Are you looking for the perfect Victorian girl’s name? Victorian names are strong, beautiful and meaningful. If you are looking for baby names, thinking of changing your own name or simply wanting to research some popular Victorian names, this list is for you.
Ada
Ada was one of the most popular names in 1880 across England and Wales. It is a variation of the German name ‘Adelaide’ and means ‘Nobility’.
Agnes
In ancient Greek, Agnes means virginal and pure. The word means holy purity in Latin. In England and Wales in 1880, Agnes was the sixth most popular name.
Beatrice
Beatrice was one of the popular Victorian baby names among aristocratic and royal households. One of Queen Victoria’s and Prince Albert’s daughters was given the name Beatrice, which means ‘blessed one.’ It is of French origin.
Charlotte
Charlotte is the female form of ‘Charles’ and was another name high on the popularity list in 1880. The meaning of Charles and Charlotte is ‘Freeman’.
Edith
Edith is a modern yet classic name. It is of English origin and means ‘Prosperous in war’.
Ethel
Ethel means noble and righteous and is an old English name. Although usually associated with the older generations, Ethel seems to be making a comeback.
Florence
Florence ranked 6th in popularity across England and Wales in 1880 and is a name with royal links. It is of both French and English origin.
Helen
Helen was a long-standing admired name amongst British royals and the community in Victorian times. The name is of Greek origin and means ‘Light’.
Isabella
Isabella – a Spanish and Italian take on ‘Elizabeth’, means ‘pledged to God’ in Hebrew. One of the most well-known historical Isabellas is Lady Isabella Macdonald.
Jane
Jane is short for the name ‘Virginia’, which means ‘Maiden’ in Latin. It remains a strong choice, particularly for middle names in more reason years.
Margaret
Margaret means ‘Pearl’ and is a name of Greek Origin. It has royal links and is said to be making a comeback on the baby name list.
Nora
Nora is a variation of ‘Eleanor’ and ‘Norma’ and means ‘Light’.
Ruth
Ruth is a royal Victorian name and a biblical figure. It is of Hebrew origin and means ‘Friend/friendship’.
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