These Baby Girl Names Have Been Forgotten and Shouldn’t Be

Published on June 22, 2022
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Shirley

Shirley is primarily English and comes from the Old English term for scire (shire). It means clear and bright. Though it was originally a name for a man, Charlotte Bronte changed that with her novel titled Shirley, officially switching it to a girl’s name.

Shirley

Shirley

Kitty

This gorgeous name is the short option for Katherine and is primarily an English version that means pure. However, many people now associate the term with a baby cat (kitten). Regardless, you might have a great-aunt named Kitty!

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Kitty

Kitty