Back then, booze was taboo, flappers flocked the dance floors, Model Ts ruled the roads, women won the vote and gangsters were up to no good. Welcome to the Roaring Twenties! There are so many things this spirited decade in American history gave us. To this day, we're crazy for jazz age music, sleek bobs, Chanel No. 5, even crossword puzzles.
And now, along with debonaire mustaches and cloche hats, we're becoming newly enamored with the names that flappers and their fellas wore proudly in that era. They included jewels, months of the year, flowers, and anything short-and-sweet. Here is a inspiration from the 1910s and 20s. These baby names are brimming with life and personality and are just the right amount of vintage.
| Girls Beatrice Clara Daisy Etta Evelyn Georgia Hazel Helen Iris June Josephine Lillian Lola Lucille Marcella May Millie Olive Pearl Rita Ruby Rose Sadie Trixie Vera Violet Vivian Zelma | Boys Bruno Calvin Charley Duke Earl Felix Ellis Franklin Grady Harrison Harvey Hugh Irving Jay Julian Josiah Lawrence Leo Levi Louie Martin Max Oliver Rocco Quincy Sterling Theodore Vincent |
Like these names, but prefer something a bit more genteel? Try my post on Pioneer Baby Names that are brimming with old-fashioned charm straight from the Victorian era.
My favorite name is Lillian.
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ReplyDeleteBorn in 1910, my grandmother's name was Hazel. Good to see it was on the list. I always considered it an odd name. But apparently I was wrong.
ReplyDeleteI really like the name Mabel, I'm really considering it when I have a baby girl.
ReplyDeleteMabel is cute, I think it's due for a comeback. :)
ReplyDeletei like both hazel and mabel
ReplyDeleteI like the name Hazel, i find it just crazy enough to like. But that's just me, always been a sucker for things that are out-dated.
ReplyDeletewow both of my girls name areon this list Rubi and Vivian.
ReplyDeleteWe just named our baby Lillian, and we absoultely love it!
ReplyDeleteI love vintage names they carry such class. Lillian used to be my favourite name I was suprised that Rose (which is now my favourite name) wasn't featured on the list. The majority of the names on the list are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteI also like the name Theadora for a vintage name.
ReplyDeleteThank for suggesting these nice names. I like Rose it is a common name but its lovely.
ReplyDeleteI remember on the show Mad about you.. they names their baby mabel and said it stood for Mothers Always Bring Extra Love! too cute!
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