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

Opalina

Elaboration of Opal, Sanskrit

"gem"

An elaboration of the gemstone name, with plenty of flair.

Florina

Latin

"flower"

Fenella

Celtic

"white-shouldered one"

More unusual than Fiona and more user-friendly than Fionnuala, the engaging Scottish Fenella, has been scarcely heard in this country. Fenella first became known outside of Ireland when Sir Walter…

Fabiana

Italian and Spanish feminine variation of Fabian

"bean grower"

The fashion for elaborate girly-girl names, especially those that end with -ella or -ana, has put this distinctive Latin favorite into play.

Ortensia

Latin

"of the garden"

Variant of Hortensia, an unusual floral name and the name of a secondary character in Roald Dahl's Matilda .

Septima

Latin

"seventh"

Name for a seventh child, back when people had them.