Amish Names

  1. Dannie
    • Description:

      Dannie is a masculine name that originated as a diminutive form of Daniel, meaning 'God is my judge' in Hebrew. While the spelling 'Danny' is more common for boys, 'Dannie' represents a less frequent variant. This spelling is sometimes used to distinguish it from the nickname form, potentially indicating it as a given name in its own right. Dannie has a friendly, approachable quality typical of names ending with the 'ie' sound. The name can also be used for girls, making it one of the truly unisex names. Though not currently ranking high on popularity charts for boys, Dannie offers a slight twist on the familiar Danny while maintaining its casual, amiable character.
  2. Verba
    • Origin:

      Ukrainian
    • Meaning:

      "willow"
    • Description:

      A Ukrainian nature name with a history of use in the US among the Amish community.
  3. Elfrieda
    • Origin:

      English
    • Meaning:

      "elf power"
    • Description:

      Form of Elfrida that has an old-fashioned sound you just might find cool.
  4. Aganetha
    • Origin:

      German variation of Agnes, Greek
    • Meaning:

      "pure, virginal"
    • Description:

      Low German variation of Agnes still used today in America's Amish communities.
  5. Saloma
    • Origin:

      Slovak and Croatian variation of Salome, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "peace"
    • Description:

      Disproportionately common among the American Amish.
  6. Waneta
    • Origin:

      American, meaning unknown
    • Description:

      Rumors abound about Waneta, which is a Canadian place name. Some say it's an Anglicization of Juanita, while others claim it's a Native American name. Interestingly, Waneta is a common name among the American Amish.

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