Top 1920s Baby Names

Discover the charm of the roaring 1920s with our list of top baby names from the era. Explore timeless classics and unique gems. Learn about popular 1920s names like Dorothy, William, and more. Perfect for parents seeking vintage inspiration. Check out our curated list now!

Martha

The name Martha is a girl's name of Aramaic origin, meaning "lady".

Bernice

The name Bernice is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "she who brings victory".

Gerald

The name Gerald is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "ruler with the spear".

Barbara

The name Barbara is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "foreign woman".

Walter

The name Walter is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German origin, meaning "army ruler".

Charles

The name Charles is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German, French origin, meaning "man, free man".

Eleanor

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

Helen

The name Helen is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "torch; shining light".

Edwin

The name Edwin is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "wealthy friend".

June

The name June is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Latin origin.

Kenneth

The name Kenneth is a boy's name meaning "born of fire, handsome".

Ethel

The name Ethel is a girl's name of English origin, meaning "noble maiden".

John

The name John is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is gracious".

Robert

The name Robert is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German, English origin, meaning "bright fame".

Edward

The name Edward is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "wealthy guardian".

Margaret

The name Margaret is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "pearl".

Jean

The name Jean is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "God is gracious".

Joseph

The name Joseph is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Jehovah increases".

William

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

Florence

The name Florence is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "flourishing, prosperous".

Dorothy

The name Dorothy is a girl's name of English, Greek origin, meaning "gift of God".

Henry

The name Henry is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German origin, meaning "estate ruler".

Norman

The name Norman is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "northerner, Norseman".

Lawrence

The name Lawrence is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "from Laurentium".

Lorraine

The name Lorraine is a girl's name of French origin, meaning "from the province of Lorraine".

Stanley

The name Stanley is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "near the stony clearing".

Mary

The name Mary is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved".

Russell

The name Russell is a boy's name of French origin, meaning "redhead, fox-colored".

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