Girl Baby Names from the 1900s

1176 names that peaked in popularity during the 1900s.

Edwardian names blended formality with emerging modernity. Short, sturdy names for boys; delicate, floral names for girls. 1900s names are beginning to resurface as great-grandparent names feel fresh again.

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A diminutive form of Bedelia, meaning 'worthy'.

A playful or cute girl

The name Laverda may be derived from the Latin 'Laverda', which refers to the plant 'Lavender', symbolizing purity and c

Meaning 'pearl'.

gardener, garden

famous river or lake

noble, kind, illustrious

The life-giving one

First generation; birth

Follower of Christ

an angel or a daffodil; associated with beauty

A variant of 'pearl'

Place name, refers to a town in Italy

Dutch-speaking countries

aunt; small lady

Possible derivation from 'Ersilio', related to the Italian city of Ersilia, symbolically used in literature.

a diminutive form of James, meaning 'supplanter'

Derived from 'Auretta', meaning 'golden'.

Granite; a strong, durable stone

A form of the name Minerva

radiance; brightness - ışık

the tree known for its sweet sap and attractive leaves

derived from the Latin 'clemens', meaning 'merciful'

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Ruler of the home

derived from the word for rose; little rose.

bright, clear, famous

ground, a place of fertility

sea of bitterness

A beloved name with deep roots

feminine form of George; farmer, earthworker

Derived from the combination of 'Mali' meaning 'high' and 'vie' meaning 'life'

Derived from Emyr, meaning 'universal' or 'powerful'.

A diminutive of Agnes, meaning 'pure' or 'holy.'

Baby, sweetheart

laurel, sweet bay tree

shining, bright

unfortunate, ill-fated

light, my light

glorious, renowned

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A form of 'Myrtle', symbolizing love and eternity.

A place of intrigue.

A beloved name with deep roots

to be a bringer of good news

A beloved name with deep roots

a variant spelling of 'Lady', signifying a woman of high social standing

Graceful or beloved.

Derived from 'Rosa', meaning 'rose'

Slavic countries

prosperous generation; child of a prosperous family

A variant of the name Rhea, the flow

Diminutive form of Beryl, meaning 'precious gem'

Derived from 'lavina', meaning 'wash' or 'to cleanse'.

little healer or God has healed

Of the sea; bitter

Saffron, derived from the flowering plant

Often interpreted as 'beautiful view' or 'of beauty'.

to push or to press

A creative variation of the name Arty.

One who is a storyteller

beautiful, nature

God is gracious

A small object for play

Variant of Elise, meaning 'God is my oath'

A beloved name with deep roots

And I was not alone, a blend of the name Maureen (Irish) and the city of Morris (English)

to be borne of a late summer

a combination of 'flor' and 'dance', sometimes interpreted as 'flowering' or 'blossoming'.

from France; free

A unique name that suggests a sense of individuality.

Diminutive or variant of the name Clover, symbolizing luck.

To bloom or to flourish.

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small or humble Paul

Support structure for climbing plants

A form of Mary, meaning 'beloved' or 'wished for'.

Fair, beautiful

Olive tree; symbol of peace

Slavic countries

A beloved name with deep roots

רֵבָה, meaning ‘a pasture’ or 'an open field'.

a diminutive of Virginia, meaning pure

The bringer of light

A feminine form of 'Charles', meaning 'free man'.

A beloved name with deep roots

A name of African origin meaning 'to rise' or 'to elevate'.

Derived from Old Norse, meaning 'famous' or 'glorious'.

Castle or fortress

Form of the name Zelma or derived from 'zeal'

famous, renowned

An variation of Isola, meaning 'island'