Old lady baby names: The most adorable old-fashioned names for girls
Published 1 month ago• 6 minute read
If you’re searching for a classic name for your baby daughter, consider choosing popular old fashioned girl names which will stand the test of time.
Check back through your family tree and give a nod to your ancestors by picking a beautiful name that belonged to a beloved great-grandmother or cool aunt, or choose one of the common old lady names below.
Here are 50 of our favourite old fashioned girl names …
The name Abigail is of Hebrew origin and means ‘my father is joyful’.
Actresses Abigail Breslin and Abigail Spencer.
Ada is of German origin meaning noble, nobility.
Actress Ada Nicodemou.
Adelaide is of German origin and like Ada also means noble or nobility.
Actresses Katherine Heigl and Rachel Griffith both named their daughters Adelaide.
The name Agnes is a girl’s name of Greek origin meaning ‘pure, virginal’.
Model Agness Deyn. Agnes is also one of the characters in the funny movie Minions, while Jennifer Connelly and Paul Bettany named their daughter Agnes Lark.
Annabelle is of French origin and means “loving”. It’s a combination of the names Anna and Belle and a variant of Amabel.
New Zealand chef Annabel Langbein, British socialite Lady Annabel Goldsmith.
Arleen or Arlene is an Irish female given name and variant of Carlene or Charlene and in the French derived from feminine diminutive of Charles.
Mountaineer Arlene Blum, 1950s actress Arlene Dahl.
Beatrix is believed to be derived from the name Viator, which means ‘voyager, traveller.’
Children’s author Beatrix Potter, also French actress Beatrice Dalle. Beatrix Kiddo was the main character in Kill Bill, played by Uma Thurman.
Bernadette is of German origin and means ‘brave as a bear.’
St Bernadette was an Irish saint who saw a vision at Lourdes. Bernadette Peters in an American actress and singer.
This name is of Latin origin and means ‘heavenly’. Celeste has been in the top 1000 names every year since 1880.
Well-known Celestes including comedian Celeste Barber and actress Celeste Holm.
This popular name is of French origin and means ‘free man’.
Well-known Charlottes include the Princess of Cambridge, English author Charlotte Bronte, and Charlotte York, a character in Sex and the City.
This pretty name is of Latin origin and means ‘bright, clear.’
Famous Claras include actress Clara Bow and musician Clara Rockmore.
From Latin and French origin, meaning ‘mild, merciful.’
Feminist author Clementine Ford. The name is also featured in the song “Oh, My Darlin’”. Claudia Schiffer and Ethan Hawke both chose this name for their daughters.
This name is of Latin origin and means ‘steadfastness’.
Australian blogger and author Constance Hall, and American actress Connie Britton.
This name is of Greek origin and means ‘maiden’.
Cora was a daughter of Zeus and Cora Munro is the heroine of The Last of the Mohicans.
Daisy comes from the phrase ‘day’s eye’, because the petals open at daybreak. It’s also a pet name for Margaret.
Fashion model Daisy Lowe, TV host Daisy Fuentes and British actress Daisy Ridley.
A name of Greek origin meaning ‘gift of God’.
Essayist Dorothy Parker and actress Dorothy Dandridge. Perhaps the most famous Dorothy, however, is the main character in the Wizard of Oz.
Of English origin, Edith means ‘prosperous in war.’
Famous Ediths include American novelist Edith Wharton and French singer Edith Piaf.
While not as pretty-sounding as many other old-lady names, Edna has a pretty meaning: ‘rejuvenation, delight.’ It is Hebrew in origin.
Author Edna O’Brien and Barry Humphries wonderful character Dame Edna Everage.
Eliza is of Hebrew origin and means ‘pledged to God.’
My Fair Lady’s Eliza Doolittle, Australian actress Eliza Taylor.
This Scottish name means ‘my God is bountiful’ or God of Plenty.
Actors Ioan Gruffudd and Zooey Deschanel both named their daughters Elsie.
A beautiful unisex name, Evelyn means ‘wished-for child’.
Famous Evelyns include British author Evelyn Waugh, and Bruce Willis and Carey Mulligan both have daughters named Evelyn.
This strong name is of German origin and means ‘strength of a spear’.
Writer Gertrude Stein and British stage star Gertrude Lawrence.
This relatively uncommon but sweet Welsh name means ‘land, nation.
Singer Gladys Knight.
An English variation on Harriette, this name means ‘estate ruler.’
Author Harriet Beecher Stowe and political activist Harriet Tubman.
An English name meaning ‘the hazelnut tree.’
Actresses Emily Blunt and Julia Roberts both have daughters named Hazel.
Isadora is a Greek name meaning ‘gift of Isis’.
Dancer Isadora Duncan.
A British name after the popular climbing plant. In the language of flowers, Ivy represents fidelity.
British novelist Ivy Compton-Burnett.
Of Latin origin. In Roman mythology Juno was a protector of women and marriage. In modern times June is known as the bridal month.
Actress June Squibb and singer June Carter Cash.
Of Greek origin, meaning ‘pure.’
Actress Katherine Hepburn, Duchess of Cambridge Catherine Middleton and American dancer Katherine Dunham.
Of English and Latin origin, Lillian is derived from Lily, meaning a flowers.
American actress Lillian Gish, singer Lily Allen.
Of English origin meaning ‘bay laurel’.
Country singer Loretta Lynn. Loretta was also immortalized in The Beatles song Get Back.
Of Greek origin meaning ‘pearl’.
Politician Margaret Thatcher, the first female prime minister of England. Author Margaret Atwood.
This pretty name of French origin means ‘songbird.’
Singer Mavis Staples and Canadian writer Mavis Gallant. Mavis is also the main female character in the Hotel Transylvania trilogy.
Another floral name, of Greek origin. Myrtle is a plant associated with love, peace and fertility.
Actress Myrtle Sarrosa.
Origin and meaning: A diminutive of Ann or Nancy meaning ‘grace’.
Famous namesakes: Actress Nanette Newman. Hannah Gadsby also named her famous Netflix show Nanette, after a woman she had met.
Origin and meaning: Derived from the English word pearl.
Famous namesakes: Fashion designer Pearl Lowe, actress Pearl Bailey.
Origin and meaning: This feminine moniker is of Greek origin and means ‘weaver’.
Famous namesakes: Actress Penelope Cruz. Also a Harry Potter character.
Origin and meaning: Of Greek origin meaning ‘green bough’.
Famous namesakes: American actress Phyllis Diller.
Origin and meaning: Of English origin meaning ‘Queen’.
Famous namesakes: Indigenous artist Queenie McKenzie.
Origin and meaning: A lovely moniker of Spanish origin meaning ‘pretty rose’.
Famous namesakes: Movie star Rosalind Russell. Uma Thurman also named her youngest child Rosalind.
Origin and meaning: Of Latin origin and derived from the rosemary plant.
Famous namesakes: Singer Rosemary Clooney.
Origin and meaning: Of German origin meaning ‘Godly helmet.’
Famous namesakes: Actresses Selma Blair and Selma Hayek.
Origin and meaning: A Latin name meaning ‘from the forest.’
Famous namesakes: Author Sylvia Plath.
Origin and meaning: The female version of Theodore, meaning ‘gift from God.’
Famous namesakes: Keith Richards and Robbie Williams both have daughters named Theodora.
Origin and meaning: Of Latin origin meaning ‘violet’ (see below).
Famous namesakes: Oscar-winning actress Viola Davis.
Origin and meaning: Of Latin origin, after the flower and also meaning purple.
Famous namesakes: English actress Violet Farebrother, Violet Affleck, daughter of Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner.
Origin and meaning: Of Slavic origin meaning ‘shepherdess; wanderer’.
Famous namesakes: Actress and comedian Wanda Sykes.
Origin and meaning: A cute Welsh name meaning ‘blessed peacemaking’.
Famous namesakes: Winnie Mandela. Winnie was also one of the female characters on the TV show The Wonder Years.
Origin and meaning: Zadie is a variation of Sadie and means Princess in Hebrew.
Famous namesakes: British author Zadie Smith.
This article first appeared on Practical Parenting and has been republished with permission.
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