Ancient girl names

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Updated: April 10th, 2024
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Irina

Peace, The Peaceful

Harlow

Host, Mound, From the Hare's Hill, Army

Henley

Clearing, From the High Meadow, Wood

Nicola

People's Victory, Niko Which Means Victor, Female Version of Nicholas

Pandora

All Gifts Many-Gifted, All-gifts, Allbeschenkte

Rosaline

Lime-Wood Shield, Fame, Linden, Lime

Inga

He who is Foremost, God of Fertility and Peace, Beautiful, Ingeborg

Carter

Driver of a Cart, Carter

Elaina

The Torch

Drusilla

Sturdy, Fruitful, Form of Drew

Finn

Laplander, The Element Fionn Which Means White Fair, Fair-haired Courageous One, Light Skinned

Oakley

From the Oak Tree Field

Paris

City Name, Boat and Gwys = Men, To Seek, Search For

Maynard

Power, Hardy, Hard Strength, Powerful

Kathy

Pure, Virginal, Gujarati Words for String which Made by Coconut's Fibers, Form of Catherine

Matilde

Strength and Shield, Fight, Might

Kaitlyn

The Pure, Girls

Norah

the Other, Torch, Foreign, Bringer of Light

Angelique

Angel, Messenger of God

Nelle

Light, God is with Us, Eleanor, Helen

Everett

Strong as a Wild Boar, Everard

Flynn

Ruddy, Descendant of Flann, Red One

Eleni

The Torch, Brilliant, Suns Ray, Shining

Louie

War, Famous, Battle, Renowned Warrior

Tracy

The Hunteress, Brave, Summer, Place of Thracius

Signe

Victory, New

Bobby

Glory and Brilliant, Bright Fame, Gloriously Shiny, Short Form of Robert

Meg

Diminutive of Margaret, The Pearl, Great and Mighty, Love

Roxy

Dawn, Bright

Sibyl

Oracle, Priestess of Apollo, Seer, Prophetess

Elke

Happiness, Luck, Noble

Carson

Coastal Rocks, Son of Carr, Mossy Place, Rock

Quinn

Intelligent, Hound, Wise, Strength

Landry

Power, Rich, Country and Powerful, Ruler

Alida

Noble, The Element Alaida Which Means Little Winged Girl

Adolph

Noble Wolf, Honorable

Tessie

The Hunteress, Woman from Therasia, Theresa, Guardian

Maisie

Pearl, Scottish Form of Margaret

Ashlyn

Combination of Ashley and Lynn, Ash-tree Meadow, Dream, Ash Tree Clearing

Lacy

Derived from Lacey which is a French Nobleman's Surname Brought to British Isles After Norman Conquest, Form of Larissa, Cheerful One, Lassy

Darcie

Dark, From Arcy

Reilly

Courageous, Rye Field, Brave, Outgoing People

Ramsey

Wild Garlic Island, Rams Isl

Noreen

Wealth and Honor, Bright One, Foreign, Honour

Margery

The Pearl, Pearl

Blakely

Black, Pale Meadow, Dark, Pale-skinned

Reed

Ruddy Complexioned, Red-headed, Red Haired

Keely

Graceful, Descendant of Caollaidhe

Freddie

Peace and King, Elf, Safety, Diminutive of Frederic

Devin

English and American Place Name, Resembling a God, Bard, Perfect

Odelia

Wealth and Fight, The Word Oide Meaning Song

Hayes

Surname, From the Hedged Enclosure

Denver

From Anvers, Valley Ferry, Variant of the Surname Danvers, Dane Crossing

Cooper

Seller, Surname

Darby

Park with Deer, Freeman

Emory

Brave, Industrious Ruler

Kirby

Surname, Form the Church Town

Hildegard

Fight and Know, Enclosure, Protection, Comrade In Arms

Walker

Fuller, Cloth Washer, Roll Up, Cloth-walker

Mathilde

Strength and Shield, Fight, Might

Hedwig

Fight, Struggle, Battle, War

Ima

Charity

Lyle

From the Island

Dion

Follower of Dionysius, Of Zeus, Dedicated to Dionysos

Reagan

King Lear

Faustina

The Word Faustus with the Meaning Lucky Auspicious, Good Luck

Ilona

The Torch, Flanks, Shining

Lane

Lane, Path, A Narrow Country Road

Dusty

Form of Dustin, Valiant Fighter, Thor's Stone

Ronnie

Strong Counsel, True Image, Advice, Wise Ruler

Fae

Trust, Fay, Fairy, Belief

Caterina

The Pure

Millard

Guardian of the Mill, Guard, Miller, One who Grinds Grain

Eugenie

Feminine of Eugene, Noble, Well-Born, Sweet Spoken

Rory

Glorious, Red, Great, Variant of Roderick Famous Ruler

Ivette

Yew, Young Archer

Kinsey

Victorious Prince, Royal Victory

Stacey

Greek in origin, this once-popular name means “resurrection” and “steadfast,” and works for all genders.

Alex

Protect and Man, Defender of Men, Manly

Zofia

Wisdom

Cathy

Pure, The Pure

Keira

Excellent, Dusky, The Black, Greek

Sullivan

Irish in origin, Sullivan means “dark eyes” and offers the upbeat, nickname-ready Sully.

Blake

White, Blonde, Pale-skinned, Dark

Chase

Hunter, Huntsman

Drew

Masculine, Abbreviation of Andrew, Brave, Wise

Clotilde

Loud, Fight, Heroine, Famous Warrior

Calista

Most Beautiful

Peyton

Royal, Noble, Patrician, Fighting Man's Estate

Archer

A Bowman Or Archer, An English Surname, Noteworthy and Valorous

Jensen

Son of Jens

Kassandra

Protrude, Man, Virile, Warrior

Fabiola

Bean, Artisan

Nikki

Bringer of Victory, Useful, Of the Lord, Small

Alden

Old Friend, Defender

Dagmar

Famous Day, Joy of the Danes, Maid, Dorogo

Laney

Path, Torch, Bright Light, Roadway

Doreen

Gift of God, Gilded, Brooding

Eleonora

Shining Light, Sun, Variant of Helen, Foreign

Chandler

Candle Maker, Candle-maker

Roselyn

Lime-Wood Shield, Fame, Lime, Linden

Antonina

Female Version of Antonio Beyond Praise, Highly Praiseworthy, Priceless, Beyond-price

Leighton

Settlement with Leek-Field, A Surname and Place Name, Herb Garden

Ridley

Leah, Hreod, Reed Clearing, From the Red Meadow

Scarlet

Bright Red, Army, Scarlet Cloth, Free Man

Aiko

Love Child, Sword Tip

Reid

Surname, Red Haired, A Ruddy Complexion

Ed

Guardian of Property, Spear, Possession

Mason

Stoneworker, Stone Worker, To Make

Despina

Mistress, Lady

Elma

Well-Known, Will-helmet, Honorable, God's Protection

Colby

The Dark Farmstead

Macie

Domain Belonging to Maccius, Mattea, Derived from Medieval Male Form of Matthew, Weapon

Lynne

Gentle, Lake, Friendly, Church

Lexie

He Who Wards Off (Other) Men, Defender of Mankind

Berry

Pale Green Gemstone, White, Fair, Botanical Name

Kayleen

Pure, Descendant of Caollaidhe

Landon

Long Hill Ridge, From the Grassy Plain

Kimber

Cyneburg's Field, Ruler

Shelly

Meadow on the Ledge, Method, Language, Female Sheep

Ashton

Ash Tree Enclosure

Alita

Truthful, Of Noble Figure, Nobel, Small Winged One

Brand

Beacon, Sword, Fiery Torch, Firebrand

Barrett

Bear-strength, Bear-like, Bonnet, Bear

Odilia

Possession, Wealth

Bertie

Brilliant and Raven, Will, Shining Pledge, Bright Warrior

Mathilda

Battle-mighty, Fight, Strength, Powerful Battler

Lilliana

Lily

Baptiste

Immerse, The Baptist

Leena

Woman of Magdala, Light, Palm Tree, Mild

Brady

Descendant of Brághadach, Spirited, Wide Island

Bradley

Broad Meadow, Wide Forest Clearing, Big Clearance Sale

Porter

Keeper of the Gate, A Porter Gatekeeper, One who Carries Goods, Door

Keeley

Descendant of Caollaidhe

Jacinda

Hyakinthos, Beautiful, Flower Name

Ofelia

Help

Rocky

War Cry, Stone Camp, Dweller by the Rock, Roar

Nolan

Power, Northern Country, Descendant of Nuallan

Kacey

With roots in Irish Gaelic, it means “vigilant” and has grown popular.

Tyler

Roofers, Maker of Bricks, Tiles, Inspired By a Family Name

Marley

Variant of Marlenel, Pleasant Wood, Woman from Magdala

Brooks

Near the Stream or Brook, Running Water, Son of Brooke

Ariane

Most Venerable, Woman from Hadria, From Adria, Holy

Brodie

Ditch

Beckett

Brook

Bentley

Meadow of Grass, Wood

Roxane

Dawn, Bright, Queen, Shining

Forest

Woodsman, Forest, From the Wood, Wood-dweller

Whitley

Hwit Meaning White, A Small Field

Tanner

Tanner, Leather-worker

Ryder

One who Rides, Knight, Horseman, Rider

Margret

The Pearl, Child of Light

Lacie

Lassy, Lace-like, Derived from Lacey which is a French Nobleman's Surname Brought to British Isles After Norman Conquest, Cheerful

Pierce

The Stone, Form of Peter, Rock

Basile

Monarch, Royal, Kingly

Vilma

Composition, Will and Helmet, Desire, Protection

Layne

Path, From the Narrow Road, Lane

Killian

Meaning “war strife” or “church,” Killian is an Irish surname-turned-first name.

Cody

Helper, Son of Óda, Helpful, Cushion

Hulda

The Word Hold Which is of the Meaning Fair Lovely Graceful, Loyalty, Wiesel, Madam

Maira

Sea of Bitterness, Wished for Child, Rebelliousness, Admirable

Remington

From the Raven Farm

Wallace

Foreign, Waleis, Welshman, Man from Wales

Holden

Deep Valley, Kindly, Gracious

Kasey

Irish in origin it means “brave in battle.”

Nichole

Victory of the People, People's Victory

Baldwin

Bold, Princely Friend, Brave

Bristol

Assembly Place By the Bridge

Grady

Son of Grádaigh

Linden

From the Linden Tree Hill, Lives by the Linden Tree Hill

Erna

Ernst, To Know, Eagle, The Serious

Deidra

Sorrowful

Celena

Moon

Parthenia

Virgin, Maiden

Selby

Village the Manor House, Willow Settlement

Angeles

Angel, Messenger of God

Joslyn

Happy, Gaut, A Member of the German Tribe, The Gauts

Ashleigh

Meadow of Ash Trees

Lyn

Pretty, Lake, Friendly, Dwells by the Torrent

Grayson

Son of Grave