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Writer's pictureTaylor Muse

Vintage Baby Names Making a Comeback


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Deciding on the perfect name for your little one is a beautiful, albeit daunting task. While many parents look to modern trends for inspiration, an increasing number are turning back the clock to explore classic names that once graced earlier generations. These vintage baby names hold a charm all their own, offering timeless elegance and a sense of nostalgia that is hard to resist. Here's a curated list that celebrates the resurgence of vintage baby names, perfect for new parents seeking a blend of tradition and uniqueness.


50 Vintage Baby Girl Names


Toddler with her baby sister

  1. Ada

  2. Beatrice

  3. Clara

  4. Dorothy

  5. Edith

  6. Florence

  7. Greta

  8. Hazel

  9. Iris

  10. June

  11. Lillian

  12. Mabel

  13. Nora

  14. Olive

  15. Pearl

  16. Ruby

  17. Sylvia

  18. Thelma

  19. Vera

  20. Winifred

  21. Agnes

  22. Bessie

  23. Clementine

  24. Estelle

  25. Faye

  26. Gladys

  27. Hattie

  28. Josephine

  29. Louise

  30. Millie

  31. Nellie

  32. Opal

  33. Phoebe

  34. Rosalie

  35. Sadie

  36. Tessie

  37. Ursula

  38. Violet

  39. Willa

  40. Zelda

  41. Alma

  42. Beryl

  43. Della

  44. Effie

  45. Fern

  46. Goldie

  47. Inez

  48. Lenore

  49. Mamie

  50. Nettie


50 Vintage Baby Boy Names




  1. Arthur

  2. Bernard

  3. Clarence

  4. Douglas

  5. Edwin

  6. Frank

  7. George

  8. Harold

  9. Irving

  10. Jack

  11. Leonard

  12. Marvin

  13. Norman

  14. Oscar

  15. Percy

  16. Ralph

  17. Sidney

  18. Theodore

  19. Vincent

  20. Wallace

  21. Albert

  22. Benedict

  23. Cecil

  24. Dorian

  25. Earl

  26. Felix

  27. Gilbert

  28. Howard

  29. Julius

  30. Louis

  31. Martin

  32. Neville

  33. Orville

  34. Paul

  35. Quentin

  36. Raymond

  37. Simon

  38. Thomas

  39. Ulysses

  40. Victor

  41. Wilfred

  42. Amos

  43. Byron

  44. Chester

  45. Dean

  46. Eugene

  47. Floyd

  48. Gus

  49. Herman

  50. Ira


50 Vintage Unisex Baby Names



Baby at beach in a vintage newsies cap

  1. Avery

  2. Charlie

  3. Dana

  4. Ellis

  5. Francis

  6. Gray

  7. Harley

  8. Ira

  9. Jody

  10. Kelly

  11. Lee

  12. Morgan

  13. Noel

  14. Quinn

  15. Robin

  16. Sidney

  17. Taylor

  18. Valentine

  19. Winslow

  20. Adrian

  21. Blaine

  22. Casey

  23. Devon

  24. Emerson

  25. Finley

  26. Gale

  27. Harper

  28. Jordan

  29. Logan

  30. Parker

  31. Reese

  32. Skyler

  33. Tatum

  34. Alex

  35. Billie

  36. Chris

  37. Dakota

  38. Easton

  39. Frankie

  40. Jamie

  41. Kendall

  42. Landry

  43. Micah

  44. Oakley

  45. Payton

  46. Reagan

  47. Sawyer

  48. Tanner

  49. Van

  50. Whitney


Old timey kids hanging outside of a brick house

Choosing a name for your baby is a deeply personal decision, and these vintage gems offer a wealth of inspiration. Whether you lean towards the traditional or the unique, these names provide a nod to the past while paving the way for a bright future. If you're a fan of classic elegance or simply want a name that stands out with timeless charm, these vintage choices might be just what you're looking for. Happy naming!

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