Timeless Girls' Names
Every generation, names cycle in and out of favor. Thirty years ago, Ashley and Jessica were among the most popular names. Since then, Harper and Luna have taken their place. However, there are names sound acceptable in every era, even if they weren't always popular. These are classic or timeless names.
In order to count as a timeless classic, a name must have seen centuries of consistent use among English-speakers. They also must have seen American use with no sharp peaks or troughs. Many timeless names also have international variants or are used in international countries even though that is not necessary. Regardless, they should not feel tied to one cultural group.
I have to say, though, that this list is not perfect. You might think some of these names don't belong here. For instance, some might be too tied to foreign languages or feel too old-fashioned for some people. However, these names are all easy to pronounce in English and none have ever peaked or dropped sharply.
Here are some girls' names that work in every generation:
Abby
Abigail
Adelaide
Adele
Alexandra
Amelia
Ann(e)
Anna
Annie
Antonia
Beatrice
Beth
Betsy
Bridget
Callie
Caroline
Catherine
Cecilia
Charity
Charlotte
Christina
Claire
Clare
Claudia
Constance
Diana
Eleanor
Elisabeth
Elise
Eliza
Elizabeth
Ellen
Emily
Emma
Eva
Eve
Evelyn
Frances
Genevieve
Georgia
Grace
Hallie
Hannah
Helen
Helena
Hope
Isabel
Jane
Josephine
Judith
Julia
Kate
Katherine
Katie
Laura
Leah
Lillian
Lily
Louise
Lucia
Lydia
Madeline
Maggie
Margaret
Maria
Marion
Martha
Mary
Miriam
Molly
Naomi
Nina
Nora
Phoebe
Polly
Priscilla
Rachel
Rebecca
Rosa
Rose
Ruth
Sally
Sara(h)
Sophia
Sophie
Susanna(h)
Sylvia
Teresa
Theresa
Therese
Victoria
Vivian
Which names would you add to this list?
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