Vintage Names

Vintage names are more old-fashioned and less common than antique names. They rank below the U.S. Top 500, allowing them to obtain an "old-lady" or "old-man" vibe. If you love old-fashioned names, this list is for you.

There are three ways in which a name can qualify as vintage:

Revival-Ready Names

These names have peaked in the U.S. Top 200 at least 75 years ago and are just starting to feel fresh again.

GIRLS' NAMES:

  1. Agnes
  2. Betty
  3. Fern
  4. Goldie
  5. Ida
  6. Lula
  7. Nellie
  8. Pearl
  9. Ramona
  10. Winnie
BOYS' NAMES:
  1. Alfred
  2. Clyde
  3. Emil
  4. Floyd
  5. Gilbert
  6. Homer
  7. Ira
  8. Milton
  9. Roland
  10. Wilbur
Names from Other English-Speaking Countries

Sometimes, names that were popular in England, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand but never caught on here can sound old-fashioned to American ears. Here are some examples:

GIRLS' NAMES:
  1. Beryl
  2. Dulcie
  3. Enid
  4. Jemima
  5. Lavinia
  6. Mavis
  7. Nola
  8. Prudence
  9. Sybil
  10. Una

BOYS' NAMES:

  1. Basil
  2. Cedric
  3. Enos
  4. Fergus
  5. Griffith
  6. Horatio
  7. Jabez
  8. Percival
  9. Selwyn
  10. Watson

Famous People from the Past

People that were famous during a certain time period can make their name reminiscent of their era. Here are some examples:

GIRLS' NAMES:
  1. Clementine (Churchill) 
  2. Theda (Bara)
  3. Zora (Neale Hurston)
Which of these vintage names are your favorites? 

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