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Old New England Names from Maine
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Amasa
Hebrew
"burden"
Amasa is a rare Biblical name borne by two figures. One is the son of Abigail and nephew of King David, who named him commander of the rebels. This Amasa met a tragic end when he was murdered by…
Ammon
Variation of Amman, German occupational name, Greek, Ancient Egyptian
"administrator; the hidden one"
Ammon is connected to two religions in the US and is used exclusively between the two of them. Prior to the 1960s, Ammon was considered a solely Amish name. In the Amish community, Ammon is bestowed…
Angelita
Angelita is a feminine Spanish name that serves as a diminutive form of Angela, meaning 'little angel' or 'little messenger.' Its roots trace back to the Greek word 'angelos,' which means…
Apphia
Greek from Hebrew
"bountiful"
Biblical name from the New Testament. The Book of Philemon mentions Apphia as a Christian woman in Colossae.
Arette
Arette is a feminine name with French origins, possibly derived from a picturesque village in southwestern France near the Pyrenees mountains. The name carries a delicate, artistic quality with its…
Arvilla
Arvilla is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the elements 'avis' meaning 'bird' or possibly from 'arvum' meaning 'field.' Some sources suggest it may be a variant of Arvella or a…
Augusta
Feminine variation of Augustus, Latin
"great, magnificent"
Augusta is a dignified name reminiscent of wealthy great-aunts and stately homes, but with the fashion for both August and Gus for boys, and the renewed interest in clunky classics like Gwendolyn and…
Aurilla
Aurilla is a feminine name with Latin roots, likely derived from 'aurum' meaning 'gold,' suggesting qualities of preciousness and radiance. It may also be considered a variation of Aurelia or an…
Adelmon
Amaziah
Angerline
Annamariea
Ardra
Arthelene
Avalina
Belvah
Belvah is an unusual feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a variant spelling of Belva. Belva itself derives from Latin, meaning 'beautiful view' or 'fair to behold.' Extremely rare in modern…
Benoni
Hebrew
"son of my sorrow"
What the Old Testament Rachel originally named Benjamin, before his father changed it; rarely heard today.
Boyd
Scottish
"blond"
Has a bit of a hayseed image, and that oy sound is tough to work with.
Burleigh
English
"meadow belonging to a manor"
Let's hope he's "burly".
Bowdoin