These Beautiful Baby Girl Names From the Past Decades Deserve a Throwback

Ava

When actress Ava Gardner was at the peak of her career, her short, sweet, and memorable name became a popular choice for newborn baby girls. It’s clear to see why it works. It is a name that sounds unique and it is easy to remember.

Ava is a derivative of the name Eve or Eva. All comes from the Hebrew name Havva, which means life or lively. You could also see it to be related to “avis,” which is the Latin word for bird. Generally, the name is known to mean birdlike and lively.