30 "Old Lady" Baby Names That Are Making a Comeback

Singer Aretha Franklin is one to thank for popularizing this name in the 1960s. Of Greek origin, Aretha means "virtuous," according to Nameberry.

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Lorraine is of French origin meaning "from the province of Lorraine." The name is an oldie but goodie for those parents looking for a soft and sweet option.

This soft, feminine name means "virginal, pure," according to Nameberry. It has origins in Roman culture and is also the name of a state in the south east part of the United States.

Shakespeare fans may gravitate towards the name Rosalind as it was used in As You Like It. Of Spanish origin, the name Rosalind means "supple horse or pretty rose," according to Nameberry.

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Of English origin, Loretta means "bay laurel." Loretta is sweet, playful and feminine with its 'tt' spelling. PlCountry music fans may be familiar with singer Loretta Lynn who shares the same name.

Geraldine is of both French and German origin meaning "ruler with the spear," according to Nameberry. For those book lovers, you may recognize the name as the middle name of Ramona Quimby.

Wilma is a whimsical name of Scottish, Swedish and German origin meaning "resolute protection." Flintstone fans may recognize the name as Fred Flintstone's wife shared this name.

The name Doris is of Greek origin and means "gift of the ocean," according to Nameberry. In Greek mythology, Doris is the daughter of Oceanus, god of the sea.

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Fans of The Wizard of Oz will recognize this name from anywhere. Dorothy is of Greek and English origin meaning "gift of God" and has been in the top 1000 baby names in the US since 2011.

Gloria is of Latin origin meaning "glory," according to Nameberry. Many celebrities share this name including Gloria Estefan and Gloria Gaynor.

Give your little one the name Ruby that means "deep red precious stone." When she gets old enough, you can put on an episode of Max and Ruby and show off her on screen name twin.

Fans of Lucille Ball can pay homage to the beloved television character with this baby name. Of French origin, Lucille means "light" and hops on the double l trend that's so popular these days.

This one-syllable name is a great pick for those parents who want something short and sweet. The name is of Latin origin and means "pearl." It's often used as a middle name but is making rounds as a first name

Hazel has ebbed and flowed in popularity over the years and is now back in style. The name is of English origin and means "the hazelnut tree," according to Nameberry.

The name Susan was at its prime during the 1950s and 1960s, however, it's still a solid choice for parents looking for a classic, elegant name. Susan is of Hebrew origin and means "lily."

Fatima is a popular name in Arabic culture and means "a woman who abstains." It currently ranks within the top 400 baby names in the United States, according to Nameberry.

Shirley is of English origin and means "bright meadow." Whether you're a fan of the drink or remember watching Shirley Temple on television growing up, you can't go wrong with this name.

Patricia is of Latin origin meaning "noble, patrician," according to Nameberry. The name hit its popularity peak in the 1940s and has been on a steady decline since, however, that doesn't mean it can't make a comeback.

According to Nameberry, Faye has been one of the fastest growing names on the charts since 2023. This short, whimsical name is of English origin and means "fairy."

Evelyn has gained popularity over the past decade landing itself in the top 10 list for baby names, according to Nameberry. Evelyn is of English origin meaning "desired; or water, island." You may be familiar with it thanks to actresses like Evelyn Lozada and Evelyn Melendez.