RuthShterna's list "Old-Fashioned, Vintage, Retro, Classic, Eclectic, Unusual and Uncommon Names for Girls" of 8 great name ideas: Annelies - Venturina!

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

If you like old-fashioned, vintage, retro, classic, eclectic, unusual, and slightly uncommon names, then this is the list for you!

Annelies

Gretl is a diminutive form of Margaret, used primarily in German-speaking regions, particularly Austria and Bavaria. The name derives from the Greek 'margarites' meaning 'pearl,' with Gretl emerging as an affectionate, familiar version. Most famously associated with the younger sister in the Von Trapp family (portrayed in 'The Sound of Music'), Gretl carries folkloric charm and Alpine cultural associations. The name has a warm, endearing quality with its compact form and distinctive ending. While uncommon outside German-speaking countries, Gretl offers an appealing alternative to the more widely used Gretel or Greta. The name evokes a sense of European heritage and traditional charm, making it attractive to parents seeking a name with cultural specificity and historical character.

Gretl

Rosslyn

Gwenllian

Annis and Anice are both antique variations of Agnes that have fallen out of use, perhaps because of pronunciation problems (ANN-is, or an-EES?)

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

Annelies

Gretl

Rosslyn

Gwenllian

Annis

Grissel

Avelina

Venturina