elwin
English, “friend of the elves or noble friend.”
Elwood
English, “elf forest.”
Enid
Celtic, “spirit, life.”
Ernestine
English, “determined, earnest.”
Estelle
French, “star.”