Remember the roaring 1920s? Probably not. But you probably remember the names of your relatives living it up during this time – Mary, Dottie, Betty, Charles, George, and James.
Well, baby name trends and naming experts show that vintage baby names are returning to the classrooms with a bang. What this means is that your seemingly unique old school name choice for bub is actually a lot more popular than you wanted.
Already trending vintage baby names
Some of the popular names from 100 years ago that are claiming a spot on the top 100 baby names of 2020 include:
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- Millie
- Hazel
- Evelyn
- Alice
- Violet
- Florence
- Eleanor
- Lucy
- Clare
- Victoria
- Bonnie
- Thea
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- James
- William
- Charles
- Thomas
- Jack
- Henry
- Arthur
- Archie
- George
- Harry
- Oscar
- Theodore
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These vintage baby names haven’t quite made the top 100 yet although aren’t far away:
- Winnie
- Matilda (Tilly)
- Sadie
- Elsie
- Frances (Frankie)
- Alfred (Alfie)
- Artie
- Harvey
If you want a vintage baby name that isn’t overly used (yet), then consider one of these cute options. They all come with that old school, vintage feel without the overuse.
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Girls
1. Minnie – Just a wee bit cute!
2. Ida – Another adorable option if you love short names like Ava, Mia and Isla (all incredibly popular in classrooms around Australia).
3. Florence – This name is actually starting to trend in COVID times and in homage to one of the most famous nurses of our time – Florence Nightingale.
4. Mabel – There is something so pretty and whimsical about this one.
5. Maude – Maude means “powerful battler’ so it’s a great option for your little warrior, especially if she packs a pretty mean punch in the womb.
6. Pearl – Gemstone names have always been popular but many people overlook Pearl for others such as Ruby and Jade.
7. Edith – Or Edie for short.
8. Mauve – Mauve, like Violet, is a lovely choice, especially if you like the colour purple.
9. Hattie – The “ie” ending is incredibly popular these days (Maddie, Frankie, Sophie, Ellie), but not many parents are choosing Hattie (not yet at least!). And isn’t it cute?
10. Effie – Another “ie” option that’s not used much is Effie.
11. Lottie – Or how about Lottie?
12. Dulcie – Another cute one for your little Southern belle.
13. Nola – This name was popular in the 1930s and we can see why. Isn’t it sweet?
14. Mavis – Mavis means “songbird” so it’s a great fit for any musical mummas out there.
15. Jorie – How’s this unique option for a shortened version of Majorie?
Boys
16. Ernest – What comes to mind when you think of Ernest? I always think Hemingway but Ernest also means “seriousness” and comes with a cute little nickname – Ernie.
17. Amos – Amos is a vintage baby name with biblical connotations.
18. Leon – If you love Leo but are worried about how popular it is (Leo is currently #5 in Australia), then Leon may be one to consider.
19. Albert – Little Albie has a cute ring to it, don’t you reckon?
20. Eugene – Amy Schumer named her little boy Gene and we have a feeling this unique moniker is going to catch on quickly.
21. Clifford – It may be the name of a big red dog, but it’s also a cute choice for parents who love traditional names.
22. Rufus – Considered old school cool, Rufus means “red head.” Who knew?
23. August – Made trendy again by the book, Wonder, August is definitely worth bringing back on the scene.
24. Vinnie – We adore this classic vintage name which is the short form of Vincent.
25. Elmer – If you can look past the Elmer Fudd connotation, then this is another cute option which means ‘noble’.
Do any of these vintage baby names make your potential baby name list?
