English and German origin.

Old fashioned queen names. A name is perhaps the second most important gift parents give their children after giving them the gift of life. Old-fashioned names mean different things to different people. Some consider old-fashion at least one century prior such as Cecil or Sherman.

Of course not every vintage girl name is stylish we may never see the comeback of Ethel or Bertha but many retro names such as Ada and Iris are being dusted off and restored to their former glory by modern parents. Bette comes from the French and can be a nickname of Elizabeth meaning my God is plentiful. This Old German name comes from as early as the 6th century.

Old Fashioned English Names for Girls. It means My God is an oath. Means cheerful in old English.

Alice is a variant of the old French name Adelais. Along with Ada and Iris other retro names for girls in the US Top 200 include Alice. So lets get on to the old fashioned English girls names.

Another great spunky name that is old fashioned and super unique. It means bright one Dolores. It means beautiful fairy Maiden Goddess.

Cordelia the name of King Lears one sympathetic daughter has style and substance and is exactly the kind of old-fashioned grown-up name that many parents are seeking today. They have been around a long time but they are top quality. Others may consider old-fashioned names from the Bible such as John or Mark.