Cool Midcentury Baby Names

Check out our curated list of cool midcentury baby names. Discover timeless gems from the 1950s and 60s that are making a stylish comeback. Perfect for parents seeking a unique yet classic name for their little one. View below for inspiration.

Des

The name Des is a boy's name.

Chet

The name Chet is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "fortress, walled town".

Lynn

The name Lynn is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Welsh origin, meaning "lake".

Stan

The name Stan is a boy's name meaning "near the stony meadow".

Walt

The name Walt is a boy's name of German origin.

Lou

The name Lou is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German, French origin, meaning "renowned warrior".

Lee

The name Lee is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "pasture, meadow".

Frances

The name Frances is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "from France; free man".

Vaughn

The name Vaughn is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Welsh origin, meaning "small".

Nancy

The name Nancy is a girl's name of Hebrew, French origin.

Hal

The name Hal is a boy's name.

Van

The name Van is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Dutch origin, meaning "of".

Louise

The name Louise is both a boy's name and a girl's name of French origin, meaning "renowned warrior".

Frank

The name Frank is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "Frenchman or free man".

Roy

The name Roy is both a boy's name and a girl's name of French, Celtic origin, meaning "red-haired".

Lois

The name Lois is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "most desirable".

Roger

The name Roger is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "famous warrior".

Cy

The name Cy is a boy's name meaning "sun".

Dot

The name Dot is a girl's name of English origin.

Hank

The name Hank is a boy's name meaning "estate ruler".

Harriet

The name Harriet is a girl's name of French, English origin, meaning "estate ruler".

Billie

The name Billie is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "resolute protection".

Kit

The name Kit is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "pure".

Rose

The name Rose is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "rose, a flower".

Ruth

The name Ruth is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "compassionate friend".

Sally

The name Sally is a girl's name meaning "princess".

Oz

The name Oz is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "strength, powerful, courageous".

Jane

The name Jane is a girl's name of English origin, meaning "God is gracious".

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