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Classic girl names

In steady use in every decade since 1900. 60 names, with meanings and pronunciation.

  1. 1. Olivia oh-LIV-ee-uh “olive tree” #1 in the US
  2. 2. Charlotte SHAR-lut “free (a feminine form of Charles)” #2 in the US
  3. 3. Amelia uh-MEEL-yuh “work, industrious” #4 in the US
  4. 4. Evelyn EV-uh-lin “from Aveline; often read as ’wished for’” #8 in the US
  5. 5. Eleanor EL-uh-nor “from Alienor, ’the other Aenor’; popularly ’light’” #12 in the US
  6. 6. Elizabeth ih-LIZ-uh-buhth “God is my oath” #17 in the US
  7. 7. Nora NOR-uh “honor (from Honora); also short for Eleanor” #20 in the US
  8. 8. Emily EM-uh-lee “eager, striving (from Aemilius)” #34 in the US
  9. 9. Ivy EYE-vee “the ivy plant; faithfulness” #39 in the US
  10. 10. Grace GRAYS “grace, charm” #38 in the US
  11. 11. Lucy LOO-see “light” #24 in the US
  12. 12. Naomi nay-OH-mee “pleasantness” #47 in the US
  13. 13. Victoria vik-TOR-ee-uh “victory” #54 in the US
  14. 14. Elena EL-uh-nuh “bright, shining light” #42 in the US
  15. 15. Lillian LIL-ee-uhn “lily” #57 in the US
  16. 16. Leah LEE-uh “delicate” #58 in the US
  17. 17. Ruby ROO-bee “the red gemstone” #64 in the US
  18. 18. Claire KLAIR “bright, clear” #68 in the US
  19. 19. Natalie NAT-uh-lee “born on Christmas Day” #89 in the US
  20. 20. Josephine JOH-suh-feen “God will increase” #53 in the US
  21. 21. Alice AL-is “noble” #65 in the US
  22. 22. Audrey AWD-ree “noble strength” #86 in the US
  23. 23. Iris EYE-ris “rainbow” #61 in the US
  24. 24. Vivian VIV-ee-uhn “alive, lively” #70 in the US
  25. 25. Madeline MAD-lin “woman from Magdala” #81 in the US
  26. 26. Caroline KAIR-uh-line “free (a feminine form of Charles)” #96 in the US
  27. 27. Maria muh-REE-uh “beloved; star of the sea” #87 in the US
  28. 28. Anna AN-uh “grace, favor” #107 in the US
  29. 29. Sarah SAIR-uh “princess” #90 in the US
  30. 30. Lydia LID-ee-uh “woman from Lydia” #92 in the US
  31. 31. Cecilia seh-SEEL-yuh “from the Roman Caecilius family; patron saint of music” #108 in the US
  32. 32. Josie JOH-zee “God will increase” #82 in the US
  33. 33. Daisy DAY-zee “day's eye (the flower)” #75 in the US
  34. 34. Lucia loo-SEE-uh “light” #83 in the US
  35. 35. Eva EE-vuh “life” #134 in the US
  36. 36. Valerie VAL-uh-ree “strong, healthy” #127 in the US
  37. 37. Julia JOOL-yuh “youthful” #131 in the US
  38. 38. Rose ROHZ “the rose flower” #114 in the US
  39. 39. Margaret MAHR-grit “pearl” #112 in the US
  40. 40. Katherine KATH-rin “pure” #186 in the US
  41. 41. Mary MAIR-ee “beloved; star of the sea” #125 in the US
  42. 42. Georgia JOR-juh “farmer” #99 in the US
  43. 43. Esther ES-ter “star” #119 in the US
  44. 44. Genevieve JEN-uh-veev “woman of the people” #148 in the US
  45. 45. Isabel IZ-uh-bel “my God is an oath” #176 in the US
  46. 46. Ruth ROOTH “companion, friend” #173 in the US
  47. 47. Sara SAIR-uh “lady, princess; masters, princes” #198 in the US
  48. 48. Lila LEE-luh “lilac” #186 in the US
  49. 49. Annie AN-ee “grace, favor” #182 in the US
  50. 50. Molly MAH-lee #196 in the US
  51. 51. Lena LEN-uh “light (from Helena)” #279 in the US
  52. 52. Faith FAYTH #254 in the US
  53. 53. Amy AY-mee “beloved” #257 in the US
  54. 54. Diana dy-AN-uh “goddess” #244 in the US
  55. 55. Camille kuh-MEEL #240 in the US
  56. 56. Celeste suh-LEST “heavenly” #188 in the US
  57. 57. Rachel RAY-chuhl “ewe” #250 in the US
  58. 58. Lauren LOR-in “a person from Laurentum; laurel” #401 in the US
  59. 59. Jane JAYN “God is gracious” #221 in the US
  60. 60. Elise ih-LEES #223 in the US

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