The 20 Most Popular Girls' Names From The 1970s
The '70s were all about change, revolution, and love, and the most popular names from the era reflect that. Want to call your baby girl something tough but sweet? Want her to have a name that brings "flower power" to mind? Look no further than the top names from the decade!
Holly
This festive-sounding name was huge in the '70s, probably because it brought happy holiday memories to mind during such a tumultuous time. Also, the name “Holly Golightly” made quite the splash years earlier, all thanks to Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
Dana
While Dana is still widely considered to be unisex, the name had its own revolution in the '70s, when it was primarily given to females. We can all agree, though, that regardless of who you are, it's a beautiful name!
Melanie
We might have Melanie Griffith to thank for this name's popularity in later years! Interestingly enough, the name was once given solely to girls with dark complexions and/or dark hair, and that’s because “Melanie” originates from the word “black.”
Tonya
The name “Tonya” brings strong, confident women to mind, probably because of famous (and infamous) women such as Tonya Harding. The nickname "Tonya" is sometimes short for Antonia, a feminized version of Antonio.
