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Old-Fashioned, Vintage, Retro, Classic, Eclectic, Unusual and Uncommon Names for Girls
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Tryphena
Tryphosa
Albina
Albina is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'albus' meaning 'white' or 'bright.' The name suggests qualities of purity, clarity, and radiance. Historically popular across Eastern Europe,…
Alida
Diminutive of Adelaide
Alida had a brief flurry of popularity a hundred years ago but is rarely used today. But given the rise of so many names related to Adelaide and Adeline, Alida might be rediscovered.
Parthenia
Greek
"chaste maiden"
Parthenia may be a bit unwieldy, but does conjure up majestic images of the Parthenon. It was briefly in the US charts in the late 19th century.
Florestina
Florentine
Latin
"flowering; flourishing; from Florence"
Florentine is an unusual member of a group of names destined for great popularity for girls. Its primary members are Flora and Florence, but rarer choices such as Flory and Fleur and Florentine are…
Teofila
Teofila is a feminine name with Greek origins, derived from the elements 'theos' meaning 'god' and 'philos' meaning 'friend' or 'lover.' It is the female form of Teofil or Theophilus, essentially…
Theophila
Greek
"friend of god"
Feminine form of Theophilus
Georgette
French, feminine variation of George
Has a musty 1940s feel. Try Georgia -- or Georgiana.
Alphonsa
Leoline
Leoline is a delicate feminine name with Latin and French roots, derived from Leo meaning "lion." This uncommon name combines strength with elegance, adding the feminine suffix to create a…
Leolina
Alfonsina
Fulleretta
Emmaretta
Hymenaea
Ethelinda
German, Spanish compound name, Ethel + Linda
"noble + pretty"
Ethelinda is a feminine name that combines the elements "ethel" meaning "noble" or "of noble birth" and "linda" meaning "pretty." The name was used in medieval England but became less common after…
Avice
Avice is a feminine name of Old French and Germanic origin, derived from the elements 'avi' meaning 'bird' and possibly related to the Latin 'avis' with the same meaning. Popular during the Middle…
Lorinda
English elaboration of Lora
Echoes of two dated names: Lori and Linda.