130 Cute Vintage Girl Names for Your Precious Baby Girl

You’ve got that soft spot for sweet vintage girl names — and honestly, same. There’s just something so timeless and charming about vintage baby names that never go out of style. Whether you’re drawn to something dainty, classic, or straight-up sassy, this list has the perfect old-school name for your little lady.

And because I know you’re probably curious (because I always am!), I’ve also included the meanings and origins of each name — so you’ll know exactly what kind of beauty and history your baby girl’s name carries with it.

Ready to find something classic, cute, and totally timeless?

So, let’s talk about it.

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A

Abigal (Hebrew) – “joy of the father.”

Ada (German, Hebrew, Turkish, Igbo) – “noble, nobility”, “adornment”.

Addie (Old German and Old English) – “noble; son of Adam”. This name is considered to be a unisex name.

Adelaide (German) – “noble natured”.

Adele (German) – ‘nobility’ or adal, ‘noble’.

Agnes (Greek) – ‘pure’ or ‘holy’.

Alice (German) – “noble, exalted’.

Alma (Latin) – “feeds one’s soul” or “lifts the spirit”.

Amelia (English & German) – ‘work’, and connoting industriousness and fertility.”

Ana • Anna (Latin/Spanish) – “gracious, merciful.”

Ann • Anne (English/French) – “favored, Grace”.

Arlene • Arleen (Irish) – “free man”.

Aubrey (German) – “elf” and “ruler.”

Audrey (English) – “noble and strength.”

B

Barbara (Greek) – “strange” or “foreign”.

Blanche (Latin) – “white”.

Bernadette (French) – “brave bear”.

Bernice (Greek) – “bringer of victory.”

Bertha (German) – “bright one”.

Bessie (English) – “God Is My Oath.”

Betty (English) – “God Is My Oath.”

Beulah (Hebrew) – “married.”

Bonnie (Scotland /French) – “pretty, attractive, good.”

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C

Carol (English) – “free person or song.”

Carrie (English) – “free man, strong”.

Catherine (Greek) – “pure.”

Chelsea • Chelsie • Chelsey (English) – “chalk landing place”.

Cicely (English) – “blind”.

Claire • Clair • Clare • Claire • Clair (French) – “bright, clear.”

Cora – (Greek) “girl, maiden, daughter”.

Connie (English) – “constancy, steadfastness.”

Constance (Latin) – “constant.”

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D

Daisy (English) – “day’s eye”.

Della – (German) – “noble”.

Dolores (Spanish) – “sorrowful, pain.”

Doris (Greek) – “sea.”

Dorothy (Greek) – “God’s Gift”.

Dixie (French) – From The South In The U.S.

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E

Edith (English) – “riches or blessed.”

Effie (Greek) – “well-spoken, well regarded”.

Elaine (Greek) – “torch”, “beautiful”, “light”, “bright” and “shining”.

Elda – “Wise or prudent advisor.”

Eleanor (Hebrew) – “God is my light”.

Elizabeth (Hebrew) – “My God is an oath” or “My God is abundance”.

Ella (Greek, Norman, Hebrew) – “beautiful, fairy Maiden, Goddess”.

Emma (German) – “whole” or “universal”.

Esther (Hebrew) – “star”.

Ethel (English) – “noble”.

Eula (Greek) – “well-spoken”.

Eva (Hebrew) –  “life” or “living one”.

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F

Frances • Francis (Latin) – “from France” or ‘free one.”

G 

Gail (Hebrew) – “joy.”

Gertrude (German) – “spear” and “strength”.

Gladys (Welsh) – “Princess, small sword.”

Gloria (Latin) – “glory, fame, renown, praise, honor.”

Grace (Latin) – ‘charm”.

H

Hattie – “home ruler.”

Hazel (English) – “hazel”.

Helen (Greek) – “shining light.”

Henrietta – “home ruler”.

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I

Ida (German) – “labor, work”.

Iris (Greek) – “rainbow.”

J

Joan (Hebrew) – “Yahweh is gracious”.

Josephine – “(God) shall grow”.

Joyce – “Lord”.

Julia (Latin) – “youthful, downy”.

K

Kathryn • Katherine (Greek) – “pure.”

Kate (English) – “pure.”

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L

Laura • Lora (Latin)

Lauren

Lena – “generous and kind” or “she that allures”.

Leona (Latin) – “lion”.

Lilly • Lillie • Lily (English) – “lily flower”.

Lottie (French) – “little and womanly”.

Louise (German) – “famous warrior”.

Lucinda (Latin) – “light”.

Lucy (English, French) – “light.”

Lula (English) – “famous warrior”.

M

Mabel (English) – “lovable, dear”.

Mae • May (English) – “mother”.

Maggie (English) – “pearl”.

Margaret (French, Latin, Greek) – “pearl”, “cluster of blossoms”.

Marie –  “sea of bitterness”, “drop of the sea”, “star of the sea”, “rebelliousness”, “exalted one” or “wished for child”.

Martha (Aramaic) – “lady”.

Mary (Latin, Greek) – “bitter”, “beloved”, “rebelliousness”, “wished-for child”, “marine”, “drop of the sea”.

Mamie (American) – “mother”.

Mildred (Old English) – “gentle strength”. 

Minnie (Hebrew) – “sea of bitterness” or “sea of sorrow.”

Myrtle (Greek) – “a plant associated with love, peace, fertility, and youth.”

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N

Nancy (Hebrew) – “grace”.

Nellie (English) – “light.”

Nora (Italian, German, Irish, Albanian, Scandinavian, Arabic, and Baltic) – “honor”.

O

Octavia (Latin) – “eighth”.

Olive (English) – “olive tree”.

Opal – “jewel”.

P

Pauline (French) – “little”.

Pearl (English) – “pearl”.

Peggy (Greek) – “Pearl”.

 Penelope (German) – “weaver”.

Phoebe (Greek) – “bright”.

Phyllis (Greek) – “green leaf.”

Priscilla (English) – “venerable, ancient, classical, primordial.”

Q

Queenie (Old English) – “woman.” It is said to be used as an affectionate, or pet use, of the term queen.

Quinn – “wise”. “wisdom, intelligence.” This name is considered to be a unisex name.

R

Reva (Indian) – “star, goddess durga”.

Rose (Latin) – “rose”.

Rosemary (English) -“herb”.

Ruby • Rubi • Rubie • Rubee ( English) – “red gemstone”.

Ruth (Hebrew) – “friend”.

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S

Sadie (English) – “princess”.

Sarah • Sara (Hebrew) – “lady”, “princess”, “noblewoman”, “happy” and “joy”.

Shirley (English) – “bright wood, bright meadow, from the white meadow.”

Sophia • Sofia (Greek) – “Wisdom”.

Susan (Hebrew) – “lily, rose, lotus flower”.

Sybil (Greek) – “prophetess”.

T

Thelma (Greek) – “will, volition.”

Theresa • Teresa • Therese (Greek) – “the hunt goddess.”

U

Ursula (Latin) – “little bear”.

V

Valerie (France, England, Ireland, Scotland) – “strong, brave (valiant), “fierce”.

Veda (Indian) – “eternal knowledge.”

Vera (Russian) – “faith.”

Vina (Spanish) – “from the vineyard.”

Viola (Italian) – “violet.”

Violet (English) – “purple/blue flower.” 

Virginia (Latin) – “maiden” or “virgin.” 

W

Winifred (English) – “peace friend.”

Z

Zola (Latin origin) – “earth.” 

Final Thoughts

Choosing a name for your baby girl is such a special moment — and vintage names carry so much charm, strength, and history. Whether you’re going for something sweet and dainty or bold and timeless, I hope this list helped you get a little closer to finding the name that feels just right.

At the end of the day, your baby’s name is more than just a pretty word — it’s part of her story. So take your time, trust your gut, and pick something that makes your heart smile every time you say it.

And hey — if you found a favorite or want to share your own vintage name picks, drop a comment below.

I’d love to hear what’s inspiring you.