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28th Apr 2025

10 old-fashioned baby girl names that are set to make a comeback

Kat O'Connor

The most charming names for your baby girl

Trying to find the perfect name for your baby girl can be incredibly tricky when there are just so many options out there.

Wading through the lists of baby names can feel overwhelming, which is why we’re always eager to share our favorite names.

There are many trends we adore, but old-fashioned baby girl names will always be one of our favourites.

There are many modern monikers out there that are so charming, but there’s something about traditional names that reigns supreme.

And it looks like the trend is growing in popularity.

Names like Sophie, Fia, Emily, and Mia may be incredibly popular with new parents, but old-fashioned names may take over the top 20 list this year.

According to Good Housekeeping, names like Loretta, Rosalind, and Dorothy are growing in popularity.

Parents of baby girls are opting for more unique names instead of those that feature in the top 10 list every year.

They shared the top 10 most popular old-fashioned names, and some of them are incredibly sweet.

Check out the list of names below. You may find one you love for your baby girl.

  1. Aretha
  2. Lorraine
  3. Virginia
  4. Rosalind
  5. Loretta
  6. Geraldine
  7. Wilma
  8. Doris
  9. Dorothy
  10. Gloria

What is your favourite old-fashioned name for a baby girl?

It didn’t feature in the top 10, but Florence has got to be one of our all-time favourites.

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