20 Retro Baby Girl Names That Sound Effortlessly Cool

Whether you want your child's name to stand out from the crowd or to go with the flow, choosing a baby name can be daunting. Like, when you think about it their name will define their identity their whole life. No pressure, right? 

Whether you want your child's name to stand out from the crowd or to go with the flow, choosing a baby name can be daunting. Like, when you think about it their name will define their identity their whole life. No pressure, right? 
Here is a list of super cool, retro baby names that are fast becoming the trendy:
  • Mabel - meaning 'lovable'.
  • Stella - latin for a star.
  • Ivy - taken from the name of the evergreen plant.
  • Freya - meaning 'lady'.
  • Inez - meaning 'holy', 'pure' or 'virginal'.
  • Hattie - a diminutive of Harriet meaning 'ruler'. 
  • Eliza - a form of Elizabeth meaning 'joyful'.
  • Tillie - a short form of Matilda meaning 'battle mighty'.
  • India - themed name inspired by the country.
  • Billie - a unisex name meaning 'resolute protector'.
  • Luna - meaning 'the moon'.
  • Florence - meaning 'prosperous' or 'flourishing'.
  • Birdie - meaning 'little bird'.
  • Harper - an old Irish surname meaning 'the one who played the harp'.
  • Darlene - meaning 'dear' or 'loved one'.
  • Penny - an English pet name for Penelope meaning 'weaver'.
  • Isadora - inspired by Isis the Egyptian goddess of fertility meaning 'gift of Iris'.
  • Beatrice - meaning 'she who brings happiness'.
  • Eleanor - inspired by the Greek Helene, meaning 'torch' to others.
  • Sukey - pronounced 'SOO-kee' meaning 'natural charm'.
Written by Kellie Kearney staff writer at FFHQ who also blogs at www.mylittlebabog.com.

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Kellie Kearney is a Dublin mammy of five kids aged newborn right up to nine. She loves coffee, cloth nappies, travel and sharing her every day true to life family moments on Instagram.

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