Matilda, Violet, Veruca, and Charlie, all from Roald Dahl’s books (Veruca and Violet may be little hellions, but their names are pretty!) Ramona, Henry, Beezus or Beatrice (I loved the name Beezus when I was a kid, it was so unusual!) Nancy or Drew (or Bess, for that matter, or why not George for a girl, in honor of Nancy’s best pal George and also George Eliot?) Theodore is a beautiful, old-fashioned name, and that character’s nickname, Laurie, also makes a fine baby name. Don’t worry! I’ve collected a huge list of literary baby names, some unique, some classic, all perfect for bookish new parents.īaby Names from Classic Children’s Books Baby Names from Little Womenĭepending on your favorite March sister, you can choose from Meg (or Margaret), Jo (or Josephine), Beth (or Elizabeth), or Amy. There are so many literary baby names to choose from, you could spend weeks browsing books to find the right one. I’m not a parent, but I’m pretty sure I would turn to books for inspiration.

Follow her on Twitter and Instagram or find her writing even more about books at .Ĭhoosing what to name your baby may be one of the hardest decisions ever. Kathleen has an MA in English with a focus on nineteenth-century fiction, and there is nothing she loves more than a very long Victorian novel. She also edits a monthly newsletter for the indie bookstore A Novel Spot. In addition to Book Riot, she has written for Reel Honey, The Billfold, and The Canadian Press. To help inspire you, below is a list of pretty old-fashioned baby names that are ready to make a comeback.Kathleen Keenan is a writer and children's book editor in Toronto. Some might think old-fashioned is the prior generation like Cordelia and Donna. Others may considered vintage names to be at least 50 years old like Miriam and Lucille. Some consider old-fashioned names to be at least a century year’s old such as Dorothy and Catherine. The term “old-fashioned” means different things to different people.

Pay homage to the previous era with a fancy old name that is cute and sweet, just like your little lady. Go back to a simpler time, and give your baby girl a pretty vintage name full of history and delight. You don’t hear these old-fashioned girl names very often so now they are considered uncommon. These classic girl names have proven that they can stand the test of time. “Grandma” names are not just for grandmas. If you know that your little girl is destined to be an old soul, consider an old-fashioned name for your daughter. These classic baby girl names have pretty vintage charm that would delight anyone! Here’s a list of the best and beautiful old-fashioned baby names for girls. Home » People » Baby » 125+ Beautiful Old-Fashioned Baby Names For Girls (With Vintage Charm) 125+ Beautiful Old-Fashioned Baby Names For Girls (With Vintage Charm) Octo/ Baby, People, Women

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