Victorian Names from the 1800s
Victorian names from the 1800s including old-fashioned 19th century names for boys and girls.
Laura
Meaning: from Laurentum or bay laurel
Origin:English from Latin
Origin:Diminutive of Louise or Lucy, or Arabic
Origin:English, diminutive of Katherine
Origin:Diminutive of Margaret, Greek
Johanna
Meaning: God is gracious
Origin:Hebrew
Maud
Meaning: battle-mighty
Origin:English and French diminutive of Matilda, German
Helena
Meaning: torch; shining light
Origin:Latinate form of Helen, Greek
Origin:English, diminutive of Charlotte
Harriet
Meaning: estate ruler
Origin:English variation of French Henriette
Alexandrina
Meaning: defending men
Origin:Greek, variation of Alexandra,
Eileen
Meaning: desired; or water, island
Origin:Scottish variation of Evelyn
Constance
Meaning: steadfastness
Origin:English version of Latin Constantia
Lois
Meaning: most desirable
Origin:Greek
Alma
Meaning: nurturing, soul
Origin:Latin
Myra
Meaning: sweet-smelling oil
Origin:Greek
Sybil
Meaning: prophetess
Origin: Greek
Evelyn
Meaning: desired; or water, island
Origin:English from French and German
