Rising Classic Elegancies

Olivia, Sophia, and Isabella ranked among the top 10 girls' names for over a decade. Charlotte and Amelia are more recent additions to the top. As with any name, these open doors for more names to become popular.

What do Olivia, Sophia, Isabella, Charlotte, and Amelia have in common? They are classic elegancies, long names that feel timeless. These names can be nickname-rich, like Amelia, or feel tied to a common nickname, like Charlotte shortening to Charlie. They can also be formal or lacy in sound. 

Despite this, having multiple syllables is not enough for a classic to be elegant. Names like Georgia and Miriam feel a bit too youthful to make this list. 

Today I list more classic elegancies that are on the rise for girls. They all rank within the current top 1000. Some could even make the top 10 in the future.

Adelaide

Adelaide has not risen as much as the other names on this list. However, it still counts as a classic elegancy with a formal sound and a variety of nicknames, including Addie and Dell. 

Beatrice

Beatrice is formal, classic, and nickname-rich. An obvious nickname is Bea.

Cecilia

Cecilia has the lightweight style of Sophia along with the obvious nickname Cece. 

Dorothy

Formal Dorothy somewhat resembles former top 10 name Emily in sound. It also offers various nicknames, including Dottie and Dolly. 

Eleanor

Classic Eleanor is formal in style and shortens to popular nickname Ellie. It is very similar to Charlotte for that reason and, thus, could make the top 10 before long. 

Frances

Frances feels formal along with having nickname options like Franny and Frankie, which goes hand-in-hand with Charlotte's boyish nickname Charlie.

Genevieve

Genevieve is a regal French name in the key of Charlotte. It shortens to a variety of nicknames, from Genny to Vivi. 

Josephine

Josephine has Charlotte's formality while also having the lightness of Sophia. It shortens to popular nickname Josie as well. 

Louisa

Louisa matches Sophia in sound and style. Its nickname Lou is also similar to Olivia's Liv.

Sylvia

Sylvia mixes Sophia and Olivia in sound. It is rather steady in the rankings, but it has been at its highest ranking since the 1990s. 

Theodora

Theodora has Isabella's regal style but feels more formal. Its nicknames range from tomboyish Teddy to the more feminine Dora. 

Which of these names are your favorites?

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