Grandpa names for girls are on trend and they are fantastic
Bye bye, Elsie. Hello, Ozzie! One of the most fun baby name trends we see emerging into 2023 is a whole club of so-clunky-they’re-cute grandpa names on the rise… for baby girls.
Short and often nicknamey, these new old names feel sweet and in-step with the current fashion for all things retro and vintage, yet still a little edgy and subversive. The next generation of parents is all about playing with expectations, embracing incongruity, and reinventing tired trends in novel ways.
The hottest new upstart in this category is Max. Featured prominently in not one but two hit series this year, Stranger Things and A League of Their Own, it also boasts that stylish X and a strong yet easygoing charm. Watch this space!
Andie
Diminutive of the name Andrea, both a boy's name and a girl's name of German, English, Italian origin meaning "strong and manly."
Arlo
The name Arlo is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Spanish origin meaning "between two hills."
August
The name August is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "majestic, venerable."
Billie
English, diminutive of Wilhelmina, Wilma. "Resolute protection."
Bobbie
English. "Bright fame."
Clarke
Variation of Clark, meaning "scribe, secretary, cleric, scholar, clerk."
Davie
English, meaning "beloved uncle."
Drew
Diminutive of Andrew. "Strong and manly"
Frankie
Diminutive of Frances. "From France. Free man."
Gene
The name Gene is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "well born".
Georgie
Greek name meaning "farmer."
Iggy
Iggy is a Latin name meaning "fiery."
Ira
The name Ira is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew, Russian origin meaning "watchful one; peace."
Jasper
The name Jasper is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Persian origin meaning "bringer of treasure".
Joey
Diminutive of Joanna or Josephine, meaning "Jehovah increases."
Jude
The name Jude is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew, Latin origin meaning "praised."
Lenny
The name Lenny is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning of German origin meaning "brave lion."
Lou
Short form of Louise, of French origin meaning "brave warrior."
Max
The name Max is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Latin origin meaning "greatest."
Miller
English occupational surname meaning "grinder of grain."
Monroe
The name Monroe is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Scottish origin meaning "mouth of the Roe river."
Murphy
The name Murphy is of Irish origin, meaning "hound of the sea."
Ozzie
The name Ozzie is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English and German origin meaning "divine."
Ray
Diminutive of Rachel or Raymond; word name"ewe."
Rudy
The name Rudy is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German origin meaning "famous wolf."
Scottie
The name Scottie is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "Scot."
Stevie
Short form of Stephanie, meaning "garland, crown."
Teddy
Diminutive of Theodora, meaning "gift of God."
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