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title: Vintage Baby Names That Should Make a Comeback
description: When you’re choosing a name for your new baby, consider one that's been around for a while. Here are some of our favorite vintage baby name options.
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# [Vintage Baby Names That Should Make a Comeback](https://learn.worldwidesurrogacy.org/blog/vintage-baby-names-that-should-make-a-comeback)

 Written by [Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists](https://learn.worldwidesurrogacy.org/blog/author/worldwide-surrogacy-specialists) | Mon, Jul 08, 2019 @ 17:07 PM

When you’re choosing a name for your new baby, it may be worthwhile to consider a modern, one-of-a-kind moniker that hasn’t been around for a while—but don’t discount some of these classic options.

There are countless names that were considered run-of-the-mill generations ago that are worthy of consideration. Popular names from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s may prove to be the perfect choice for your little one.

## **Why You Should Go with a Vintage Name**

There is undeniable pressure for parents to be new and unique in this modern age. That being said, a nod to the old school may deliver just what they were looking for. Vintage names have weathered the storm and stood true as solid, good picks for generations. Considering a name that hasn’t been popular in a while may honor a late relative, pay homage to a different time period, or it may simply add to your new baby’s unique character.

## **Vintage Girls Names**

Young ladies from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s not only had style—they also had an eclectic selection of classic names. Here are a few ladies’ names we’d like to see make a comeback:

- Ada
- Adelaide
- Alma
- Amelia
- Audrey
- Bernadette
- Beatrice
- Bernice
- Blanche
- Clara
- Constance
- Cora
- Dolores
- Dorothea
- Dot
- Ethel
- Edith
- Esther
- Geraldine
- Gertrude
- Grace
- Hazel
- Hedy
- Ida
- Josephine
- June
- Kitty
- Louise
- Lillian
- Lucille
- Mabel
- Marjorie
- Nanette
- Nellie
- Opal
- Phyllis
- Prudence
- Ruby
- Rose
- Tess
- Una
- Vera
- Violet
- Wilma
- Winifred

## **Vintage Boys Names**

Some classic boys’ names from the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s have proved timeless. They may not be as common today, but some of our favorites include:

- Albert
- Alfred
- Arnold
- Arthur
- Bernard
- Benedict
- Clarence
- Clifford
- Earl
- Eugene
- Edmund
- Edward
- Edwin
- Elmer
- Emmet
- Ethan
- Felix
- Francis
- Frank
- Herbert
- Herman
- Hugh
- Josiah
- Leonard
- Lloyd
- Louis
- Milton
- Norman
- Oscar
- Otis
- Otto
- Oliver
- Theodore
- Vernon
- Victor
- Wilbur
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## **How to Pick the Right Name for Your Baby**

Whether you’re paying tribute to a family member or plucking a name randomly from a hat, choosing a name for your baby should be a fun adventure—and going vintage is a great way to pay tribute to your child’s unique character.

One piece of advice for any parents struggling with the decision: Close your eyes when you say a name. The name that brings a genuine smile to your face is most often the one that will be right for your child.

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