These classic girl names will never go out of style! This list has the best timeless and vintage baby girl names as well as middle name suggestions and possible nicknames. Find a sophisticated girl name with a super cute nickname for your little princess.
There are some names that have stuck around for decades (or centuries) and never seem to lose their charm. These classic baby girl names are timeless, unique and beautiful.
In the last few years, a lot of older names seemed to be climbing the popularity charts! Because of this, I decided to do a little research and dig up which classic names are making their comeback.
Trendy names aren’t for everyone, so it makes sense that these sophisticated girl names are making such a comeback. You’ll love their dainty and elegant vibes, and you can spice it up with an adorable nickname!
I’m so happy these vintage girl names are making a comeback! Your child won’t outgrow them, and they are beautiful, classy and sophisticated names.
I referenced the United State’s Social Security Administration’s List of Most Popular Baby Names to compile this list. The 1800s rankings are from the 1880s and beyond, since that is the earliest data they have available. I have recently updated this article to include the rankings from the 2019 list of most popular baby names.
You can easily jazz up an older baby name by giving it a cute nickname or unique middle name. This list of adorable classic girl names includes both middle name suggestions as well as potential nicknames.
Classic baby girl names with cute nicknames
Adeline
Alice was in the top 200 baby names in the 1800s, and was number 91 in 2019! You can pronounce it either “add-uh-line” or “add-uh-lynn.” This elegant girl name has super cute nicknames, too.
Possible nicknames for Adeline
Addie, Linny, Della
Middle names that go with Adeline
Adeline Grace, Adeline Faith, Adeline Mary, Adeline Veronica, Adeline Michelle
Alice
Alice was the number 10 baby name in the 1800s, and was number 73 in 2019.
Possible nicknames for Alice
Ali, Allie
Middle names that go with Alice
Alice Noelle, Alice Marie, Alice Cherie, Alice Olivia
Amelia
Amelia was in the top 100 baby names in the 1800s, and was number 7 in 2019.
Possible nicknames for Amelia
Amy, Millie, Lia, Melia, Mimi, Mia
Middle names that go with Amelia
Amelia Nicole, Amelia Grace, Amelia Rachelle, Amelia Quinn
Charlotte
Charlotte was number 92 in the 1800s, and was the 6th most popular baby girl name in 2019.
Possible nicknames for Charlotte
Charlie, Lottie, Cici, Char
Middle names that go with Charlotte
Charlotte Grace, Charlotte Ann, Charlotte Claire, Charlotte Maria
Clara
Clara was the 11th most popular baby name in the 1880s, and was 95 in 2019. This elegant girl name is both classy and has a bit of an edge.
Possible nicknames for Clara
Clare, Cici
Middle names that go with Clara
Clara Brooke, Clara Louise, Clara Marie
Cora
Cora was the 23 most popular baby names in the 1800s, and was number 71 in 2019. This classic girl name may not come to mind when you think of vintage girl names, but it has stood the test of time!
Possible nicknames for Cora
Cori, Coco, CiCi
Middle names that go with Cora
Cora Brooke, Cora Vivian, Cora Adelaide, Cora Beth
Eleanor
Eleanor was number 118 in the 1800s, and was number 27 in 2019. It is popular among parents that want a sophisticated girl name with many adorable nicknames.
Possible nicknames for Eleanor
Ellie, Lenny, Leanor, Ella, Elle
Middle names that go with Eleanor
Eleanor Grace, Eleanor Kate, Eleanor Rochelle, Eleanor Claire
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Elizabeth
Elizabeth was number 4 in the 1800s, and remains high on the list at number 14 in 2019. This elegant name has never gone out of style!
Possible nicknames for Elizabeth
Ellie, Eliza, Beth, Betty, Lizzie, Liza, Liz, Libby
Middle names that go with Elizabeth
Elizabeth Hannah, Elizabeth Quinn, Elizabeth Rae
Ella
Ella was number 17 in 1880, and was number 13 in 2019. It’s truly a timeless and vintage girl name!
Possible nicknames for Ella
Ellie, Elle
Middle names that go with Ella
Ella Kate, Ella Vivian, Ella Elizabeth, Ella Skye
Evelyn
Evelyn was number 136 in 1880, and was number 10 in 2019.
Possible nicknames for Evelyn
Eve, Eva, Evie
Middle names that go with Evelyn
Evelyn Faith, Evelyn Danielle, Evelyn Blaire, Evelyn Quinn
Grace
Grace topped the charts at number 14 in 1880, and remains high at number 28 in 2019. It’s one of the cutest short classic girl names!
Possible nicknames for Grace
Gracie, Gigi
Middle names that go with Grace
Grace Michelle, Grace Morgan, Grace Louise
Hazel
Hazel was number 84 in 1880, and was even higher at 33 in 2019.
Possible nicknames for Hazel
Hazy, Zelly
Middle names that go with Hazel
Hazel Grace, Hazel Skye, Hazel Faye
Isabelle
Isabelle was 176 in the 1800s, and was number 117 in 2019! It’s a very regal and sophisticated girl name with equally elegant nicknames.
Possible nicknames for Isabelle
Izzy, Belle, Bella
Middle names that go with Isabelle
Isabelle Fiona, Isabelle Lorraine, Isabelle Christine, Isabelle Rae
Josephine
Josephine was number 47 in 1880, and was number 89 in 2019.
Possible nicknames for Josephine
Jo, JoJo, Josie
Middle names that go with Josephine
Josephine Claire, Josephine Marie, Josephine Grace
Lillian
Lillian has always been popular. At 26 in 1880, it has remained high at spot 37 in 2019.
Possible nicknames for Lillian
Lil, Lilly
Middle names that go with Lillian
Lillian Grace, Lillian Rachel, Lillian Yvette
Lucille
Lucille was 174 in 1880 and 296 in 2019. Lucille sounds like a very royal girl name, and has a very sophisticated ring to it.
Possible nicknames for Lucille
Lucy, Lulu
Middle names that go with Lucille
Lucille Marie, Lucille Brooke, Lucille Brielle
Lucy
Lucy has been nearly the same since 1880! It was spot 49 then, and spot 48 in 2019.
Possible nicknames for Lucy
Lulu
Middle names that go with Lucy
Lucy Elizabeth, Lucy Morgan, Lucy Vienna
Nora
A number 56 in 1880, Nora has remained popular and took spot 29 in 2019.
Possible nicknames for Nora
Nori
Middle names that go with Nora
Nora Yvonne, Nora Danielle, Nora Claire, Nora Colette
Rose
Rose was number 28 in 1880, and number 115 in 2019. The name Rose is great if you love short girl names.
Possible nicknames for Rose
Rosie, Ro
Middle names that go with Rose
Rose Alyssa, Rose Annette, Rose Fiona
Sadie
Sadie was number 70 in 1880, and number 87 in 2019.
Possible nicknames for Sadie
Sisi, DeeDee
Middle names that go with Sadie
Sadie Grace, Sadie Brooke, Sadie Hannah
Vivian
Vivian was spot 190 in 1880, and number 96 in 2019.
Possible nicknames for Vivian
Viv, Vivi
Middle names that go with Vivian
Vivian Marie, Vivian Louise, Vivian Laura
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I was not at all surprised to see many of these names staying strong at the top of the list (hello, Elizabeth and Ella!).
These names never go out of style. They will always be beautiful, timeless names.
Which is your favorite? I love them all!
I love these names!!😀
I love them, too! Thanks for stopping by 🙂