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.

Jude

The name Jude is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "praised".

Mabel

The name Mabel is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "lovable".

Modesty

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

Experience

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

Edith

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

Increase

The name Increase is a boy's name.

Elsie

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

Clement

The name Clement is a boy's name of Latin origin, meaning "mild, merciful".

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".

Lazar

The name Lazar is a boy's name meaning "God is my helper".

Sukey

The name Sukey is a girl's name.

Katherine

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

Alec

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

Paddy

The name Paddy is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Irish origin.

Nancy

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

Abner

The name Abner is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "father of light.".

Bessie

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

Ebenezer

The name Ebenezer is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "stone of help".

Caroline

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

Bartholomew

The name Bartholomew is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "son of the furrow".

Judith

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

Judah

The name Judah is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "praised".

Abraham

The name Abraham is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "father of multitudes".

Zadock

The name Zadock is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "fair, righteous".

Hiram

The name Hiram is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "brother of the exalted one".

Kit

The name Kit is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin.

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