vintage girl names begging to be rediscovered

Halcyon

Greek

"kingfisher bird"

This highly unusual name -- the Halycyone was a mythic bird who could calm the seas -- conjures up images of utter peace and tranquility because of the phrase "Halycon days"...and the sleeping pill.

Harue

Japanese

"springtime clothes"

Helaine

French variation of Helen

Like twins Helene and Elaine, a relic of the 1930s to 40s French Renaissance of names.

Iantha

Iantha is a rare feminine name with ancient Greek origins. Derived from the Greek elements 'ion' (violet flower) and 'anthos' (flower), the name means 'violet flower' or 'purple bloom.' In Greek…

Idabelle

Idabelle is a feminine name combining the classic names Ida and Belle. Ida has Germanic origins meaning 'industrious' or 'hardworking,' while Belle comes from French, meaning 'beautiful.' This…

Iolanda

Italian; Portuguese, Romanian, from Greek

"violet flower"

An alternate spelling of Yolanda, used in some of the Romance languages.

Izetta

American

Usually seen in the Appalachian Mountain region.

Izola

Izola is a feminine given name with multiple possible origins. It may be derived from the Italian city of Isola, meaning 'island' in Italian. Alternatively, it could be a variant of Isabel/Isabella…