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Unusual Antique Baby Names

If you're looking for truly unusual vintage baby names, super rare names with a solid history and vintage charm, these cute and classic baby names fit the bill. Dating back to Great-Grandma (or Grandpa)'s day, these historic names been retired long enough to feel young and fresh again.

None of these unique antique baby names currently rank within the US Top 1000. Popular international picks include Boaz in the Netherlands and Chester in England.

In addition to with fashionable vintage names like Alva and Amias, Phineas and Philomena, there are some truly unique old-fashioned baby names on this list, like Barnabas, Hester, Jethro and Pandora, which adventurous parents might want to consider reviving.

Discover more quirky and unique old-school baby names in the list below.

Sophronia

Meaning: sensible, prudent

Origin:Greek
1835
Lucinda

Meaning: light

Origin:Variation of Lucia
1055
Zipporah

Meaning: bird

Origin:Variation of Tziporah, Hebrew
1345
Letitia

Meaning: joy, gladness

Origin:Latin
1373
Hester

Meaning: star

Origin:Medieval variation of Esther, Persian
866
Gussie

Meaning: great, magnificent

Origin:Diminutive of Augusta, Latin
8352
Mamie Mamie is a name given primarily to girls. It...
Origin:Diminutive of Mary or Margaret
1595
Virgie Virgie is a diminutive name of the popular n...
Origin:Latin
11364
Lacy

Meaning: from Lassey

Origin:English
9315
Alva

Meaning: his highness

Origin:Hebrew
6111
Frederica

Meaning: peaceful ruler,

Origin:Feminine variation of Frederick
2013
Jacobine

Meaning: supplanter

Origin:Feminine variation of Jacob, Hebrew
14728
Pansy

Meaning: thought

Origin:English flower name from French
2903
Thomasina Thomasina is a name that is usually given to...
Origin:English, feminine variation of Thomas
2774
Amity

Meaning: friendship

Origin:Latin
692
Hulda

Meaning: sweet, lovable

Origin:Hebrew
6949
Florida

Meaning: flowery

Origin:Place name and Spanish from Latin
6550
Gertie Gertie is a name of English origin and the m...
Origin:Short form of Gertrude
3098
Noble

Meaning: aristocratic

Origin:Latin
1223
Booker

Meaning: scribe

Origin:English
688