Girl Baby Names from the 1940s

2370 names that peaked in popularity during the 1940s.

WWII influenced naming with patriotic and strong names. The baby boom began and classic names reached peak saturation. 1940s names are cyclically overdue — expect a wave in the next 5 years.

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God is gracious

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affectionate or sea

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Bright as a star; intelligent.

A beloved name with deep roots

God is gracious.

Native language (possibly Belgian/French)

who is like God?

A blend of 'Linda' (meaning beautiful) and '-ola' which may suggest a diminutive form.

A variation of ‘Suela’ or ‘Swell’

little champion

a valley; a mystical place

Longing, desire

A variant spelling of Shirelle or Cheryl, often associated with beloved or darling.

A modern variation influenced by the name Jamel, which is of Arabic origin meaning 'beautiful'.

A combination of the names Velma and Marie, typically signifying a noble or beloved woman.

Jocile is often considered a modern variation of the name Jocelyn, which has Old French origins meaning 'little goth'.

Derived from Hroswitha, meaning 'rosy' or 'pretty'.

variant spelling of Shirin, meaning 'sweet, delightful'

Feminine form of Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'

Judah's daughter

Life, Life-giving

Dweller by the brook

Earthy; related to the earth.

A combination of the names Rita and Ann, symbolizing a strong and elegant character.

Diminutive form of Sharon and Sharman

Variant of Charlotte, meaning 'free man'.

God is gracious

darling, beloved

A beloved name with deep roots

Uncertain; possibly derived from Drena, meaning 'dream' or 'to aspire'

merciful, gentle

pledge, promise

of Mars, warrior

a blend of Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a fertile plain'

Free man, strong man.

Small; little one

A combination of 'Katherine' and 'Evelyn'

Of Lesbos, related to the island in Greece.

A variation of 'Jane', which means 'God is gracious'

Form of Geraldine, Ruler with Spear

Derived from rose; a small rose

farmer, earthworker

A beloved name with deep roots

Scottish Gaelic

I will praise God

A combination of Barbara and Ann, meaning 'foreign woman' and 'gracious, full of grace' respectively.

A beloved name with deep roots

Ancient, venerable

a combination of 'sher' (meaning 'to feel' or 'to be') and '-ion' (a common suffix), implying a person who has feelings

A room; a hall.

a blend of Sharon and Lee, meaning a plain or field

little dark one

God is gracious

From Judah; Jewish.

a combination of 'garland' and 'lean'

A variant of Sherry combined with the suffix '-lyn'

God will increase

Colorful; vibrant.

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

Swedish-speaking countries

noble and bright

a variant of the name Jorina, meaning 'downy' or 'soft-haired'

A diminutive form of Victoria, meaning 'victory' or 'conqueror'.

Hindi-speaking regions

light, radiance

a prosperous protector

God is gracious

Foreign woman; stranger

Scandinavian Countries

defender of mankind

a variant of a name meaning 'light' or 'bright'

Ancient, venerable

A variation of Sharon, meaning 'a plain' or 'a city'

שָׁרוּן, meaning 'a plain' or 'an area of land'

Compassionate friend; derived from the Hebrew name Ruth (רוּת)

A variant of 'Cheryl,' possibly derived from 'cherie' meaning 'darling' or 'dear' in French.

bright, shining light

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a combination of 'Sharon' and 'Jill'

A variation of the name Carnie or Carina

A modern blend of 'Jerry' and 'Lynn', implying 'of the sea'.

A beloved name with deep roots

foliage, green bough

likely derived from names like 'Ronald' or 'Ronni', meaning 'ruler' or 'counsel'

glory or famous

Beautiful serpent

resolute protector

God is gracious

a gentle and wise woman

A beloved name with deep roots

A combination of the names Nancy and Lee.

Princess, beloved

Protector of man

the joy of life

A female sovereign; a monarch.

A feminine form of Thomas; meaning 'twin'

Variant of Jerry's meadow

Marie: 'Of the sea' or 'bitter', Ann: 'grace'

a diminutive of the name Margherita, meaning 'daisy'

A variation of names like Colleen, meaning girl or young woman.

Joanell is a feminine variant of the name John, meaning ‘God is gracious’.

he who brings joy

Paradise, garden

sea of bitterness

Joy or happiness

God is my judge

derived from the name Marlene, meaning 'little Mary'.

a blend of Jerry and Ann, meaning 'rules with a spear' and 'grace'

From the land of the kings.

a variant of the name Jerris

a form of 'Géraldine', meaning 'ruler with a spear'

Gift from God and Mary.

Light, torch, bright one