Classic Girl Names

Elizabeth + Since the medieval ages, Elizabeth has had a history of popularity among royalty. Queen Elizabeth II started her reign as constitutional monarch in 1952. Read more about Elizabeth
Emily + Emily was the No. 1 name in the United States for more than a decade. This proves it's a classic name that will stand the test of time. Read more about Emily
Anne + Anne is about as classic as a name can get. Famous women in history named Anne include playwright William Shakespeare's wife, Anne Hathaway. Read more about Anne
Heather + This name evokes a sense of resilience and beauty as it makes reference to a shrub that grows in rocky areas and blooms with pink or white flowers. Read more about Heather
Jane + This name is held by such sophisticated women as Jane Austen, who wrote novels during the 19th century, and Jane Addams, who won a Nobel Peace Prize for her social work dedicated to improving the lives of women. Read more about Jane
Deborah + This name has many classic variations, including Deb, Debbie, and Debra. Read more about Deborah
Sally + This name, which means little princess, is a variation of the ever-popular name Sarah. Alternate spellings include Sallee and Salley. Read more about Sally
Nancy + This name, which means gracious, was made popular by the classic mystery novels featuring fictional detective Nancy Drew. Read more about Nancy
Susan + Susan was adopted from the Egyptian name for the Lotus flower, which blooms pink blossoms. Read more about Susan
Victoria + Victoria is the name for the Roman goddess of victory. It has has been listed in the top 100 most popular names since 1981. Read more about Victoria

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