Old lady names are suddenly in fashion again! And why not? They are classics! These are known names. They’re uncomplicated,  easy to pronounce, and they’re comforting.

To help you choose, this list of old lady names includes the meanings of the names. When you are naming your daughter, you won’t know her personality yet. However, experts recommend that you choose a name based on values that you like and appreciate. In a way, naming your little girl is your opportunity to define her personality and character.

This list is fairly comprehensive and inclusive, pulling in all types of Old Lady Names.

Happy name hunting!

Vintage Old Lady Names To Love

Abigail

Abigail means “my father is joyful”.

Ada

Ada is a variation of Adelia which means “noble, nobility”.

Adelaide

Adelaide means “noble, nobility”.

Adelia

Adelia is a diminutive variation of Adelaide which means “noble, nobility”.

Agatha

Agatha means “good woman”.

Agnes

Agnes means “pure and virginal”.

Alberta

Alberta means “noble and bright”.

Alice

Alice means “noble”.

Alma

Alma means “nurturing” or “soul”.

Amelia

Amelia means “work”.

Anastasia

Anastasia means “resurrection”.

Annabelle

Annabelle means “loving”. 

Annette

Annette means “grace”.

Anthea

Anthea means “flowery”. 

Antonia

Antonia means “priceless one”.

Arlene

Arlene means “free”. 

Audrey

Audrey means “noble strength”. 

Augusta

Augusta means “great and magnificent”.

Barbara

Barbara means “foreign woman”. 

Beatrice

Beatrice means “she who brings happiness” or “blessed”.

Belinda

Belinda means “pretty one” or “serpent”.

Bernadette

Bernadette means “brave as a bear”.

Betsy

Betsy is a variation of Betty which means “pledged to God”.

Betty

Betty means “pledged to God”.

Blanche

Blanche means “white”. Blanche, in the twelfth century, was a royal name in France.

Bonnie

Bonnie means “beautiful and cheerful”.

Bridget

Bridget means “strength” or “exalted one”. Bridget was the name of the most famous female saint of Ireland.

Caroline

Caroline means “free man”. 

Catherine

Catherine means “pure”.

Celeste

Celeste means “heavenly”.

Celia

Celia is a diminutive variation of Celeste which means “heavenly”.

Charlotte

Charlotte means “free man”.

Clara

Clara means “bright and clear”.

Clarabelle

Clarabelle means “bright and beautiful”.

Clementine

Clementine means “mild and merciful”.

Constance

Constance means “steadfastness”. 

Cora 

Cora means “maiden”.

Cordelia

Cordelia means “heart” or “daughter of the sea”.

Cornelia

Cornelia means “horn”. Cornelia, in ancient Rome, was considered the paragon of womanly virtue.

Daisy

Daisy means “day’s eye”. Daisy has a lot of colorful literary and pop culture history. 

Darla

Darla means “darling”.

Delilah

Delilah means “delicate”. 

Della

Della means “noble”. 

Diana

Diana means “divine”. Diana is the Latin name for the Roman goddess associated with the moon, virginity, and hunting.

Donna

Donna means “lady”.

Dora

Dora means “gift”.

Dorothea

Dorothea means “gift of God”.

Dorothy

Dorothy is a variation of Dorothea which means “gift of God”.

Edith

Edith means “prosperous in war”. Edith was the name of several early English queens and two American First Ladies.

Edna

Edna means “rejuvenation and delight”.

Elaine

Elaine is a variation of Eleanor which means  “bright and shining light”.

Eleanor

Eleanor means “bright and shining light”.

Eliza

Eliza is a diminutive variation of Elizabeth which means “God is my oath”. 

Elizabeth

Elizabeth means “God is my oath”.

Elsa

Elsa means “pledged to God”.

Elsie

Elsie is a variation of Elsa which means “pledged to God”.

Emily

Emily means “rival”. 

Enid

Enid means “life and spirit”. 

Estelle

Estelle is a variation of Esther means “star”. 

Esther

Esther means “star”. Esther is one of the major female figures in the Bible.

Etta

Etta means “estate ruler”.

Eudora

Eudora means “generous gift”. Eudora, in Greek mythology. is the name of five minor goddesses.

Eugenia

Eugenia means “well-born”.

Eulalia

Eulalia means “sweetly speaking”. 

Evelyn

Evelyn means “wished for child”.

Fay

Fay means “fairy”.

Felicia

Felicia means “lucky”.

Flora

Flora means “flower”.

Florence

Florence means “flourishing and prosperous”.

Frances

Frances means “from France” or “free man”.

Frederica

Frederica means “peaceful ruler”. 

Georgia

Georgia means “farmer”.

Geraldine

Geraldine means “ruler with the spear”.

Gladys

Gladys means “land” or “nation”. 

Gloria

Gloria means “glory”.

Harriet

Harriet means “estate ruler”.

Hazel

Hazel means “the hazelnut tree”.

Helen

Helen means “bright and shining light”. 

Henrietta

Henrietta is a variation of Harriet which means “estate ruler”.

Hermione

Hermione means “messenger” or “earthly”.

Hilda

Hilda means “battle woman”.

Ida

Ida means “industrious one”.

Irene

Irene means “peace”.

Iris

Iris means “rainbow”.

Ivy

Ivy is a botanical name. 

Josephine

Josephine means “Jehovah increases”. 

Julia

Julia means “youthful”.

June

June is a month named for goddess Juno.

Kay

Kay means “pure”.

Lavinia

Lavinia means “woman of Rome”.

Leonora

Leonora means “light”.

Letitia

Letitia means”joy and gladness”.

Lillian

Lillian means “lily”. 

Lois

Lois means “most desirable”. 

Lucasta

Lucasta means “pure light”.

Lucinda

Lucinda is a variation of Leonora which means “light”.

Lucretia

Lucretia means “profit and wealth”.

Lydia

Lydia means “dark-haired maiden” or “noble and kind”.

Mabel

Mabel means “lovable”.

Maggie

Maggie is a diminutive variation of Marjorie means”pearl”.

Mamie

Mamie is a variation of Marjorie which means “pearl”.

Marilyn

Marilyn means “lake”.

Marjorie

Marjorie means “pearl”.

Martha

Martha means “lady”.

Matilda

Matilda means “battle-mighty”. 

Maude

Maude is a variation of Matilda which means “battle-mighty”. 

Mavis

Mavis means “songbird”.

May

May means “pearl” and is also a month-name.

Mildred

Mildred means “gentle strength”. 

Millicent

Millicent means “strong in work”. 

Minerva

Minerva means “of the mind” or “intellect”. 

Minnie

Minnie means “intellect” or “bitter”.

Miriam

Miriam means “wished-for child”.

Muriel

Muriel means “of the bright sea”.

Myrtle

Myrtle is a Greek botanical name. A Myrtle tree has fragrant blossoms and was traditionally used in bridal wreaths as a symbol of purity.

Nadia

Nadia means “hope”.

Nancy

Nancy means “grace”.

Nellie

Nellie means “bright and shining one”. 

Nelly

Nelly means “bright and shining one” or “horn”. 

Olive

Olive means “olive tree”. 

Opal

Opal is a jewel name.

Ophelia

Ophelia means “help”. 

Oriana

Oriana means “dawn”. 

Patricia

Patricia means “noble” or “patrician”.

Paula

Paula means “small”. 

Pearl

Pearl is a gem name.

Peggy

Peggy means “pearl”. 

Penelope

Penelope means “weaver”.

Polly

Polly means “bitter”.

Priscilla

Priscilla means “ancient”.

Prudence

Prudence means “caution”. 

Ramona

Ramona means “wise protector”. 

Rosalind

Rosalind means “pretty rose”. 

Rosemary

Rosemary is a plant name. 

Ruby

Ruby means “deep red precious stone”. 

Ruth

Ruth means “compassionate friend”. Ruth is a famous biblical name.

Samantha

Samantha means “told by God”. 

Scarlett

Scarlett means “scarlet”. 

Selma

Selma means “godly helmet”. 

Shannon

Shannon means “old and wise”. 

Sonya

Sonya means “wisdom”. 

Sophia

Sophia is a variation of Sonya which means “wisdom”.

Stella

Stella means “star”. 

Susan

Susan means “lily”.

Sylvia

Sylvia means “from the forest”.

Tabitha

Tabitha means “gazelle”. 

Theodora

Theodora means “gift of God”.

Ursula

Ursula means “little female bear”. Ursula has plenty of noteworthy literary namesakes. 

Vera

Vera means “faith”. 

Victoria

Victoria means “victory”. Victoria is the name of the ancient Roman goddess of victory.

Viola

Viola means “violet”.

Violet

Violet means “purple”. 

Vivian

Vivian means “life”.

Waverly

Waverly means “meadow of quivering aspens”. 

Wendy

Wendy means “friend” or “blessed ring”.

Wilhelmina

Wilhelmina means “resolute protection”. 

Wilma

Wilma means “resolute protection”.

Winifred

Winifred means “blessed peacemaking”.

Zenobia

Zenobia means “force of Zeus”.