150 Girl Names From the 1930’s
There’s something timeless and graceful about girl names from the 1930s. Many of these names were soft, elegant, and full of charm—names that belonged to grandmothers, great-aunts, and women who carried strength through changing times. From sweet vintage classics to forgotten gems ready for a comeback, 1930s girl names offer beautiful meanings and old-fashioned warmth that still feel special today. If you love nostalgic names with heart and history, you’re sure to find inspiration in this list.
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Mary – Beloved or wished-for child
Helen – Bright shining light
Dorothy – Gift of God
Margaret – Pearl
Ruth – Compassionate friend
Mildred – Gentle strength
Virginia – Pure maiden
Elizabeth – God is my oath
Frances – Free one
Anna – Grace
Evelyn – Wished for child
Marie – Beloved
Alice – Noble
Florence – Flourishing
Irene – Peace
Lillian – Lily
Louise – Famous warrior
Edna – Delight
Gladys – Princess
Catherine – Pure
Rose – Flower
Ethel – Noble
Ruby – Precious red gem
Lucille – Light
Edna – Rejuvenation
Thelma – Will or desire
Hazel – Hazelnut tree
Jean – God is gracious
Doris – Gift of the sea
Martha – Lady
Grace – Blessing
Pearl – Precious gem
Edith – Prosperous in war
Esther – Star
Clara – Bright or clear
Myrtle – Evergreen shrub
Gertrude – Spear of strength
Bertha – Bright one
Viola – Violet flower
Eleanor – Shining light
Minnie – Of the mind
Bessie – God is my oath
Nellie – Bright shining one
Carrie – Free woman
Mattie – Lady
Ida – Industrious one
Stella – Star
Lena – Light
Hattie – Home ruler
Agnes – Pure
Fannie – Free one
Jessie – Wealthy
Julia – Youthful
Beatrice – Bringer of joy
Pauline – Small and humble
Josephine – God will increase
Emma – Universal
Sarah – Princess
Ella – Beautiful fairy maiden
Laura – Laurel tree
Anne – Grace
Cora – Maiden
Blanche – White
Theresa – Harvester
Mabel – Lovable
Vera – Faith
Elsie – God is my oath
Jennie – Fair one
Lucy – Light
Nell – Bright one
Alma – Nourishing soul
Georgia – Farmer
Sadie – Princess
Winifred – Blessed peace
Leona – Lioness
Ora – Prayer
May – Spring month
Pauline – Humble
Goldie – Made of gold
Rosie – Rose flower
Lola – Lady of sorrows
Opal – Precious gem
Marian – Beloved
Bernice – Bringer of victory
Juanita – God is gracious
Genevieve – Woman of the race
Kathryn – Pure
Lois – Better
Eileen – Bright shining one
Maude – Powerful battler
Maxine – Greatest
Norma – Standard
Bonnie – Pretty
Velma – Protector
Henrietta – Home ruler
Myrtle – Evergreen plant
Wilma – Resolute protector
Lula – Famous warrior
Alta – High and noble
June – Young
Inez – Pure
Delores – Sorrows
Vivian – Alive
Arlene – Pledge
Imogene – Maiden
Geneva – Juniper tree
Susie – Lily
Corrine – Maiden
Sybil – Prophetess
Charlene – Free woman
Augusta – Majestic
Delia – From Delos
Harriet – Home ruler
Lucinda – Light
Janie – God is gracious
Jewell – Precious stone
Rena – Reborn
Zelda – Blessed
Ona – Graceful
Madeline – Woman from Magdala
Alberta – Noble and bright
Elva – Elf friend
Reba – To tie together
Lora – Laurel
Fern – Green plant
Hilda – Battle woman
Joann – God is gracious
Kathryn – Pure
Leila – Night beauty
Margie – Pearl
Odessa – Long journey
Patsy – Noble
Rowena – Famous joy
Selma – Divine helmet
Trudy – Spear of strength
Verna – Springtime
Wilda – Untamed
Zella – Happy
Della – Noble
Elvira – True white
Freida – Peaceful ruler
Gwendolyn – Blessed ring
Isobel – God is my oath
Kathryn – Pure one
Lavinia – Woman of Rome
Nan – Grace
Ocie – Sharp
Queenie – Queen
Rosella – Little rose
Theodora – Gift of God
