Vintage Girl Names That Start With N

Whether you just saw the first ultrasound results or are finishing off decorating the nursery, deciding on a name for your little girl is one of the most important and exciting things on your to-do list. But with a dizzying array of options to choose from, you might need a little help to get started. If you're into old-fashioned girl names that start with the letter N, we're here to help you do just that. From short old-school N-names (Nell, Nona) to frillier throwback monikers (Noreen, Novella), here's a handy list of old-fashioned girl names beginning with N.

Old N names for girls

Nan

A palindrome name lost in the sands of time.

Nancy

An Old Hollywood darling, made famous by 20th century stars Sinatra, Kovack, Gates and Kelly. Add in first lady Nancy Reagan and politician Nancy Pelosi, and you've got a solid old-school name with plenty of distinguished namesake cred.

Nannie

A forgotten ie-ender with little hope for a comeback.

Nelda

This N-beginning girls' name was perfectly on-trend in the 1930s and 40s; today, it's a different story. Good news if you're looking a name that will make your daughter stand out among all the little Olivias and Emmas.

Nell

A slimmed-down version of Nellie (see below).

Nellie

If you're looking for a warm, friendly vintage name starting with the letter N, you can't really go wrong with a name like Nellie.

Nettie

A warm and welcoming handle with a homespun, vintage feel.

Neva

This is the kind of name that feels too clunky—until some Hollywood A-lister chooses it for their baby girl.

Nita

Once fashion-forward; today on the brink of extinction.

Nonie

Just like the more formal version Nona, Nonie has yet to make comeback.

Nona

To some ears, Nona is a silvery old lady knitting in her rocking chair. To others, it's a beautiful old-fashioned name blooming with potential.

Noreen

A mid-century favorite that few of us have the guts to use—yet. 

Norma

Granted, Norma isn't the hippest name out there by today's naming standards. But there's no denying that as a baby name, it does offer that element of surprise so many young parents are after.

Novella

An early twentieth-century wonder with a literary lilt.