Retro boy names
Biblical baby names have dominated the charts from the 1800's to modern times.
Check out our list of the top retro boys' names:
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Retro names for girls
These retro girl names, straight from the list of top baby girl names from the 1800's, are full of classic, yet surprisingly modern sounding, baby names.
Here are our top picks for retro baby names for girls:
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Old Hollywood baby names
We can also find great retro baby names by looking at the popular celebrities in the 1930's. Some standouts include:
Baby Names from Literature
Take a look back at classic books and the character names for some wonderful names with a retro feel. Names such as Atticus , Gatsby , Holden and Phineas for boys. For girls, consider Jane , Ophelia , Portia , Lily or Hester .
You can also take a look back at your own family tree. Not only may these names have a wonderful retro sound to them, but passing on a family name is a wonderful way to stay connected to the past while moving toward the future.
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