Names from 1837 to 1901 tell us a lot about the past.
During Queen Victoria’s time, parents picked names that showed good values and strong family ties.
Some names like Mary, John, and William stayed popular through the years.
Others, like Clara and Arthur, are coming back in style.
This list of 590 Victorian names shows you both common and rare choices from the 1800s.
Looking at these names helps us see how naming trends have changed and sometimes come full circle.
Here are 590 Unique Victorian Names You Should Consider for Your Baby
1. Silas
- Meaning: Wood, forest
- Origin: Latin
2. Felix
- Meaning: Happy, fortunate
- Origin: Latin
3. Theodore
- Meaning: Gift of God
- Origin: Greek
4. Violet
- Meaning: Purple flower
- Origin: Latin
5. August
- Meaning: Great, magnificent
- Origin: Latin
6. Charlotte
- Meaning: Free man
- Origin: French, Latin
7. Ezra
- Meaning: Help
- Origin: Hebrew
8. Clara
- Meaning: Clear, bright
- Origin: Latin
9. Henry
- Meaning: Ruler of the household
- Origin: Germanic
10. Eleanor
- Meaning: Shining light, bright one
- Origin: Old French, Greek
11. Cora
- Meaning: Maiden, heart
- Origin: Greek
12. Oliver
- Meaning: Olive tree, symbol of peace
- Origin: Latin
13. Arthur
- Meaning: Bear, noble
- Origin: Celtic
14. Alice
- Meaning: Noble, kind
- Origin: Old French, Germanic
15. Lucy
- Meaning: Light, illumination
- Origin: Latin
16. Oscar
- Meaning: God’s spear, champion warrior
- Origin: Irish, Old Norse
17. Amelia
- Meaning: Work, industrious
- Origin: Latin, Germanic
18. Mabel
- Meaning: Lovable, dear
- Origin: Latin
19. Everett
- Meaning: Brave as a wild boar
- Origin: Old English
20. Phoebe
- Meaning: Bright, shining
- Origin: Greek
21. Miles
- Meaning: Soldier, merciful
- Origin: Latin
22. Evelyn
- Meaning: Desired, or life
- Origin: English
23. Ellis
- Meaning: The Lord is my God
- Origin: Hebrew
24. Beatrice
- Meaning: She who brings happiness
- Origin: Latin
25. Otto
- Meaning: Wealth, fortune
- Origin: German
26. Elizabeth
- Meaning: God is my oath
- Origin: Hebrew
27. William
- Meaning: Resolute protector
- Origin: Germanic
28. Adelaide
- Meaning: Noble kind
- Origin: German
29. Cordelia
- Meaning: Heart; daughter of the sea
- Origin: Latin
30. Josephine
- Meaning: God will increase
- Origin: Hebrew
31. Emrys
- Meaning: Immortal
- Origin: Welsh
32. Matilda
- Meaning: Battle-mighty
- Origin: Germanic
33. Stella
- Meaning: Star
- Origin: Latin
34. Rose
- Meaning: A flower
- Origin: Latin
35. Cecilia
- Meaning: Blind; sixth
- Origin: Latin
36. Jack
- Meaning: God is gracious
- Origin: English
37. Lily
- Meaning: Pure, innocent
- Origin: Latin
38. Julian
- Meaning: Youthful, downy
- Origin: Latin
39. Thomas
- Meaning: Twin
- Origin: Aramaic
40. Elsie
- Meaning: God is my oath
- Origin: Scottish
41. Jane
- Meaning: God is gracious
- Origin: Hebrew
42. Grace
- Meaning: Elegance, favor
- Origin: Latin
43. Sadie
- Meaning: Princess
- Origin: Hebrew
44. Ada
- Meaning: Noble, happy
- Origin: Germanic
45. Eliza
- Meaning: God is my oath
- Origin: Hebrew
46. Ambrose
- Meaning: Immortal
- Origin: Greek
47. Lydia
- Meaning: Woman from Lydia (ancient region in Asia Minor)
- Origin: Greek
48. Flora
- Meaning: Flower
- Origin: Latin
49. Ella
- Meaning: All, completely; fairy maiden
- Origin: German
50. Daisy
- Meaning: Day’s eye (referring to the flower)
- Origin: English
51. Vincent
- Meaning: Conqueror
- Origin: Latin
52. Isaac
- Meaning: Laughter, he will rejoice
- Origin: Hebrew
53. George
- Meaning: Farmer, earthworker
- Origin: Greek
54. Simon
- Meaning: The listener
- Origin: Hebrew
55. Samuel
- Meaning: Name of God
- Origin: Hebrew
56. Edith
- Meaning: Prosperous in war
- Origin: Old English
57. Wesley
- Meaning: Western meadow
- Origin: English
58. Julia
- Meaning: Youthful, downy
- Origin: Latin
59. Archie
- Meaning: Bold, brave
- Origin: Germanic
60. Calvin
- Meaning: Little bald one
- Origin: Latin
61. Florence
- Meaning: Flourishing, prosperous
- Origin: Latin
62. Louis
- Meaning: Famous warrior
- Origin: Germanic
63. Sophia
- Meaning: Wisdom
- Origin: Greek
64. Margaret
- Meaning: Pearl
- Origin: Greek
65. Abigail
- Meaning: My father’s joy
- Origin: Hebrew
66. Caroline
- Meaning: Free man
- Origin: Germanic
67. Emily
- Meaning: Rival; eager
- Origin: Latin
68. Esther
- Meaning: Star
- Origin: Persian
69. Lavinia
- Meaning: Purity, woman of Rome
- Origin: Latin
70. Walter
- Meaning: Army ruler
- Origin: Germanic
71. Olive
- Meaning: Olive tree
- Origin: Latin
72. Leon
- Meaning: Lion
- Origin: Greek
73. Louise
- Meaning: Famous warrior
- Origin: French, Germanic
74. Adeline
- Meaning: Noble, kind
- Origin: Germanic
75. Charlie
- Meaning: Free man, strong
- Origin: Germanic
76. Sybil
- Meaning: Prophetess, wise woman
- Origin: Greek
77. Diana
- Meaning: Divine, goddess of the moon
- Origin: Latin
78. Hugh
- Meaning: Heart, mind, spirit
- Origin: Germanic
79. Charles
- Meaning: Free man
- Origin: Germanic
80. Helena
- Meaning: Light, bright
- Origin: Greek
81. Jesse
- Meaning: Gift, wealth
- Origin: Hebrew
82. Ruth
- Meaning: Friend, companion
- Origin: Hebrew
83. Hannah
- Meaning: Grace
- Origin: Hebrew
84. Frances
- Meaning: Free, from France
- Origin: Latin
85. Etta
- Meaning: Home ruler
- Origin: German
86. Josiah
- Meaning: God supports
- Origin: Hebrew
87. Frederick
- Meaning: Peaceful ruler
- Origin: Germanic
88. Lena
- Meaning: Bright, shining light
- Origin: Greek
89. Emmeline
- Meaning: Hardworking, industrious
- Origin: Germanic
90. Lottie
- Meaning: Free woman
- Origin: Germanic
91. Winifred
- Meaning: Blessed peace
- Origin: Welsh
92. Harvey
- Meaning: Battle worthy
- Origin: Breton
93. Ira
- Meaning: Watchful, vigilant
- Origin: Hebrew
94. Agnes
- Meaning: Pure, holy
- Origin: Greek
95. Catherine
- Meaning: Pure
- Origin: Greek
96. Nicholas
- Meaning: Victory of the people
- Origin: Greek
97. Harrison
- Meaning: Son of Harry
- Origin: English
98. Spencer
- Meaning: Steward, dispenser of provisions
- Origin: English
99. Sarah
- Meaning: Princess
- Origin: Hebrew
100. Alma
- Meaning: Nourishing, kind
- Origin: Latin
101. Ezekiel
- Meaning: God will strengthen
- Origin: Hebrew
102. Georgia
- Meaning: Farmer, earthworker
- Origin: Greek
103. Sylvia
- Meaning: Forest, woods
- Origin: Latin
104. Austin
- Meaning: Great, magnificent
- Origin: Latin
105. Victoria
- Meaning: Victory
- Origin: Latin
106. Alexandra
- Meaning: Defender of the people
- Origin: Greek
107. Anthony
- Meaning: Priceless, of inestimable worth
- Origin: Latin
108. Miriam
- Meaning: Sea of bitterness, wished for child
- Origin: Hebrew
109. Harriet
- Meaning: Ruler of the home
- Origin: Germanic
110. Percy
- Meaning: Pierce valley, son of a Roman
- Origin: Latin
111. Mary
- Meaning: Beloved, bitter
- Origin: Hebrew
112. Abel
- Meaning: Breath, son
- Origin: Hebrew
113. Laura
- Meaning: Laurel tree
- Origin: Latin
114. Keziah
- Meaning: Cassia tree, sweet-scented
- Origin: Hebrew
115. Theodora
- Meaning: Gift of God
- Origin: Greek
116. Isaiah
- Meaning: Salvation of the Lord
- Origin: Hebrew
117. Irene
- Meaning: Peace
- Origin: Greek
118. Annie
- Meaning: Gracious, merciful
- Origin: Hebrew
119. Lillian
- Meaning: Lily, pure
- Origin: Latin
120. Rupert
- Meaning: Bright fame
- Origin: Germanic
121. Hattie
- Meaning: Ruler of the home
- Origin: Germanic
122. Llewellyn
- Meaning: Leader’s image
- Origin: Welsh
123. Malcolm
- Meaning: Disciple of Saint Columba
- Origin: Gaelic
124. Wilhelmina
- Meaning: Will, desire + protection
- Origin: Germanic
125. Chester
- Meaning: Fortress, camp
- Origin: Latin
126. Ida
- Meaning: Work, labor
- Origin: Germanic
127. Basil
- Meaning: Royal, kingly
- Origin: Greek
128. Dorothy
- Meaning: Gift of God
- Origin: Greek
129. Celia
- Meaning: Heaven
- Origin: Latin
130. Eric
- Meaning: Ever ruler, eternal ruler
- Origin: Norse
131. Alfred
- Meaning: Elf counsel, wise counselor
- Origin: Old English
132. Edmund
- Meaning: Prosperous protector
- Origin: Old English
133. Louisa
- Meaning: Famous warrior
- Origin: German
134. Francis
- Meaning: Free man
- Origin: Latin
135. Pearl
- Meaning: Precious gem
- Origin: English
136. Isabel
- Meaning: Devoted to God
- Origin: Spanish, Hebrew
137. Bartholomew
- Meaning: Son of the furrows, plowman
- Origin: Aramaic
138. Harry
- Meaning: Ruler of the home
- Origin: Germanic
139. Amos
- Meaning: Carried by God
- Origin: Hebrew
140. Clyde
- Meaning: From the river Clyde
- Origin: Gaelic
141. Ralph
- Meaning: Wolf counsel
- Origin: Old Norse
142. Augustus
- Meaning: Majestic, venerable
- Origin: Latin
143. Maria
- Meaning: Sea of bitterness, rebellion
- Origin: Hebrew, Latin
144. Emil
- Meaning: Rival, laborious
- Origin: Latin
145. Philip
- Meaning: Lover of horses
- Origin: Greek
146. Warren
- Meaning: Game park, enclosure
- Origin: Old French
147. Walker
- Meaning: Cloth fuller
- Origin: Old English
148. Belle
- Meaning: Beautiful
- Origin: French
149. Nellie
- Meaning: Shining light
- Origin: Greek
150. Lewis
- Meaning: Famous warrior
- Origin: Germanic
151. Constance
- Meaning: Steadfast, constant
- Origin: Latin
152. Frank
- Meaning: Free man
- Origin: Germanic
153. Ernest
- Meaning: Serious, battle to the end
- Origin: Germanic
154. Edwin
- Meaning: Rich friend
- Origin: Old English
155. Priscilla
- Meaning: Ancient, venerable
- Origin: Latin
156. Solomon
- Meaning: Peaceful
- Origin: Hebrew
157. Titus
- Meaning: Title of honor
- Origin: Latin
158. Tabitha
- Meaning: Gazelle
- Origin: Aramaic
159. Effie
- Meaning: Pleasant, well-spoken
- Origin: Greek
160. Reuben
- Meaning: Behold, a son
- Origin: Hebrew
161. Agatha
- Meaning: Good, kind
- Origin: Greek
162. Percival
- Meaning: Pierces the valley, a knight of the Round Table
- Origin: Old French, Celtic
163. Leonora
- Meaning: Light, shining
- Origin: Greek
164. Victor
- Meaning: Conqueror, winner
- Origin: Latin
165. Dorothea
- Meaning: Gift of God
- Origin: Greek
166. Richard
- Meaning: Brave ruler
- Origin: Old German
167. Nancy
- Meaning: Grace, favor
- Origin: Hebrew
168. Claude
- Meaning: Lame
- Origin: Latin
169. Polly
- Meaning: Bitter, or rebel
- Origin: Hebrew
170. Kenneth
- Meaning: Handsome, born of fire
- Origin: Gaelic
171. Winston
- Meaning: Joyful stone
- Origin: Old English
172. Duncan
- Meaning: Dark warrior
- Origin: Gaelic
173. Guy
- Meaning: Guide, leader
- Origin: Old French, Germanic
174. Ann
- Meaning: Grace, favor
- Origin: Hebrew
175. Stephen
- Meaning: Crown, garland
- Origin: Greek
176. Enid
- Meaning: Soul, life
- Origin: Welsh
177. Douglas
- Meaning: Dark stream
- Origin: Gaelic
178. Clement
- Meaning: Gentle, merciful
- Origin: Latin
179. Jeremiah
- Meaning: God will uplift
- Origin: Hebrew
180. Rufus
- Meaning: Red-haired
- Origin: Latin
181. Wallace
- Meaning: Foreigner, stranger
- Origin: Old French, Gaelic
182. Betty
- Meaning: God is my oath
- Origin: Hebrew
183. Christian
- Meaning: Follower of Christ
- Origin: Latin
184. Maggie
- Meaning: Pearl
- Origin: Greek
185. Della
- Meaning: Noble
- Origin: German
186. Maude
- Meaning: Powerful battler
- Origin: Old German
187. May
- Meaning: The fifth month, a flower
- Origin: Latin
188. Ivan
- Meaning: God is gracious
- Origin: Slavic
189. Roger
- Meaning: Famous spear
- Origin: Germanic
190. Eileen
- Meaning: Bright, shining light
- Origin: Irish, Gaelic
191. Enoch
- Meaning: Dedicated, consecrated
- Origin: Hebrew
192. Fergus
- Meaning: Man of strength
- Origin: Gaelic
193. Archibald
- Meaning: Genuine, bold, brave
- Origin: Germanic
194. Amanda
- Meaning: Worthy of love, lovable
- Origin: Latin
195. Jemima
- Meaning: Dove
- Origin: Hebrew
196. Julius
- Meaning: Youthful, downy
- Origin: Latin
197. Sidney
- Meaning: Wide island
- Origin: Old French, Old English
198. Valentine
- Meaning: Strong, healthy
- Origin: Latin
199. Howard
- Meaning: High guardian, watchman
- Origin: Old English
200. Sabina
- Meaning: Woman of Sabine
- Origin: Latin
201. Ellen
- Meaning: Shining light, bright
- Origin: Greek
202. Timothy
- Meaning: Honoring God
- Origin: Greek
203. Lulu
- Meaning: Pearl
- Origin: Arabic
204. Mack
- Meaning: Son of, or a short form of Malcolm
- Origin: Scottish, Gaelic
205. Cornelius
- Meaning: Horn, a strong man
- Origin: Latin
206. Sam
- Meaning: God has heard
- Origin: Hebrew
207. Edgar
- Meaning: Prosperous spear
- Origin: Old English
208. Roy
- Meaning: King
- Origin: Old French
209. Lois
- Meaning: More desirable
- Origin: Greek
210. Martha
- Meaning: Lady, mistress of the house
- Origin: Aramaic
211. Laurence
- Meaning: Laurelled, crowned with laurel
- Origin: Latin
212. Juliana
- Meaning: Youthful, downy
- Origin: Latin
213. Leonard
- Meaning: Brave lion
- Origin: Germanic
214. Minnie
- Meaning: Love, will, or the sea
- Origin: Latin, Germanic
215. Raymond
- Meaning: Wise protector
- Origin: Germanic
216. Millicent
- Meaning: Strong in work
- Origin: Old French, Germanic
217. Perry
- Meaning: Pear tree
- Origin: English
218. Clarence
- Meaning: Bright, clear
- Origin: Latin
219. Eugene
- Meaning: Well-born, noble
- Origin: Greek
220. Stanley
- Meaning: Stony meadow
- Origin: Old English
221. Lionel
- Meaning: Little lion
- Origin: Latin
222. Gordon
- Meaning: From the hill of the circular-shaped fort
- Origin: Scottish
223. Norah
- Meaning: Light, honor
- Origin: Irish
224. Anton
- Meaning: Priceless, inestimable
- Origin: Latin
225. Johanna
- Meaning: God is gracious
- Origin: Hebrew
226. Matthias
- Meaning: Gift of God
- Origin: Hebrew
227. Ethel
- Meaning: Noble
- Origin: Old English
228. Abraham
- Meaning: Father of many
- Origin: Hebrew
229. Kitty
- Meaning: Pure
- Origin: English
230. Aubrey
- Meaning: Elf ruler
- Origin: Germanic
231. Norman
- Meaning: North man, Norseman
- Origin: Old French, Old Norse
232. Theresa
- Meaning: Harvester
- Origin: Greek
233. Augusta
- Meaning: Majestic, venerable
- Origin: Latin
234. Cecil
- Meaning: Blind
- Origin: Latin
235. Harold
- Meaning: Army ruler
- Origin: Old English, Old Norse
236. Simeon
- Meaning: He who hears
- Origin: Hebrew
237. Mercy
- Meaning: Compassionate, kindness
- Origin: Latin
238. Myrtle
- Meaning: Evergreen tree
- Origin: Greek
239. Gilbert
- Meaning: Bright promise
- Origin: Germanic
240. Myra
- Meaning: Admirable, extraordinary
- Origin: Greek
241. Judith
- Meaning: Woman of Judea, praised
- Origin: Hebrew
242. Marjorie
- Meaning: Pearl
- Origin: Greek
243. Leopold
- Meaning: Bold leader
- Origin: Germanic
244. Dennis
- Meaning: Follower of Dionysus, god of wine
- Origin: Greek
245. Kathleen
- Meaning: Pure
- Origin: Irish
246. Lula
- Meaning: Famous warrior
- Origin: Germanic
247. Zachariah
- Meaning: The Lord remembers
- Origin: Hebrew
248. Bernard
- Meaning: Brave as a bear
- Origin: Germanic
249. Clarissa
- Meaning: Bright, clear
- Origin: Latin
250. Prudence
- Meaning: Cautious, wise
- Origin: Latin
251. Ephraim
- Meaning: Fruitful
- Origin: Hebrew
252. Jessie
- Meaning: God’s grace
- Origin: Hebrew
253. Philippa
- Meaning: Lover of horses
- Origin: Greek
254. Georgina
- Meaning: Farmer, earthworker
- Origin: Greek
255. Blanche
- Meaning: White, fair
- Origin: French
256. Maurice
- Meaning: Dark-skinned, Moorish
- Origin: Latin
257. Reginald
- Meaning: King’s advisor
- Origin: Latin
258. Luther
- Meaning: Army of the people
- Origin: Germanic
259. Ursula
- Meaning: Little bear
- Origin: Latin
260. Drusilla
- Meaning: Strong, fruitful
- Origin: Latin
261. Henrietta
- Meaning: Ruler of the household
- Origin: French
262. Wilfred
- Meaning: Desires peace
- Origin: Old English
263. Vernon
- Meaning: Alder tree
- Origin: Old French
264. Hiram
- Meaning: Exalted, noble
- Origin: Hebrew
265. Vivian
- Meaning: Alive, lively
- Origin: Latin
266. Peggy
- Meaning: Pearl
- Origin: Greek
267. Emmanuel
- Meaning: God is with us
- Origin: Hebrew
268. Hester
- Meaning: Star
- Origin: Persian
269. Temperance
- Meaning: Moderation, self-restraint
- Origin: Latin
270. Morris
- Meaning: Dark-skinned, Moorish
- Origin: Latin
271. Janet
- Meaning: God is gracious
- Origin: Hebrew
272. Moses
- Meaning: Drawn out of the water
- Origin: Hebrew
273. Marianne
- Meaning: Bitter grace
- Origin: French, Hebrew
274. Neville
- Meaning: New town
- Origin: French
275. Ivor
- Meaning: Archer, bow warrior
- Origin: Welsh, Old Norse
276. Honora
- Meaning: Honor, dignity
- Origin: Latin
277. Dinah
- Meaning: Judged, vindicated
- Origin: Hebrew
278. Alonzo
- Meaning: Noble and ready
- Origin: Spanish
279. Hilda
- Meaning: Battle woman
- Origin: Old Norse
280. Will
- Meaning: Determined protector
- Origin: Germanic
281. Elisha
- Meaning: God is my salvation
- Origin: Hebrew
282. Uriah
- Meaning: God is my light
- Origin: Hebrew
283. Jerry
- Meaning: Rule, spear ruler
- Origin: English, Hebrew
284. Arnold
- Meaning: Eagle power
- Origin: Germanic
285. Euphemia
- Meaning: Good speech, to speak well
- Origin: Greek
286. Horatio
- Meaning: Timekeeper, man of time
- Origin: Latin
287. Susanna
- Meaning: Lily
- Origin: Hebrew
288. Theophilus
- Meaning: Lover of God
- Origin: Greek
289. Leslie
- Meaning: Garden of holly
- Origin: Scottish
290. Clifford
- Meaning: Ford near a cliff
- Origin: Old English
291. Ebenezer
- Meaning: Stone of help
- Origin: Hebrew
292. Leroy
- Meaning: The king
- Origin: French
293. Edna
- Meaning: Pleasure, delight
- Origin: Hebrew
294. Giles
- Meaning: Young goat
- Origin: Greek
295. Pamela
- Meaning: All sweetness
- Origin: Greek
296. Betsy
- Meaning: God is my oath
- Origin: Hebrew
297. Annette
- Meaning: Grace
- Origin: French
298. Allen
- Meaning: Little rock, handsome
- Origin: Celtic
299. Lucretia
- Meaning: Bringer of wealth
- Origin: Latin
300. Melvin
- Meaning: Chief, ruler
- Origin: Old English
301. Hezekiah
- Meaning: God gives strength
- Origin: Hebrew
302. Maud
- Meaning: Mighty in battle
- Origin: Old French
303. Horace
- Meaning: Timekeeper, watchful
- Origin: Latin
304. Marion
- Meaning: Of the sea, bitter
- Origin: Latin
305. Elmer
- Meaning: Noble, famous
- Origin: Old English
306. Milton
- Meaning: Mill town
- Origin: Old English
307. Phyllis
- Meaning: Leaf, green branch
- Origin: Greek
308. Emlyn
- Meaning: Rival, noble
- Origin: Welsh
309. Lancelot
- Meaning: Servant, young knight
- Origin: French, Arthurian Legend
310. Muriel
- Meaning: Bright sea, shining sea
- Origin: Irish, Latin
311. Oswald
- Meaning: God’s power
- Origin: Old English
312. Carrie
- Meaning: Free man
- Origin: English, Germanic
313. Nelson
- Meaning: Son of Neil
- Origin: English
314. Letitia
- Meaning: Joy, gladness
- Origin: Latin
315. Lester
- Meaning: From Leicester
- Origin: Old English
316. Ronald
- Meaning: Ruler’s counselor
- Origin: Old Norse
317. Israel
- Meaning: God contends
- Origin: Hebrew
318. Esau
- Meaning: Hairy, rough
- Origin: Hebrew
319. Dora
- Meaning: Gift
- Origin: Greek
320. Gwilym
- Meaning: Resolute protector
- Origin: Welsh
321. Gerald
- Meaning: Rule of the spear
- Origin: Germanic
322. Eunice
- Meaning: Good victory
- Origin: Greek
323. Bertie
- Meaning: Bright, famous
- Origin: Old English
324. Gertrude
- Meaning: Spear of strength
- Origin: Germanic
325. Humphrey
- Meaning: Peaceful warrior
- Origin: Old German
326. Herman
- Meaning: Army man
- Origin: Germanic
327. Fred
- Meaning: Peaceful ruler
- Origin: Germanic
328. Algernon
- Meaning: With a mustache
- Origin: Old French
329. Herbert
- Meaning: Bright army
- Origin: Germanic
330. Nigel
- Meaning: Champion, black
- Origin: Latin, Celtic
331. Griffith
- Meaning: Strong in faith
- Origin: Welsh
332. Tamar
- Meaning: Date palm
- Origin: Hebrew
333. Mildred
- Meaning: Gentle strength
- Origin: Old English
334. Hartley
- Meaning: Stag meadow
- Origin: Old English
335. Septimus
- Meaning: Seventh
- Origin: Latin
336. Wilson
- Meaning: Son of William
- Origin: English
337. Homer
- Meaning: Hostage, pledge
- Origin: Greek
338. Georgiana
- Meaning: Farmer, earthworker
- Origin: Greek
339. Gladys
- Meaning: Princess
- Origin: Welsh
340. Godfrey
- Meaning: God’s peace
- Origin: Germanic
341. Obadiah
- Meaning: Servant of God
- Origin: Hebrew
342. Selina
- Meaning: Moon goddess
- Origin: Latin, Greek
343. Jarvis
- Meaning: Spear man
- Origin: Old French, Germanic
344. Alix
- Meaning: Noble, of noble kin
- Origin: Germanic, Old French
345. Ludwig
- Meaning: Famous warrior
- Origin: German
346. Hubert
- Meaning: Bright heart, shining intellect
- Origin: Germanic
347. Charity
- Meaning: Benevolence, kindness
- Origin: Latin
348. Geoffrey
- Meaning: God’s peace
- Origin: Old French, Germanic
349. Thomasin
- Meaning: Twin
- Origin: Aramaic
350. Eveline
- Meaning: Desired, or life
- Origin: French, Old English
351. Flossie
- Meaning: Flourishing, happy
- Origin: Latin
352. Montague
- Meaning: Pointed mountain
- Origin: Old French
353. Adela
- Meaning: Noble
- Origin: Germanic
354. Sampson
- Meaning: Sun child, bright sun
- Origin: Hebrew
355. Roderick
- Meaning: Famous ruler
- Origin: Germanic
356. Susie
- Meaning: Lily
- Origin: Hebrew
357. Dorcas
- Meaning: Gazelle
- Origin: Greek
358. Marmaduke
- Meaning: Devotee of St. Duke
- Origin: Old French
359. Lettice
- Meaning: Joy, happiness
- Origin: Latin
360. Job
- Meaning: Persecuted, hated
- Origin: Hebrew
361. Abram
- Meaning: High father
- Origin: Hebrew
362. Bertram
- Meaning: Bright raven
- Origin: Germanic
363. Mattie
- Meaning: Bitter, beloved
- Origin: Hebrew
364. Rhoda
- Meaning: Rose
- Origin: Greek
365. Absalom
- Meaning: Father of peace
- Origin: Hebrew
366. Gwendoline
- Meaning: White ring, fair bow
- Origin: Welsh
367. Cicely
- Meaning: Blind
- Origin: Latin
368. Willie
- Meaning: Resolute protector
- Origin: Germanic
369. Jabez
- Meaning: Sorrow, pain
- Origin: Hebrew
370. Alberta
- Meaning: Noble, bright
- Origin: Germanic
371. Willis
- Meaning: Will, desire
- Origin: Old English
372. Eugenie
- Meaning: Well-born, noble
- Origin: Greek
373. Clarice
- Meaning: Bright, clear
- Origin: Latin
374. Franziska
- Meaning: Free
- Origin: Latin
375. Dudley
- Meaning: From the dark meadow
- Origin: Old English
376. Stuart
- Meaning: Steward, guardian
- Origin: Old French, Scottish
377. Hetty
- Meaning: Ruler of the household
- Origin: Greek
378. Charley
- Meaning: Free man
- Origin: Germanic
379. Zillah
- Meaning: Shadow, shade
- Origin: Hebrew
380. Alexandrina
- Meaning: Defender of the people
- Origin: Greek
381. Patience
- Meaning: Endurance, calmness
- Origin: Latin
382. Randolph
- Meaning: Shield wolf
- Origin: Old Norse, Germanic
383. Bertha
- Meaning: Bright, glorious
- Origin: Germanic
384. Rosanna
- Meaning: Grace, favor
- Origin: Latin, Hebrew
385. Bessie
- Meaning: God is my oath
- Origin: Hebrew
386. Thomasina
- Meaning: Twin
- Origin: Aramaic
387. Hephzibah
- Meaning: My delight is in her
- Origin: Hebrew
388. Lillie
- Meaning: Lily, pure
- Origin: Latin
389. Margery
- Meaning: Pearl
- Origin: Greek
390. Mollie
- Meaning: Bitter, rebellious
- Origin: Hebrew
391. Baden
- Meaning: From the valley
- Origin: Old English
392. Melita
- Meaning: Honey
- Origin: Greek
393. Fanny
- Meaning: Free
- Origin: Latin
394. Mahala
- Meaning: Tenderness, affectionate
- Origin: Hebrew
395. Ely
- Meaning: High, elevated
- Origin: Hebrew
396. Gwenllian
- Meaning: Blessed
- Origin: Welsh
397. Rosamond
- Meaning: Rose of the world
- Origin: Latin, Germanic
398. Annis
- Meaning: Grace
- Origin: Greek
399. Christiana
- Meaning: Follower of Christ
- Origin: Latin
400. Alfreda
- Meaning: Elf counsel
- Origin: Old English
401. Cuthbert
- Meaning: Bright fame
- Origin: Old English
402. Winfield
- Meaning: Friend’s field
- Origin: Old English
403. Jennie
- Meaning: White, fair, or soft
- Origin: English, diminutive of Jane
404. Josepha
- Meaning: God will increase
- Origin: Hebrew
405. Hedley
- Meaning: From the heath-covered meadow
- Origin: Old English
406. Tryphena
- Meaning: Delicate, luxurious
- Origin: Greek
407. Temple
- Meaning: Dwelling place, sanctuary
- Origin: Old French, English
408. Jenkin
- Meaning: Little John
- Origin: Medieval English
409. Livingstone
- Meaning: From the town of the leavings
- Origin: Old English
410. Catherine/Katherine
- Meaning: Pure
- Origin: Greek
411. Opal
- Meaning: Precious stone
- Origin: Sanskrit
412. Ruby
- Meaning: Red gemstone
- Origin: Latin
413. Hazel
- Meaning: The hazel tree
- Origin: Old English
414. Sophie
- Meaning: Wisdom
- Origin: Greek
415. Eva
- Meaning: Life
- Origin: Hebrew
416. Viola
- Meaning: Violet flower
- Origin: Latin
417. Pauline
- Meaning: Small, humble
- Origin: Latin
418. Thelma
- Meaning: Will, volition
- Origin: Greek
419. Beulah
- Meaning: Married, to marry
- Origin: Hebrew
420. Marguerite
- Meaning: Pearl
- Origin: French, Greek
421. Cecelia
- Meaning: Blind
- Origin: Latin
422. Albert
- Meaning: Noble, bright
- Origin: Germanic
423. Martin
- Meaning: Of Mars, god of war
- Origin: Latin
424. Benjamin
- Meaning: Son of the right hand
- Origin: Hebrew
425. Emmett
- Meaning: Universal, truth
- Origin: Old German
426. James
- Meaning: Supplanter
- Origin: Hebrew
427. Floyd
- Meaning: Gray-haired
- Origin: Welsh
428. Jasper
- Meaning: Treasurer
- Origin: Persian
429. Alvin
- Meaning: Noble friend
- Origin: Old English
430. Joseph
- Meaning: God will increase
- Origin: Hebrew
431. Lee
- Meaning: Clearing, meadow
- Origin: Old English
432. Lawrence
- Meaning: Laurel tree
- Origin: Latin
433. John
- Meaning: God is gracious
- Origin: Hebrew
434. Robert
- Meaning: Bright fame
- Origin: Germanic
435. Edward
- Meaning: Wealthy guardian
- Origin: Old English
436. David
- Meaning: Beloved
- Origin: Hebrew
437. Joe
- Meaning: God will increase
- Origin: Hebrew, diminutive of Joseph
438. Andrew
- Meaning: Manly, brave
- Origin: Greek
439. Daniel
- Meaning: God is my judge
- Origin: Hebrew
440. Carl
- Meaning: Free man
- Origin: Germanic
441. Earl
- Meaning: Nobleman, warrior
- Origin: Old English
442. Peter
- Meaning: Rock, stone
- Origin: Greek
443. Paul
- Meaning: Small, humble
- Origin: Latin
444. Tom
- Meaning: Twin
- Origin: Aramaic, diminutive of Thomas
445. Jacob
- Meaning: Supplanter
- Origin: Hebrew
446. Michael
- Meaning: Who is like God?
- Origin: Hebrew
447. Jim
- Meaning: Supplanter
- Origin: English, diminutive of James
448. Ben
- Meaning: Son
- Origin: Hebrew, diminutive of Benjamin
449. Grover
- Meaning: Grove of trees
- Origin: Old English
450. Ed
- Meaning: Wealthy guardian
- Origin: Old English, diminutive of Edward
451. Bert
- Meaning: Bright, famous
- Origin: Germanic, diminutive of Bertram
452. Ray
- Meaning: Wise protector
- Origin: Germanic
453. Patrick
- Meaning: Nobleman
- Origin: Latin
454. Leo
- Meaning: Lion
- Origin: Latin
455. Alexander
- Meaning: Defender of the people
- Origin: Greek
456. Eddie
- Meaning: Wealthy guardian
- Origin: Old English, diminutive of Edward
457. Alex
- Meaning: Defender of the people
- Origin: Greek, diminutive of Alexander
458. Dan
- Meaning: God is my judge
- Origin: Hebrew, diminutive of Daniel
459. Dave
- Meaning: Beloved
- Origin: Hebrew, diminutive of David
460. Lloyd
- Meaning: Gray-haired
- Origin: Welsh
461. Jess
- Meaning: God beholds
- Origin: Hebrew, diminutive of Jesse
462. Nathan
- Meaning: Gift from God
- Origin: Hebrew
463. Franklin
- Meaning: Free landowner
- Origin: Old French
464. Matthew
- Meaning: Gift of God
- Origin: Hebrew
465. Earnest
- Meaning: Serious
- Origin: Old French
466. Gus
- Meaning: Great, magnificent
- Origin: Latin, diminutive of Augustus
467. Russell
- Meaning: Little red one
- Origin: Old French
468. Adam
- Meaning: Man, earth
- Origin: Hebrew
469. Jay
- Meaning: Victory
- Origin: Latin
470. Otis
- Meaning: Wealth, fortune
- Origin: Germanic
471. Adolph
- Meaning: Noble wolf
- Origin: Germanic
472. Jake
- Meaning: Supplanter
- Origin: Hebrew
473. Roscoe
- Meaning: Deer forest
- Origin: Old Norse
474. Ross
- Meaning: Headland, promontory
- Origin: Gaelic
475. Willard
- Meaning: Resolute, brave
- Origin: Old English
476. Mark
- Meaning: Warlike, dedicated to Mars
- Origin: Latin
477. Levi
- Meaning: Joined, attached
- Origin: Hebrew
478. Wilbur
- Meaning: Will, desire + bright
- Origin: Old English
479. Aaron
- Meaning: High mountain, exalted
- Origin: Hebrew
480. Jose
- Meaning: God will increase
- Origin: Spanish, Hebrew
481. Elbert
- Meaning: Noble, bright
- Origin: Old English
482. Phillip
- Meaning: Lover of horses
- Origin: Greek
483. Noah
- Meaning: Rest, comfort
- Origin: Hebrew
484. Claud
- Meaning: Lame
- Origin: Latin
485. Clinton
- Meaning: Settlement on a hill
- Origin: Old English
486. Elijah
- Meaning: My God is Yahweh
- Origin: Hebrew
487. Lonnie
- Meaning: Noble, ready
- Origin: Old French, Germanic
488. Virgil
- Meaning: Flourishing, full of life
- Origin: Latin
489. Marshall
- Meaning: Horse servant
- Origin: Old French
490. Manuel
- Meaning: God is with us
- Origin: Spanish, Hebrew
491. Sylvester
- Meaning: Woodland, wild
- Origin: Latin
492. Fredrick
- Meaning: Peaceful ruler
- Origin: Germanic
493. Mike
- Meaning: Who is like God?
- Origin: Hebrew
494. Irvin
- Meaning: Green water, fresh water
- Origin: Scottish
495. Max
- Meaning: Greatest
- Origin: Latin
496. Owen
- Meaning: Noble, well-born
- Origin: Welsh
497. Christopher
- Meaning: Christ-bearer
- Origin: Greek
498. Glenn
- Meaning: Valley
- Origin: Gaelic
499. Marvin
- Meaning: Friend of the sea
- Origin: Welsh
500. Wiley
- Meaning: Crafty, cunning
- Origin: Old English
501. Eli
- Meaning: Ascended, uplifted, high
- Origin: Hebrew
502. Ollie
- Meaning: Olive tree
- Origin: Latin
503. Cleveland
- Meaning: Cliff land
- Origin: Old English
504. Curtis
- Meaning: Courteous, polite
- Origin: Old French
505. Harley
- Meaning: Hare’s meadow
- Origin: Old English
506. Jeff
- Meaning: God’s peace
- Origin: Hebrew
507. Alva
- Meaning: Bright, white
- Origin: Latin
508. Irving
- Meaning: Green river, sea friend
- Origin: Scottish
509. Clayton
- Meaning: Clay settlement
- Origin: Old English
510. Rudolph
- Meaning: Famous wolf
- Origin: Germanic
511. Anna
- Meaning: Grace, favor
- Origin: Hebrew
512. Emma
- Meaning: Whole, universal
- Origin: Germanic
513. Helen
- Meaning: Bright, shining light
- Origin: Greek
514. Marie
- Meaning: Bitter, beloved
- Origin: Hebrew, Latin
515. Fannie
- Meaning: Free, one who is free
- Origin: Latin
516. Katherine
- Meaning: Pure
- Origin: Greek
517. Nora
- Meaning: Honor, light
- Origin: Latin, Irish
518. Mamie
- Meaning: Pearl
- Origin: Latin
519. Rosa
- Meaning: Rose
- Origin: Latin
520. Mae
- Meaning: May, great
- Origin: Latin
521. Nettie
- Meaning: Little pearl
- Origin: Latin
522. Lizzie
- Meaning: God is my oath
- Origin: Hebrew
523. Sallie
- Meaning: Princess
- Origin: Hebrew
524. Katie
- Meaning: Pure
- Origin: Greek
525. Addie
- Meaning: Noble, kind
- Origin: Old German
526. Kathryn
- Meaning: Pure
- Origin: Greek
527. Susan
- Meaning: Lily
- Origin: Hebrew
528. Kate
- Meaning: Pure
- Origin: Greek
529. Nannie
- Meaning: Grace
- Origin: Hebrew
530. Virginia
- Meaning: Virginal, pure
- Origin: Latin
531. Rebecca
- Meaning: To bind, tie
- Origin: Hebrew
532. Ora
- Meaning: Light, prayer
- Origin: Hebrew, Latin
533. Estella
- Meaning: Star
- Origin: Latin
534. Leona
- Meaning: Lioness
- Origin: Latin
535. Rachel
- Meaning: Ewe
- Origin: Hebrew
536. Amy
- Meaning: Beloved
- Origin: Latin
537. Sara
- Meaning: Princess
- Origin: Hebrew
538. Anne
- Meaning: Grace
- Origin: Hebrew
539. Iva
- Meaning: Yew tree, archer
- Origin: Hebrew, Old English
540. Nina
- Meaning: Little girl, strong
- Origin: Spanish, Native American
541. Lola
- Meaning: Strong woman, sorrows
- Origin: Spanish, Latin
542. Lela
- Meaning: Loyal, faithful
- Origin: Arabic
543. Josie
- Meaning: God will increase
- Origin: Hebrew
544. Estelle
- Meaning: Star
- Origin: Latin
545. Mayme
- Meaning: Pearl
- Origin: Latin
546. Barbara
- Meaning: Foreign, strange
- Origin: Greek
547. Inez
- Meaning: Pure, holy
- Origin: Spanish, Greek
548. Allie
- Meaning: Noble, kind
- Origin: Old German
549. Essie
- Meaning: Star
- Origin: Latin
550. Delia
- Meaning: From Delos (Greek island)
- Origin: Greek
551. Mable
- Meaning: Lovable, dear
- Origin: Latin
552. Millie
- Meaning: Strong in will
- Origin: Germanic
553. Alta
- Meaning: High, elevated
- Origin: Latin
554. Callie
- Meaning: Beautiful, lovely
- Origin: Greek
555. Janie
- Meaning: God is gracious
- Origin: Hebrew
556. Rosie
- Meaning: Rose
- Origin: Latin
557. Ola
- Meaning: Ancestor’s relic, holy
- Origin: Scandinavian
558. Ina
- Meaning: Strong, mighty
- Origin: Germanic
559. Eula
- Meaning: Sweet, well-born
- Origin: Greek
560. Luella
- Meaning: Famous in battle
- Origin: Latin, Germanic
561. Vera
- Meaning: Truth, faith
- Origin: Russian, Latin
562. Lou
- Meaning: Famous warrior
- Origin: Germanic
563. Nell
- Meaning: Bright, shining one
- Origin: Greek
564. Goldie
- Meaning: Gold, precious
- Origin: Old English
565. Bettie
- Meaning: God is my oath
- Origin: Hebrew
566. Christine
- Meaning: Follower of Christ
- Origin: Greek
567. Tillie
- Meaning: Mighty in battle
- Origin: Germanic
568. Birdie
- Meaning: Little bird
- Origin: English
569. Rena
- Meaning: Peaceful
- Origin: Hebrew
570. Olga
- Meaning: Holy, blessed
- Origin: Old Norse
571. Lucille
- Meaning: Light
- Origin: Latin
572. Bess
- Meaning: God is my oath
- Origin: Hebrew
573. Isabelle
- Meaning: Devoted to God
- Origin: Hebrew, French
574. Genevieve
- Meaning: Tribe woman
- Origin: Germanic
575. Leila
- Meaning: Night, dark beauty
- Origin: Arabic
576. Mathilda
- Meaning: Battle-mighty
- Origin: Germanic
577. Dollie
- Meaning: Gift of God
- Origin: English
578. Verna
- Meaning: Spring green
- Origin: Latin
579. Bernice
- Meaning: Bringer of victory
- Origin: Greek
580. Loretta
- Meaning: Laurel
- Origin: Latin
581. Cornelia
- Meaning: Horn
- Origin: Latin
582. Sally
- Meaning: Princess
- Origin: Hebrew
583. Jean
- Meaning: God is gracious
- Origin: Hebrew, French
584. Winnie
- Meaning: Fair, white
- Origin: Welsh
585. Lelia
- Meaning: Loyal, faithful
- Origin: Latin
586. Harriett
- Meaning: Ruler of the household
- Origin: Old German
587. Roxie
- Meaning: Dawn, bright
- Origin: Persian
588. Abbie
- Meaning: My father’s joy
- Origin: Hebrew
589. Sue
- Meaning: Lily, rose
- Origin: Latin
590. Christina
- Meaning: Follower of Christ
- Origin: Greek
Conclusion
You’ve just seen 590 names from Victorian times that could work well today.
From simple classics to unique picks, this list gives you plenty of options for your baby.
Some names are still widely used, while others offer something different.
Whether you want a name with history like Emma or something less common like Otto, you’ll find choices here that fit your style.
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