Birdie
This classic name means “bright, famous, little bird.”
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Violet
Winifred, which completely dropped off the Top 1000 radar in 1965 and has barely been heard from since, may be the most old ladyish of our favorite old lady names, but who can resist the winning nickname Winnie? Or the more unisex Freddie? Well-known Willies include Mrs. Mandela, Winnie Cooper on The Wonder Years, and, of course, Winnie the Pooh.
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Myra
This Greek name means “myrrh.”
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Sylvia
This Latin name means “woods, forest.”
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Rose
A floral name from Latin meaning simply “rose.”
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Ada
Ada is an old lady name that’s simple enough to appeal to the modernist, who may also be inspired by namesake Ada Lovelace, daughter of Lord Byron and the first female “computer programmer.” Do you fear that Ava is being overused? Consider the name Ada then!
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Nora
This name has an English origin and means “woman of honor.”
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Evelyn
This name has a Norman origin, but its modern use comes from an English surname.
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Lorene
This name is a good choice for a classic name that is not too popular right now — it means “the laurel plant” and is another form of the name Laura.
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Jane
Originally a feminine form of the name John, this means “the Lord is gracious.”
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