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

Benedikta

Benedikta is the feminine form of Benedict, derived from the Latin name Benedictus, meaning "blessed." With roots in early Christianity, it gained prominence through St. Benedict of Nursia, the…

Frederique

French feminine form of Frederic

"peace ruler"

Frederique, the soigne name of Dutch-born model Frederique Van der Wal, is a lot more sophisticated than the dated MONIQUE. Still, as feminine forms of the Fred names go, we prefer the Italian…

Friederike

Friederike is a feminine German name derived from the Germanic elements "fridu" meaning "peace" and "ric" meaning "ruler" or "power." It's essentially the female form of Friedrich (Frederick in…

Frederika

Feminine variation of Frederick, German

"peaceful ruler"

Frederika is one of many feminine variations of the many variations of Frederick, which include Frederica, Friederike, and Frederieke. The name carries an air of nobility and elegance, having been…

Feodora

Ukrainian; Russian, from Greek

"gift of God"

Feodora is an interesting choice for the intrepid name-giver, especially with the dynamic nickname Feo.

Sibilla

Sibilla is a feminine name with ancient roots, representing a variant of Sibylla or Sybil. The name derives from the Greek 'sibulla,' referring to female prophets or oracles in ancient Greek and…

Fredrika

Fredrika is a feminine name with Germanic and Scandinavian origins, the female counterpart to Frederick. It derives from the Old German elements 'frid' meaning 'peace' and 'ric' meaning 'ruler' or…

Freddy

Short form of Alfreda, Frederica, or Winifred, English

"wise counselor, peaceful ruler, blessed peacemaking"

Freddy is a quintessential boys name across the pond, but with tomboy nicknames like Charlie and Leni rising for girls -- Freddy may very well make a splash for girls next!

Sandrine

French variation of Alexandra, Greek

"defending men"

Sophisticated French choice. Or toxic petrochemical, as Ross on Friends famously joked when Rachel suggested it for their fictional daughter.