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

Seraphima

Seraphima is a feminine name with celestial origins, derived from 'seraphim'—the highest order of angels in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. The name literally connects to the Hebrew word…

Delfina

Italian and Spanish variation of Delphine

The Spanish and Italian variation of the sophisticated French Delphine is also the word for "dolphin". A popular choice in Uruguay and Argentina, the name is rarely used in the US.

Delfine

Delfine is a feminine name with French and Latin influences, functioning as a variant of Delphine. The name derives from Delphi, the ancient Greek city that was home to the famous oracle and…

Theophania

Greek

This ancient name, belonging to a Byzantine empress, may be difficult for a modern child to carry, though it can be an original way to get to cute nickname Thea or even Theo or Teddie. The English…

Clarine

Clarine is a feminine name with French origins, derived from the Latin word 'clarus' meaning 'clear, bright, or famous.' It's related to the name Claire and evokes the sound of the musical instrument…

Olivette

Feminine form of Oliver, French, Latin

"olive tree"

A feminine form of Oliver and a diminutive of Olive, Olivette could make an interesting choice for those who love Colette and Violette, but also Olivia. It was used in the 19th century French opera…

Olivine

Latin

"olive"

A gem named for its green hue.

Editha

Editha is a feminine name of Old English and Germanic origin, representing an elegant, extended form of Edith. Derived from the elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'gyth' meaning 'war,…

Harriette

Harriette is a feminine name of Germanic origin, a diminutive form of Harriet, which itself is a feminine version of Harry or Henry. The name means 'home ruler' or 'ruler of the household,'…

Clelia

Italian, Latin

"famous"

The obscure yet not unappealing name of a legendary heroine of Rome, likely derived from the Roman family name, Cloelius. It is believed to come from the Latin word cluere , meaning "to have renowned…

Laurette

Laurette is a delicate feminine name of French origin, functioning as a diminutive of Laura or Lauren. Derived from the Latin 'laurus' meaning 'laurel tree' or 'sweet bay tree,' the laurel wreath has…

Penrose

Cornish and Welsh place name and surname

"top of the heath"

Penrose – an ancient place-name and surname derived from several villages in Cornwall, Wales, and the Welsh border country of England – would make for an even more unexpected alternative to quirky…

Addalyn

Addalyn is a modern feminine name that emerged in the United States in the early 2000s. It appears to be a creative variant of Adeline or Madelyn, combining elements of popular names with the trendy…

Oliva

Oliva is a feminine name with Latin roots, serving as a variation of Olive or Olivia. Derived from the Latin word for the olive tree, 'oliva,' it symbolizes peace, fertility, and victory in classical…

Capucine

French

"nasturtium"

Capucine was a chic French actress half a century ago and has been one of the most fashionable girl names in France in recent decades, ranking in France's Top 100. Capucine is also popular in…

Florencia

Spanish, from Latin

"flourishing, prosperous"

A pretty elaboration on Florence used in Hispanic countries.

Perdita

Latin

"lost"

A Shakespearean invention for an abandoned baby in The Winter's Tale , Perdita's sense of loss has always been off-putting to parents. But her image was somewhat resuscitated by its association with…

Sebastiane

French female form of Sebastian, Latin from Greek

"man of Sebastia"

Sebastiane is not a common feminization but may become more so as Sebastian achieves international popularity.

Simonetta

Italian, variation of Simona

"harkening"

An elaborate Italian name associated with fashion designer Simonetta Colonna, a key figure in the emergence of Italian haute couture.

Littie

Littie is a feminine name with American origins, likely emerging as a nickname that evolved into a given name in its own right. It possibly derived as a diminutive form of names containing 'lit'…