1800s Names For Girls. Girls' names in the 1800s were fun and pretty, often two or three syllables long. We see traditional nicknames as full names, such as Hattie and Nellie.

If you want a girl’s name that is not quite as popular, check out some of our picks of American names from the past decades, including the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s.

Keep reading to explore over 50 American-inspired baby names for girls. We promise there are names you'll love no matter what your baby naming style is, from trendy to traditional.