Mid Century Names

Explore our collection of over 150 timeless mid-century baby names, perfect for parents seeking classic and evocative options. Discover unique and popular names from the 1940s, 50s, and 60s to inspire your child's identity.

Showing 289–336 of 500 names

English, a blend of Lee and Anne

gracious light; meadow

American (likely a blend of Leah and Beatrice)

joyful, noble strength

English (combination of Lee and Anne)

grassy meadow and grace/favor

American, a compound name

gracious meadow or clear meadow

American, diminutive of Elizabeth

consecrated to God

English, Irish, Hebrew

light, noble, or oath of God

English diminutive of Leonard

brave as a lion

English, from Greek and Latin

lioness

American, likely a variant of Leona or a combination of sounds

lioness

American, diminutive of Elizabeth

consecrated to God

Scottish Gaelic, American (variant)

holly garden

Latin (diminutive of Liliana/Elisabeth)

lily

Danish diminutive of Elisabeth

pledged to God

Germanic, Swedish

God is my oath; free man

American, often a diminutive or variant of other names

joyful, noble, or devoted to God

God is my oath

American, possibly from Latin or Germanic roots

solitary woman, or short for other names

American, from French

from Lorraine (a region in France)

American (variant of Laura/Lorelei)

laurel tree, sweet bay tree

Latin and Hebrew

Combination of Laura (laurel) and Ann (grace)

Scottish Gaelic, possibly Latin

from Lorne (a district in Scotland)

American (diminutive of Lorraine or Laura)

laurel tree, sweet bay tree

Germanic, English

army of the people

Greek, American

from Lydia (ancient region in Asia Minor)

Linden tree hill

Finnish, from Greek

pearl

American (variant of Michelle)

who is like God?

Danish, Germanic

May bright

fresh, pure; also a form of Mary

English, American

lovable, worthy of love

Latin (via English)

warlike, dedicated to Mars

warlike, dedicated to Mars

American, likely a blend or variant of other names

from the valley of the marsh

French diminutive of Margaret

pearl

323.María de Lourdes

Hebrew (for María), Basque/Gascon (for Lourdes)

Mary of Lourdes, referring to the Virgin Mary's apparition in Lourdes, France

324.Marie Louise

French (combination of Marie and Louise)

bitter, beloved, famous warrior

325.Marie-Bernadette

French (combination of Hebrew and Germanic)

bitter, beloved, and brave as a bear

326.Marie-Denise

French (combination of Hebrew and Greek)

bitter, beloved, and follower of Dionysus

327.Marie-Francine

Hebrew, Latin, Germanic

bitter, beloved, and from France

328.Marie-José

French (combination of Hebrew and Latin)

bitter, beloved, and God will add

329.Marie-Odette

Hebrew (Marie), Germanic (Odette)

Bitter, beloved, or star of the sea (Marie) and wealth, prosperity (Odette)

330.Marie-Odile

French (combination of Hebrew and Germanic)

bitter/rebellious and prosperous/wealthy

331.Marie-Paule

French (combination of Hebrew and Latin)

bitter, beloved, small, humble

332.Marie-Renée

Hebrew and Latin/French

bitter/sea of sorrow and reborn

American (blend of Mary and Lynn)

star of the sea, bitter, or beloved

American (likely a blend)

variant of Marlene, meaning 'of Magdala' or 'star of the sea'

American (likely a variant of Marina)

of the sea

American (diminutive of Marque)

little Mark, dedicated to Mars

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