Want a name that’s uncommon yet elegant for your little one? Check out these adorable classic girl names that aren’t too popular.
Excited that you’re having a girl girl, but find yourself stumped about what to name her? Even if you know the “type” of name you’d like, settling on one or two can be daunting.
You love old-fashioned names, but anything you like already seems popular these days. Despite searches on every name site on the internet, nothing seems to fit.
You want a cute name that’s elegant, not one that’s time-stamped and associated with a particular decade or era. Yet despite the allure of a classic name, many of the ones you’ve found still seem too “old” for a little girl.
What are a few adorable classic girl names that still seem fresh or new?
Adorable classic girl names you’ll love
Don’t worry—I’ve gathered 50 of the best names that meet your criteria. These are classic and timeless so you know they’ll stand the test of time. But they’re also adorable enough even for the tiniest baby or toddler.
Take a look at these names, along with their origins, meanings, and possible nicknames:
Name |
Origin |
Meaning |
Nickname |
| Abigail | Hebrew | the father’s joy | Abby, Gail |
| Alice | English | noble, kind | Ali |
| Amelia | German | industrious, striving | Amy, Mia |
| Anna | Latin | grace | Annie |
| Caroline | French | strong | Carly, Carrie |
| Charlotte | English | feminine for Charles, which means “free man” | Charlie, Lottie |
| Claire |
French | bright, clear, famous | |
| Clara | Latin | bright, clear, famous | |
| Dorothy | English | gift, God | Dora, Dottie |
| Eleanor | English | light | Elle, Ella |
| Elise | Hebrew | God is my oath | |
| Elizabeth | Hebrew | God is my oath | Liz, Eliza, Beth |
| Ella | Greek | torch, light | |
| Emily | Latin | rival | |
| Emma | German | whole, universal | |
| Eva | Hebrew | living | |
| Evangeline | Latin | gospel, good, tidings | Eve, Angie, Lena |
| Faye | English | fairy | |
| Fiona | Irish | white, fair | |
| Genevieve | French | tribe woman | Jenny, Viv |
| Grace | English | thanks | |
| Greta | German | pearl | |
| Harriet | French | home, power, ruler | Hattie, Etta |
| Hazel | English | hazel tree | |
| Isabella | Italian | devoted to God | Bella |
| Ivy | English | ivy plant | |
| Jane | English | God is gracious | |
| Juliet | Latin | shiny, sky | Julie |
| Lena | Greek | torch | |
| Liesel | Hebrew | God is my oath | |
| Lily | Latin | lily plant | |
| Lucy | Latin | light | |
| Matilda | German | might, strength, battle | Mattie, Tillie, Tilda |
| Miriam | Hebrew | rebellious, love | Mimi |
| Naomi | Hebrew | pleasantness | Nate, Nat |
| Natalie | Latin | the Lord’s birthday | Nat, Nattie, Talia |
| Nora | French | honor, light | |
| Olivia | Latin | olive tree | Liv |
| Penelope | Greek | weaver | Penny, Pippa |
| Ramona | German | advice, decision, protector | Mona |
| Rosalie | Latin | rose | Rosie |
| Rose | Latin | rose | Rosie |
| Ruby | Latin | red | |
| Ruth | Hebrew | friend, compassion | |
| Sarah | Hebrew | princess | |
| Scarlett | English | red | |
| Valentina | Latin | strong | Val, Tina |
| Victoria | Latin | to conquer | Ria, Vicky |
| Violet | Latin | violet | Vi, Lettie |
| Willa | English | resolute protector |
Source of origins and meanings: Baby Center
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