Oregon Trail era names but for girls

Rosamond

German

"horse protection"

The kind of serious old-school name that sounds appealing again; perfect for the intrepid baby namer. More commonly spelled Rosamund but highly unusual these days in either version, with fewer than…

Verina

Latin

"true"

More often spelled VERENA, this name is attached to a third century Swiss saint. But the "virtue" name VERITY, is more appealing and comes more directly to the point.

Acie

Acie is an uncommon feminine name with American origins, particularly found in Southern states. It likely developed as a variant of Acey or derived from initials A.C. used as a nickname. Some suggest…

Albertine

French feminine variation of Albert

"bright, noble"

Albertine and Alberta are old-fashioned feminizations ala Geraldine and Roberta: a little bit clunky, a little bit regal, just waiting for a celeb to use them to make them cool again. Familiar in…

Aletha

Aletha is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from 'aletheia' meaning 'truth' or 'sincerity.' This elegant and uncommon name carries philosophical associations with truth-seeking and…

Almeda

Almeda is a feminine name with Latin origins, derived from the word 'almus' meaning 'nourishing' or 'kind.' It may also be connected to the Spanish term 'alameda,' referring to a tree-lined avenue or…

Alzina

Alzina is a feminine name with Latin and Spanish roots, likely derived from 'alzina' meaning 'holm oak' or 'evergreen oak' in Catalan. This uncommon name carries natural symbolism, evoking the…

Alzira

Arabic

"ornament"

Alzira found its highest degree of popularity in the mid-nineteenth century after Giuseppe Verdi created an opera of the name Alzira, after its romantic heroine. Despite Verdi using the name for a…

Aretta

Aretta is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a variant of Arletta, derived from the Germanic name Arletta, meaning "pledge" or "noble" and "eagle." Alternatively, it might be…

Armida

Italian, literary name

Torquano Tasso likely invented this name for the magical enchantress who beguiles the crusaders in his celebrated poem Jerusalem Delivered. Armida is also the eponymous heroines of operas by Handel…

Azuba

Hebrew

"forsaken"

Azuba is a form of Azubah, the Old Testament wife of Caleb. The name was used among early African-Americans.