Cute and Classic Girl Names

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Written by Monica Beyer

Cute and classic girl names are enjoying a revival and are at the top of many expectant parent’s baby name lists. Some, like Emma and Grace, have flown up the national popularity charts in recent years and others are trending upwards as well. Come check out even more traditional, classic and distinctive girl names -- you may be surprised at what you find!

Baby girl in pink jacket Classic names for boys and girls are being dusted off and restored to their former status as the go-to names -- but for a new generation. Girl names like Emily, Lily, Sophie, Elizabeth, Sarah and Lillian were all in the top 30 most popular names in 2009 -- these may have been on your great-grandmother’s baby name list when she was expecting your grandma! In addition to these names that are currently popular, there are many other classic girl names to choose from that are super cute, yet still retain that classic feel. You don’t have to worry about your girl growing up and getting a job with a name like Charlotte or Irene. These names are appropriate for both babies and adults, so as your daughter grows, her name will suit her at every life stage.

Even though classic names are a hot trend right now, rest assured that your daughter can still have a cute, unique classic name. Check them out!

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Cute and Classic Girl Names

Ada: Unused before the 18th century, this name is a pet form of the names Adele and Adelaide.
Adeline: An Old German name, this means “noble.”
Beryl: A Greek name with Sanskrit origin, this means “light green semiprecious gemstone.” This name became fashionable in the late 1800s.
Betty: Another form of Elizabeth, this means “God’s promise.” Became popular in the 18th century.
Cassandra: Greek roots and means “man’s defender.” It is a literary name that appeared in Homer’s Iliad -- she foretold the fall of Troy.
Charlotte: Feminine version of the name Charles, this means “little and womanly” and has French roots.
Daphne: A Greek name, Daphne was commonly used under the Roman Empire and means “laurel tree.”
Emeline: Meaning “peaceful home,” this is a German name. It may also be another version of the names Emily or Amelia.
Enid: A Welsh name, this means “soul, life.” This name comes from the legend of King Arthur and was used in poems by Alfred Lord Tennyson.
Esther: A Persian name, this means “myrtle leaf.”
Evelina: This is a form of the name Evelyn and was the name of a popular novel in the 1700s.
Greta: This name is another form of the name Margaret which means “pearl.”
Helena: Meaning “shining light, ray, sun,” this name has Greek roots. It is another version of the name Eleanor.
Irene: This name has Greek roots and means “peace.” It is also the name of the Greek goddess of peace and an important Macedonian saint.
Iris: Meaning “rainbow,” with Greek origins. Iris was a messenger goddess in mythology who rode rainbows between heaven and earth.
Kate: A short form of the name Katherine, a name with Greek origins and meaning “pure.” Often given as an independent name.
Linea: This Scandinavian name means “lime.”
Maggie: This is a short form of Margaret (a Greek name meaning “pearl”) and started to be used as an independent name in the 19th century.
Rhoda: A Greek and Latin name, this means “rose, from Rhodes.” This name was hugely popular in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Serena: Popular with Roman Christians in ancient times, this name means “serene, calm.”
Sukey: This name means “lily” and is another form of the name Susan. Enjoyed popularity in the 18th century and a revival in the 20th.