78 Preppy Baby Names

It can feel overwhelming when it comes to choosing a baby name. If you’re on the fence about what to name the new addition to your family, you might consider going with a classic name that has a posh pedigree. A preppy baby name like Victoria or Rhett calls to mind a long family lineage with almost aristocratic roots. These classy names stand out because they sound sophisticated—some of them even have ties to royalty. 

Keep reading to get a closer look at preppy baby names for boys, girls, and gender-neutral options. It's likely you may have even heard of some of them before (Elizabeth, we're looking at you) while others have a vintage feel or are just creative enough that you might not have heard them at the yacht club or the golf course before.

Preppy Baby Names for Boys and Girls

Graham

• Origin: Scottish, Englis
• Meaning: This name has been around since at least the 12th century, and could mean "gravelly homestead,” or grim and gloomy. 
• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Graeme
  

Victoria

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: Derived from the name of an ancient Roman goddess, Victoria means "victory." Plus, the popular store Victoria's Secret and ex-Spice Girl Victoria Beckham also share the name.
• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Viktoria 
  

Hudson

• Origin: English
• Meaning: Pay homage to New York's Hudson River with the name Hudson. Officially, the name means "Hugh's son" or "son of Hugh."
• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Hudsen or Hudsyn
  

Emerson

• Origin: German
• Meaning: Technically, this gender-neutral name means “son of Emery,” but additional meanings also include “brave” and “powerful.”
• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Emersyn
  

Elizabeth

• Origin: Hebrew
• Meaning: A popular girls name meaning "pledged to God" that is both timeless and has strong historical roots: Two of the most notable monarchs in UK history were both named Elizabeth. 
• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Elisabeth, Liza, Beth, Liz
  

Rhett

• Origin: Dutch, Latin
• Meaning: This popular gender-neutral name means "advise" and is also the name of Clark Gable’s iconic character in Gone with the Wind.
• Alternative Spellings & Variations: none
  

Aubrey

• Origin: French, English
• Meaning: This name gained popularity in the Middle Ages for boys meaning "elf ruler." In the modern times, it’s become a gender-neutral name, with notable actor Aubrey Plaza sporting the moniker. 
• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Aubree
  

Reese

• Origin: Welsh
• Meaning: Derived from Welsh, Reese means "ardor" and "enthusiasm" and has gained popularity thanks to actress Reese Witherspoon.
• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Rhys and Reece
  

Florence

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: The name Florence means "flourishing" and "prosperous." The name can also be found throughout pop culture—there is a famous rock band called Florence & The Machine, and actor Florence Pugh recently appeared in the popular Dune movie franchise. 
• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Florence (English) and Florencia (Spanish) 
  

Oliver

• Origin: Latin
• Meaning: This popular boys name means "olive tree"—olives are also a sign of hope and peace. It’s also the name of a character, Oliver Oaken, on Disney Channel's Hannah Montana. 
• Alternative Spellings & Variations: Ollie, Olly, Olivier

More Preppy Baby Names for Boys

Preppy names sound polished and timeless. Boys who sport one of these names will be the picture of refinement—and you might recognize some of them as belonging to world-renowned princes and kings. 

• Isaac
• Maxwell
• Wesley
• Nathaniel 
• Dane
• Alexander
• Byron
• Casey
• James 
• Benjamin
• Henry 
• Harry 
• Andrew
• Charles 
• George
• Cyrus
• Simon
• Spencer
• Hugh
• William 
• Chandler 
• Hugo
• Preston 
• Simon 
• Beau
• Edward 
• Phillip 
• Winston
• Reed
  

More Preppy Baby Names for Girls

Preppy names for girls give your child an air of elegance, but will still fit right in the modern world. If you’re looking for a name that embodies poise and style, one of thes names should catch your eye. 

• Cecilia 
• Farrah
• Lucille
• Pippa
• Reagan
• Vivian
• Scarlet
• Talia
• Hadley
• Edith
• Delaney
• Imogen
• Eloise
• Catherine 
• Margaret 
• Eugenia 
• Audrey  
• Grace 
• Alexandra  
• Blythe 
• Ainsley 
• Briony 
• Victoria
• Dabney
• Serena

More Gender-Neutral Preppy Baby Names

Classic preppy names can also be gender-neutral. Some of these names are preppy with a slightly quirky or sassy twist, and will suit any personality and identity—so no matter who your baby grows up to be, they will always attract the spot light. 

• Quinn
• Sawyer
• Dakota
• Riley
• Avery
• Harper
• Skylar
• Winter
• Rowan
• Blair
• Monroe
• Bennett 
• Brighton
• Marlowe