Ancient Names for Girls
There are so many ancient names for girls -- from Rome and Byzantium, from Olde England and Germany -- that deserve to be unearthed in the interest of cool. Here's a selection of worthy ancient names, from a range of eras and places, that make unique baby names for girls.
-
Abelia
This feminine form of Abel makes a distinctive alternative to the widely used Abigail. Read More
-
Aeliana
This female form of the ancient Latin Aelian has an appealing sound, but kids might have a hard time handling that initial "ae" spelling. And then there's potential for "alien" teasing. The Annal... Read More
-
Albia
A rarely heard ancient Latin name that has a not-so-appealing brand name feel. Read More
-
Amica
Amica is a word meaning girlfriend that is not often used as a name in Italy, but it would sound pretty and namelike elsewhere. Read More
-
Annia
An ancient Roman name that has never made it into the modern world. Read More
-
Aphra
Aphra would make an interesting choice-- especially since it's the name of the first professional female writer in English, the seventeenth century's Aphra Behn. Born in 1640, she was a prolific dr... Read More
-
Aquilia
This and two other female forms -- AQUILA and AQUILINA -- of the Roman family name Aquilius might live on in modern times. Read More
-
Argentia
A shimmery ancient Roman name that could still shine today. VARIATION: ARGENTA Read More
-
Arria
The name of a woman who played a dramatic role in ancient Roman legend, it seems quite slight for modern use. Variation: ARIA Read More
-
Atarah
This name of a minor character in the Old Testament, also spelled Atara, has a softly pleasing sound. In the Old Testament, Atarah was a descendant of Judah. Read More
You might also like these lists:
- Old Lady Names Includes: Lucretia, Minerva
- Supermodel Baby Names Includes: Valentina
- The O Names Includes: Octavia
- Princess Names Includes: Felicia, Maxima
- Baby Names That Mean Love Includes: Mila, Valentina
- Hunger Game Baby Names Includes: Octavia
- Colonial Names for Girls Includes: Aphra, Mahala
- Baby Names That Mean Strong Includes: Drusilla, Valentina
- Cool Baby Names That Start With I Includes: Isolde
- Vintage Baby Names Includes: Aurelia
About Us
Author experts Pamela Redmond Satran and Linda Rosenkrantz revolutionized baby naming.
See More
