Colonial Names for Girls

Check out our list of Colonial Names for Girls, highlighting classic and timeless choices from America’s early history. Discover elegant, traditional names perfect for parents seeking unique, historical baby names. View below for inspiration and learn the meanings behind these charming options. Choose a name with lasting heritage.

Frances

The name Frances is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "from France; free man".

Modesty

The name Modesty is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "modesty".

Edith

The name Edith is a girl's name of English origin, meaning "prosperous in war".

Elsie

The name Elsie is a girl's name of Scottish origin, meaning "pledged to God".

Althea

The name Althea is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "with healing power".

Gussie

The name Gussie is both a boy's name and a girl's name meaning "great, magnificent".

Hetty

The name Hetty is a girl's name meaning "estate ruler".

Sukey

The name Sukey is a girl's name.

Katherine

The name Katherine is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "pure".

Nancy

The name Nancy is a girl's name of Hebrew, French origin.

Bessie

The name Bessie is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "pledged to God".

Alice

The name Alice is a girl's name of German origin, meaning "noble".

Caroline

The name Caroline is a girl's name of French origin, meaning "free man".

Judith

The name Judith is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "woman from Judea".

Anna

The name Anna is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "grace".

Neva

The name Neva is a girl's name of Spanish origin, meaning "white snow".

Thankful

The name Thankful is a girl's name of English origin.

Nettie

The name Nettie is a girl's name of English origin, meaning "plant".

Amy

The name Amy is a girl's name of French, Latin origin, meaning "beloved".

Priscilla

The name Priscilla is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "ancient".

Polly

The name Polly is a girl's name of English origin.

Temperance

The name Temperance is a girl's name of English origin.

Clementine

The name Clementine is a girl's name of French, Latin origin, meaning "mild, merciful".

Clarissa

The name Clarissa is a girl's name of German, Latin origin, meaning "bright, clear".

Genevieve

The name Genevieve is a girl's name of French origin, meaning "tribe woman".

Patty

The name Patty is a girl's name meaning "patrician".

Virginia

The name Virginia is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "virginal, pure".

Cornelia

The name Cornelia is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "horn".

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