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1930s baby names
274 1930s baby names — each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
📌 Save this list to Pinterest| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Girl | English | /SHUR-lee/ | Bright meadow. | 99/100 |
| Joan Girl | English | /JOHN/ | God is gracious. | 98/100 |
| Norma Girl | Latin | /NOR-muh/ | Rule; standard; pattern. | 97/100 |
| Dolores Girl | Spanish | /doh-LOH-res/ | From the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Maria de los Dolores, meaning Mary of Sorrows. | 97/100 |
| Geraldine Girl | Germanic | /JER-al-deen/ | Feminine form of Gerald, from Germanic elements meaning rule of the spear. | 97/100 |
| Jeanette Girl | French | /juh-NET/ | Diminutive of Jeanne, ultimately from Hebrew, meaning God is gracious. | 96/100 |
| Arlene Girl | English | /ar-LEEN/ | Modern coinage of uncertain origin, possibly modeled on names like Marlene or Charlene. | 96/100 |
| Jimmie Boy | Hebrew | /JIM-ee/ | Diminutive of James, from Jacob, meaning supplanter. | 96/100 |
| Gene Boy | Greek | /JEEN/ | Short form of Eugene, meaning well-born or noble. | 96/100 |
| Delores Girl | Spanish | /duh-LOR-iss/ | Variant of Dolores, meaning sorrows, from the Marian title Maria de los Dolores. | 95/100 |
| Bobbie Girl | English (from Germanic) | /BAH-bee/ | Diminutive of Roberta or Barbara, with Roberta meaning bright fame. | 95/100 |
| Rosemarie Girl | German and French | /ROHZ-mah-ree/ | Combination of Rose and Marie, also associated with the rosemary herb, from Latin ros marinus, meaning dew of the sea. | 93/100 |
| Alton Boy | English (Old English) | /AWL-tun/ | From an English place name meaning town at the source of the river. | 93/100 |
| Delbert Boy | English | /DEL-burt/ | A variant of Adelbert or Albert, meaning noble and bright. | 93/100 |
| Myron Boy | Greek | /MY-ron/ | From the Greek word for myrrh, a fragrant oil. | 92/100 |
| Dixie Girl | American | /DIK-see/ | From the nickname for the American South, possibly from French dix meaning ten. | 92/100 |
| Lowell Boy | French | /LOH-ul/ | From a Norman French surname derived from lou, meaning wolf, with a diminutive suffix, hence little wolf. | 92/100 |
| Carroll Boy | Irish | /KAIR-ul/ | Anglicized form of Irish Cearbhall, meaning fierce in battle. | 92/100 |
| Roosevelt Boy | Dutch | /ROH-zuh-velt/ | From a Dutch surname meaning rose field, borne by two American presidents. | 92/100 |
| Myrna Girl | Irish/Gaelic | /MUR-nah/ | An Anglicized form of Muirne, meaning beloved or festive. | 91/100 |
| Doyle Boy | Irish | /DOYL/ | Derived from Irish Dubhghall, meaning dark stranger or dark-haired foreigner. | 91/100 |
| Dick Boy | English | /DIK/ | Diminutive of Richard from Germanic ric and hard, meaning strong ruler. | 91/100 |
| Bettye Girl | Hebrew | /BET-ee/ | Variant spelling of Betty, diminutive of Elizabeth from Hebrew Elisheba, meaning God's oath. | 89/100 |
| Buddy Boy | English | /BUD-ee/ | From English buddy, meaning friend, or as a nickname for various names. | 89/100 |
| Marlin Boy | English | /MAR-lin/ | From English mar and lin, meaning lake bird or dwelling by the lake. | 89/100 |
| Nelda Girl | Germanic/Scandinavian | /NEL-duh/ | Possibly a variant of Nilda or a combination name with Nel- prefix. | 89/100 |
| Pearlie Girl | Latin | /PER-lee/ | Variant of Pearl, from Latin perla meaning a pearl jewel. | 88/100 |
| Claudette Girl | Latin | /klaw-DET/ | Feminine form of Claude, from claudus meaning lame or halting. | 88/100 |
| Ned Boy | Old English | /NED/ | Short form of Edward, from ead (wealth) and weard (guardian). | 88/100 |
| Lavonne Girl | French/American | /luh-VAHN/ | Related to lavender. | 88/100 |
| Delmar Boy | Spanish | /DEL-mar/ | From del mar, meaning of the sea. | 87/100 |
| Melva Girl | Germanic variant | /MEL-vuh/ | Possibly related to Malva or other Germanic names of unclear etymology. | 87/100 |
| Beverley Girl | Old English | /BEV-er-lee/ | From a place name meaning from the beaver stream. | 86/100 |
| Josefina Girl | Hebrew | /ho-seh-FEE-nuh/ | Feminine form of Joseph, meaning God will increase. | 86/100 |
| Louella Girl | Germanic combination | /loo-EL-uh/ | Combination of Louise (famous warrior) and Ella (fairy maiden). | 86/100 |
| Arleen Girl | Germanic | /ar-LEEN/ | Variant of Arlene, from arla meaning pledge. | 86/100 |
| Dudley Boy | Old English | /DUD-lee/ | English place name used as a first name, meaning Dudda's field. | 85/100 |
| Marlys Girl | English modern | /MAR-lis/ | Combination of Mary and Lys, grace combined. | 83/100 |
| Marlyn Girl | English modern | /MAR-lin/ | Combination of Mary and Lynn, graceful lake. | 83/100 |
| Maxie Boy | Latin | /MAK-see/ | The greatest and mightiest. | 82/100 |
| Roma Girl | Latin | /ROH-muh/ | From the city of Rome. | 82/100 |
| Arlen Boy | Celtic | /AR-len/ | Pledge, promise, oath; variant of Arland from Celtic roots. | 81/100 |
| Huey Boy | Germanic | /HEW-ee/ | From English surname derived from Hugh, from Germanic Hugo meaning mind or spirit. | 80/100 |
| Nila Girl | Sanskrit | /NEE-luh/ | Blue; a Sanskrit name also associated with the Nile River. | 79/100 |
| Gaylord Boy | Old French | /GAY-lord/ | A spirited and gallant nobleman. | 79/100 |
| Franklyn Boy | English | /FRANK-lin/ | A free landowner; variant of Franklin. | 79/100 |
| Ardith Girl | Hebrew | /AR-dith/ | Blooming flower. | 78/100 |
| Shirlee Girl | English | /SHUR-lee/ | Bright meadow. | 78/100 |
| Sherwood Boy | English | /SHER-wood/ | Bright forest. | 78/100 |
| Talmadge Boy | English | /TAL-mij/ | From the lake of Talon. | 78/100 |
| Boyce Boy | English | /BOYS/ | From the woods. | 77/100 |
| Rayford Boy | English | /RAY-furd/ | From the roe deer ford. | 77/100 |
| Delano Boy | Irish | /duh-LAH-no/ | From Irish Ó Dubhláinn meaning dark-haired. | 77/100 |
| Merlyn Boy | Celtic/Welsh | /MER-lin/ | Variant of Merlin, possibly meaning sea fort or sea bright. | 76/100 |
| Alford Boy | English | /AL-ford/ | From the old ford, English place name origin. | 75/100 |
| Farrell Boy | Irish | /FAIR-ul/ | Descended from the man or brave warrior. | 75/100 |
| Norene Girl | Norse | /nor-EEN/ | From the north, variant of Noreen. | 75/100 |
| Waymon Boy | English | /WAY-mun/ | Traveler or wagon builder, variant of Waylon. | 75/100 |
| Gearldine Girl | Germanic | /jer-AL-deen/ | A variant spelling of Geraldine, derived from Gerald meaning 'spear ruler.' | 75/100 |
| Delton Boy | English | /DEL-tun/ | Derived from English elements possibly meaning 'valley settlement' or related to 'delta.' | 75/100 |
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How many 1930s baby names are there?
NameTheKid lists 274 1930s baby names, each with its meaning, origin and pronunciation.
What are some popular 1930s baby names?
Popular choices include Shirley, Joan, Norma, Dolores, Geraldine.