Colonial Names from the 1700s

Check out our list of Colonial Names from the 1700s and explore the timeless and classic names popular during that era. Perfect for history buffs and parents seeking vintage baby names. View below to choose the best colonial names for your family’s new addition.

Ursula

The name Ursula is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "little female bear".

Frederick

The name Frederick is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "peaceful ruler".

Amos

The name Amos is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "carried by God".

Prudence

The name Prudence is a girl's name meaning "caution".

Enoch

The name Enoch is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "dedicated".

Alexander

The name Alexander is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "defending men".

Robert

The name Robert is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German, English origin, meaning "bright fame".

Edward

The name Edward is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "wealthy guardian".

Jedidiah

The name Jedidiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "beloved of the Lord".

Cornelius

The name Cornelius is a boy's name of Latin origin, meaning "horn".

William

The name William is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "resolute protection".

Lazarus

The name Lazarus is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "God is my helper".

Elijah

The name Elijah is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Yahweh is God".

Zachariah

The name Zachariah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "the Lord has remembered".

Lawrence

The name Lawrence is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "from Laurentium".

Ned

The name Ned is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "wealthy guardian".

Jared

The name Jared is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "he descends".

Asa

The name Asa is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew, Japanese origin, meaning "healer; born in the morning".

Hermione

The name Hermione is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "messenger, earthly".

Delia

The name Delia is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "born on the island of Delos".

Bridget

The name Bridget is a girl's name of Irish origin, meaning "strength or exalted one".

Cecily

The name Cecily is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "blind".

Archibald

The name Archibald is a boy's name of Spanish origin, meaning "truly brave".

Patrick

The name Patrick is a boy's name of Latin origin, meaning "noble, patrician".

Cynthia

The name Cynthia is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "moon goddess or, woman from Kynthos".

Isaac

The name Isaac is a boy's name of Hebrew, Aboriginal origin, meaning "laughter".

Joan

The name Joan is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "God is gracious".

Lottie

The name Lottie is a girl's name of English origin, meaning "free man".

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Colonial Names from the 1700s

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