Oregon Trail era names but for girls

Celesta

English from Latin

"heavenly"

The shimmery Celeste has been solidly in the Top 1000 for as long as data has been recorded. The dainty variation Celesta certainly feels useable as well. Other intriguing variations include Celestia…

Charmon

Charmon is an unusual feminine name that may be a variation of Charmaine or derived from the French word "charme" meaning "charm" or "delight." It could also be related to the Greek word "kharma"…

Clarinda

Literary elaboration of Clara

"bright, clear"

A poetic name first used in Edmund Spenser's "The Faerie Queene" in 1596, it had a literary vogue in the 18th century, especially favored by Robert Burns. "inda" names--Melinda, Belinda, Linda" are…

Columbia

Latin

"land of Columbus"

Columbia is a rarely used name with many associations. From the eighteenth century it has been used as a female personification of the United States, often appearing as a flag-draped patriotic…

Constantia

Latin

"constant, steadfast"

A rare and refined name, which could make for a surprising route to cute nickname Connie.

Corinthia

Greek

"woman of Corinth"

A beautiful Greek name that kicks now-dated Corinne up a notch.