80s names for baby girls: photos

Reviewed by Megan Rive, Editor and Communications Specialist

The '80s are making a comeback. And why not? New Romantics, flouro clothes, the Rubik's Cube and the mixed tape. Many new parents of today were born in the 1980s, so what better way of remembering than choosing a name that was popular in the 1980s for your baby girl.

Whether you like to be different with your name choices, or you like timeless classics, there are plenty of names in this list to choose from. Which ones will you save to your baby names list?

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Sarah

Sarah is a name from the Bible and it means "princess" in Hebrew. Despite being classed as an 80s name Sarah is still one of the most popular names for a little girl today.

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Laura

Laura originates in Latin and means "laurel wreath" or "a tree". Laura hasn't been in the top 100 names for a while but it's bound to be popular again along with similar names like Lauren and Lara

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Gemma

Gemma hails from England and Italy, and means "precious gemstone". A pretty name for any little girl.

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Rebecca

Rebecca means "captivating" and originates in Hebrew. A lovely feminine name for a girl.

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Victoria

Victoria hails from the Latin word vincere, meaning "to conquer". An elegant name that may be well suited to your little one.

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Samantha

Samantha is the feminine form of Samuel, meaning "God has heard". Samantha can be shortened to Sam a gender-neutral name and a great name for a girl.

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Rachel

A name that was popular in the '80s right through to the '00s. Rachel originates in Hebrew. A sweet name for any little girl.

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Amy

Amy is derived from the Latin word amare meaning "beloved". Amy has been a popular name choice for decades making an appearance in the top 10 names for girls in 2009.

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Jennifer

A Cornish form of Guinevere, from the Welsh Gwenhwyfar, from Â gwen, meaning "white fair" and Â hwyfar meaning "smooth soft". Perfect if there's any Welsh links in your family.

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Nicola

Nicola originates in France and is the feminine version of the Greek name Nikolaos which combines the words nike meaning "victory" and laos meaning "people".

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Lisa

A short and feminine name, Lisa hails from Hebrew and is a form of Elisabeth meaning "God is my oath".

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Kelly

Kelly comes from the Irish name Ceallagh which means "war strife".

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Natalie

Natalie is Latin for "The Lord's birthday" and is a great name for a girl if you're expecting during the festive season.

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Louise

Louise originates in Germany and is the feminine version of Louis. The name is derived from Ludwig, meaning "famous warrior".

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Michelle

Michelle originates in Hebrew. It's the feminine form of Michael, meaning "who is like God".

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Hayley

Originates in England and means "wood meadow". A name that has a meaning relating to nature could be an ideal choice for your girl. Why not look at some other names inspired by nature?

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Helen

In Greek mythology Helen was the daughter of Zeus and Leda whose kidnapping by Paris was the cause of the Trojan War. A great choice for your little girl if you'd like a name with historic roots.

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Joanne

Joanne is the Latin female version of the name John, and is originally from the Hebrew name Yochanann meaning "God is gracious".

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Lucy

An English name, derived from the name Lucious, meaning "light". It could be a shortened form of Lucinda. A simple and elegant name for a little girl.

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Elizabeth

Elizabeth is derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, meaning "God is gracious". A biblical name that is also linked to the royal family.

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Leanne

The name Leanne originates in Greece and is derived from Eliana, meaning "sun". The name hasn't made it into the top 100 in over a decade and is a good choice if you'd like a name that's well established but not too popular.

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Danielle

A female form of the name, Daniel. The name is derived from Hebrew and means "God is my judge".

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Donna

An English name, taken from the Italian word donna, meaning "lady".

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Katherine

An English name taken from the Greek word katharos, meaning "pure". The name Katherine can also be shortened down to Katie or Kate.

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Stephanie

Stephanie is a Greek name that is derived from the word stephanos, meaning "crown" or "garland".

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Lauren

An English name, taken from the name Lawrence, meaning "from Laurentus" which is a town in ancient Italy.

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Joanna

From the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "God is gracious".

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Kerry

Kerry is an Irish name taken from Irish gaelic and meaning "Ciar's descendents".

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Catherine

The French and English version of Katherine, meaning "pure". The name has royal roots and could be a perfect name for your little princess.

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Anna

Anna is a Latin name from the Hebrew hanna, meaning "grace". A simple and beautiful name for a girl.

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Jessica

Shakespeare used this name first in his play The Merchant of Venice. It is thought to have been derived from the biblical name Jesca from the Hebrew Yiskah meaning "God beholds".

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Kirsty

A Scottish form of Kirsten, which was derived from the Scandinavian name Christina. The name was taken from the Latin christinus, meaning "a follower of Christ".

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Kimberly

Kimberley is an English name, taken from the surname, and means "meadow" or "wood". A classic sounding name that can also be shortened to Kim.

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Jenna

The name Jenna is taken from the Welsh name Gwenhwyfar. Gwen means "light fair" whilst hwyfar means smooth soft. A soft sounding name suitable for any little girl.

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Caroline

Caroline is a name that is derived from the German and Scandinaivan name Karl, meaning "free man". An elegant name for a baby girl.

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Natasha

A Russian form of the name Natalia, meaning "The Lord's birthday". A fabulous choice if your little one is due around Christmas time.

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Amanda

From Latin, meaning "loveable" or "lovely". A classic and elegant name for your child.

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Karen

Karen is another form of the name Katherine, which is derived from the Greek word katharos, meaning "pure". This name also used to be popular in the 1960s.

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Alexandra

A feminine version of the name Alexander, taken from the Greek name Alexandros formed from alexein, meaning "to protect" and aner, meaning "man warrior". Fun fact: Alexandra David-Neel was a French-Belgian explorer.

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Jodie

Jodie is a Hebrew name and is gender-neutral, although it is most commonly used as a girls' name. Gender-neutral names are increasingly popular so if don't know if you're having a boy or girl a neutral name could be a perfect choice.

Get even more inspiration from our ideas for girls names not in the top 50 and the most popular flower names for girls.

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