152 “Old Lady Names” That Are Sweet as Butterscotch Candy

Naming the newest little lady in your household is one of the most meaningful and personal decisions you’ll make on your pregnancy journey. But it can also be one of the toughest—and we totally get why!

The world of baby names is constantly changing, with fresh, new monikers—and super-fun variations to match!—coming out every so often to dominate the charts and spark the next biggest baby-name trend.

But in all that newness, you may or may not find yourself starting to crave a little more familiarity—perhaps in a girl name that reminds you of family, an old friend or home sweet home. Dust off your finest porcelain and nestle into your nearest rocking chair, because “old lady” names are exactly that—warm, nostalgic, safe and wholesome. And we’ve got tons to sweeten up your list and help you channel your inner Golden Girl!

These names come in all shapes and sizes, of course—from cute to fancy to cool and unique (read on!). But what really sets them apart from your typical classic, traditional and vintage baby girl names is that they’re exactly the kind that come to mind when you think of Old Hollywood actresses or the grand and great-grand women in your family tree.

The matriarchs you know and cherish might even be the first place you look for so-called “old-lady-name” inspiration. “I love, love, love Esther and Ruth. My great-grandmother was Ruth, and we had an elderly woman in our church named Esther. She was the sweetest, most wonderful woman,” says bumpuser10194737, a member of The Bump community.

In short, old lady baby names are soft, sophisticated, well-loved and wise beyond their years. But, most importantly, they’re way too pretty to stay in the past. So if you’re down for a retro revival like we are, go ahead and hit rewind with one of these beautiful old lady names for your old-soul baby below!