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125+ Unique Vintage Girl Names (So Cute!)

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Last Updated on 06/04/2024 by Nell Marie

So you’ve decided on vintage but what about unique mixed with vintage? So many parents have been choosing retro names lately, so why not go outside the usual vintage names as of lately and do something mixed with unique and vintage?

Unique and vintage are the best of both worlds!

Check out these incredibly timeless, beautiful, and unique retro names for girls and stay to the end, where you can access a free PDF download to track your favorite names!

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Unique Vintage Girl Names

Choosing unique vintage girl names for your baby adds a touch of timeless charm and individuality to her identity.

These names often carry a sense of history and elegance, harkening back to a bygone era while remaining distinct and uncommon in contemporary times.

Whether inspired by classic literature, old Hollywood glamour, or forgotten gems from the family tree, unique vintage names create a sense of nostalgia and sophistication.

Embracing a name with historical significance not only sets your daughter apart but also connects her to a rich heritage, making the choice both meaningful and stylish.

I left out names like Alice, Violet, Margaret, and Georgia for example as those have been trending more and more but they’re wonderful vintage names that you may find appealing.

The list below features vintage names that I’ve not been hearing as many people name their girls recently, making them a bit more unique.

Enjoy the names!

These names were chosen from the Social Security Baby Names site from 1890, 1920, and 1950.

Unique Vintage Names – A

Ada

Adda

Addie

Adelaide

Adella

Adonna

Adora

Agatha

Arlene

Arline

Aurora

Avis


Unique Vintage Names – B

Barbara

Bernadette

Betty

Beverly

Birdie

Blanche

Brenda

Bridget


Unique Vintage Names – C

Clara

Claudia

Cleo

Colleen

Cora

Cordelia

Cordie

Corinne

Cynthia

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Unique Vintage Names – D

Della

Dixie

Dolly

Donna


Unique Vintage Names – E

Edith

Edna

Effie

Eleanor

Elma

Elsie

Emmaline

Esetella

Esther

Ethel


Unique Vintage Names – F

Faye

Fern

Flora

Frances

Frankie

Freda

Unique Vintage Names – G & H

Gale

Georgie

Glenna

Hannah

Harriet

Hazel


Unique Vintage Names – I & J

Ida

Irene

Iris

Irma

Ivy

Jo

Joan

Josephine

Judy

June


Unique Vintage Names – L

Lela

Leona

Leora

Leta

Lillian

Linnie

Lisa

Lois

Lona

Loretta

Lorraine

Louella

Louise

Lucille

Lucy

Luella

Lulu

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Unique Vintage Names – M

Mabel

Madge

Mae

Margie

Marianne

Marilyn

Marjorie

Marlene

Martha

Maude

Maxine

Mildred

Minnie


Unique Vintage Names – N & O

Nadine

Nelda

Nell

Nella

Nellie

Nettie

Nina

Nola

Olive

Opal

Ophelia

Ora


Unique Vintage Names – P , R, and S

Pearl

Polly

Rosalie

Rowena

Ruby

Ruth

Sadie

Shirley

Stella


Unique Vintage Names – T, V, W, & Z

Tessie

Thelma

Tillie

Trudy

Vera

Vida

Vivian

Wilma

Winnie

Zada

Zella

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My Favorite Name Combos

Nella Blue

Georgie James or June

Shirley Star

Polly June

Nola Lynn

Margie Mae

Luella Jane

Bridget Coraline

Hazel Star

Lulu Story

Ruth Meadow

Sadie Marigold


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Unique Vintage Girl Names – Wrap Up

Opting for unique and vintage girl names brings a sense of character and distinctiveness to the process of naming your baby.

These names not only exude a timeless charm but also carry a historical resonance, connecting your child to a bygone era.

Choosing a name that stands out from the crowd allows your daughter to carry a sense of individuality throughout her life, while the vintage touch adds a touch of sophistication and cultural richness.

Ultimately, the decision to embrace a unique vintage name reflects a thoughtful and meaningful choice that goes beyond trends, creating a lasting and memorable identity for your precious little one.

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Which names from this list are you learning toward? Let me know in the comments below! I’d love to know.

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