1800s Girl Names · 2176+ names with meanings

1800s Girl Names From a Beautiful Era

Step back into the Victorian era — corsets, parlors, and parchment letters by gas lamp. Discover 1800s girl names that defined an era — from chart-toppers parents chose for their daughters to hidden gems waiting to be rediscovered. Every name includes its full meaning, origin, and the story behind why it shaped its generation.

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1800s Girl Names

A
15 of 217 names
Abby
English / Hebrew · My Father's Delight
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Abelina
Hebrew / Biblical · Noble, gracious, breath, exhalation.
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Abigail
Hebrew · My father is joyful, father rejoices
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Achsah
Hebrew · Adorned
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Ada
German · Noble
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Adalene
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Noble and graceful woman.
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Adalia
Hebrew · Noble one
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Adaline
German · Noble
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Addison
Old English · Child of Adam, son of the earth
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Adela
Germanic · Noble, of noble character
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Adelaida
Germanic / Spanish · Noble, of noble character
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Adelaide
Germanic · Noble kind, of noble character
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Adele
Germanic · Noble, of noble character
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Adelene
Yoruba / WestAfrican · Noble, gracious, kind-hearted woman.
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Adelheid
Dutch / German / Germanic · Graceful and Noble
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B
15 of 84 names
Babette
English / French / Hebrew · Promise of God
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Balbina
Italian / Portuguese / Roman / Spanish · Stammerer
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Barbara
Greek · Foreign, strange, exotic
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Barbarita
Modern American · "Barbarita" means "foreigner" or "barbarian."
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Barbra
Greek · Foreign, stranger
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Bea
English / Latin · Voyager
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Beadie
Modern American · Small, precious, shiny, jewelry, adornment.
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Beata
Danish / German / Italian / Norwegian / Polish / Roman / Scandinavian / Swedish · Blessed
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Beatric
Modern American · Blessed traveler or voyager.
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Beatrice
English / Italian / Latin / Swedish · Voyager
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Beatrix
Dutch / English / German / Hungarian / Latin / Roman · Voyager
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Beatriz
Portuguese / Spanish · Bringer of happiness and joy.
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Beaulah
Modern American · Beloved or married woman.
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Beckie
Hebrew · To bind, captivating
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Becky
Hebrew · To bind, captivating, beautiful
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15 of 178 names
Caldonia
Modern American · Ancient Celtic Warrior, Pure Beauty.
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Calista
English / Greek / Portuguese / Spanish · Woman of Most Beauty
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Calla
English / Greek · Loveliness
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Callie
Greek · Beautiful
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Camelia
Romanian · Flower, beauty, gratitude, admiration.
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Camilla
Latin · Attendant at religious rites, noble
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Camille
Latin · Attendant at religious rites, noble
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Cammie
English · Feminine name meaning "helper, attendant."
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Candace
Biblical / English / Latin · White, Clear
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Candelaria
Spanish · Candlemas
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Candis
English · Sweet or glowing
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Candy
English · Sweetness, joy, indulgence, happiness, temptation.
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Cannie
Modern American · Boundless, joyful, intelligent, graceful, soothing.
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Capitola
Modern American · Name: Capitola Meaning: Bringer of knowledge and leadership.
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Cara
Latin / Irish · Beloved, dear friend / dark one
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D
15 of 83 names
Dagmar
Czech / Danish / German / Icelandic / Norse / Norwegian / Slovak / Swedish / Germanic · Maid of The Day
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Dagny
Danish / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · New Day Started
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Dahlia
English / Swedish · Dahlia Flower
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Daisey
Old English · Days eye, the flower
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Daisie
English · Day’s eye
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Daisy
English · Day's eye, flower
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Dana
Arabic / English / Persian / Slavic / Romanian · From Denmark, gift, or wise
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Daphne
Dutch / English / Greek · Laurel Tree
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Darlene
English · Dear, Darling
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Darthula
Modern American · Dark queen of sorcery.
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Dasie
Modern American · Flower or blossom; simple, elegant.
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Dawn
English · Dawn, sunrise
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Deanna
English · Divine
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Debbie
English / Hebrew · From A Bee Swarm
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Deborah
Biblical / English / Hebrew / Aramaic · Bee
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15 of 193 names
Earline
English · Noble and honorable person.
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Earnestine
English · Serious and sincere woman's name.
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Eather
Modern American · "Vitality or life force."
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Ebba
English / German · Strong, brave, radiant, joyful, gracious.
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Echo
Greek · Woman of Sound
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Eda
English / Turkish · Wealthy, well-mannered
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Edda
Germanic / Italian / Norse / Icelandic · Fighting A Battle
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Edith
Old English · Prosperous in war, wealthy battle
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Editha
Modern American · "Prosperous war"
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Edithe
Modern American · Fortunate, prosperous, happy, blessed.
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Edla
Modern American · "Edla" means "noble beauty."
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Edmee
Modern American · Wealthy protector
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Edmonia
Modern American · Name meaning: Wealthy protector of prosperity.
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Edna
Hebrew / Amish · Rejuvenation, delight
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Ednah
Modern American · "Ednah" meaning: Prosperous, wealthy, blessed.
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F
15 of 59 names
Fabiola
French / German / Italian / Latin / Roman / Spanish · Lovely Bean
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Fairy
Modern American · Fairy
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Faith
English / Latin · Trusting, Believing
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Fanchon
Modern American · From France; free man
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Fanny
Hebrew / Latin · Free / crown
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Fannye
Modern American · Free, joyful, cheerful, friendly, optimistic.
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Faustina
Italian / Latin / Roman · The Lucky One
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Fay
English · Fairy
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Faye
English · Fairy
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Fayette
Modern American · Faith
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Felicia
Latin · Happy, fortunate, lucky
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Felicie
German · Lucky or fortunate.
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Felicita
Italian · Latin name meaning "happiness" or "luck."
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Felicitas
German / Latin / Roman · Good luck, fortune
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Felipa
Portuguese / Spanish · Feminine name meaning "happy, fortunate".
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15 of 70 names
Gabriella
Hebrew / Italian · God is my strength
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Gabrielle
English / French / Hebrew · God's Bravest Woman
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Gail
English / Hebrew · My Father's Delight
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Gale
Hebrew / English · Fathers joy; strong wind
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Garnetta
Modern American · Garnetta: Elegant and graceful woman.
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Gayle
Hebrew · My fathers joy; gale of wind
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Gaynell
Modern American · Joyful, elegant, and cherished.
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Geneva
English / Germanic · Leader of The Tribe
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Geneve
Modern American · Juniper tree; river bend
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Genevia
Modern American · Variant of name "Geneva".
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Genevieve
French / Germanic / Celtic · Woman of the race
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Genevive
Modern American · "White wave; fair and noble."
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Genevra
Modern American · Variant of Genevieve, meaning "white wave."
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Genia
Modern American · Short for Eugenia meaning "well-born"
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Genie
English · God is gracious
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15 of 63 names
Haidee
English · Modest
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Hala
Arabic · Hala means 'halo' or 'sweetness'.
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Haley
English · Hay's meadow
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Halie
Modern American · Name: Halie Meaning: "hay meadow"
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Hallie
Old English / Norse · Hay meadow / rock guardian
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Hanna
Hebrew · Grace, favor
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Hannah
Hebrew · Grace, favour, God has graced me
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Hanora
Modern American · Graceful, honorable, noble woman.
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Harlie
Modern American · Pleasant, strong, charismatic, adventurous, free-spirited.
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Harlow
Modern American · Rock hill or army hill
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Harper
Old English · Harp player, musician
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Harriet
Germanic · Home ruler, estate ruler
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Harriett
English · Woman ruler, home ruler.
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Harriette
English · Feminine form of Harry.
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Hartley
English · Hart Clearing
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15 of 58 names
Ibbie
Hebrew · My God is an oath, devoted
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Ica
Modern American · Gift of God.
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Icie
Modern American · Cool, pure, snowy nature sprite.
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Icy
Modern American · Icy
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Ida
Croatian / Danish / Dutch / English / German / Germanic / Hungarian / Italian / Norwegian / Portuguese / Slovene / Spanish / Swedish / Amish · Hardworking Woman
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Idabelle
Modern American · Beautiful work of God.
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Idalia
Greek · Behold the sun
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Idell
Modern American · Idell: Noble and virtuous.
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Idella
English · Delicate, noble, pleasant, industrious, womanly.
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Idelle
English · "Idelle" means graceful and noble.
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Ignacia
Latin / Spanish · Ardent, burning
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Ilah
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Goddess in Arabic mythology.
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Ilda
German / Italian · Battle woman
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Ileen
English · "Graceful, shining, and pure."
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Ilene
Greek · Shining light, bright torch
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J
15 of 68 names
Jackie
Hebrew · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jacqueline
Hebrew / French · Supplanter, held by the heel
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Jane
Hebrew · God is gracious
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Janet
Hebrew · God is gracious, God's gift
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Janetta
English · "The Lord's gracious gift"
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Janette
Hebrew / French · God is gracious, God's gift
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Janey
Hebrew · God is gracious, God's gift
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Janice
Hebrew · God is gracious
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Janie
Hebrew · God is gracious, God's gift
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Jannette
English · God is gracious; God's gift.
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Jaunita
Modern American · God is gracious and merciful.
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Jayne
Hebrew · God is gracious, God's gift
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Jeane
Hebrew / French · God is gracious
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Jeanetta
French · God is gracious
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Jeanette
Hebrew / French · God is gracious, God's gift
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15 of 29 names
Karen
English / Greek · Chaste, Pure
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Kate
Greek · Pure, clear, unsullied
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Katharina
Greek / Germanic · Pure, clear, each of the two
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Katharine
Greek · Pure, clear, each of the two
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Katharyn
English · Pure, blessed, chaste, clear, clean.
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Katherin
Greek · Pure
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Katherina
English / German / Greek · Pure
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Katherine
Greek · Pure, clear, each of the two
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Kathern
Greek · Pure
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Katheryn
Greek · Pure, clear, each of the two
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Katheryne
English / Greek · Pure
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Kathleen
Greek / Irish · Pure / pure, clear
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Kathlyn
English · Pure
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Kathrina
Modern American · Pure, Pure-hearted, Innocent, Unsullied, Clear
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Kathrine
Greek · Pure, clear, each of the two
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L
15 of 242 names
Lacey
English / French · Person From Normandy
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Lacie
Modern American · Feminine name meaning "of Lacey".
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Lacy
English / French · Person From Normandy
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Lady
ModernAmerican / Multicultural · Noble
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Laila
Arabic · Night
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Lalah
Modern American · "Beloved, tender, delicate, or gentle."
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Lalia
English / Latin · Speaking well
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Lalla
English · "Lalla" does not have a specific meaning.
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Lallie
English · Nickname for Lalita; delicate, graceful.
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Lana
Slavic / Greek · Light / rock, harmony, beautiful
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Laney
Old English / French · Narrow road / shining light
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Lanie
Modern American · Delicate and graceful.
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Lanora
Modern American · Graceful light, compassionate and kind.
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Lara
Greek / Russian / Slovenian · Woman From Citadel
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Latha
Tamil · "Graceful, charming, full of grace."
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15 of 233 names
Mabel
Latin · Loveable, dear, beautiful
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Mabell
Modern American · Beautiful, loved, princess, graceful, elegant.
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Mabelle
English · Lovable
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Mable
Latin · Loveable, dear, beautiful
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Macie
English · Gift of God
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Macy
English / French · Armed
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Madalene
Modern American · High tower of strength.
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Madaline
Arabic / Islamic · Tower, high woman, gentle.
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Madalyn
Hebrew / French · Woman of Magdala, tower of God
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Maddie
Hebrew / French · Woman of Magdala, tower of God
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Madeleine
Hebrew / French · Woman of Magdala, tower of God
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Madelene
Modern American · High tower or woman from Magdala.
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Madelin
Hebrew / French · From Magdala, of the tower
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Madeline
Hebrew / French · Woman of Magdala, elevated tower
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Madelon
Dutch · Noble, strong, extraordinary woman.
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15 of 67 names
Nada
Arabic · Dew at sunrise
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Nadine
English / French / German / Russian / Germanic · Filled With Hope
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Nancie
Modern American · Gracious or Full of grace.
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Nancy
Hebrew · Grace, favour
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Nanette
English · Grace
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Nanie
Modern American · Graceful, delicate, beloved, shining, radiant.
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Nannette
Modern American · Graceful, favored, God's gift.
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Nannie
English / Hebrew · Gracious, Merciful
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Nanny
English · Female caregiver or childminder.
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Naoma
Modern American · "Delightful, pleasant; beautiful woman."
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Naomi
Hebrew · Pleasant, my delight, beautiful
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Naomia
Hebrew / Biblical · Formal meaning of 'Naomia': Pleasantness, Delightful, Beautiful.
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Narcissa
English / Greek / Roman · Numb and Sleepy
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Narcissus
Modern American · Self-love; vanity; self-absorption.
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Natalia
Latin / Italian · Birth of the Lord
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15 of 58 names
Ocia
Modern American · Small oasis in the desert.
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Ocie
Modern American · Ocean, tranquility, peaceful, calm.
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Octavia
Latin · Eighth, born eighth
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Octavie
Modern American · Eighth-born, feminine form of Octavius.
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Odelia
English / German / Germanic / Hebrew · Riches
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Odella
English / Hebrew · Song; I will praise the Lord
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Odessa
Greek · Filled With Wrath
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Odessie
Modern American · Journey or voyage.
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Odette
French · Wealthy
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Odile
French · Prospers in battle
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Ola
Swedish · Ancestor’s relic
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Olena
Greek / Ukrainian · Shining light, bright torch
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Olene
Modern American · 'Joyful', 'light', 'radiant', 'bright'.
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Oleta
Modern American · Feminine name; little winged one.
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Oletha
Modern American · Light; brightness; illumination; clarity; purity.
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15 of 69 names
Pablita
Modern American · Little feminine form of "Paul".
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Palma
Modern American · Palm tree; gift of tribute.
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Pamela
English / Greek · All Sweetness
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Pamelia
English · Honey, sweetness, or alluring.
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Pansy
English / French · Pansy Flower
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Paralee
Modern American · Little rock, prayerful, noble, beautiful.
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Parilee
Modern American · Strong and beautiful like pearls.
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Parlee
Modern American · Magnificent or highly praised.
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Parthenia
Greek · Maiden, Virgin
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Patience
English / Latin · Endure
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Patricia
Latin · Noble, patrician, of noble birth
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Patsie
Modern American · Diminutive form of Patricia.
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Patsy
Latin · Noble, patrician
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Patti
Latin · Noble; of patrician rank
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Pattie
Latin · Noble, of patrician rank
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3 of 3 names
Queen
English · Female Monarch
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Queenie
English · Queen
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Quinnie
Celtic / Irish / Scottish · Fifth child, small and delicate.
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R
15 of 90 names
Rachael
Hebrew · Ewe, innocent as a lamb
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Rachel
Hebrew · Ewe
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Rae
Hebrew / Old English · Ewe / sunbeam, ray of light
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Rafaela
Macedonian / Portuguese / Spanish · God has healed
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Ragna
Danish / Icelandic / Norwegian / Scandinavian / Swedish · Giving Advice
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Ramona
Germanic / Spanish · Wise protector, counsel protection
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Raye
English / Germanic · Ray of light; doe
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Reatha
Modern American · Beautiful, intelligent, lively, and imaginative.
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Reba
Hebrew · To bind, captivating, snare
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Rebeca
Hebrew / Spanish · To bind, captivating, beautiful
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Rebecca
Hebrew · To bind, captivating
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Rebekah
Hebrew · To bind, captivating, beautiful
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Reese
Welsh · Ardor
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Reeta
Finnish / Greek · Pearl
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Refugia
Modern American · Safe haven or place of refuge.
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15 of 92 names
Sabina
Croatian / Czech / Italian / Latin / Polish / Portuguese / Roman / Romanian / Russian / Slovene / Spanish · From The Sabine Tribe
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Sabra
Hebrew · Prickly pear
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Saddie
Modern American · "Princess-like, blessed, fortunate, kind."
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Sadie
Hebrew · Princess, noblewoman, lady
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Sadye
Modern American · Princess; Princess-like Royal One.
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Saima
Urdu · Listener, one who hears readily.
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Salena
English / Saleana / Saleen / Saleena / Salena / Salene / Salenna / Salin / Salina / Salinah / Salinda / Saline / Sallene · Moon goddess
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Salina
Latin / English · Moon; salty
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Sallie
Hebrew · Princess, noblewoman, lady
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Sally
Hebrew · Princess, noblewoman, lady
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Sallye
Modern American · Feminine given name meaning joy.
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Saloma
Hebrew · Peace
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Salome
Hebrew / Italian · Peace
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Samantha
Aramaic / Hebrew · Listener, told by God
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Samella
Modern American · Tiny variation of Samuel.
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15 of 44 names
Tabitha
Aramaic · Gazelle, graceful beauty
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Tacie
Modern American · Feminine name; of uncertain origin.
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Tacy
American · Washtub
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Talitha
Aramaic / Biblical · Small Girl
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Tallie
Hebrew · Gentle dew from heaven
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Tavie
Modern American · No known meaning for Tavie.
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Teckla
Modern American · Noble, brave, and victorious warrior.
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Tekla
Georgian / Hungarian / Polish · "Tekla" means "glory of God."
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Telitha
Modern American · Variant of the name Talitha.
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Tempie
English · Abstinence
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Tena
Croatian · Unify, complete, strong.
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Teodora
Bulgarian / Italian / Macedonian / Polish / Portuguese / Romanian / Serbian / Spanish / Swedish / Bosnian · Gift of God
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Teresa
Greek / Italian · Harvester or from Thera
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Terese
Basque / Danish / Greek / Norwegian / Swedish · Summer Harvest
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Teresita
Spanish · Little Summer Harvester.
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1800s Girl Names — Questions & answers

Everything you need to choose the perfect name for your daughter.

The top picks of the era included Mary, Anna, Margaret, Helen, and Elizabeth — names parents reached for again and again during an era of grand parlors and quiet dignity.
They captured the spirit of the time. Names like Bertha, Edna, and Hattie carry the personality of their era — instantly recognizable as belonging to that moment in history.
Many of them are. Cora, Hazel, and Pearl have all climbed back into modern favor as parents rediscover the charm of the era.
Short names had their moment too. Ada, Eva, Ida, and May were all common — small names with timeless appeal.
Yes — biblical and traditional names like Mary, Sarah, and Ruth stayed in favor across the decade, anchoring trends in tradition.
Grace, Florence, and Beatrice all carry meanings as lovely as the era they came from — grace, light, joy, and love woven into their origins.
For something less common, try Effie, Lula, or Myrtle — authentic to the era but uncommon today, perfect for parents who love hidden gems.
Not necessarily — many feel beautifully timeless. Names like Mary and Cora have stayed lovely across generations and feel fresh on a modern child.
Try saying the name aloud and pairing it with your last name. If a name like Bertha or Margaret still feels right after that, it probably is — vintage names work beautifully when they fit.
NameHub has a full collection of 1800s girl names organized by popularity, meaning, and origin — every name comes with its full story and pronunciation.