34 unusual vintage baby names that are perfect for your tiny newborn

There is nothing more enjoyable or relaxing (or is it just us?) than looking through a long list of baby names – even if you aren't expecting. We love when an unusual name catches our eye or when we stumble upon a meaning for a name that describes a person down to a tee.

And we especially love looking at old-fashioned, vintage names that have yet to make a comeback. 

So, if you lucky enough to be on a hunt for a nem for your baby, we have 34 boy and girl names to help you make your choice. 

Girls: 

1. Arlene – meaning pledge 

2. Blanche – meaning fair, white 

3. Constance – meaning constant 

4. Cora – meaning maiden 

5. Darlene – meaning darling 

6. Ethel – meaning noble 

7. Gwladys – meaning princess

8. Hedy – meaning battle

9. Lula – meaning famous warrior 

10. Lois – meaning better 

11. Loretta – meaning bay laurel 

12. Marjorie – meaning pearl

13. Nanette – meaning gracious 

14. Posey – meaning a bunch of flowers 

15. Rhea – meaning everything flows

16. Ursula – meaning little bear

17. Willa – meaning will desire 

Boys:

1. Alvin – meaning noble friend

2. Archie – meaning truly brave

3. Atticus – meaning man of Attica 

4. Barnaby – meaning son of consolation 

5. Bernard – meaning brave

6. Claude – meaning stuttering 

7. Earl – meaning nobleman

8. Everett – meaning wild, strong

9. Fred – meaning peaceful ruler 

10. Hugh – meaning mind, intellect 

11. Kit – meaning carrier of Christ 

12. Maurice – meaning dark 

13. Ned – meaning wealthy guardian 

14. Oswald – meaning rule

15. Reggie – meaning queen 

16. Rudy – meaning famed wolf 

17. Walter – meaning ruler of the army