Old-Fashioned, Vintage, Retro, Classic, Eclectic, Unusual and Uncommon Names for Girls

Damaris

Greek

"dominant woman"

In the New Testament, Damaris was an Athenian woman converted to Christianity by St. Paul. Known for her charitable work, her name was a favorite among the Puritans. Having slid off the bottom of the…

Ottiline

Ottiline is a rare feminine name with Germanic and Old English influences. It appears to be a variant of Ottoline, which combines elements meaning 'prosperity' and 'serpent' or 'dragon.' The name…

Petronilla

Roman and Italian feminine variation of Petronius

"yokel, woodpecker, stone"

Petronilla is an ancient saint's name that relates to the Roman family name Petronius, thought to mean yokel or woodpecker, though some connect it with Petra or Peter, meaning stone. With the…

Domitille

French feminine variation of Roman family name Domitius, Latin

"tamed"

Domitille is the French form of the ancient royal name Domitilla. Domitille is used today, and was in the French Top 500 during the 2000s. While English speakers might say it as dom-ih-till or…

Orla

Irish

"golden princess"

Orla is an Irish name closely associated with the high king Brian Boru, as it was the name of his sister, daughter and niece. It was very popular in the Middle Ages – the fourth most popular name in…

Lynne

Lynne is a feminine name with Welsh origins, derived from the Welsh word 'llyn' meaning 'lake' or 'waterfall.' It gained popularity as an independent name in the mid-20th century, though it was…

Otthild

German

"prospers in battle"

Wears long blonde braids, carries a spear, and sings duets with Brunhild. But variations Ottilie, Ottiline, or Ottoline are both unusual and chic.

Gilberte

French, feminine variation of Gilbert

You might be able to make this work if you pronounce it the sophisticated French way: zhil-bare.

Aureliana

Feminine variation of Aurelianus, Latin

"the golden one"

Aureliana is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from 'aureus' meaning 'golden' or 'gilded.' It's the feminine form of Aurelianus, which was a Roman family name associated with the emperor…

Timothia

Timothia is the feminine form of Timothy, a name with ancient Greek origins. Derived from 'Timotheos,' it combines 'timē' meaning 'honor' or 'respect' and 'theos' meaning 'God,' thus carrying the…

Eleonora

Italian, German, Dutch, and Polish variation of Eleanor

Makes a serious name frilly and feminine, which, depending on your viewpoint, might be a good or a bad thing. In this case, we vote good.

Alexina

Variation of Alexandra, Greek

"defending men"

This spin on the "Alex" prefix was the 88th most popular girl name in Scotland in 1900.

Erminia

Erminia is a feminine name of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Germanic name 'Irmina' or 'Hermina,' which comes from the element 'irmin' meaning 'whole' or 'universal.' It gained literary…

Rosanna

Combination of Rose and Anna

Rose lovers today would probably prefer Rosemary, Rosamund, or even Rose itself, all more stylish variations of the name. Some may associate this form of the name with actress Rosanna Arquette and…

Vivianna

Vivianna is a feminine name derived from Latin roots, elaborating on the name Vivian or Viviana, ultimately from 'vivus' meaning 'alive' or 'full of life.' This melodic four-syllable name carries…

Starla

Starla is a feminine name that emerged in mid-20th century America as a creative elaboration of the word 'star.' This celestial-inspired name peaked in popularity during the 1970s and early 1980s,…

Starlene

Starlene is a feminine name that combines 'star' with the feminine suffix '-lene', creating a celestial and luminous image. It emerged in the mid-20th century in America during a period when unique,…

Simona

Simona is a feminine name of Italian and Eastern European origin, serving as the feminine form of Simon, which derives from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'he has heard.' This elegant name has…

Clorinda

Latin literary name

Clorinda is a romantic name invented by a sixteenth-century poet, but has a synthetic sound today.

Decima

Latin

"tenth"

In the days of huge families, this name of the Roman goddess of prophecy and childbirth, and one of the Fates, would be saved for bambina number ten. Now it might be used for a girl born in October,…