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.

Lucretia

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

Mercy

The name Mercy is a girl's name of English origin, meaning "compassion".

Letitia

The name Letitia is a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "joy, gladness".

Ruth

The name Ruth is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "compassionate friend".

Sally

The name Sally is a girl's name meaning "princess".

Dorothea

The name Dorothea is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "gift of God".

Thirza

The name Thirza is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "delightful; harvest".

Newton

The name Newton is a boy's name of English origin, meaning "new town".

Nathaniel

The name Nathaniel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "gift of God".

Jeremiah

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

Apphia

The name Apphia is a girl's name.

Jemima

The name Jemima is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "dove".

Cecilia

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

Bige

The name Bige is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my father".

Jed

The name Jed is a boy's name of Arabic origin.

Remember

The name Remember is a girl's name.

Josiah

The name Josiah is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God supports, heals".

Prosperity

The name Prosperity is a boy's name.

Ezekiel

The name Ezekiel is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God strengthens".

Richard

The name Richard is a boy's name of German origin, meaning "dominant ruler".

Luciana

The name Luciana is a girl's name of Spanish, Italian origin, meaning "light".

Comfort

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

Cuddy

The name Cuddy is a boy's name meaning "famous, brilliant".

Abijah

The name Abijah is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my father".

Zebulon

The name Zebulon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin, meaning "exaltation or little dwelling".

Penelope

The name Penelope is a girl's name of Greek origin, meaning "weaver".

Virgil

The name Virgil is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Latin origin, meaning "staff bearer".

Chan

The name Chan is both a boy's name and a girl's name of Cambodian origin, meaning "sweet smelling tree".

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