1900s girl names · with full meanings
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1900s Girl Names From a Beautiful Era

Step back into a new century — automobiles, the Wright brothers' first flight, and women in starched white blouses. Discover 1900s 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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15 of 258 names
Aberdeen
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Scotland's third largest city.
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Adabelle
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Noble and beautiful gift.
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Adalaide
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Noble, royal, gracious, kind.
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Adalee
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Noble, nobility
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Adalyn
Germanic · Noble
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Adamae
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Noble and graceful young woman.
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Adelaine
Yoruba / WestAfrican · Noble, kind, graceful, noble woman.
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Adelee
Yoruba / WestAfrican · Noble, serene, graceful, noble-born.
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Adelena
Yoruba / WestAfrican · Noble and graceful young woman.
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Adelfa
Yoruba / WestAfrican · Noble, virtuous, kind-hearted, lovely.
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Adelma
German · Noble, famous
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Adelyne
Yoruba / WestAfrican · Graceful and noble or noble.
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Adena
Hebrew · Noble gift, inspiration, adornment.
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Adia
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Gift from God.
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Adley
ModernAmerican / InventedVariant · Noble and exalted ruler.
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15 of 96 names
Babara
Modern American · Exalted, foreign, traveler, stranger.
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Bambina
Italian · Little girl
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Basilia
Greek · Royal or kingly, a queen.
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Beatris
Modern American · "Blessed, bringer of joy."
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Beatryce
Modern American · Blessed traveler, making others happy.
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Beauty
Modern American · Attractiveness
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Bedelia
Irish · Powerful, Strong
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Bedie
Modern American · Unknown or uncertain meaning.
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Bela
English / Italian / Latin · Promise of God
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Belen
Spanish / Latin · "Beautiful" or "Sacred Place."
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Belia
Modern American · Beautiful
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Belmira
Modern American · Beautiful, admired, remarkable, noble.
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Belvie
Modern American · Beautiful, joyous, graceful, beloved, happiness.
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Benedetta
Italian / Latin · Blessed
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Benedicta
Latin / Roman · Blessed
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15 of 199 names
Caledonia
Modern American · Hard or rocky land
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California
Modern American · Golden state, land of abundance.
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Calliope
Greek · Beautiful voice
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Callista
English / Greek · Most beautiful
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Calogera
Greek / Italian · Good elder
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Camela
Modern American · Resilient, noble, and rare.
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Camella
Modern American · Graceful, noble, and beautiful.
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Camila
Latin · Attendant at rites, noble
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Camile
Modern American · Formal, simple meaning for 'Camile': "Young ceremonial attendant"
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Candida
English / Latin / Roman · White, Clear
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Candie
English / Sanskrit · Sugar; queen mother
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Captola
Modern American · Name with unknown meaning.
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Cardelia
Modern American · Delicate; graceful; kind-hearted; lovable.
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Caretha
Modern American · Strong, noble, caring, thoughtful, unique.
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Carina
English / Italian · Beloved, dear, friend, little darling.
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15 of 137 names
Dagney
Modern American · Noble and courageous visionary leader.
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Dalia
English / Hebrew / Swahili / Spanish · Gentle flower or branch.
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Dalma
Hungarian · "Simple and formal meaning."
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Dalphine
Modern American · Delicate and elegant sea creature.
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Damaris
Biblical / Greek · Dominant woman
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Damiana
Greek / Italian · Tame, domesticated
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Danella
Modern American · God is my judge.
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Danica
Croatian / Czech / English / Macedonian / Serbian / Slavic / Slovak / Slovene · Morning Star
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Danna
English · From Denmark, gift, or wise
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Daphene
Modern American · Laurel tree, radiant or shiny.
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Daphine
Modern American · Victorious, laurel, pure, flower.
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Daphna
Modern American · Laurel tree; victory, triumph.
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Darby
English / Irish / Norse / Or · A Settlement Where Deer Come
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Daria
Croatian / English / Italian / Greek / Polish / Romanian · Kingly or possess well
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Darleen
English / Modern American · Darling, beloved
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15 of 210 names
Earla
English · Noble or female leader.
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Earlean
Modern American · Feminine name meaning "noble leader."
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Earlee
Modern American · Early; punctual, timely, in advance.
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Earleen
English · Noble, graceful, beautiful, kind
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Earlena
Modern American · Earlena: Noble, honorable woman.
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Earlene
English · Noble Woman
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Earlyne
Modern American · 'Earlyne' meaning: Bright, eager, noble.
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Earma
Modern American · Name meaning: Peaceful, calm, serene.
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Earnesteen
Modern American · Serious and determined individual.
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Eartha
English · From Earth
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Eddith
Modern American · Prosperous, blessed, rich, successful.
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Edelmira
Germanic / Spanish · Woman of Nobility
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Edessa
Modern American · Ancient city in modern Turkey.
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Edia
Modern American · "Riches or prosperous."
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Ednamae
Modern American · "Ednamae" meaning is unclear/unknown.
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15 of 73 names
Fairie
Modern American · "Supernatural creature associated with nature."
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Faithe
English · Faithful; trusting; devoted; loyal.
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Fara
Modern American · The name 'Fara' means 'champion' or 'leader'.
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Farrie
Modern American · Joyful and carefree individual.
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Fatima
Arabic / Portuguese / Urdu / Bosnian · One Who Abstains
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Faun
Modern American · Half-human, half-animal woodland deity.
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Faustine
French / Latin · Fortunate one
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Fawn
English · Little Young Deer
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Fayetta
Modern American · Little fairy, enchanting woman.
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Fayrene
Modern American · Variant of "Faye" meaning "fairy-like".
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Faythe
Modern American · Faithful. Trustworthy. Loyal. Honest.
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Felecia
Modern American · Happy and fortunate.
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Feliciana
Italian / Roman / Spanish · Joyful, happy, fortunate, lucky.
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Felicidad
Latin / Spanish · Filled With Happiness
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Felicite
Spanish / Latin · Joy; happiness; good fortune.
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15 of 27 names
Gabrella
Modern American · "God is my strength"
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Gabriela
English / Hungarian / Italian / Swedish · God is my strength
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Gaetana
Italian · Italian feminine given name.
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Gala
Russian · Calm, healer
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Gardenia
English · Garden’s flower
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Gatha
Modern American · Song or verse in Sanskrit.
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Gathel
Modern American · Uncertain or ill-defined meaning.
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Gaye
English / French · Joyful, bright, merry
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Gaynor
English / Welsh · Woman of White Magic
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Gazella
Modern American · Fastest antelope with beautiful horns.
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Gazelle
Modern American · Graceful, fast and beautiful animal.
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Geanie
Modern American · Variant of the name 'Jeanie'.
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Gearldean
Modern American · Strong, noble, protective, kind.
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Gearldine
Modern American · Feminine name of German origin.
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Gelena
Modern American · Cheerful or shining like glass.
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1900s girl names — Questions & answers

Everything you need to know about choosing a 1900s name.

The top picks of the era included Mary, Helen, Margaret, Anna, and Ruth — names parents reached for again and again during the dawn of the modern age.
They captured the spirit of the time. Names like Mildred, Florence, and Ethel carry the personality of their era — instantly recognizable as belonging to that moment in history.
Many of them are. Florence, Hazel, and Lillian have all climbed back into modern favor as parents rediscover the charm of the era.
Short names had their moment too. Eva, Ida, Mae, and Eve were all common — small names with timeless appeal.
Yes — biblical and traditional names like Mary, Ruth, and Sarah stayed in favor across the decade, anchoring trends in tradition.
Grace, Faith, and Esther 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 Maud, Wilma, or Beulah — authentic to the era but uncommon today, perfect for parents who love hidden gems.
Not necessarily — many feel beautifully timeless. Names like Mary and Florence 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 Mildred or Margaret still feels right after that, it probably is — vintage names work beautifully when they fit.
NameHub has a full collection of 1900s girl names organized by popularity, meaning, and origin — every name comes with its full story and pronunciation.