Eunice

Granny-chic baby names are back in style in a big way, and if you’re looking for a name for your baby girl that’s full of vintage charm, consider Eunice. The name Eunice is of Greek origin and means "good victory" or "happy victory." It’s derived from the Greek words "eu" meaning good, and "nike" meaning victory. In ancient Greek mythology, Nike was the goddess of victory. And Eunice herself was a sea nymph in Greek mythology. Eunice is also a Biblical name (she was the mother of Timothy) and was popular among early Christians; it has been used in various forms throughout history.

In the United States, Eunice has long held a spot on the Social Security Administration’s Top 1000 baby names list for girls, and reached peak popularity in 1908, when it ranked number 106. In more recent years, it has fallen out of favor; ranking 894 in 1995 and then falling out of the Top 1000 altogether. But its long history, paired with the resurgence of old fashioned baby names, makes it a sweet and somewhat unique choice for a modern baby. (And seriously: How cute are the nicknames Euni and Nicey for a little girl?)

Your little Eunice will also share her name with some seriously impressive ladies: You may be familiar with one especially famous woman named Eunice — Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the sister of President John F. Kennedy and the founder of the Special Olympics. But did you know that Eunice was also the birth name of singer Nina Simone?