Are you looking for an elegant, sophisticated name for your baby girl? This list of beautiful classy names for girls will help you find the perfect name for your baby girl!
Why Choose a Classy Name for Your Baby Girl?
Classy names are a great choice when you’re deciding what to name your baby. Although you may not choose the most originally and unique name out there, you can be sure classy names are tried, tested and true. These names have been around for generations and have never lost their popularity. Your child will never have their name mispronounced or misspelled, because everyone is familiar with these names.
Simply put, choosing a classy name is a solid choice for your new baby!
Classy Girl Names
So without further ado, here is my list of classy girl names.
Ada
Ada is an old fashioned name originating from Germany. It means ‘nobility’ or ‘noble’. It’s a pretty vintage name that hasn’t been overused yet, and might be the perfect name for you!
Adelaide
Addison has been quite a popular name over the past few decades (Thanks Grey’s Anatomy/Private Practice!). Adelaide (a German name meaning ‘noble’) is a more sophisticated and unique option, and you can still use Addy as a sweet nickname (click here for more old fashioned names with adorable nicknames).
Alice
Alice is an English baby name that originally stemmed from the German name Adelaide, meaning ‘nobility’. Alice is a simple, but pretty vintage name that isn’t overused. It became very popular after Alice in Wonderland was published in the 19th century, but has fallen in popularity over the past few decades. If you’re looking for a recognizable, but less common classy girl name, Alice might be perfect for you!
Amelia
Amelia means ‘industrious’. It’s a classic name that is rising in popularity again for the past few years.
Anastasia
Feminized variant of Anastasius. This name evokes tradition and just a bit of glamour. Definitely classy!
Ann/Anne
Ann is the English form and Anne is the French form of Anna and the spelling made famous by Anne of Green Gables. Ann is one of the most simple, but classy names I can think of.
Athena
Athena is another increasingly popular classy baby name. Athena was originally the Greek goddess of wisdom (and also warfare and handicrafts among other things) and was the daughter of Zeus. Athena is a classic name which has risen steadily in the charts since the year 2000, and jumped to its highest position last year, at 117.
Audrey
Audrey is yet another name whose meaning stems back to the Germanic word for nobility. Audrey Hepburn is the most famous bearer of the name Audrey, which gives the name a connection with Old Hollywood. This is a name that is regaining its popularity in the 21st century.
Augusta
Augusta is a Latin baby name which means ‘majestic’. Augusta was a popular character in Oscar Wilde’s The Importance of Being Earnest. Augusta was also the middle name of Queen Victoria’s daughter, Princess Helena (for more popular Victorian names, see this post). With a pedigree like that, Augusta is one of the classiest girl names out there!
Beatrice
Beatrice is a beautiful French/Italian baby name, stemming from the Latin word, Beatrix, which means ‘she who makes happy’.
Caroline
Caroline is the Latinized feminine form of Charles, meaning ‘free man’. When I think of Caroline, I think of Caroline Kennedy, an epitome of class.
Cecelia
A 2nd/3rd century martyr, brought to England by the Normans. This name is beautiful, sophisticated and very classy.
Celia
This Latin name is the feminine form of Caelius, which comes from the Latin word for heaven. Celia is a particularly lovely vintage name that has not been overused in the last decade. It can be a nickname for Cecilia, or stand on its own as a given name.
Charlotte
Meaning ‘petite’, this French name is the feminized form of Charles. Charlotte is the name of several queens and princesses, as well as Charlotte York from Sex and the City, who is known for being quite classy.
Christine
Christine is a lovely classic name and means ‘follower of Christ’ or ‘anointed’. It has its origins in Greek and Egyptian.
Daphne
This vintage name is veeeeeery old and comes from the Greek. In Greek mythology, Daphne was the name of a nymph and daughter of the river-god Penelus. Daphne was a very popular name in the mid-century and is gaining popularity again in the past few years.
Eleanor
Eleanor is one ‘old lady’ name that hasn’t had much of a comeback. Eleanor of Aquitaine, a 12th century queen, was one of the first bearers of this name. Elle is a lovely nickname that feels more modern, but Ellie and Lea also make perfect nickname choices.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a classic name that has been used by royalty for hundred of years and still is popular today. It means ‘God is my oath’. Elizabeth is a classic name whose popularity has not waned in several centuries!
Eloise
Eloise comes from the French and means ‘healthy’ or ‘large’.
Emma
Meaning ‘whole’ or ‘universal’. Emma has been quite popular for the past few decades and was in the Victorian times as well.
Eva
Eva comes from the Hebrew word for ‘life’. It is simple, beautiful, and very classy!
Evelyn
Evelyn is a just plain lovely name that means ‘wished for child’, but for a little girl, the nickname Evie suits a sweet personality.
Georgia
Georgia is a particularly lovely classy girl name that I personally adore. The feminized form of George, Georgia means ‘farmer’ or ’tiller of the soil’. Although certainly not as popular today as it was in the 19th century, Georgia is on the rise and is a common vintage name today.
Grace
From the Latin ‘gratia’. I think this name is one of the classiest names around. Grace Kelly, who became Princess Grace of Monaco, is one example of a famous and lovely Grace.
Hannah
From the Hebrew word for ‘favour’ or ‘grace’, Hannah is certainly a classic name that has been popular for centuries!
Isabelle
Isabelle is one of my favorite classy names for girls. It is French and means ‘God is my oath’.
Isla
Isla, pronounced eye-la, is a baby name originating in Scotland. There is a Scottish island called Islay, or it may be derived from the Gaelic word for ‘rocky place’. Isla is also the Spanish word for island. It’s one of my favorite boho names for girls that is still very classy. Isla entered the top 1000 in 2008 and moved from 103 to 82 last year. It’s a classy name rising in popularity.
Josephine
One of my all-time favorite classy names for girls, Josephine has a great vintage feel without being overused like Olivia and Sophia. Josie is a cute way to shorten it, as is Joey.
Katherine
Katherine, or Catherine, means ‘pure’, regardless of the spelling. The name of many queens and royals, this name is very classy.
Laura
The root of Laura is the laurel plant, which was associated with victory, honor and fame in the Roman and Greek times.
Lena
Lena is the shortened form of Elena or Helena, meaning ‘torch’ or ‘light’. It’s a more unique, but still a very classy name for girls.
Lily
Named from the flower, a symbol of purity. If you like flower names, which make lovely, classy names, but are looking for something more unique, see this post on uncommon flower names.
Louise
Louise is an old German name meaning ‘famous warrior’. Louise is a classic name that is due for a return to popularity!
Louisa
Louisa is the Latin feminine form of Louis, meaning ‘famous warrior’.
Maren
The German version of Maria, Maren means ‘sea of sorrow’. Maren is a less common name with a bit of an edge, but is still very classy!
Margaret
Margaret means ‘pearl’ in Greek. Margaret has often been a name given to members of royalty. It was popular in the early 20th century and is making a comeback!
Marie
French or Czech form of Maria, Marie was made famous by Marie Antoinette.
Meredith
Meredith is a Welsh baby name and means ‘great ruler’.
Mila
Mila is quickly becoming a very popular girl’s name which stems from Slavic and means ‘gracious, dear’. Rising from 30 to 14, it’s risen in the charts each year since 2007. It will likely be one of the most popular names of 2020.
Philippa
Philippa is the female version of Phillip, and means ‘lover of horses’. Pippa is a trendy nickname for the classy Phillippa, making it a great nickname/name balance!
Rachel
Rachel is a name with Hebrew origins and means ‘ewe’. In the Old Testament, Rachel is the wife of Jacob.
Rosa
Rosa is a Spanish and Italian vintage girl name. Rosa means ‘rose’ in Latin. This name is a little more unique than the classic Rose, but is just as sweet.
Rose
From the garden flower. Rose is another perfectly classy name for girls!
Rosemary
This beautiful vintage baby name means ‘dew of the sea’, after the herb, rosemary. It can also be a combination of Rose and Mary. Rosemary is yet another alternative to the traditional name, Rose. Rosemary has a vintage Hollywood feel, as several famous Old Hollywood actresses, such as Rosemary Clooney, had this name.
Sarah/Sara
Sarah means ‘princess’ or ‘woman of high rank’ in Arabic, Hebrew and Persian. In the Old Testament, Sarah is the wife of Abraham.
Sophia/Sophie
Meaning ‘wisdom’ in Greek. Sophia Loren was a famous actress of the past.
Victoria
Victoria means Roman goddess of victory. Queen Victoria popularized this name in the 19th century.
Vivian
Vivian means life and comes from the Latin. It’s the perfect old fashioned name that is uncommon, but very recognizable. You have several different spelling options, the conventional English Vivian, or the French Vivienne.
Name meanings sourced from Behind the Name.
Well, those are my top picks for classy names for girls. I hope this post helps you find the perfect name for your new baby!
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