Most Popular Vintage Girl Names

From Throw-back-Thursdays to flea market finds, we love all things vintage–especially when it comes to names. And it's a tough–and important–decision. You can scour the Internet, flip through baby naming book after baby name book, research your family tree, or talk to friends. Should you go with a double name or stick with a family name? To help make the hunt for your Southern baby name easier, we've compiled some of our favorite vintage baby names for you to consider.

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Abigail: “my father’s delight”

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Hebrew. For centuries, it has always been one of the most popular feminine names.

Another famous Abigail? Abigail Breslin, Actress and star of Little Miss Sunshine.

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Alice: “noble, graceful”

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Alice was popularized in the 1865 novel, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland.

Another famous Alice? Alice Sebold: Author, The Lovely Bones.

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Bonnie: “attractive, pretty”

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Bonnie originates from Scotland and was made popular from Gone With the Wind.

Another famous Bonnie? Bonnie Raitt, the 10 time Grammy Award Winning musician.

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Clara/Clare: “bright and clear”

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Latin. Clara is the modern spelling of Clare. St. Clare of Assisi, founder of the Poor Clare’s order of nuns.

Another famous Clara? Clara Barton, Founder of the American Red Cross.

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Edith: “fighting to be rich”

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Old English. A popular name among royalty and is the name of several saints.

Another famous Edith? Edith Head, 8 time Academy Award winner for Costume Design.

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Genevieve: “leader of the tribe”

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Little Genevieve looks like she’s definitely in charge and having fun!

Another famous Genevieve? Genevieve Gorde, Interior Designer on HGTV.

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Hattie: “ruler of the house”

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German. Hattie is the feminine version of Harry and comes from Henrietta, which has been used in royalty for centuries.

Another famous Hattie? Hattie McDaniel: First African American to win an Academy Award for her role in Gone with the Wind.

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Lillian: “lily flower”

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Latin. Lillian comes from the flowering plant, Lily, and is a symbol of purity.

Another famous Lillian? Lillian Gish, Theatre and Film actress who lived to 100.

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Lydia: “coming from Lydia”

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Greek. Lydia was the kingdom of western Asia Minor (Turkey) in the Iron Age.

Another famous Lydia? Lydia Ko, the youngest professional golfer to be ranked #1. Named Time’s Top 100 Most Influential at age 16.

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Martha: “lady of the house”

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Aramaic. In the Bible, Martha of Bethany was the sister of Lazarus and Mary.

Another famous Martha? Martha Stewart, TV personality, author, businesswoman.

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Minnie: “stout protector”

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German. Minnie was made popular as Minnie Mouse by Walt Disney.

Another famous Minnie? Minnie Pearl, Country Singer and Comedian.

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Millicent: “strong worker”

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French. Millicent has been used as a given name since the Middle Ages.

Another famous Millicent? Millicent Fenwick, Vogue editor; US Representative; US Ambassador to the UN.

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Mae: “born in the month of May”

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Latin. The name of the month comes from Maia, the Greek goddess of fertility.

Another famous Mae? Mae West, Stage and Film Actress, and classic Pin-up.

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Nell: “mercy and compassion”

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German. Short for Eleanor. Popularized by First Lady, Eleanor Roosevelt.

Another famous Nell? Nell Carter, Tony and Emmy Award Winning Actress.

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Penelope: “weaver”

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Greek. In Homer's Odyssey, Penelope was associated with marital faithfulness.

Another famous Penelope? Penelope Cruz, Academy Award Winning Actress.

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Phoebe: “bright and shining

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Greek. Popularized by Friend’s TV character played by Lisa Kudrow.

Another famous Phoebe? Phoebe Cates, actress and model.

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Rose: “rose blossom”

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Latin. Roses are associated with love and beauty.

Another famous Rose? Rose Kennedy, matriarch of the Kennedy clan.

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Ruby: “ruby gemstone”

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Latin. Ruby is July’s birthstone and the name has been popular since the Victorian era.

Another famous Ruby? Ruby Dee, Academy Award Nominated Actress.

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Ruth: “mate, companion”

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Hebrew. Ruth became popular by President's Grover Cleveland's daughter, 'Baby' Ruth.

Another famous Ruth? Ruth Buzzi, Golden Globe winner and 5 time Emmy nominated, actress and comedian.

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Sadie: “princess, lady-like”

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Hebrew. Originates from Sarah. In the Bible, Sarah was described as a woman of beauty.

Another famous Sadie? Sadie Robertson, member of the Duck Dynasty television show.

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Vivian: “full of life”

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Latin. Formerly used as a man’s name, today it is strictly feminine.

Another famous Vivian? Vivian Vance, actress and Lucille Ball’s sidekick, “Ethel Mertz”

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Most Popular Vintage Girl Names

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Abigail: “my father’s delight”

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Alice: “noble, graceful”

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Bonnie: “attractive, pretty”

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Clara/Clare: “bright and clear”

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Edith: “fighting to be rich”

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Genevieve: “leader of the tribe”

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Hattie: “ruler of the house”

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Lillian: “lily flower”

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Lydia: “coming from Lydia”

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Martha: “lady of the house”

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Minnie: “stout protector”

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Millicent: “strong worker”

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Mae: “born in the month of May”

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Nell: “mercy and compassion”

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Penelope: “weaver”

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Phoebe: “bright and shining

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Rose: “rose blossom”

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Ruby: “ruby gemstone”

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Ruth: “mate, companion”

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Sadie: “princess, lady-like”

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Vivian: “full of life”

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