Classic Baby Names

Classic baby names that ranked among the top 50 in the SSA charts between 1950 and 1990 — enduringly elegant choices.

Showing 97–144 of 250 names

From the holly tree

English (from Medieval English 'Jankin', a diminutive of John)

God is gracious

Supplanter, held by the heel

Supplanter

Supplanter

Hebrew (Christian adoption)

Meaning 'supplanter'.

Supplanter

God is gracious

God is gracious

God is gracious

Fragrant flower, gift from God

Healer

God is gracious

Pledge of peace

Pledge of peace

God's peace

White phantom, fair one

White shadow, white wave, or fair one

Appointed by God; Exalted by God

Ruler with spear

Gift, or God's gift; wealthy

God beholds; to see

Youthful, sweetheart, or downy-bearded

Hebrew, via Latin and Old French

God is gracious

God is gracious. A classic and widely used name.

God is gracious

Gift of God

To flow down, descending

God will add; God increases

God will add; God increases

The Lord is salvation

Old French, Latin

lord

Woman of Judea; praised

Woman of Judea; praised

Youthful, downy-bearded

Just, righteous

Pure

Pure

Irish (from Greek)

Pure

Pure, clear, or innocent

English diminutive of Katherine

pure

English diminutive of Katherine

pure

Keeper of the keys; pure

Scottish Gaelic

Woodland, forest, or wind

Warrior, bright-headed, or descendant of Ceallach

Old English, Old Norse

Ship's victory; brave; from Ceol's island

Born of fire; handsome

Handsome birth

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