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.

Jacob

The name Jacob is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "supplanter".

Barnabas

The name Barnabas is a boy's name of Aramaic origin, meaning "son of consolation".

Sandy

The name Sandy is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Scottish origin, meaning "defending men".

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".

Hal

The name Hal is a boy's name.

Amzi

The name Amzi is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "strong".

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".

Hosea

The name Hosea is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "salvation".

Amy

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

Salmon

The name Salmon is both a boy's name and a girl's name of English origin, meaning "salmon, a fish".

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.

Linus

The name Linus is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "flax".

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".

Emory

The name Emory is both a boy's name and a girl's name of German origin.

Eugene

The name Eugene is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "wellborn, noble".

Thaddeus

The name Thaddeus is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Aramaic origin, meaning "gift of God".

Genevieve

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

Philo

The name Philo is a boy's name of Greek origin, meaning "loving".

Chauncey

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

Eli

The name Eli is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "ascended, uplifted, high".

Amias

The name Amias is a boy's name of Latin origin, meaning "loved".

Patty

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

Archie

The name Archie is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "truly brave".

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Colonial Names from the 1700s

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