1960s Names

1960s Names — browse our complete collection of 150+ names with meanings, origins and pronunciations. Find inspiration for your baby from this carefully curated list.

Showing 1–48 of 150 names

1.Alan

♂ Male

Celtic

Handsome, cheerful, rock, noble

Beloved

Manly, brave

Man, warrior, brave

Messenger of God, angel

6.Ann

♀ Female

Hebrew, via Greek and Latin

Gracious, full of grace or favor

7.Annette

♀ Female

French diminutive of Anne, ultimately from Hebrew

Grace, favor

8.Anthony

♂ Male

Latin

Priceless, highly praiseworthy, or flourishing.

9.Barbara

♀ Female

Greek

Foreign woman, stranger

house of figs

broad meadow

Sword, blazing sword

high, noble, strong

Norman French, Scottish

From the brushwood thicket; from the town of Brix

15.Bryan

♂ Male

Celtic (Irish/Breton)

High, noble, or strong

free man

Germanic (via Latin) and English

Free man (originally male) or song (female)

18.Carolyn

♀ Female

English, diminutive of Carol

free man

Pure, clear

Free man

French (ultimately Greek)

beloved

22.Chris

⚥ Unisex

Greek

Follower of Christ; Christ-bearer

Follower of Christ

Follower of Christ

Bearer of Christ

from Mount Cynthus, referring to the Greek goddess Artemis

27.Connie

⚥ Unisex

English, as a diminutive of Constance or Conrad

steadfast, constant

rock, crag

courteous, polite

From Mount Cynthus

God is my judge

God is my judge

Great, or from the Irish 'Doirín' meaning 'little oak'

from Airelle

Beloved, darling, friend

36.Dawn

♀ Female

Old English

The first appearance of light in the morning; daybreak.

Bee

Bee

bee

Devoted to Dionysus

Follower of Dionysus

divine, heavenly

divine, heavenly

Ruler of the world, proud chief

45.Donna

♀ Female

Italian

Lady, mistress of the house

dark river

Rich guard or prosperous protector

48.Elizabeth

♀ Female

Hebrew

My God is abundance; consecrated to God; God is my oath.

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