Baby Names from the 1890s

The hazel tree

Probably originally a diminutive of ELIZABETH. It may also be considered an elaborated form of LILY, from the Latin word for "lily" lilium. This name has been used in England since the 16th century.

pearl

Possibly means "star" in Persian. Alternatively it could be a derivative of the name of the Near Eastern goddess ISHTAR.

God's promise

olive tree

friend, companion

dweller by the river

deer lover

Medieval feminine form of AMABILIS. This spelling and Amabel were common during the Middle Ages, though they became rare after the 15th century. It was revived in the 19th century after the publication of C. M.

Wealth, fortune

holy person

Diminutive of ARCHIBALD. This name is borne by Archie Andrews, an American comic-book character created in 1941.

rich friend

From a surname which meant "little red one" in French. A notable bearer of the surname was the agnostic British philosopher Bertrand Russell (1872-1970), who wrote on many subjects including logic, epistemology and mathe…

noble

From an English surname meaning "forest", originally belonging to a person who lived near a forest. In America it has sometimes been used in honour of the Confederate Civil War general Nathan Bedford Forrest (1821-1877).

soul; nourishing

Germanic

Behold, a son

stone

Armenian

prosperous in war

A beloved name with deep roots

Flag, banner

born in May

meaning 'firm, strong'.

Yiddish

mind or intellect

Derived from the name Crescentia, meaning 'to grow'

a derivative of 'lonely' or a name of attachment to a place

Little pearl

Peaceful ruler

Spring

Beloved, dear

Resolute protector

blossoming, flourishing

from the French meaning 'from the marsh'

Strong spear; Strong or brave

noble

Flowing

wave

Brave and wise

meaning 'battle maid' or 'warrior maiden'.

A diminutive form of Miriam, meaning 'sea of sorrow'

A variant of the name 'Ervy', which pertains to 'battle' or 'brave'. It can also refer to 'sea'.

king, royal

eighth

God is gracious, blend of Jen and Cynthia

Derived from 'Ira', meaning 'watchful' or 'alert'

white flower

Short form of Merle, denoting the color blackbird.

Wealth, fortune.

luminous, gem

Rival

from the Turkish meaning 'a day of rest'

star

the one who is in the army

Meaning unknown, possibly a short form of ANSELMA. It could also have been inspired by James Macpherson's 18th-century poems, in which it is the name of Ossian's castle.

noble

Diminutive of the name Dedra, often associated with fiery or burning aspects

magnificent

Rose; a diminutive of the name Rose

mortal, clay

To fly, flight.; Of a bird, flight-related.

A beloved name with deep roots

Morna - Noble, exalted

light; bright

a prayer

little fire

Night

Cautious, wise

Clannish or not shy

harvester; to reap; to gather

Soft-haired or youthful.

Diminutive form of Dorothy, meaning 'Gift of God'

Italian form of HILDA.

A term used for a female sibling

Burning ones

Twilight

a sea town or harbor

A naval officer of high rank.

a variant of the name 'Sybil', meaning prophetess

Noble

A derivative of the name 'Massey', meaning 'Massy’ or 'fortified place'.

Son of the hare

youthful, downy

The name Neva comes from the Spanish word 'nieve', which means 'snow', and can symbolize purity and clarity.

from the noble one

derived from 'collie', meaning 'useful for herding'

one who is saved

From the Greek name ‘Ομηρος (Homeros), derived from ‘ομηρος (homeros) meaning "hostage, pledge".

a dove

Meaning 'golden princess'.

Myrtle

High; Elevated

Son of Bert

counsel, advice

Derived from 'Arianna', meaning 'most holy'

Melvinia is a feminine form of Melvin, meaning 'divine power'.

Honoring God

A diminutive of 'Samantha', meaning 'listener' or 'told by God'.

servant of the church

Descendant of the servant of a champion.

Ancestor's heritage

young goat, child

Noble or bright

sacred, or from Ireland

a person from a tower

A beloved name with deep roots

A beloved name with deep roots

A modern invented name, possibly derived from 'Leila' meaning 'night'.

gift from God

To stand and be glorious.

western meadow

swarthy; dark skinned

peace

Old English

Little John

God's gracious gift

Green

Scottish

battle maiden

Typically considered a diminutive of names like Otis, meaning 'wealth'.

a one who is worth more than gold

a variation of the name 'Lydia', meaning 'from Lydia' or 'noble one'.

Derived from 'swallow', a type of bird.

Famous; from the place of the fair; known

olive; olive tree

Lives near the river.

Playful, variant of the name Daisy; denotes association with fun and whimsy.

unknown

from the lake

Of the woods, a place with many trees

supplanter

noble and ready

a flavoring derived from the vanilla bean.

From an English surname meaning "son of JEFFREY". It is usually given in honour of Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826), the third president of the United States and the primary author of the Declaration of Independence.

to rule, to be a ruler

Likely a diminutive or variation of 'Wallace', meaning 'Welshman' or 'foreigner'.

Beam of light

means 'peaceful' or 'tranquil'.; refers to the root word for 'earth', often associated with the earth goddess.

sorrowful

shepherd

good man, strong man

derived as a diminutive of names like April or Appoline, meaning 'to open' or 'born in April'.

a derivative of Matilda, meaning mighty in battle

Harvest

Rebirth

A diminutive form of the name Gertrude or other names ending in -get.

glory of God

father's daughter

A beloved name with deep roots

admired, strong

Little red-haired

strong, noble, and beautiful

From the clear or bright place

Wealthy protector.

A word derived from the term for 'money' or wealth

A variant of Lavinia, derived from the Latin 'lavare' meaning 'to wash' or 'to purge'.

of Delphi

From Loreto; a reference to the holy city in Italy.

daisy

rose; derived from 'rosa', meaning rose

to rise

Variant of ERNEST influenced by the spelling of the English word earnest.

Knowledge; wisdom

a term of endearment or affection

Pleasant

From the Germanic name Adalwolf, which meant "noble wolf" from the Germanic elements adal "noble" and wulf.

Meaning unknown, possibly derived from Rilda, a diminutive of names like Hilda.

Variant of WOODY.

life; the way

Latinized form of Βερενικη (Berenike), the Macedonian form of the Greek name Φερενικη (Pherenike), which meant "bringing victory" from φερω (phero) "to bring" and νικη (nike) "victory".

lovely, beloved

Meaning 'pleasantness'

Derived from a character in George du Maurier's novel 'Trilby', meaning 'a little thicket'

A beloved name with deep roots

Elf counsel

Bright warrior

Old English

one who worked with pipes or plumbing

Flowering

Freeborn

A dove

Clear wood or wooded area.

Noble

counsel, advice, or adviser

battle maiden

God is my Lord

Warrior maiden

variant of Verde, meaning 'green'

Swedish form of AGATHA.

a diminutive form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath.'

warrior

a young girl

Little rose

A diminutive form of Tennie or Tena

Derived from Hezekiah, meaning 'God strengthens'.

She who is lovely