Oregon Trail era names but for girls

Relief

Virtue name

"relief"

Relief was a name used by the Puritans in reference to the relief of Christ. Leafy was the common nickname.

Rhoda

Greek

"rose"

To those who remember, Rhoda is still reminiscent of the brassy Bronx 1970s sitcom Rhoda Morgenstern. But Rhoda has a much longer history--it is a name that can be found in the New Testament as a…

Roberta

Feminine variation of Robert, English from German

"bright fame"

Roberta has been one of the most successful feminization names, up at #64 in 1936. It's a name that's found all over children's lit, often nicknamed Bobbie or Robbie, though Bertie is another…

Robina

Feminine variation of Robin

Heard in Scotland, not in Schenectady.

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…

Rosanna

Combination of Rose and Anna

Rose lovers today would probably prefer Rosemary, Rosamund, or even Rose itself, all more stylish variations of the name. Some may associate this form of the name with actress Rosanna Arquette and…

Rosannah

Rosannah is a feminine name that beautifully combines elements of the classic names Rose and Anna or Hannah. This elaborated form carries the romantic floral associations of Rose with the grace of…

Roseanna

Roseanna is a feminine name that combines the classic 'Rose' with the graceful 'Anna,' creating a name that's both familiar and distinctive. With Latin and Hebrew roots, it essentially means…

Roseanne

Combination of Rose and Anne

Forever -- or at least for a while -- linked to the onetime "Domestic Goddess", Roseanne Barr.

Rosena

Rosena is a feminine name with Latin roots, derived from 'rosa' meaning 'rose.' This elegant variation of Rose incorporates the popular feminine suffix '-ena' to create a more elaborate form of the…

Rosetta

Persian

"splendid"

Associated with the ancient Rosetta stone, this is also the pretty Italian pet form of Rosa.

Rosina

Rosina is a delicate feminine name with Italian and Latin roots, functioning as a diminutive of Rosa, meaning 'rose.' The name carries the beauty and fragrance associations of the flower it…

Rosy

Rosy is a charming feminine name that originated as a diminutive of Rose or Rosa. Rose derives from the Latin 'rosa,' referring to the beloved flower symbolizing love and beauty. Rosy also relates to…

Rowena

Welsh

"white spear; famous friend; fame and joy"

A fabled storybook name via the heroine of Sir Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe (1819), which featured a heroine called Rowena of Hargottstanstede, and also a Harry Potter name, as Rowena Ravenclaw,…

Roxey

Roxey is a playful feminine name that likely developed as a diminutive or variant spelling of Roxanne, which derives from the Persian name Roshanak meaning 'bright' or 'dawn.' This whimsical spelling…