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.

Melinda

The name Melinda is a girl's name of English origin, meaning "beautiful honey".

Relief

The name Relief is a girl's name meaning "relief".

Theophilus

The name Theophilus is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "friend of God".

Aurinda

The name Aurinda is a girl's name.

Winnet

The name Winnet is a girl's name meaning "blessed peacemaking".

Eliakim

The name Eliakim is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God will raise up".

Obedience

The name Obedience is a girl's name.

Lemuel

The name Lemuel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "devoted to God".

Hepzibah

The name Hepzibah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "my delight is in her".

Reason

The name Reason is both a boy's name and a girl's name.

Rosanna

The name Rosanna is a girl's name.

Aphra

The name Aphra is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "dust".

Hamilton

The name Hamilton is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "treeless hill".

Fronie

The name Fronie is a girl's name meaning "sensible, prudent".

Amiel

The name Amiel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is with my people".

Philadelphia

The name Philadelphia is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "brotherly love".

Abe

The name Abe is a boy's name.

Rebekah

The name Rebekah is a girl's name of German origin, meaning "to tie, bind".

Asahel

The name Asahel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "created by God".

Emeline

The name Emeline is a girl's name of German origin, meaning "work".

Lady

The name Lady is a girl's name meaning "noble".

Dobbin

The name Dobbin is a boy's name.

Newt

The name Newt is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "a small salamander".

Edwina

The name Edwina is a girl's name meaning "wealthy friend".

Micajah

The name Micajah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "who is like God?".

Patience

The name Patience is a girl's name of Latin origin.

Absalom

The name Absalom is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "father of peace".

Derrick

The name Derrick is a boy's name of Danish origin, meaning "the people's ruler".

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