Girl Baby Names from the 1890s

1011 names that peaked in popularity during the 1890s.

The late Victorian era favored names drawn from literature and scripture. Florals and nature names were fashionable for girls. 1890s names have almost entirely cycled out — prime candidates for the next wave of rediscovery.

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friend, companion

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dweller by the river

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prosperous in war

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दूरा: meaning 'firm, strong'.

Derived from the name Crescentia, meaning 'to grow'

blossoming, flourishing

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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'.

God is gracious, blend of Jen and Cynthia

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

from the Turkish meaning 'a day of rest'

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

A beloved name with deep roots

Morna - Noble, exalted

Soft-haired or youthful.

Diminutive form of Dorothy, meaning 'Gift of God'

A term used for a female sibling

a variant of the name 'Sybil', meaning prophetess

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

youthful, downy

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

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

Meaning 'golden princess'.

counsel, advice

Derived from 'Arianna', meaning 'most holy'

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

servant of the church

Ancestor's heritage

Noble or bright

sacred, or from Ireland

A beloved name with deep roots

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

God's gracious gift

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

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

a flavoring derived from the vanilla bean.

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

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

father's daughter

Little red-haired

strong, noble, and beautiful

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

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

Knowledge; wisdom

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a term of endearment or affection

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

lovely, beloved

Meaning 'pleasantness'

counsel, advice, or adviser

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variant of Verde, meaning 'green'

She who is lovely

derived from the word 'leather'

Little stranger or foreigner

lover of horses

Versatile, changeable

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from Anastasia, meaning Resurrection

the, comes from the word 'main', representing importance or a primary role.

A nickname for dachshunds; clever and spirited

Noble or serene

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a person from Lugo

flowery, flourishing

ancestor's relic

a form of the name 'Vivian', meaning 'alive' or 'lively'.

To be prosperous

Referring to an olive tree (from 'oliva'), or having associations with nature and fertility.

A variation of the name Lucy, derived from the Latin 'lux', meaning 'light'.

Everlasting, eternal

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A variation of the name 'Eula', which means 'well-spoken'.

reborn or rebirth