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

Mahalia

Hebrew, variation of Mahala

"tenderness, affection"

An underused Biblical name, probably because it's so tightly identified with the Queen of gospel singers, Mahalia Jackson. Other variations include Mahalah, Mahayla, Mahila, Mahilia, Mehalia, Mahali,…

Zinaida

Russian, Lithuanian, Latvian, Ukrainian, and Belarusian form of Zenaida, Greek

"life of Zeus; dedicated to Zeus"

A name is a bright, sharp sound and an air of antiquity, Zinaida is associated with genus of white-winged doves, a first-century saint and doctor, and the highest of the Greek gods. This particular…

Prisca

Latin

"ancient"

The rarer long form of Priscilla, which comes from the Roman name Priscus, meaning "ancient".

Dulcibella

Latin

"sweet and pretty"

Dulcibella is an old name that's fallen into disuse but may rise again with the new wave of fashionable names that end in -bel, -belle, and -bella. Behind the Name says that the medieval form of the…

Maida

English

"maiden"

Old English name as outmoded as the use of the word maid for a young girl.

Alva

English form of Irish Ailbhe, Swedish and Norwegian feminine form of Alf

"white; elf"

While the male Alva or Alvah relates directly to the minor Biblical character, the female version is more likely an Anglicized form of the Irish name Ailbhe, or a feminine form the name Alf (and Alf-…

Honorina

Honorina is a feminine name of Latin origin, derived from the Roman name 'Honorius,' meaning 'honor' or 'dignity.' This elegant name carries connotations of respect, integrity, and distinction. While…

Marilla

Latin

"shining sea"

Marilla is a names that's familiar via its resemblance to Mary and variations, but also distinctive: It hasn't been on the Top 1000 since the 1800s and was given to only 27 baby girls last year.…