Long Classic Names for Girls

Looking for a long, elegant girl name with timeless appeal and poise to spare? This is your list.

1. Olivia. Olivia boasts literary credentials, Hollywood glam, and cross-cultural appeal. No wonder so many parents are bestowing this name on their daughters!
2. Charlotte. This one has many sources of appeal: French elegance, literary ties, and modern royal cred.
3. Amelia. Amelia may be one of the most beloved baby names of the early 21st century, but thanks to its deep historic roots, it definitely checks the "classic" box, too.
4. Sophia. A name that needs to introduction!
5. Isabella. A culture-spanning option that sounds contemporary and classic at the same time.
6. Evelyn. Always a solid, sensible pick for a girl, with a nice selection of nickname possibilities.
7. Elizabeth. An enduring classic that stays relevant generation after generation.
8. Eleanor. Eleanor is sophisticated and regal, and comes with a great choice of nicknames. Can't get much better than that!
9. Abigail. Clocking in at seven letters and three syllables, this biblical classic has great nickname potential: Abby, Ab, Abbs, Abba, Aggy and Gale are all examples of short forms your Abigail could use at different stages of life.
10. Emily. A bona fide classic that works for any generation.
11. Violet. You can think of this as a nature name—or a color name.
12. Aurora. The lovely Aurora marries ancient roots with a modern aesthetic.
13. Victoria. Parents never seem to grow tired of this gorgeous name!
14. Hannah. Hannah originally comes from the Bible but appeals to a range of parents in the modern world.
15. Lillian. A traditional name that occasionally takes a dive but always finds its footing again.
16. Natalie. Assertive, feminine and classic, Natalie is always a good choice!
17. Madelyn. The modern version of Madeleine.
18. Josephine. Josephine has many areas of appeal, not least of which is the wide array of sweet nicknames.
19. Caroline. An adaptable classic that always works.
20. Lydia. A biblical classic with modern appeal, Lydia offers both depth and freshness.
21. Adeline. This name oozes French charm.
22. Madeline. A very popular version of Madeleine.
23. Vivian. An elegant V-name softened by the cute nicknames Vivi and Viv.
24. Maria. Pronounceable in many different languages, Maria is accessible in more than one country, which can be a big plus in our global age.
25. Julia. A timeless classic with history aplenty.
26. Isabelle. Isabelle has a lot going for it, not least of which is the wonderful selection of short forms.
27. Margaret. Another great option, with plenty of nickname options and Catholic gravitas thanks to Saint Margaret.
28. Cecilia. A beautiful classic with history galore.
29. Isabel. A more streamlined version of Isabelle.
30. Valerie. This classic name has a romantic sound and comes with the user-friendly nickname Val. The associations with the Latin word valēre (meaning "to have strength or power") and the English word "valor" further add to its charm.
31. Esther. A biblical classic that sometimes drops in popularity but always bounces back.
32. Valeria. A souped-up version of Valerie.
33. Katherine. A long, adaptable name without a time stamp.
34. Georgia. The feminine form of George is also a place name as well as a classic baby name that never falls too far out of favor.
35. Andrea. This one combines a timeless quality with an international feel.
36. Anastasia. Big on style—and sound.
37. Rosalie. Sweet and elegant at once, Rosalie keeps showing up on the charts for a reason!
38. Juliana. Juliana gives you a compelling J-name with saintly origins.
39. Angela. This one combines a classic sensibility with a slight 70s vibe.
40. Rachel. This classic name from the Bible may be past-peak, but make no mistake, it still charts highly.
41. Miriam. A biblical name that's traditional and steady, but not plagued by overuse.
42. Adelaide. An elegant but sweet classic with saintly credentials.
43. Annabelle. A lovely, lilting appellation with a veneer of class.
44. Lucille. The perfect mix of traditional and modern.
45. Camille. Traditional and steady but not too often heard, Camille is perhaps best described as a "quiet classic".
46. Joanna. Joanna traces its roots to the Bible but doesn't come across as patently religious.
47. Angelina. A well-traveled name that works in many different countries. In America, actress Angelina Jolie is a notable bearer.
48. Rebecca. Rebecca has fallen dramatically from the heights of the 70s and 80s but it still has broad appeal.
49. Catherine. Always a solid, sensible pick for a daughter.
50. Rosemary. One of those nature names that sometimes go out of style but always find their way back to the charts.
51. Melissa. A pretty, feminine name with mythological connections and poetic undertones.
52. Madeleine. A European royal name, Bible-inspired appellation (Madeleine is a modern rendering of Magdalene), and the name of the first American woman to become the Secretary of State.
53. Frances. An Old Hollywood darling, made famous by Golden Age stars Dee, Farmer, Drake and Langford. Add in first lady Frances Cleveland and a couple of Roman Catholic saints called Frances, and you've got an interesting baby name possibility with plenty of distinguished namesake cred.
54. Gwendolyn. A Welsh classic that hit its apex in the 1950s.
55. Alicia. Alicia may be past-peak, but it still has a certain timeless quality to it.
56. Regina. An underused R-name with plenty of sound and substance.
57. Veronica. A name drenched in literary, royal and religious history.
58. Stephanie. Strong, long name with a whiff of the 80s.
59. Sylvia. Not too popular at the moment, but still definitely a classic.
60. Jacqueline. This one brings together a mid-century feel, French style, and the towering legacy of first lady Jackie Kennedy.
61. Amanda. There's so much to love about this name, including its roots, which trace back to the Latin verb amare, meaning "love".
62. Jessica. A Shakespearean name, Jessica is much more than just an 80s' favorite.
63. Dorothy. Dorothy is said to come from the Greek word doron, meaning "gift", which makes it an apt appellation for any and every child.
64. Virginia. This elaborate appellation has the cool V-sound, literary cred via Virginia Woolf, and patriotic overtones, to boot (Virginia was the site of the first permanent English settlement in North America and became known as "the birthplace of a nation").
65. Beatrice. This name has a lot to offer: a sophisticated sound, religious cred via Saint Beatrice of Silva, and a touch of royal flair.
66. Gloria. Gloria may have fallen from its glory days, but it's still a solid choice.
67. Kathryn. A slimmed-down version of Katherine, but still with plenty of substance.
68. Priscilla. Even though the pretty Priscilla isn't hugely popular at the moment, it definitely counts as a classic.
69. Christina. A multi-dimensional moniker with an impressive array of historical and contemporary representatives, from ancient European royals to pop stars to Catholic saints.
70. Eileen. A warm, welcoming name of Gaelic origin.
71. Monica. Monica Lewinsky and the fictional character Monica Geller from "Friends" may be the most famous bearers of this name, but there are also plenty of other notable namesakes, including Saint Monica, the patron saint of motherhood, and the 1990s' tennis star Monica Seles.
72. Maxine. Somewhat serious and solemn, Maxine is yours for the taking!
73. Florence. This ornate appellation calls to mind the English indie rock band Florence and the Machine, as well as the capital of Italy's Tuscany region.
74. Bridget. Parents hoping to raise a strong young woman might like this name derived from the Gaelic/Irish name Brigid which is thought to have its roots in the noun 'brígh', meaning 'power, strength, vigor, virtue'.
75. Ramona. An underused classic with literary associations.
76. Cynthia. A classic with a nod to the 50s.
77. Teresa. A timeless classic with saintly credentials, or an outdated appellation with a mid-century vibe? We're not sure.
78. Loretta. This one has a slight vintage feel, if that's what you're aiming for.
79. Deborah. Though suffering from a somewhat outdated image at the moment, the biblical classic Deborah will eventually make a comeback.
80. Barbara. No question, Barbara is a classic—even if it has a bit of a mid-century vibe.
81. Judith. A biblical classic that sometimes take a dip in popularity but always comes back again.
82. Kathleen. A traditional name that everyone knows but that's rarely heard on today's playgrounds.
83. Claudia. A name with many centuries under its belt, Claudia definitely passes muster as a classic, even if it's keeping a bit of a low profile at the moment.
84. Marcella. A literary and saintly appellation of Italian origin, Marcella has yet to reclaim her glory days.
85. Harriet. Related to the French Henriette and the male names Henry and Harry, Harriet has been unduly neglected by modern parents.
86. Carolyn. More time-stamped than Caroline, but still a possibility.
87. Christine. Christina—with a bit of a mid-century vibe.
88. Patricia. This long and frilly classic has a bit of a mid-century vibe that may or may not appeal.
89. Viola. Violet seems to be on every other expectant mother's shortlist these days, but somehow the equally traditional Viola has stayed out of the spotlight. Grab it before your friends do!
90. Adrienne. A cross-cultural option that straddles linguistic borders with ease.
91. Marian. An old name with a literary lilt courtesy of author Marian Keyes.
92. Lorraine. A currently-neglected French beauty.
93. Anita. A traditional name that feels nicely under-the-radar at the moment.
94. Belinda. A classic with sturdy literary underpinnings, having appeared as a character name in works by authors as diverse as Alexander Pope, Charles Dickens and Maria Edgeworth.
95. Theresa. A variation of Teresa.
96. Geraldine. This French import isn't the coolest name by today's standards, but it's got such great provenance that it would be hard to call it anything but a classic.
97. Geneva. Borrowed from the largest French-speaking city of Switzerland.
98. Marion. A classic—with a vintage flair.
99. Arlene. A vintage classic that played a starring role in Old Hollywood, with several Golden Age actresses sporting the name (think Dahl, Francis, Harris...).
100. Charlene. If you love the name Charlotte but can't use it for some reason, try Charlene.
101. Constance. Sure, Constance has a bit of a dusty image at the moment. But if you manage to shake off the dust and look at Constance with fresh eyes, you might see a gorgeous, sophisticated classic with plenty of royal and literary cachet.
102. Marguerite. Margaret—with frills and lace.
103. Jeanette. Janet à la française.
104. Marianne. Some see Marianne as a timeless classic with saintly and literary overtones; for others, it's a fusty, musty mid-century moniker best left in mothballs. What do you think?
105. Dolores. A classic name of Spanish origin linked to the Virgin Mary.
106. Suzanne. Dressed-up version of Susan.
107. Pauline. A saintly classic with French flair.
108. Roberta. Peaking in the 1940s and 1950s, the feminine form of Robert is taking a break right now, but don't expect that to last forever.
109. Justina. This saint's name comes with a multitude of spelling variations to suit the tastes of families of all backgrounds.
110. Felicia. Despite its appealing meaning ("lucky" or "happy"), Felicia is having a bit of a hard time at the moment, but sooner or later, this Hispanic classic will back!