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

Winifreda

Winifreda is a feminine name representing an elaborated form of Winifred, which derives from Welsh elements meaning 'blessed peace' or 'joy and peace.' This extended version adds a more formal, regal…

Adamina

Hebrew

"child of the red earth"

A feminization of Adam with several sweet nickname options — Addie, Ada, Minnie, or Mina being a few.

Bithia

Bithia is a feminine name with ancient Hebrew origins, appearing in the Bible as the name of a daughter of Pharaoh who rescued the infant Moses from the Nile River. The name derives from the Hebrew…

Malvina

Scottish

"smooth-browed one"

An invention of the eighteenth-century romantic poet James Macpherson, in his epic cycle about Ossian, a legendary Celtic hero. In Poland, where it was popular at the start of the 20th century, the…

Petronella

Greek

"rock, stone"

Petronella, and its shorter sister Petra, are both feminizations of Peter. While Petronella is a name with deep history, it's extremely rare. It was given to no baby girls on record in the US last…

Amice

English from Latin

"friend"

Amice is a name that was used in the Middle Ages but has fallen out of use now. It seems completely suited for modern life, though, with a pronunciation that's like Alice wth an m.