400+ Victorian Names from the 1800s
- Lillie
Origin:
Spelling variation of Lily/ LilianDescription:
A variation of Lileas and Lilian.
- Alfreda
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"elf power,"Description:
With a meaning like "elf power," Alfreda could find some appeal among fantasy enthusiasts. "Freda" makes for a pleasant nickname.
- Gwenllian
Origin:
WelshDescription:
Not a blend of Gwendolyn and Lillian! Gwenllian was a medieval Welsh princess noted for her bravery and beauty. Sometimes referred to as the Welsh Bouddica, Gwenllian resisted invasion by English and Norman forces.
- Josepha
Origin:
Feminine variation of JosephMeaning:
"Jehovah increases"Description:
Josepha is less heard in this country than in other parts of the world, seen as a slightly awkward feminization a la Ricarda and Benjamina. In the U.S., Josephine or Joanna is the more usual feminine form of Joseph, though you might consider Josepha if you want to break rank.
- Winfield
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"meadow, field"Description:
An English surname derived from multiple place names, which ranked in the Top 500 for boys in the US until the turn of the 20th century.
- Granville
- Jenkin
Origin:
FlemishMeaning:
"little John"Description:
Possible (and offbeat) middle name twist when honoring a familial John.
- Livingstone
- Hedley
Origin:
English surnameMeaning:
"heather clearing"Description:
A lively English surname that was popularly given as a male first name in the Victorian period, and is ripe for revival today.
- Temple
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"dweller near the temple"Description:
Rather formal word name that has been used occasionally over the years, most notably for the autism activist and animal expert Temple Grandin.
- Sallie