1960s Girl Names - Common AND Rare Names

Yolanda

Spanish from Greek

"violet flower"

Bold and distinctive, Yolanda is a floral name that doesn't sound frilly or delicate. Ultimately deriving from the Greek words ioles meaning "violet" and anthos meaning "flower", it appears in a…

Yoshie

Yoshie is a feminine Japanese name with several beautiful meanings depending on the kanji characters used to write it. Common interpretations include 'good fortune,' 'righteous,' 'fragrant,' or…

Yvonne

French

"yew wood"

Peaking in the 1950s, Yvonne has now dropped out of the Top 1000 in 2003 and doesn't look set to return soon, although its rare Y initial might endear it to some. Yvaine, from Neil Gaiman's Stardust…

Zella

African, Bobangi, Libyan place name, diminutive of Rosella, Marcella, Gizella, or Isabella

"lacking nothing, one who knows the way"

Sunny, sassy, and stylish, Zella is a multicultural and versatile choice which works across multiple languages. Popular back in the early 19th century, Zella is now catching the attention of…

Zelma

German, diminutive of Anselma

"God helmet"

Familiar in the US, Brazil, and Latvia in the early 20th century, Zelma has been off the radar for some time. While the Selma-Thelma-Velma connection might date it, with Zelda and Alma sparking…

Denice

Denice is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Denise, which originated as the female form of Denis/Dennis. The name derives from Dionysius, the Greek god of wine, fertility, and…

Jeanna

Jeanna is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Jean, Jeanne, or Joanna, all ultimately derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' This softened variation offers a…

Delene

Delene is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Delene or Delena, which could derive from Greek elements meaning "visible" or "bright." Alternatively, it might be…

Rozanne

Rozanne is a feminine name with French and Hebrew roots. It's a variant of Rosanne, combining elements of 'rose' (the flower) and 'Anne' (from Hannah, meaning 'grace'). This elegant name suggests…

Marlys

Marlys is a feminine name that likely developed as a variant of Marlene or Marlis, which themselves derive from combinations of Mary and other elements like Elizabeth or Louise. The name has Germanic…

Marcene

Marcene is a feminine name of Latin origin, likely derived from the Roman family name Marcus, meaning "dedicated to Mars" (the Roman god of war). It emerged primarily in the mid-20th century as a…

Kitty

English, diminutive of Katherine

"pure"

This endearing nickname name is one Katherine pet form that predates all the Kathys and Katies, having been fairly common in the eighteenth century. With the current mini-craze for animal-related…