Classic Baby Names: Vintage Choices With Timeless Appeal

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Choosing a name for your little one is a challenging decision, and it’s one that shouldn’t be made lightly! After all, your baby will have his or her name forever, and it’s important to choose a name that will suit them just as well now as it will when they’re grown up.

Classic, vintage names are the perfect solution. They sound cute and charming for a baby or child and grow into elegant, classy choices for an adult. In this article, we’re diving into the world of classic baby names – names with timeless elegance that have charmed generations.

If you’re searching for famous inspiration for your little one’s name, you won’t have to look far! Consider screen siren Elizabeth Taylor, famed scientist Charles Darwin, and first President George Washington; all of these names have a classic, vintage, and timeless touch.

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Classic Baby Names Starting With A

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With A

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Abel	Abe, Abie	“Breath”
Arnold	Arnie, Arno	“Ruler, strong as an eagle”
Alphonse	Al, Alph, Fonzie	“Noble and ready / eager”
Asher	Ash, Ashe	“Happy, blessed”
Ambrose	Brose, Ambie	“Immortal”
August	Gus, Augie	“Great, magnificent”
Angus	Gus, Angie	“One strength”
Amos	Mo, Mosie	“Carried by God”
Alistair	Al, Ali	“Defender of mankind”
Ansel	Ans, Sel	“With divine protection”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With A

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Abigail	Abby, Abbie, Gail	“Father’s joy”
Adelaide	Addie, Ada, Dela	“Noble, nobility”
Agatha	Aggie, Aga	“Good”
Annette	Anne, Ann, Nettie	“Grace”
Amelia	Amy, Lia, Mel	“Industrious, striving”
Alice	Allie, Lissie, Al	“Noble”
Arabella	Bella, Ara, Abby	“Yielding to prayer”
Aurora	Rory, Aura	“Dawn”
Augusta	Augie, Gussie	“Exalted, venerable”
Antonia	Toni, Nia, Annie	“Priceless one”

Classic Baby Names Starting With B

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With B

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Benjamin	Ben, Benji, Benny	“Son of the right hand”
Bernard	Bernie, Barnie	“Brave as a bear”
Bruce	Brucie, B	“From the brushwood thicket”
Bartholomew	Bart, Bartie, Bat	“Son of Talmai (the farmer)”
Benedict	Ben, Benny, Bendt	“Blessed”
Byron	By, Ron, Byronnie	“Barn for cows”
Basil	Baz, Bazy, Bas	“Royal, kingly”
Bertram	Bertie, Bert	“Bright raven”
Bradford	Brad, Ford, B	“Broad ford”
Beau	Bo, Bow	“Handsome, beautiful”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With B

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Beatrice	Bea, Trice, Bee	“She who brings happiness”
Bertha	Bertie, Bird, B	“Bright, famous”
Blanche	Blanchie, Bebe, B	“White, fair”
Barbara	Babs, Barb, Bara	“Foreign woman”
Brenda	Bren, Brin, B	“Little raven”
Bonnie	Bon, Nia, BonBon	“Pretty, charming”
Beryl	Berry, Bryl, B	“Sea-green jewel”
Bettina	Betty, Tina, B	“God is my oath”
Beverly	Bever, Bev, Lee	“Beaver stream”
Belinda	Belle, Linda, Bel	“Pretty, very beautiful”

Classic Baby Names Starting With C

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With C

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Charles	Charlie, Chuck, Carl	“Free man”
Christopher	Chris, Topher, Kit	“Bearer of Christ”
Cecil	Cece, Cil, Cecilie	“Blind”
Chester	Chet, Chess, Chettie	“Fortress, walled town”
Clarence	Clare, Clarry, Ren	“Bright, clear”
Clifford	Cliff, Ford, Clif	“Lives near the ford by the cliff”
Cedric	Ced, Ric, Ricky	“Bounty”
Cornelius	Con, Neil, Nelly	“Horn”
Conrad	Con, Connie, Rad	“Brave counsel”
Curtis	Curt, Kurt, Curtie	“Courteous, polite”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With C

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Charlotte	Char, Lottie, Charlie	“Free woman”
Constance	Connie, Stan, Stancey	“Constant, steadfast”
Catherine	Cathy, Cat, Katie	“Pure”
Clarissa	Claire, Rissa, Clary	“Bright, clear”
Cynthia	Cindy, Cyndi, Thia	“Woman from Kynthos”
Cecilia	Cece, Celia, Cissy	“Blind”
Camilla	Cami, Millie, Milla	“Young ceremonial attendant”
Christina	Chris, Tina, Chrissy	“Follower of Christ”
Celeste	Cece, Lessie, Les	“Heavenly”
Cora	Cory, Rae, Cori	“Maiden”

Classic Baby Names Starting With D

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With D

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Daniel	Dan, Danny, Neil	“God is my judge”
David	Dave, Davy, Davie	“Beloved”
Douglas	Doug, Dougie, Gus	“Dark river”
Donovan	Don, Van, Nonie	“Dark, brown”
Dexter	Dex, Dexty	“Skillful, right-handed”
Dean	Dino, Deano	“Valley”
Dominic	Dom, Nick, Nico	“Belonging to the Lord”
Desmond	Des, Desi, Mond	“From South Munster”
Darius	Dare, Dari, Rius	“Upholder of the good”
Dudley	Dud, Duddie, Ley	“People’s field”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With D

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Dorothy	Dottie, Dot, Dora	“Gift of God”
Deirdre	Dee, Didi, Dede	“Sorrowful” or “Wanderer”
Deborah	Deb, Debbie, Debs	“Bee”
Daphne	Daph, Daffy	“Laurel tree”
Delilah	Dee, Lilah, Del	“Delicate”
Diana	Di, Dee, Annie	“Divine”
Denise	Deni, Denny, Nisey	“Follower of Dionysius”
Darlene	Dar, Dara, Lena	“Dear or loved one”
Dorothea	Dora, Thea, Dorie	“Gift of God”
Donna	Don, Donnie, Nonna	“Lady”

Classic Baby Names Starting With E

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With E

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Edward	Ed, Eddie, Ted	“Wealthy guardian”
Ernest	Ernie, Ernesto, Nesto	“Serious, resolute”
Edmund	Ed, Eddie, Ted	“Prosperous protector”
Elias	Eli, Ely, Lias	“Jehovah is God”
Emery	Em, Ery, Emery	“Brave, powerful”
Eugene	Gene, Genie, Geno	“Noble, well-born”
Ephraim	Ephy, Eph, Efraim	“Fruitful, fertile”
Edwin	Ed, Eddie, Win	“Prosperous friend”
Enoch	Nock, Eno, Noch	“Dedicated”
Eliot	Eli, Ely, Liot	“Jehovah is God”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With E

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Elizabeth	Liz, Beth, Eliza	“God is my oath”
Emily	Em, Emi, Millie	“Industrious”
Edith	Edie, Ditie, Edy	“Riches or blessed strife”
Eleanor	Ellie, Nor, Nell	“Shining light”
Ethel	Etty, Ethie	“Noble”
Evelyn	Eve, Ev, Lyn	“Desired; Water, Island”
Esther	Essie, Estie, Star	“Star”
Eloise	Ellie, Lulu, Loise	“Healthy; wide”
Enid	Enie, Nid, Nie	“Soul, life”
Edna	Ed, Eddie, Ned	“Delight”

Classic Baby Names Starting With F

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With F

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Frederick	Fred, Freddie, Rick	“Peaceful ruler”
Franklin	Frank, Frankie, Lin	“Free landowner”
Francis	Frank, Fran, Franco	“Frenchman or free man”
Fletcher	Fletch, Letcher, Flet	“Arrow-maker”
Ferdinand	Ferdie, Nando, Ferdi	“Adventurous; brave journey”
Foster	Foss, Fosser, Fore	“Forest wood”
Fabian	Fabe, Faby, Fabo	“Bean grower”
Felix	Fel, Feli, Fee	“Happy, fortunate”
Finley	Fin, Finn, Lee	“Fair-haired hero”
Forrest	For, Ress, Forrie	“Of the forest, dweller near the forest”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With F

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Florence	Flo, Florrie, Flossie	“Blossoming, flourishing”
Frieda	Frie, Eda, Friddy	“Peaceful ruler”
Frances	Fran, Franny, Francie	“Frenchwoman or free woman”
Faye	Fay, Fey, Fae	“Fairy or loyalty”
Fern	Fer, Fernie	“Fern”
Felicity	Fliss, Flick, Lissy	“Happiness, good fortune”
Fleur	Fleury, Flea	“Flower”
Faith	Faye, Faithe, Fai	“Trust, belief”
Fatima	Fati, Timi, Tima	“One who abstains”
Fanny	Fan, Anny, Fanni	“Free”

Classic Baby Names Starting With G

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With G

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
George	Geo, Georgie, Gino	“Farmer”
Gerald	Gerry, Ger, Jerald	“Ruler with the spear”
Gilbert	Gil, Bertie, Gib	“Bright pledge”
Geoffrey	Geoff, Jeff, Gee	“Peaceful place”
Gordon	Gordy, Gordie, Don	“Great hill”
Gregory	Greg, Greggy, Rory	“Watchful, alert”
Gideon	Gid, Deon, Giddy	“Hewer, one who cuts down”
Gustav	Gus, Gussie, Tavi	“Staff of the Goths”
Guy	G, Gui, Gai	“Guide, leader”
Gregory	Greg, Gregg, Gregor	“Vigilant, a watchman”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With G

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Grace	Gracie, Gray, Graci	“God’s favor”
Gloria	Glo, Glory, Ria	“Glory”
Gwendolyn	Gwen, Wendy, Gwendy	“White ring”
Gertrude	Gertie, Trudy, Tru	“Spear of strength”
Gladys	Glady, Gla, Addy	“Princess; small sword”
Georgia	Georgie, Gia, Geo	“Farmer”
Giselle	Gigi, Elle, Gis	“Pledge”
Genevieve	Gen, Eve, Genny	“Tribe woman”
Gabrielle	Gabby, Ella, Brie	“God is my strength”
Geraldine	Gerry, Deena, Dine	“Ruler with spear”

Classic Baby Names Starting With H

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With H

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Harold	Harry, Hal, Harrie	“Army ruler”
Henry	Hank, Harry, Hen	“Estate ruler”
Herbert	Herb, Herbie, Bert	“Bright army”
Howard	Howie, Ward, How	“High guardian”
Horace	Horrie, Race, Ace	“Man of time”
Hubert	Hugh, Bertie, Hub	“Bright heart”
Harvey	Harv, Harvie, Vey	“Battle worthy”
Hugo	Hugh, Ugo, Hughsie	“Mind, intellect”
Hamilton	Ham, Hammy, Milton	“Treeless hill”
Harrison	Harry, Sonny, Harris	“Son of Harry”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With H

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Harriet	Hattie, Harry, Etta	“Estate ruler”
Hazel	Haze, Zel, Hazy	“The hazelnut tree”
Helen	Helene, Helena, Nell	“Bright, shining light”
Henrietta	Etta, Hettie, Henry	“Estate ruler”
Hilda	Hildie, Hildy, Hild	“Battle woman”
Hilary	Hil, Larry, Hila	“Cheerful, happy”
Holly	Hollie, Olly, Hols	“Holly tree”
Hedwig	Hedy, Hed, Wigi	“War”
Hope	Hopie, Hops, Pia	“Hope”
Honor	Hon, Nore, Nori	“Honor, reputation”

Classic Baby Names Starting With I

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With I

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Irving	Irv, Ving, Ervin	“Green river, sea friend”
Isaac	Ike, Zac, Issy	“He will laugh”
Ivan	Van, Ivano, Vano	“God is gracious”
Ignatius	Iggy, Natius, Natty	“Fiery one”
Ira	I, R, Ra	“Watchful”
Isaiah	Zay, Ziah, Izzie	“Yahweh is salvation”
Israel	Izzy, Rael, Isra	“He who struggles with God”
Isidore	Izzy, Dory, Sid	“Gift of Isis”
Immanuel	Manny, Immy, Manuel	“God is with us”
Ishmael	Ish, Ishy, Mel	“God will hear”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With I

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Isabella	Bella, Izzy, Isa	“God is my oath”
Iris	Iri, Rissy, Riz	“Rainbow”
Ivy	Ivie, Ives, Iva	“Ivy plant”
Ingrid	Ingie, Grid, Igrid	“Beautiful; beloved”
Isolde	Izzy, Sol, Solly	“Ice ruler”
Ida	Idie, Id, Ada	“Industrious one”
Ilene	Ily, Lene, Leney	“Light”
Imogene	Immy, Genie, Mo	“Maiden, innocent”
Iona	Io, Ona, Ina	“Purple jewel”
Irene	Irena, Rennie, Ree	“Peace”

Classic Baby Names Starting With J

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With J

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
James	Jim, Jimmy, Jamie	“Supplanter”
John	Johnny, Jack, Jon	“God is gracious”
Joseph	Joe, Joey, Jo	“He will add”
Jacob	Jake, Jay, Coby	“Supplanter”
Julius	Jules, Jul, Jur	“Youthful, downy”
Jasper	Jazz, Jasp, Jas	“Bringer of treasure”
Jeremy	Jer, Jerry, Remy	“God will uplift”
Jefferson	Jeff, Sonny, Jeffy	“Son of Jeffery”
Jonah	Jo, Joh, Jonny	“Dove”
Justin	Just, Jus, Stin	“Fair, righteous”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With J

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Jane	Janie, Jan, Jay	“God is gracious”
Josephine	Jo, Josie, Fina	“God will add”
Julia	Julie, Jules, Lia	“Youthful, downy”
June	Junie, Juno, Jun	“Young”
Jasmine	Jas, Jazzy, Minnie	“Gift from God”
Judith	Judy, Judie, Jodie	“Woman from Judea”
Joan	Joanie, Jo, Joani	“God is gracious”
Jacqueline	Jackie, Jack, Lyn	“Supplanter”
Jean	Jeannie, Jeane, Genie	“God is gracious”
Joy	Jo, Joi, J	“Joy, rejoicing”

Classic Baby Names Starting With K

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With K

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Kenneth	Ken, Kenny, Kent	“Handsome”
Kevin	Kev, Vin, Vinnie	“Kind, gentle, handsome”
Kyle	Ky, Kye, Kiel	“Narrow spit of land”
Keith	Keef, Keet, Kief	“Wood, forest”
Kurt	Curt, Kirt, Kurtie	“Courteous, polite”
Karl	Carl, Karlo, Carlo	“Free man”
Kieran	Kier, Kiernan, Kierie	“Dark-haired”
Kendrick	Ken, Rick, Ricky	“Royal ruler”
Kingsley	King, Kings, Lee	“King’s meadow”
Kirby	Kirb, Bie, Kie	“Church settlement”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With K

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Katherine	Kathy, Kate, Katie	“Pure”
Kimberly	Kim, Kimber, Kimmy	“From the wood of the royal forest”
Karen	Kary, Ren, Kari	“Pure”
Kristine	Kris, Tina, Kristy	“Follower of Christ”
Kelly	Kell, Kells, Ellie	“Warrior woman”
Kerry	Ker, Rerry, Kery	“Dark-haired”
Kayla	Kay, Kaylie, Kaela	“Keeper of the keys; pure”
Kendra	Ken, Kenny, Kendy	“Knowledge; understanding”
Keira	Kei, Kira, Kiri	“Little dark one”
Kirsten	Kirs, Kirsty, Kirt	“Follower of Christ”

Classic Baby Names Starting With L

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With L

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Lawrence	Larry, Laurie, Lawry	“From Laurentum”
Leonard	Leo, Lenny, Len	“Brave lion”
Louis	Lou, Louie, Lewis	“Famous warrior”
Luther	Lute, Therry, Lu	“Army people”
Lionel	Lio, Nelly, Nel	“Young lion”
Leopold	Leo, Poldi, Pol	“Bold people”
Lester	Les, Lestie, Lest	“Fortified place”
Luke	Lukey, Lukie, Luc	“Light giving”
Leland	Lee, Land, Lel	“From the fallow land”
Leslie	Les, Lesly, Lez	“Garden of holly”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With L

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Laura	Laurie, Lora, Lari	“Bay laurel”
Linda	Lindy, Lin, Lynda	“Beautiful”
Louise	Lou, Louie, Lulu	“Famous warrior”
Lillian	Lily, Lil, Lila	“Lily flower”
Lucille	Lucy, Lu, Luce	“Light”
Lydia	Lydie, Lyd, Dia	“From Lydia”
Leona	Lee, Leo, Ona	“Lioness”
Leslie	Les, Lesly, Lez	“Garden of holly”
Lois	Lo, Loie, Lolo	“Superior”
Loretta	Lora, Lori, Etta	“Laurel”

Classic Baby Names Starting With M

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With M

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Martin	Marty, Mart, Tin	“Warlike”
Michael	Mike, Mikey, Mick	“Who is like God?”
Matthew	Matt, Matty, Mattie	“Gift of God”
Maurice	Mo, Moey, Morris	“Dark-skinned, Moorish”
Maxwell	Max, Wells, Maxie	“Great stream”
Malcolm	Mal, Malc, Colm	“Devotee of St. Columba”
Murray	Murr, Ray, Murrey	“Sea settlement”
Mitchell	Mitch, Micky, Chell	“Who is like God?”
Melvin	Mel, Vin, Vinny	“Council protector”
Marcus	Mark, Marco, Marc	“Warlike”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With M

Baby Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Margaret	Maggie, Marge, Rita	“Pearl”
Mary	Maria, Marie, Mae	“Wished-for child; rebellion; sea of bitterness”
Martha	Marta, Patty, Marti	“Lady; mistress of the house”
Mildred	Millie, Milly, Midge	“Gentle strength”
Matilda	Mattie, Tilda, Tilly	“Mighty in battle”
Mabel	Mae, Bell, Bella	“Lovable”
Marjorie	Margie, Jorie, Marge	“Pearl”
Myrtle	Myrt, Myrtie, Mert	“A botanical name—Myrtle was an herb that symbolized love”
Maureen	Mo, Maura, Reenie	“Bitter or wished-for child”
Melanie	Mel, Lanie, Nellie	“Dark, black”

Classic Baby Names Starting With N

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With N

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Nathaniel	Nate, Nathan, Nat	“Gift of God”
Neville	Nev, Niv, Nevy	“New town”
Nicholas	Nick, Nicky, Nico	“People of victory”
Norman	Norm, Normie, Man	“Man from the north”
Neil	Neill, Neal, Niall	“Champion” or “cloud”
Nelson	Nel, Nels, Son	“Son of Neil”
Nigel	Nige, Nig, Jel	“Champion” or “black”
Norbert	Bert, Norbie, Bertie	“Northern brightness”
Newton	Newt, Noot, Toney	“New town”
Noel	Noell, Noll, Noley	“Christmas”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With N

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Nancy	Nan, Nance, Nanny	“Grace”
Naomi	Nao, Mimi, Niomi	“Pleasantness”
Natalie	Nat, Natty, Talie	“Birthday of the Lord”
Norma	Normie, Norm, Nor	“From the north”
Nellie	Nell, Nelly, Elle	“Bright, shining one”
Nadine	Nady, Dina, Dee	“Hope”
Noreen	Nor, Reen, Nore	“Honor”
Nora	Nor, Norie, Ra	“Light”
Nina	Ni, Nini, Neen	“Little girl”
Noelle	Noe, Elle, Noley	“Christmas”

Classic Baby Names Starting With O

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With O

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Oscar	Ozzy, Oz, Scar	“Friend of deer”
Oliver	Ollie, Olly, Liv	“Olive tree”
Owen	Owie, Win, Wyn	“Young warrior”
Orville	Orv, Ville, Villy	“Gold town”
Oren	Ren, Or, Orin	“Laurel or pine tree”
Otis	Oti, Tis, Ottie	“Wealthy”
Orion	Ory, Rion, Ry	“Dawning, son of fire”
Oswald	Ozzy, Waldo, Ossie	“God’s power”
Otto	Ot, Otty, Ottie	“Wealthy”
Olin	Oli, Lin, Ollie	“Holly”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With O

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Olivia	Liv, Livvy, Ollie	“Olive tree”
Opal	Opie, Opy, Pal	“Jewel”
Ophelia	Lia, Fifi, Ophy	“Help”
Octavia	Tavia, Tavi, Octa	“Eight”
Odette	Detta, Oddie, Odie	“Wealthy”
Olive	Ollie, Liv, Livy	“Olive tree”
Oriana	Ori, Ana, Ora	“Dawn”
Orla	Orly, La, Orlie	“Golden princess”
Oona	Ona, Una, Noona	“Lamb”
Odessa	Dessie, Odi, Dessa	“Long journey”

Classic Baby Names Starting With P

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With P

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Patrick	Pat, Paddy, Rick	“Nobleman”
Paul	Pauly, Paulo, Poul	“Small”
Peter	Pete, Petey, Piotr	“Rock”
Philip	Phil, Pip, Flip	“Lover of horses”
Preston	Pres, Prez, Ton	“Priest’s town”
Percy	Per, Percie, Persy	“Pierce valley”
Perry	Per, Pery, Peri	“Pear tree”
Pierce	Pier, Pi, Piers	“Rock”
Piers	Pi, Pier, Piersy	“Rock”
Palmer	Pal, Mer, Palm	“Pilgrim”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With P

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Patricia	Pat, Patty, Tricia	“Noble”
Pearl	Pearlie, Pearly, Pear	“Pearl”
Pauline	Polly, Paula, Pauli	“Small”
Penelope	Penny, Nellie, Poppy	“Weaver”
Priscilla	Pris, Cilla, Scilla	“Ancient”
Phoebe	Phebs, Bee, Fee	“Bright, pure”
Pamela	Pam, Pammie, Mel	“All honey”
Prudence	Prue, Prudy, Dence	“Good judgement”
Paige	Pai, Pagey, Paigey	“Page to a lord”
Philomena	Phil, Mena, Philo	“Strongly beloved”

Classic Baby Names Starting With Q

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With Q

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Quentin	Quen, Quint, Tin	“The fifth one”
Quincy	Quince, Quin, Cy	“Estate of the fifth son”
Quinlan	Quin, Quilan, Lan	“Slender”
Quinton	Quint, Ton, Quinto	“Queen’s town”
Quillan	Quill, Quilan, Lan	“Cub”
Quill	Quil, Quilly, Lill	“Feather”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With Q

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Queenie	Queen, Quen, Nee	“Queen”
Quiana	Qui, Ana, Quia	“Soft, silky”
Quinta	Quin, Tina, Quinny	“Fifth”
Quinby	Quin, By, Quinbie	“Estate of the woman”
Quincy	Quince, Quin, Cy	“Estate of the fifth son”

Classic Baby Names Starting With R

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With R

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Robert	Rob, Bob, Bobby	“Bright fame”
Richard	Rich, Ricky, Dick	“Brave ruler”
Raymond	Ray, Raimond, Mond	“Protecting hands”
Roger	Rog, Rodge, Hodge	“Famous spear”
Ralph	Ralf, Rafe, Ra	“Wolf counsel”
Reginald	Reggie, Reg, Nald	“Counsel power”
Rudolph	Rudy, Rolf, Dolph	“Famous wolf”
Ronald	Ron, Ronnie, Nald	“Ruler’s counselor”
Robin	Rob, Robby, Robbie	“Bright fame”
Russell	Russ, Rusty, Russel	“Redhead, fox-colored”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With R

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Rebecca	Becky, Becca, Reba	“To bind”
Rachel	Rach, Rae, Shell	“Ewe, sheep”
Rose	Rosie, Ro, Rosa	“Rose, a flower”
Ruth	Ruthie, Ruta, Ru	“Companion, friend”
Regina	Reggie, Gina, Reg	“Queen”
Ruby	Rubie, Ru, Rube	“Red gemstone”
Rosalind	Rosa, Lindy, Roz	“Tender horse”
Renata	Rennie, Ren, Nata	“Reborn”
Ramona	Mona, Romy, Moni	“Counsel protection”
Roberta	Bertie, Bobbie, Robyn	“Bright fame”

Classic Baby Names Starting With S

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With S

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Samuel	Sam, Sammy	“God has heard”
Steven	Steve, Stevie	“Crown, garland”
Stanley	Stan, Stu	“Near the stony clearing”
Scott	Scot, Scotty	“Gaelic speaker”
Seth	None	“Appointed”
Spencer	Spence	“Steward”
Silas	None	“Man of the forest”
Sebastian	Seb, Sebby	“Venerable, revered”
Simon	Si, Sime	“He has heard”
Sherman	None	“Shear man”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With S

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Sarah	Sara, Sarie, Sallie	“Princess”
Susan	Sue, Susie, Suzie	“Lily”
Samantha	Sam, Sammie, Sammy	“God heard”
Sophia	Sophie, Sofie	“Wisdom”
Stella	Stell, Estelle	“Star”
Stephanie	Steph, Steffie, Stephie	“Crown, garland”
Sylvia	Sylvie, Syl, Via	“From the forest”
Sandra	Sandy, Sandie, Saundra	“Defender of men”
Selena	Lena, Selly, Selene	“Moon goddess”
Sharon	Shari, Sherry, Shara	“A plain”

Classic Baby Names Starting With T

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With T

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Thomas	Tom, Tommy, Thom	“Twin”
Timothy	Tim, Timmy, Timo	“Honoring God”
Theodore	Theo, Ted, Teddy	“Gift of God”
Tony	Tone, Toni, Tonie	“Praiseworthy”
Terry	Ter, Terrie, Terr	“Power of the tribe”
Troy	Troi, Troye, Troya	“Descendant of foot soldier”
Tristan	Tris, Trystan, Tryst	“Tumult, outcry”
Trevor	Trev, Tre, Trever	“Large village”
Taylor	Tay, Taye, Tails	“Tailor”
Tyler	Ty, Tye, Tiler	“Tile maker”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With T

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Theresa	Terri, Tess, Tessa	“Harvester”
Tamara	Tammy, Tami, Mara	“Date palm tree”
Tabitha	Tabby, Tabbie, Tibby	“Gazelle”
Trudy	Tru, Rudy, Trudie	“Spear of strength”
Tiffany	Tiff, Tiffy, Tif	“God’s appearance”
Toni	Tone, Tony, Tonie	“Praiseworthy”
Trisha	Trish, Tricie, Tria	“Noble”
Tanya	Tani, Tan, Anya	“Fairy queen”
Tilda	Tilly, Tildy, Tildie	“Battle-mighty”
Tina	Tinie, Tiny, Tine	“Follower of Christ”

Classic Baby Names Starting With U

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With U

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Ulysses	None	“Wounded in the thigh”
Uriah	Uri	“God is my light”
Usher	None	“Doorkeeper”
Urban	None	“From the city”
Ugo	None	“Mind, heart”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With U

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Ursula	Ursa, Sula	“Little bear”
Una	Oona, Unie	“One, unity”
Ulla	Ula, Ulli	“Will, determination”

Classic Baby Names Starting With V

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With V

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Victor	Vic, Vicky, Tor	“Conqueror”
Vincent	Vinny, Vince, Vinnie	“Conqueror”
Vernon	Vern, Ronnie, Nonnie	“Place of alder trees”
Virgil	Virge, Gil, Virgie	“Staff bearer”
Vance	Van, Vanny, Vancie	“Thresher”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With V

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Victoria	Vicky, Tori, Ria	“Victory”
Valerie	Val, Vallie, Rie	“Strength, health”
Vanessa	Vanna, Nessa, Ness	“Butterfly”
Vivian	Viv, Vivi, Vivvie	“Alive”
Vera	Ver, Verie, Ra	“Faith”
Violet	Vi, Lettie, Vio	“Purple”
Virginia	Ginny, Ginger, Virgie	“Maiden”
Veronica	Ronnie, Vera, Nicky	“True image”
Velma	Vel, Elma, Alma	“Desired”
Valentina	Tina, Val, Lina	“Health”

Classic Baby Names Starting With W

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With W

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
William	Will, Bill, Liam	“Resolute protection”
Walter	Walt, Wally	“Army ruler”
Wayne	None	“Wagon driver”
Wesley	Wes	“Western meadow”
Warren	None	“Park keeper”
Wilfred	Will, Fred	“Desiring peace”
Winston	Win	“Joy stone”
Wyatt	None	“Little warrior”
Woodrow	Woody	“Row of houses by a wood”
Wendell	Dell	“Wanderer”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With W

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Wendy	Wen, Wendi, Windy	“Friend”
Willa	Willie, Billie, Wil	“Resolute protection”
Winifred	Winnie, Freddie, Win	“Blessed peacemaking”
Whitney	Whit	“White island”
Wilma	Will, Willy	“Resolute protection”
Wanda	Wandie, Wan, Anda	“Wanderer”
Winona	Winnie, Nona, Nonie	“Firstborn daughter”
Wilhelmina	Mina, Willy, Helma	“Resolute protection”

Classic Baby Names Starting With Y

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With Y

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Yuri	Yury, Yurik	“Farmer”
Yves	Yve, Ives	“Yew wood”
Yehuda	Yehudah, Juda, Yuda	“Praise”
Yosef	Yossi, Yosey, Sef	“He will add”
Yannick	Yan, Yann, Nick	“God is gracious”
Yancy	Yance, Yancie, Yans	“Englishman”
Yoel	Yoeli, Yo	“God is God”
Yaron	Yari, Ron, Rony	“He will sing”
Yisrael	Yiz, Izzy, Rael	“Wrestled with God”
Yul	Yule, Yuli	“Past the horizon”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With Y

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Yvonne	Vonnie, Yve, Vonne	“Yew wood”
Yvette	Yve, Ettie, Vettie	“Yew wood”
Yasmin	Yasmine, Yaz, Mina	“Jasmine flower”
Yolanda	Yola, Landa, Ola	“Violet flower”

Classic Baby Names Starting With Z

Classic Baby Boy Names Starting With Z

Baby Boy Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Zachary	Zach, Zack, Zac	“God remembers”
Zane	Zayne, Zain, Zaine	“God is gracious”
Zeke	Ezekiel, Zeek	“God strengthens”
Zephyr	Zeph, Zephy, Zef	“West wind”

Classic Baby Girl Names Starting With Z

Baby Girl Name	Common Variations	Meaning
Zoe	Zoey, Zoie, Zoi	“Life”
Zara	Zarah, Zahra, Zaira	“Princess; to blossom”
Zelda	Zel, Zelly, Elda	“Grey fighting maid”
Zinnia	Zin, Zinnie, Nia	“Zinn’s flower”

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