What baby girl names do you associate with different eras throughout human history?
The name has notable literary associations, as well, fromJane Austen’s Emmato heroine Emma Bovary ofMadame Bovaryfame.
Olivia
This beautiful name seems to have almost universal connotations of sophistication and intelligence.
In the early ’90s, however, it started to catch on, and has been accelerating ever since.
Ava
Ava Gardner, anyone?
Perhaps because of her iconic beauty, this name has connotations of glamour and femininity.
In celebritydom, Ava isthe name of the daughterof actress Reese Witherspoon and actor Ryan Phillippe.
Actor Hugh Jackman and his wife, actress and producer Deborra-Lee Furness,also have an Ava.
With its meaning of “devoted to God,” it’s also a religious and/or spiritual moniker.
Whether you spell it Sophia or Sofia, your baby girl is going to be in good company.
Famous Sophias includedirector Sofia Coppolaand actressSophia Loren.
As far as Amelias in history go, the first figure that comes to mind is undoubtedly aviatorAmelia Earhart.
ActressMinnie Driver isalso an Amelia by birth, though most people don’t know it.
If you prefer, there’s also the sultry yet mischievous Mia Wallace inPulp Fictionto draw from.
But it has been on the rise again since then.
In history, there’sCharlotte Delbo, courageous playwright and Auschwitz survivor, and American feministCharlotte Perkins Gilman.
Perhaps the fictional Harper Avery award on ABC’sGrey’s Anatomyhad a thing or two to do with that.
In pop culture, of course, there’s actressMila KunisofThat 70s Show,Black Swan, andBad Momsfame.
Milais also derived from the Spanish nameMilagros, which means “miracle” and isalso a Mexican folk charm.
In kid-dom pop culture,Aria Blazeis the name of a character on the currentMy Little Ponyanimated series.
There’s Aria Montgomery, one of the lead characters in the hit showPretty Little Liars.
Whichever version you prefer, however, Aria is a gorgeous name.
Even though all names are, of course, technically unisex.
With its meaning of “wise,” it’s an intelligent choice as well.
So if you’re a cartoonist, Avery might just be the perfect option.
“In any case, Evelyn is a name that seems to exude both style and distinction.
It’s also a bonafide old-fashioned hit:Baby Centercharts show it skyrocketing in popularity throughout the late 1800s.
With its beauty and dignity, it’s a surefire winner.
