The Ultimate List of Victorian Girl Names

Looking for a name for your baby girl can be challenging. There are simply so many beautiful names. If you’re searching, looking at a certain point in history can prove to have wonderful results. The Victorian era is known as a time of elegance and properness. Named after the rule of Queen Victoria, much like her reign, these names are long popular and withstand the test of time. 

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Many of the baby girl names that were popular at this time are still popular today, which shows just how wonderful they are. But there are some secret gems in there as well that sound old-fashioned without sounding stodgy or boring. Here are 75 of the best Victorian era names for girls:

Victorian Girl Names that Start with A to E

1. Ada - This well-known name is short and sweet, and its meaning is ‘adornment’.
2. Adelia - This name is a mixture of Adele and Adelaide. It means ‘noble’.
3. Agatha - This is a Victorian name that means ‘good woman’.
4. Allegro - This name is derived from the word ‘allegro’, which means ‘quickly or lively tempo’.
5. Alexandra - The meaning of this name is ‘defender’.
6. Alice - Alice means ‘nobility’ and this name has been in the top ten Victorian names in the past.
7. Alma - In Swedish, Alma means ‘loving’, while in Persian, it means ‘apple’. In Celtic, Alma means ‘good’.
8. Arabella - The meaning of this word is ‘yielding to prayer’.
9. Audrey - It means ‘strength and nobility’, much like popular actress Audrey Hepburn
10. Beatrice - This popular British name is actually French, meaning, ‘bringer of joy’
11. Beryl - It is the name of a gemstone.
12. Blanche - This French name, meaning ‘white’ This name was initially associated with the pale women. Later on, it became a symbol of purity and sanity.
13. Briar - The literal meaning of this word is ‘thorny shrub’.
14. Caroline - If you want to give your girl a free-spirited name, this name is Latin for ‘free/beautiful woman’
15. Charlotte - This popular but sweet name is French, meaning ‘free’
16. Clara - Clara means “bright and clear”.
17. Clementine - This adorable name means ‘mild and merciful’. 
18. Constance - Looking for a solid name? This name means ‘constant’
19. Cora - This name means ‘maiden’.
20. Dahlia - This is the name of a beautiful flower. 
21. Della - This cute and short name means ‘noble’.
22. Dorothea - This is a Greek word, which means ‘gift of God’. This name is more like a blessing for your little one.
23. Ebba - The meaning of Ebba is ‘strong’. It was the name of a famous saint of Germany.
24. Edith - Edith means ‘prosperous in war’. 
25. Effie - The meaning of Effie is ‘well-spoken’. 
26. Eleanor - Its meaning is ‘bright’.
27. Eliza - This is a short form for the famous name “Elizabeth”. Its meaning is ‘pledged to God’.
28. Eloise - You may think of the popular book, but did you know Eloise means ‘rival’?
29. Elsie - This name, which was quite popular in the late 19th century means ‘my God is bountiful’.
30. Emma - This popular name’s meaning is ‘universal’.
31. Emmeline - This name, which you can also spell as Emmaline, means ‘work’
32. Evie - Its meaning is ‘life’ or ‘lively’.

Victorian Girl Names that Start with F to M

33. Fannie - The meaning of Fannie is ‘free’. It symbolizes a free-spirited woman.
34. Flora - It is the name of the Goddess of the spring in Roman mythology. Its meaning is ‘flower’.
35. Florence - This artsy Victorian name means ‘a flower’.You may also think of singer Florence Welch
36. Hattie - This cute name refers to an estate ruler.
37. Hazel - The name ‘Hazel’ has been derived from the name of the hazelnut tree.
38. Henrietta - The meaning of this name is ‘home ruler’. 
39. Helena - Meaning ‘light’, this name is of Greek origin
40. Ida - It is a German name that means ‘hardworking’.
41. Irene - This Greek name means ‘peace’
42. Isabella - This popular Victorian name means ‘devoted to God’.
43. Josephine - The meaning of Josephine is ‘God increases’.
44. Josie - This is a widely used name that means ‘may Jehovah add’.
45. Kate - This diminutive of Katherine means ‘pure’
46. Kitty - Another diminutive of Katherine, it also means ‘pure’
47. Lena - This short form of the name Magdelena means ‘woman of Magdala’
48. Lilian - This name is a version of Lily
49. Lottie - This diminutive of Charlotte’s meaning is ‘free woman/man’
50. Lucy - This popular name means ‘light’. 
51. Luella - This vintage name, meaning ‘warrior’ 
52. Mabel - Meaning ‘loveable’, this name is a great one for your little girl
53. Mae - This name means the month of May, perfect for your little May baby girl
54. Maida - It is the name of the Italian origin that means ‘virgin’.
55. Mamie - This American name means ‘mother’ and is the name of former first lady Mamie Eisenhower 
56. Maisie - This cute name means ‘pearl’.
57. Marjorie - This is a variation of the name Margaret and its meaning is ‘child of light’.
58. Matilda - This name, meaning ‘battle strength’ is English in origin
59. Millie - It refers to someone noble or free-born.
60. Minnie - You may think of the mouse, but this name means ‘rebellion’, 

Victorian Girl Names that Start with N to Z

61. Nellie - This name means ‘shining light’.
62. Nora - This delicate, bright, name means ‘light’
63. Ottilie - This unusual name is the female variant of the name ‘Otto’, which means ‘riches’.
64. Pearl - This name of English origin means smooth, round bead formed by a mollusk
65. Rayne -This very royal name refers to ‘a queen’.
66. Rosie - This sweet name can never go out of style. It refers to a rose.
67. Sadie - Sadie means princess
68. Sophronia - This is a longer form of the names Sophia and Sophie. It means ‘prudent’.
69. Theodora - Theodora means divine gift
70. Tillie - This name means ‘battle mighty’.
71. Victoria - This name is directly associated with royalty and is the biggest name of the Victorian era. It means ‘victory’.
72. Viola - This name, known from Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night’ is derived from the classic name Violet, meaning the same.
73. Wilhelmina - This name of Grecian origin means ‘with gilded helmet’
74. Winnie - This sweet name means ‘the fair one’.
75. Zadie - This name of Arabic origin means ‘prosperous’

For more baby name inspiration check out these popular baby name lists:

• Top 1000 Most Popular Baby Girl Names in the U.S.
• Top 1000 Most Popular Baby Boy Names in the U.S.
• The 100 Coolest Baby Names in the World

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