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.
Etta
English, “estate ruler.”
Eudora
Greek, “generous gift.”
Eupraxia
Greek, “Good deeds.”
Everton
English, “wild boar settlement.”
Ezra
Hebrew, “help.”
Fabiola
Latin, “bean grower.”
Faustina
Latin, “fortunate or lucky.”
Faustine
French from Latin, “fortunate one.”
Felice
Italian, “lucky.”
Fenton
English, “marsh settlement.”
Ferdinand
German, “brave journey.”
Fergus
Scottish and Irish, “man of force.”
Finola
Scottish, “white, fair shoulder.”
Fiorenza
Italian, “flower.”
Fleta
English, “swift, drift.”
Flora
Latin, “flower.”
Frances
English, “free man.”
Fraser
Scottish, “strawberry.”
Gabe
Hebrew, “God is my strength.”
Gardenia
English, “flower.”
Gaston
French, “guest, stranger.”
Georgiana
English, “farmer.”
Georgina
English, “farmer.”
Gershom
Hebrew, “exile.”
Gertrude
German, “strong spear.”
Gilby
Irish, “blond, bright pledge.”
Gilda
Italian and Germanic, “sacrifice.”
Giles
English from Greek, “kid, young goat.”
Golda
Hebrew, “gold.”
Golding
English, “friend of gold, descendant of gold.”
Grayson
English, “son of a steward.”
Greta
German, “pearl.”
Gretchen
German, “pearl.”
Guinevere
Welsh, “fair, white and smooth.”
Halston
English, “hallowed stone.”
Hamlet
Danish from Norse, literary name.
Harrison
English, “son of Harry.”
Hattie
English, “ruler of the home.”
Hedda
Scandinavian, “war.”
Helene
French from Greek, “bright, shining one.”
Heloise
French from Germanic, “healthy, wide.”
Hemming
Scandinavian, “shape changer.”
Henrietta
English from Germanic, “ruler of the home.”
Hermione
Greek, “messenger of God.”
Hester
English from Persian, “star.”
Heston
English, “brushwood settlement, high settlement.”
Hilda
German, “battle woman.”
Holden
English, “from the hollow valley.”
Hugo
German, “bright in mind.”
Hulda
Hebrew, “sweet, lovable.”
Ida
German, “industrious.”
Ignatius
Latin, “fire.”
Imelda
Spanish and Italian, “entire battle.”
Inez
Spanish and Portuguese, “pure.”
Innes
Scottish, “island.”
Irma
German, “universal, complete.”
Isidore
English, “gift of Isis.”
Ivette
Spanish and French, “yew.”
Ivor
Welsh and Scandinavian, “bow army.”
Janus
Greek, “gateway.”
Jarvis
English, “spear strength.”
Jemima
Hebrew, “dove or bright as day.”
Jesper
Danish via Persian, “treasure.”
Josie
English, “Jehovah increases.”
Judith
Hebrew, “woman from Judea.”
Jules
Greek and Latin, “youthful.”
Julien
French, “youthful.”
Juna
Latin and Finnish “June, train.”
Kenton
English, “Kenn settlement, brave settlement.”
Klemens
Scandinavian from Latin, “merciful.”
Konrad
German, “bold counsel.”
Lambert
German, “land famous.”
Lazarus
Scottish, “God is my help.”
Leonce
French, “lion.”
Leroy
French, “the king.”
Lester
English place name.
Linus
Latin, “flax.”
Lloyd
Welsh, “gray-haired.”
Lola
Spanish, “sorrows.”
Lolita
Spanish, “lady of sorrow.”
Lorna
Scottish, “laurel tree.”
Lucille
French, “light.”
Lucretia
Latin, “wealth.”
Lula
Diminutive of Louise or Lucille, African and Spainsh, “glory, pearl…
Mabel
Latin, “lovable.”
Magdalena
Greek, “woman from Magdala.”
Magnolia
English, “flower.”
Malvina
Scottish, “smooth brow.”
Marilyn
English, “drop of the sea.”
Marion
French, “bitter.”
Marla
A variation of the name Marlene.
Marsh
English, “someone who lived on a marsh.”
Matilda
German, “strength in battle.”
Maude
German, “strength in battle or mighty in battle.”
Mavis
French, “songbird.”
Melisande
French and German, “work, labor.”
Melvin
English, “council protector.”
Mildred
English, “gentle strength.”
Minerva
Latin, “intellect.”
Montgomery
Norman, French, Scottish, “manpower.”