These are names of real princesses from England, Russia, Spain, and France. Thank you for making such a great list! These names are inspired by Old Hollywood glamour icons of the 20s, 30s, and 40s. While "Kymbreigh" doesn't mean anything, and a Lexus is a car, old-fashioned names can be traced back to Greek, Latin, French, Italian, Celtic, Hebrew, German, and other languages in which the names actually mean something. Only one thing...I think Agatha should be moved up to the top list. Btw her younger sisters names is Colette. SmartAndFun (author) from Texas on May 14, 2012: Thanks for stopping by and commenting. "Noble." My mom was Nellie Helena. Most popular Old English girl names. These days, the trend of using old-fashioned names is running strong. Angeline. Kristen Howe from Northeast Ohio on May 10, 2015: Great hub on retro names for baby girls. Usage of Aimee and variants as children's names in 2018 was down 43.7% compared to 2008. If I were to have another girl I like Esther Ruthie Elizabeth. [Eilith, .. 1 more], Ailsa Derivative of Old Norse element. There are even many celebrities who have Old English names or Old British names, yet many other celebrities choose Old English names for their children. Her sisters were Wilma Jesse, Dorothy Anise, and Mable Ethel. In the recent past, they've been given to baby girls by parents who feel obligated to name their little girl after a grandmother, great-grandmother, or great-aunt. Name your baby girl with one of the top twenty Old English girl names that have Old English origin and Old British origin, read the full Old English Name list below. 10. It was originally used as an English surname but nowadays it is extensively used as a unisex name, used both for boy’s names and girl’s names. I've heard the names Mildred and Agnes in public at the park, so they're rising! Our two girls are named Gloria Juliana Magdalena and Lauren Olivia Cerise. Here are the first ten Old English girl names: 1. I named my granddaughter and it's one I've never seen on any list but I think it's beautiful .
I always said she was our cherry on top and any more would be nuts! We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising" and also in accordance to amazon associates programme operating agreement. Preppy first names tend to be old-fashioned and denote sophistication. :) thanks! Adalpha and Adolta are creative variations.
I love Lacey but im not sure, please help! Parents can give their darling daughters a name which reflects the baby's attributes, the attributes the parents hope their child will possess, or perhaps a word that has some sort of significance to the parents or the family. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z. Agnes. I've also come to really like Victoria and Vera. We named her Joy from a friend we met named Joy in 1980.
Wilfreda is a unique girl’s name that means “desiring peace”, “longing for peace”, or “wanting peace”. I always thought it was a neat name, but my husband said NO.
My daughter's name is Mavis. Old German language. Old English baby girl names are the best option for parents who are looking for names which have a deep meaning and are related to class, royalty, beauty and other qualities. It is also a place name, like the famous Beverly Hills. Have fun in this journey of name searching! What's not to love about Leona?
Agatha. I am eagerly awaiting the day when it becomes popular again! "Noble, soft, tender." I would sure appreciate it if anyone reading this would check out my Hubs (just 2 atm) and hopefully decide to follow me :-), My name is Géraldine (I'm 15)...in my opinion it's a really old name and very difficult to pronounce if you don't live in France. Anastasia. Beverly, pronounced as bev-er-lee is of old English origin that has a meaning of “beaver meadow or stream”. Catherine Deneuve very famous French actress. Angelique. The shortest month isn't short on sources of baby name inspiration. I used to live in the French dialect speaking area of Italy.
All these names are sooo cute!,i especially love Hazel,Marion,Esme and Nora!,i named my Daughter Freya Esther Violet last month(Freya 1st name,Esther and Violet middle names) ,no regrets! Birdie is knownas a sweet nickname for Beatrice, Elizabeth, Bridget, and Bertha. This site was very helpful.
Emma was the "mean mom" (meaning the strict mom), and oh, how our group of friends loved to take little digs at Emma when her daughter—our friend—wasn't around. ❤️, My daughter’s names are Lucy, Lily, Alice, Charlee and Hallie. I am jus a sucker for beautiful vintage, feminine names, as I love Cora, Nona, Piera, Elizabeth, Marion and Genevieve! I love the Shakespeare connection! Ida is another girl’s name that is pronounced as “eye-dah”. After mine & my husbands grandmothers. 64. If i have another girl im thinking of Mabel Jane or Willa Jean...I love old school names. [Addala, Adali, Adala, .. 5 more], Addie▼ Origin fr. I would actually have put Esther on the comeback list in place of some of the ones you included on the "Retro-cool" list. We have stuck to traditional names. "Noble; son of Adam." I'll check out your boy names! Charlotte – One of the most famous Charlotte’s is Bronte, a great poet and author. Kids going crazy for it cause their names are finally listed on something lol. But now we all love it because it's the perfect name for her. Required fields are marked *. On the not ready for a comeback list, I met an Edwina once and had never heard of the name. Rare, with the androgynous-sounding -th ending for Ailith, Aldith, Eilith, like Anath. as children's names in 2018 was down 3.4% compared to a year ago. Marian is also another Old English name that is somewhat related to Marilyn for it also means “star of the sea” but also has other meaning as “grace”. If so, congratulations! The “as” means “god” and the “fridr” from which “trid” is derived means “beautiful and fair.” You probably remember the name Astrid as one of the characters in the movie How To Train Your Dragon. My name is Catherine Doris, and my sibling's names are Matthew Lowell, Christopher Marvin, Timothy Albert, and Bethany Dolores. i'm 23 weeks and have my heart set on Doris Avelyn (first/middle names) for my little girl, but am yet to convince DH.
I am looking to write a book but have no names to use.
This list includes a variety of rugged, feminine, and old-fashioned names. Julia is a nice name from Old English that means “youthful”. The agate is a semiprecious gemstone .. Agate was not among 2018's Top names. Please add my son's name it is pronounced A-ein. They stand great on their own and have no need for nicknames, which is huge for me as I am not a fan of nicknames. Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute("id","a13753bc8f56a7d5dbd1d9ab7530ff3e");document.getElementById("ja50b38ee8").setAttribute("id","comment"); If you purchase a product or service linked from this site, we may receive an "affiliate commission". Has anyone heard of the name Cecid as a girls name? It is also linked to the Greek goddess of magic. I must admit that Aggie is an adorable name! Adelie From Old German element. My daughter's name is Teye (rhymes with 'eye'), Egyptian for "Promised to the Goddess Neith". "God is my refuge; noble one." I love to hear girls with mens names, especially if it's their father or grandfathers name. Emily – There are a lot of great actresses whose name is Emily like, Deschannel, Blunt, Stone, Watson and many more.
This is a terrific list of old-fashioned baby boy names, the majority of which are in style. I’d love to use it as it belonged to my great great grandmother. Your email address will not be published. A lot of these names are just awful. Kendra, pronounced as “ken-drah”, is another girl’s name that has a meaning related to being “greatest champion” and inspired from the Old English meaning a “bold power” or “royal power”. I'm Brook, I Have 1 daughter Victoria Jo (Tori) And i'm pregnant with my second girl and she is due next week! Personally I prefer more traditional names like Elizabeth and Mathew. Classic, old-fashioned names like "Rudy," "Walt," "Felix," and "Silas" are more popular than ever. SmartAndFun (author) from Texas on October 20, 2013: vibesites from United States on October 11, 2013: Hey, Mabel is cool... my co-worker is called like that, shortened for her more old-fashioned real name Maria Belen. Names may be associated with a word, eg. John was a great grand father. I always hated my name. PGM is Alexandra. Aime from Trudeauland (it's like Disneyland but hotter) on May 08, 2014: I love old lady names. [Adeana, .. 1 more], Adolpha Source fr. 7. I suspect those "ugly" names will rise up in popularity eventually, as fashion seems to go in a circle. "Wealthy spear."
It's a beautiful name and no one has the meaning or spelling of it. My grandmother was Mildred Agnes.
Adele. If you’re not sure yet, check our wide list of Baby Name Categories. I never heard of anyone named Joy at that time. If you like sophisticated aristocratic names, you may also like this list of Downtown Abbey names. Names of people we know really do make a difference on whether we like that name or not, don't they! I'm 15 and I have four younger siblings. Really am grateful. Sad to see it's not on the like list BUT we love it and so does she. She was a lovely woman and has put great meaning behind it for me! I really like the name if I have a girl. i'm devastated to see Doris in your 'not ready for a comeback list' - although not really surprised i must admit. I have a Jesse for oldest son, Ben, Daniel, Isaac and Mary, my only girl.
I was named after my father. My first born is Nona Frances (old family name) and my second is Piera Avery(Piera is the female version of Pierre.) @Fifi's Mom, congrats on your pregnancy! "Noble."
"Noble."
;) likely more to come! Old English word.
Whitney means “White Island” and is used by the famous Whitney Houston. Summary Index of Old names [and variants] for girls.
Oh, the bun in the oven is a boy, but the name likely wouldn't have changed either way. Arlene.
Top Navigation. I have two sons - Gregory and Matthew. To Marion Langley, Liz Baranski, Babynology and Ibicecream, sorry I'm just now replying, it seems I have comments I wasn't quite aware of. Its pretty old and I have had 5 Modesta's in my family. Currently I'm looking for vintage retro names and this hub is a great resource :) I love the solid and feminine sound of the names on your list. We called our daughter Myrtle Rose.
These are names of real princesses from England, Russia, Spain, and France. Thank you for making such a great list! These names are inspired by Old Hollywood glamour icons of the 20s, 30s, and 40s. While "Kymbreigh" doesn't mean anything, and a Lexus is a car, old-fashioned names can be traced back to Greek, Latin, French, Italian, Celtic, Hebrew, German, and other languages in which the names actually mean something. Only one thing...I think Agatha should be moved up to the top list. Btw her younger sisters names is Colette. SmartAndFun (author) from Texas on May 14, 2012: Thanks for stopping by and commenting. "Noble." My mom was Nellie Helena. Most popular Old English girl names. These days, the trend of using old-fashioned names is running strong. Angeline. Kristen Howe from Northeast Ohio on May 10, 2015: Great hub on retro names for baby girls. Usage of Aimee and variants as children's names in 2018 was down 43.7% compared to 2008. If I were to have another girl I like Esther Ruthie Elizabeth. [Eilith, .. 1 more], Ailsa Derivative of Old Norse element. There are even many celebrities who have Old English names or Old British names, yet many other celebrities choose Old English names for their children. Her sisters were Wilma Jesse, Dorothy Anise, and Mable Ethel. In the recent past, they've been given to baby girls by parents who feel obligated to name their little girl after a grandmother, great-grandmother, or great-aunt. Name your baby girl with one of the top twenty Old English girl names that have Old English origin and Old British origin, read the full Old English Name list below. 10. It was originally used as an English surname but nowadays it is extensively used as a unisex name, used both for boy’s names and girl’s names. I've heard the names Mildred and Agnes in public at the park, so they're rising! Our two girls are named Gloria Juliana Magdalena and Lauren Olivia Cerise. Here are the first ten Old English girl names: 1. I named my granddaughter and it's one I've never seen on any list but I think it's beautiful .
I always said she was our cherry on top and any more would be nuts! We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising" and also in accordance to amazon associates programme operating agreement. Preppy first names tend to be old-fashioned and denote sophistication. :) thanks! Adalpha and Adolta are creative variations.
I love Lacey but im not sure, please help! Parents can give their darling daughters a name which reflects the baby's attributes, the attributes the parents hope their child will possess, or perhaps a word that has some sort of significance to the parents or the family. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z. Agnes. I've also come to really like Victoria and Vera. We named her Joy from a friend we met named Joy in 1980.
Wilfreda is a unique girl’s name that means “desiring peace”, “longing for peace”, or “wanting peace”. I always thought it was a neat name, but my husband said NO.
My daughter's name is Mavis. Old German language. Old English baby girl names are the best option for parents who are looking for names which have a deep meaning and are related to class, royalty, beauty and other qualities. It is also a place name, like the famous Beverly Hills. Have fun in this journey of name searching! What's not to love about Leona?
Agatha. I am eagerly awaiting the day when it becomes popular again! "Noble, soft, tender." I would sure appreciate it if anyone reading this would check out my Hubs (just 2 atm) and hopefully decide to follow me :-), My name is Géraldine (I'm 15)...in my opinion it's a really old name and very difficult to pronounce if you don't live in France. Anastasia. Beverly, pronounced as bev-er-lee is of old English origin that has a meaning of “beaver meadow or stream”. Catherine Deneuve very famous French actress. Angelique. The shortest month isn't short on sources of baby name inspiration. I used to live in the French dialect speaking area of Italy.
All these names are sooo cute!,i especially love Hazel,Marion,Esme and Nora!,i named my Daughter Freya Esther Violet last month(Freya 1st name,Esther and Violet middle names) ,no regrets! Birdie is knownas a sweet nickname for Beatrice, Elizabeth, Bridget, and Bertha. This site was very helpful.
Emma was the "mean mom" (meaning the strict mom), and oh, how our group of friends loved to take little digs at Emma when her daughter—our friend—wasn't around. ❤️, My daughter’s names are Lucy, Lily, Alice, Charlee and Hallie. I am jus a sucker for beautiful vintage, feminine names, as I love Cora, Nona, Piera, Elizabeth, Marion and Genevieve! I love the Shakespeare connection! Ida is another girl’s name that is pronounced as “eye-dah”. After mine & my husbands grandmothers. 64. If i have another girl im thinking of Mabel Jane or Willa Jean...I love old school names. [Addala, Adali, Adala, .. 5 more], Addie▼ Origin fr. I would actually have put Esther on the comeback list in place of some of the ones you included on the "Retro-cool" list. We have stuck to traditional names. "Noble; son of Adam." I'll check out your boy names! Charlotte – One of the most famous Charlotte’s is Bronte, a great poet and author. Kids going crazy for it cause their names are finally listed on something lol. But now we all love it because it's the perfect name for her. Required fields are marked *. On the not ready for a comeback list, I met an Edwina once and had never heard of the name. Rare, with the androgynous-sounding -th ending for Ailith, Aldith, Eilith, like Anath. as children's names in 2018 was down 3.4% compared to a year ago. Marian is also another Old English name that is somewhat related to Marilyn for it also means “star of the sea” but also has other meaning as “grace”. If so, congratulations! The “as” means “god” and the “fridr” from which “trid” is derived means “beautiful and fair.” You probably remember the name Astrid as one of the characters in the movie How To Train Your Dragon. My name is Catherine Doris, and my sibling's names are Matthew Lowell, Christopher Marvin, Timothy Albert, and Bethany Dolores. i'm 23 weeks and have my heart set on Doris Avelyn (first/middle names) for my little girl, but am yet to convince DH.
I am looking to write a book but have no names to use.
This list includes a variety of rugged, feminine, and old-fashioned names. Julia is a nice name from Old English that means “youthful”. The agate is a semiprecious gemstone .. Agate was not among 2018's Top names. Please add my son's name it is pronounced A-ein. They stand great on their own and have no need for nicknames, which is huge for me as I am not a fan of nicknames. Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute("id","a13753bc8f56a7d5dbd1d9ab7530ff3e");document.getElementById("ja50b38ee8").setAttribute("id","comment"); If you purchase a product or service linked from this site, we may receive an "affiliate commission". Has anyone heard of the name Cecid as a girls name? It is also linked to the Greek goddess of magic. I must admit that Aggie is an adorable name! Adelie From Old German element. My daughter's name is Teye (rhymes with 'eye'), Egyptian for "Promised to the Goddess Neith". "God is my refuge; noble one." I love to hear girls with mens names, especially if it's their father or grandfathers name. Emily – There are a lot of great actresses whose name is Emily like, Deschannel, Blunt, Stone, Watson and many more.
This is a terrific list of old-fashioned baby boy names, the majority of which are in style. I’d love to use it as it belonged to my great great grandmother. Your email address will not be published. A lot of these names are just awful. Kendra, pronounced as “ken-drah”, is another girl’s name that has a meaning related to being “greatest champion” and inspired from the Old English meaning a “bold power” or “royal power”. I'm Brook, I Have 1 daughter Victoria Jo (Tori) And i'm pregnant with my second girl and she is due next week! Personally I prefer more traditional names like Elizabeth and Mathew. Classic, old-fashioned names like "Rudy," "Walt," "Felix," and "Silas" are more popular than ever. SmartAndFun (author) from Texas on October 20, 2013: vibesites from United States on October 11, 2013: Hey, Mabel is cool... my co-worker is called like that, shortened for her more old-fashioned real name Maria Belen. Names may be associated with a word, eg. John was a great grand father. I always hated my name. PGM is Alexandra. Aime from Trudeauland (it's like Disneyland but hotter) on May 08, 2014: I love old lady names. [Adeana, .. 1 more], Adolpha Source fr. 7. I suspect those "ugly" names will rise up in popularity eventually, as fashion seems to go in a circle. "Wealthy spear."
It's a beautiful name and no one has the meaning or spelling of it. My grandmother was Mildred Agnes.
Adele. If you’re not sure yet, check our wide list of Baby Name Categories. I never heard of anyone named Joy at that time. If you like sophisticated aristocratic names, you may also like this list of Downtown Abbey names. Names of people we know really do make a difference on whether we like that name or not, don't they! I'm 15 and I have four younger siblings. Really am grateful. Sad to see it's not on the like list BUT we love it and so does she. She was a lovely woman and has put great meaning behind it for me! I really like the name if I have a girl. i'm devastated to see Doris in your 'not ready for a comeback list' - although not really surprised i must admit. I have a Jesse for oldest son, Ben, Daniel, Isaac and Mary, my only girl.
I was named after my father. My first born is Nona Frances (old family name) and my second is Piera Avery(Piera is the female version of Pierre.) @Fifi's Mom, congrats on your pregnancy! "Noble."
"Noble."
;) likely more to come! Old English word.
Whitney means “White Island” and is used by the famous Whitney Houston. Summary Index of Old names [and variants] for girls.
Oh, the bun in the oven is a boy, but the name likely wouldn't have changed either way. Arlene.
Top Navigation. I have two sons - Gregory and Matthew. To Marion Langley, Liz Baranski, Babynology and Ibicecream, sorry I'm just now replying, it seems I have comments I wasn't quite aware of. Its pretty old and I have had 5 Modesta's in my family. Currently I'm looking for vintage retro names and this hub is a great resource :) I love the solid and feminine sound of the names on your list. We called our daughter Myrtle Rose.
Summary Index of Old names [and variants] for girls. My 5 year olds name is Agatha! 2. Voted up for interesting! From the Anglo-Saxon tradition, these names are reminiscent of the Founding Fathers and the Gilded Age upper class. Cross-gender use. Old baby names and what they mean, for old, ancient, with 636 results. What names have I left off the list? [Adollfa, .. 1 more], Adora From Old German, Latin words. Ok everyone go have a really great day! Biblical names have such wonderful meaning and symbolism, they really never do go out of style. In Victorian times, the Dahlia was known for its elegance and dignity. Thanks so much for reading and commenting. I'm sure they are all precious. Astrid that is pronounced simply as “as-trid” has a meaning of “beautiful goddess”. How could we have thought it was as homely as Beulah, Myrtle, or Gertrude? I think the name just might not sound familiar to those who are telling you they don't like it. Many of these quirky, old-fashioned girl names are moving up quickly on the trend list: Trudy, Celia, Etta, and Lillian, among others.
always thought it was pretty unique. For example, the name Neva means "snow," which in my opinion is quite beautiful. See also Agote. I love vintage names. I love the combination of including both grandfathers whom I loved dearly and respected as well as my wonderful brother. However, some may be on the verge of going back into favor. Old German language.
These are names of real princesses from England, Russia, Spain, and France. Thank you for making such a great list! These names are inspired by Old Hollywood glamour icons of the 20s, 30s, and 40s. While "Kymbreigh" doesn't mean anything, and a Lexus is a car, old-fashioned names can be traced back to Greek, Latin, French, Italian, Celtic, Hebrew, German, and other languages in which the names actually mean something. Only one thing...I think Agatha should be moved up to the top list. Btw her younger sisters names is Colette. SmartAndFun (author) from Texas on May 14, 2012: Thanks for stopping by and commenting. "Noble." My mom was Nellie Helena. Most popular Old English girl names. These days, the trend of using old-fashioned names is running strong. Angeline. Kristen Howe from Northeast Ohio on May 10, 2015: Great hub on retro names for baby girls. Usage of Aimee and variants as children's names in 2018 was down 43.7% compared to 2008. If I were to have another girl I like Esther Ruthie Elizabeth. [Eilith, .. 1 more], Ailsa Derivative of Old Norse element. There are even many celebrities who have Old English names or Old British names, yet many other celebrities choose Old English names for their children. Her sisters were Wilma Jesse, Dorothy Anise, and Mable Ethel. In the recent past, they've been given to baby girls by parents who feel obligated to name their little girl after a grandmother, great-grandmother, or great-aunt. Name your baby girl with one of the top twenty Old English girl names that have Old English origin and Old British origin, read the full Old English Name list below. 10. It was originally used as an English surname but nowadays it is extensively used as a unisex name, used both for boy’s names and girl’s names. I've heard the names Mildred and Agnes in public at the park, so they're rising! Our two girls are named Gloria Juliana Magdalena and Lauren Olivia Cerise. Here are the first ten Old English girl names: 1. I named my granddaughter and it's one I've never seen on any list but I think it's beautiful .
I always said she was our cherry on top and any more would be nuts! We are disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission's 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising" and also in accordance to amazon associates programme operating agreement. Preppy first names tend to be old-fashioned and denote sophistication. :) thanks! Adalpha and Adolta are creative variations.
I love Lacey but im not sure, please help! Parents can give their darling daughters a name which reflects the baby's attributes, the attributes the parents hope their child will possess, or perhaps a word that has some sort of significance to the parents or the family. A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z. Agnes. I've also come to really like Victoria and Vera. We named her Joy from a friend we met named Joy in 1980.
Wilfreda is a unique girl’s name that means “desiring peace”, “longing for peace”, or “wanting peace”. I always thought it was a neat name, but my husband said NO.
My daughter's name is Mavis. Old German language. Old English baby girl names are the best option for parents who are looking for names which have a deep meaning and are related to class, royalty, beauty and other qualities. It is also a place name, like the famous Beverly Hills. Have fun in this journey of name searching! What's not to love about Leona?
Agatha. I am eagerly awaiting the day when it becomes popular again! "Noble, soft, tender." I would sure appreciate it if anyone reading this would check out my Hubs (just 2 atm) and hopefully decide to follow me :-), My name is Géraldine (I'm 15)...in my opinion it's a really old name and very difficult to pronounce if you don't live in France. Anastasia. Beverly, pronounced as bev-er-lee is of old English origin that has a meaning of “beaver meadow or stream”. Catherine Deneuve very famous French actress. Angelique. The shortest month isn't short on sources of baby name inspiration. I used to live in the French dialect speaking area of Italy.
All these names are sooo cute!,i especially love Hazel,Marion,Esme and Nora!,i named my Daughter Freya Esther Violet last month(Freya 1st name,Esther and Violet middle names) ,no regrets! Birdie is knownas a sweet nickname for Beatrice, Elizabeth, Bridget, and Bertha. This site was very helpful.
Emma was the "mean mom" (meaning the strict mom), and oh, how our group of friends loved to take little digs at Emma when her daughter—our friend—wasn't around. ❤️, My daughter’s names are Lucy, Lily, Alice, Charlee and Hallie. I am jus a sucker for beautiful vintage, feminine names, as I love Cora, Nona, Piera, Elizabeth, Marion and Genevieve! I love the Shakespeare connection! Ida is another girl’s name that is pronounced as “eye-dah”. After mine & my husbands grandmothers. 64. If i have another girl im thinking of Mabel Jane or Willa Jean...I love old school names. [Addala, Adali, Adala, .. 5 more], Addie▼ Origin fr. I would actually have put Esther on the comeback list in place of some of the ones you included on the "Retro-cool" list. We have stuck to traditional names. "Noble; son of Adam." I'll check out your boy names! Charlotte – One of the most famous Charlotte’s is Bronte, a great poet and author. Kids going crazy for it cause their names are finally listed on something lol. But now we all love it because it's the perfect name for her. Required fields are marked *. On the not ready for a comeback list, I met an Edwina once and had never heard of the name. Rare, with the androgynous-sounding -th ending for Ailith, Aldith, Eilith, like Anath. as children's names in 2018 was down 3.4% compared to a year ago. Marian is also another Old English name that is somewhat related to Marilyn for it also means “star of the sea” but also has other meaning as “grace”. If so, congratulations! The “as” means “god” and the “fridr” from which “trid” is derived means “beautiful and fair.” You probably remember the name Astrid as one of the characters in the movie How To Train Your Dragon. My name is Catherine Doris, and my sibling's names are Matthew Lowell, Christopher Marvin, Timothy Albert, and Bethany Dolores. i'm 23 weeks and have my heart set on Doris Avelyn (first/middle names) for my little girl, but am yet to convince DH.
I am looking to write a book but have no names to use.
This list includes a variety of rugged, feminine, and old-fashioned names. Julia is a nice name from Old English that means “youthful”. The agate is a semiprecious gemstone .. Agate was not among 2018's Top names. Please add my son's name it is pronounced A-ein. They stand great on their own and have no need for nicknames, which is huge for me as I am not a fan of nicknames. Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute("id","a13753bc8f56a7d5dbd1d9ab7530ff3e");document.getElementById("ja50b38ee8").setAttribute("id","comment"); If you purchase a product or service linked from this site, we may receive an "affiliate commission". Has anyone heard of the name Cecid as a girls name? It is also linked to the Greek goddess of magic. I must admit that Aggie is an adorable name! Adelie From Old German element. My daughter's name is Teye (rhymes with 'eye'), Egyptian for "Promised to the Goddess Neith". "God is my refuge; noble one." I love to hear girls with mens names, especially if it's their father or grandfathers name. Emily – There are a lot of great actresses whose name is Emily like, Deschannel, Blunt, Stone, Watson and many more.
This is a terrific list of old-fashioned baby boy names, the majority of which are in style. I’d love to use it as it belonged to my great great grandmother. Your email address will not be published. A lot of these names are just awful. Kendra, pronounced as “ken-drah”, is another girl’s name that has a meaning related to being “greatest champion” and inspired from the Old English meaning a “bold power” or “royal power”. I'm Brook, I Have 1 daughter Victoria Jo (Tori) And i'm pregnant with my second girl and she is due next week! Personally I prefer more traditional names like Elizabeth and Mathew. Classic, old-fashioned names like "Rudy," "Walt," "Felix," and "Silas" are more popular than ever. SmartAndFun (author) from Texas on October 20, 2013: vibesites from United States on October 11, 2013: Hey, Mabel is cool... my co-worker is called like that, shortened for her more old-fashioned real name Maria Belen. Names may be associated with a word, eg. John was a great grand father. I always hated my name. PGM is Alexandra. Aime from Trudeauland (it's like Disneyland but hotter) on May 08, 2014: I love old lady names. [Adeana, .. 1 more], Adolpha Source fr. 7. I suspect those "ugly" names will rise up in popularity eventually, as fashion seems to go in a circle. "Wealthy spear."
It's a beautiful name and no one has the meaning or spelling of it. My grandmother was Mildred Agnes.
Adele. If you’re not sure yet, check our wide list of Baby Name Categories. I never heard of anyone named Joy at that time. If you like sophisticated aristocratic names, you may also like this list of Downtown Abbey names. Names of people we know really do make a difference on whether we like that name or not, don't they! I'm 15 and I have four younger siblings. Really am grateful. Sad to see it's not on the like list BUT we love it and so does she. She was a lovely woman and has put great meaning behind it for me! I really like the name if I have a girl. i'm devastated to see Doris in your 'not ready for a comeback list' - although not really surprised i must admit. I have a Jesse for oldest son, Ben, Daniel, Isaac and Mary, my only girl.
I was named after my father. My first born is Nona Frances (old family name) and my second is Piera Avery(Piera is the female version of Pierre.) @Fifi's Mom, congrats on your pregnancy! "Noble."
"Noble."
;) likely more to come! Old English word.
Whitney means “White Island” and is used by the famous Whitney Houston. Summary Index of Old names [and variants] for girls.
Oh, the bun in the oven is a boy, but the name likely wouldn't have changed either way. Arlene.
Top Navigation. I have two sons - Gregory and Matthew. To Marion Langley, Liz Baranski, Babynology and Ibicecream, sorry I'm just now replying, it seems I have comments I wasn't quite aware of. Its pretty old and I have had 5 Modesta's in my family. Currently I'm looking for vintage retro names and this hub is a great resource :) I love the solid and feminine sound of the names on your list. We called our daughter Myrtle Rose.
Here are ten Old English girl names that are used by celebrities worldwide. Famous people with this name are Julia Migenes, Julia Ormond, and more.