Classic Baby Names

A family portrait of four children, Harrington Mann, 1915

I am a lover of old fashioned names, and though I’m not pregnant, I’m always dreaming of baby names and making lists of the ones I like. Classic names are always my favourite and I am so happy that they are gaining popularity again. Perhaps once more we will have classrooms full of Mables and Williams, Georges and Ethels! Even though they are traditional, I think in our modern era, they can be quite edgy too, and that’s why I love them.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you will have noticed the heavy vintage revival that’s been hitting the mainstream in the past few years and I am totally loving it! I’ve recently started watching Downton Abbey (which I am enjoying for numerous reasons) and this has inspired me to compile a list of my favourite traditional baby names:

Boys –

• Alexander
• Archie
• Arthur (Art or Artie)
• Chester
• Charles (Charlie)
• Christopher
• Dexter
• Edmund
• Felix
• George
• Harry
• James
• Leo
• Liam
• Max
• Oakley
• Oliver
• Oscar
• Phinneas
• Victor
• William

Girls –

• Ava
• Beatrice (Bea)
• Belle
• Cecilia (Celia)
• Celeste
• Charlotte
• Clara
• Esme
• Evelyn (Eve)
• Fern
• Lily
• Margot
• Mary (or Marie)
• Olive
• Opal
• Pearl
• Penelope
• Rose
• Ruby
• Vera
• Victoria
• Violet

What are your thoughts on classic baby names? Timeless or outdated? Leave me a comment  and let me know!