Girl 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

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.

soul; nourishing

stone

Armenian

prosperous in war

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

Spring

blossoming, flourishing

Strong spear; Strong or brave

noble

Flowing

wave

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'.

eighth

God is gracious, blend of Jen and Cynthia

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

white flower

luminous, gem

from the Turkish meaning 'a day of rest'

star

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

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 variant of the name 'Sybil', meaning prophetess

Noble

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'

a dove

Meaning 'golden princess'.

Myrtle

High; Elevated

counsel, advice

Derived from 'Arianna', meaning 'most holy'

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

Honoring God

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'.

gift from God

western meadow

peace

Old English

Little John

God's gracious gift

Green

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

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

from the lake

a flavoring derived from the vanilla bean.

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

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

sorrowful

shepherd

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

Little red-haired

strong, noble, and beautiful

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

Knowledge; wisdom

a term of endearment or affection

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

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'

Old English

Flowering

Freeborn

A dove

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.'

a young girl

Little rose

A diminutive form of Tennie or Tena

She who is lovely

Elf strength

White

derived from the word 'leather'

little army

Rebel; bitter

vocal, spoken

Little stranger or foreigner

blind

Variant of Clista, meaning 'called' or 'invoked'

lover of horses

Versatile, changeable

A beloved name with deep roots

Derived from Anastasia, meaning Resurrection

A variant of the name Alita, meaning 'noble' or 'refined'.

light, torch

A combination of the names Noel and Holly, often associated with Christmas.

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

A nickname for dachshunds; clever and spirited

gentle, kind

Bird

Noble or serene

Child of light; pearl.

they sleep

a person from Lugo

flowery, flourishing

Queen

ancestor's relic

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

valley

Old Norse

Gift; Dera

Form of HOSHEA (and HOSEA) used in the Greek and Latin Old Testament.

Unknown

To be prosperous

Good

English

Pledged to God

noble

Scottish

God's promise

Light

bringer of joy; she who brings happiness

Austie

maiden

Diminutive of LALAGE.

Hazelnut tree

Powerful ruler

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

Feminine form of JOSEPH.

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

farmer, Earth worker

Everlasting, eternal

gazelle

calm, serene

Pure, Holy

noble friend

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

reborn or rebirth

A diminutive form of names such as Eleanor or a name of its own.

Old English byname meaning "charcoal", originally given to a person with dark features.

life; living one