Girl Baby Names from the 1880s

God is my oath

God's favor or blessing

light

Noble, kind

Divine gift

Grace

maiden, daughter

from Lydia

bright, clear

Strong fighter

God is my salvation

Simply from the English word for the white flower, ultimately derived from Old English dægeseage meaning "day eye".

Latinate form of EVE. This form is used in the Latin translation of the New Testament, while Hava is used in the Latin Old Testament. It is also a variant transcription of Russian YEVA.

Consecrated to God

Feminine form of the Roman family name JULIUS. Among the notable women from this family were Julia Augusta (also known as Livia Drusilla), the wife of Emperor Augustus, and Julia the Elder, the daughter of Augustus and t…

Farmer

Beloved

noble, nobility

beautiful

radiant, shining

grace

Night

Derived from Greek οφελος (ophelos) meaning "help". This name was probably created by the 15th-century poet Jacopo Sannazaro for a character in his poem 'Arcadia'.

Diminutive of EVE or EVELYN.

Scandinavian, German and Polish short form of HELENA or MAGDALENA, and a Russian short form of YELENA.

eighth

Noble kind

Diminutive of MARGARET.

little girl

Golden

ruler of the home

battle-mighty

torch

Diminutive of KATHERINE, often used independently. It has been used in England since the Middle Ages.

blind

Famous warrior

pearl

Derived from 'clever'

Noble

pure

Modena, a city in Italy

Contracted form of ELEANORA.

A beloved name with deep roots

A diminutive form of the name 'Minnie', which itself is a diminutive of 'Minerva'.

Priceless

faithful; loyal

Red-haired

Means "halo around the moon" in Arabic. This was the name of a sister-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad.

Latinized form of the Germanic name Amala, a short form of names beginning with the element amal meaning "work".

diminutive of Mary

Rival; industrious

fair, blessed

A diminutive form of names starting with 'I'

Diminutive of FRANK (1) or FRANCES.

Derived from Jeffrey, meaning 'peaceful pledge'

A modern spelling of Daisy, which is a flower name.

merciful

beloved

Flower

free one; a variant of the name Veronica

warrior

jet black

Free from burden

English variant of LILLIAN, as well as a French masculine form.

English variant of KATHERINE and German variant of KATHARINA. A famous bearer was American actress Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003).

Feminine form of CORNELIUS. In the 2nd century BC it was borne by Cornelia Scipionis Africana (the daughter of the military hero Scipio Africanus), the mother of the two reformers known as the Gracchi.

drawing or something beloved

of the valley

Derived from O'Neill, meaning 'descendant of Niall.'; A feminine name that may signify uniqueness or individuality.

light

Princess; noblewoman

Latin form of BLANDINE.

pure, clear

Late Latin name derived from rosa "rose". This was the name of a 12th-century Sicilian saint.

white, fair

Tender

A variant of May

A term of endearment or diminutive form of the name 'Bannister'

strong in will

from Delos

beloved

bright, clear

Derived from the name Adelphia, meaning 'noble'.

a form of the name Wilhelmina, meaning 'resolute protector'.

God is an oath; noble

diminutive of Pearl, meaning 'pearl'

light; from the land of milk and honey

Latinate form of ESTELLE. This was the name of the heroine, Estella Havisham, in Charles Dickens' novel 'Great Expectations' (1860).

A diminutive form of Henrietta, meaning 'home ruler'.

Derived from Greek meaning 'that which is assumed'.

Diminutive of NELL.

Diminutive of SCOTT.

Rich, prosperous, or affluent.

augustus means 'great', 'magnificent' or 'venerable'

A derived form of Cressida, which may mean 'gold' or 'golden'

small

gift.

A diminutive form of Susan, meaning 'lily' or 'rose'.

nostalgic, reference to the river.

of the sea

From Texas

Wealthy

tamed

Short form of names ending with ina.

Noble

the mistress

Native American

One who is long-lived

From the English word pearl for the concretions formed in the shells of some mollusks, ultimately from Late Latin perla.

light

A modern coinage, possibly from the word 'venus'.

Free woman

Vine; grapevine

purity

English

heart; little heart

resolute protector

Rose; Red; From the flower

light

bright

flower

pearl; luminous or radiant

lioness

Can mean 'big rice field', depending on the kanji used (太田).

Wise; A variant of Sophronia

dawn, sunrise

Form of Anne, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.

The beautiful one

African

Variant of ANNIS.

Variant of LILY.

Pearl

little bird

blessed

A diminutive or affectionate form of names like African-American or other culturally related diminutive forms.

of Thor

Famous warrior

Tiny; small

refuge, shelter

affection, warmth, and deep personal attachment

Derived from 'Cynthia', which is another name for the goddess Artemis and means 'from Mount Cynthus'.

The noble one

little bird; a small avian creature

A light, a gentle flame.

strength in battle

A beloved name with deep roots

related to Texas, often interpreted as 'from Texas' or 'Texan'.

German diminutive of CECILIA.

tender or delicate

Of Mars, pertaining to the Roman God of War.

noble

Short form of BEATRIX and other names beginning with B.

eighth

Dove; Land of Christopher Columbus

God is gracious

God's promise

Meaning 'delight' or 'pleasantness'.

from the vineyard

Young or little

fair one

a diminutive form of names like Nephele or Persephone

Laurel

Of Apollo

Light

Eagle goddess; A blend of 'Arn' (eagle) and 'Willa' (desire)

The name appears to be a modern English blend, possibly derived from 'love'.

Valley

Universal

God's gift

small or petite

rival

Wealthy

of the army

to be devoted to God

Light or born to shed light.

gentle, merciful

Beautiful land; a name derived from the Latin 'Caledonia', which refers to Scotland.

Mistress, lady

light

gift; wealthy

derived as a diminutive of 'Tina', often meaning 'follower of Christ'.; related to 'tinne', a word referring to a small tin container.

Old German

Little, small, humble

Hill

house of God

Means "excellence, elevation" in Arabic.

Dark-haired

Graceful woman; Honor

An abbreviation of Etta, meaning 'truth' or 'what is true'.

Mena) means 'the location of water' or 'place of rest'; Mena is a diminutive of Carmela which means 'garden' or 'orchard'

Joyful song

Little bird

heavenly

A variation of an old English name; potentially derived from 'parley', meaning to speak or talk.

Derived from 'nice', meaning pleasant or agreeable.

Compassion, kindness

a diminutive form of Nancy or a term of endearment

yew plant

From a South and West Slavic word meaning "dawn, aurora".

A diminutive form of the name Jennifer or a variant of the word 'genie,' referring to a spirit or magical being.