Every parent is looking for the right name for their baby. But in doing so, many go for names that aren’t popular for whatever reason.
However, this is a costly mistake because you can’t change the name later.
We’ve all heard stories where parents name their child something that the child ends up growing up to hate it.
How can you avoid that? Do some research and check out some popular colonial female names to get better idea.
Ada – “nobility”
Agnes – “pure”
Alice – “noble”
Amy – “friend”
Ann – “the favored one”
Barbara -“strange”
Betty – “oath of God”
Bridget – “power, virtue”
Caroline – “free man”
Catherine – “pure”
In the past, some parents have named their child after celebrities or fictional characters.
Sometimes the parents themselves will choose a name that is not typical. Other times they will choose a name that is not common at all.
Some parents are so overwhelmed with the task of naming their child, they opt for a one-word baby name.
And although this has been a popular choice, it’s not always the best decision.
In many cultures around the world, a name is considered an important part of a child’s identity.
Besides, it’s a good idea to avoid naming your child the same as their father, which might lead to confusion.
So, what should the perfect baby’s name be? Let’s dive into the list of awesome colonial female names.
Charlotte – “petite”
Deborah – “bee”
Dinah – “vindicated”
Dorothy – “gift of God”
Eleanor – “God is my light”
Elizabeth – “God is abundance”
Ellen – “shining light”
Eliza – “joyful”
Emma – “universal” or “whole”
Esther -“star”
Colonial Female Names
These are the catchy colonial female names:
Genevieve – “tribe woman”
Charlotte – “free man”
Mabel – “lovable”
Adelaide – “noble, nobility”
Clementine – “mild, merciful”
Florence – “flourishing, prosperous”
Penelope – “weaver”
Elsie – “pledged to God”
Adeline – “noble, nobility”
Cecilia – “blind”
Edith – “prosperous in war”
Olive – “olive tree”
Lydia – “woman from Lydia”
Anna – “grace”
Margaret – “pearl”
Jane – “God is gracious”
Althea – “with healing power”
Elizabeth -“pledged to God”
Caroline -“free man”
Lucia – “light”
Hannah – “grace”
Reginald- “King”
Sybil- “oracle”
Alice- “noble”
Amelia- “work”
Phoebe-“shining one”
Lucy- “light”
Tips to Naming Your Babies
There are millions of baby names out there, and while most parents decide on a name and stick with it for the rest of their lives.
There are some who wish the best for their future child, but don’t have a clue how to choose a name.
These parents may be confused about why they can’t come up with a name for their baby, or they may have tried several times and have given up on the idea.
If you are considering giving your child a name, there are some things you should know:
1. Pick the name you love, even if it is popular.
It is popular and you love it. Anything else you need to think upon? Nope. Go for it. If you want to give it uniqueness, think of a great middle name.
Here are some popular colonial female names out there:
Faith – “belief”
Felicity – “good fortune”
Frances – “free one”
Hannah -“grace”
Harriet – “home ruler”
Isabel – “pledged to God”
Jane – “God is merciful”
Jemima – “dove”
Joanna – “God is gracious”
2. Do not skip lovely colonial female names even if they are unique, unusual, and different.
Sometimes, parents will not go for unusual, unique, and different baby names.
They consider it weird. Let me tell you that being attractive and thought provoking is the game these days.
How would you like these colonial female names:
Joy – “happiness”
Judith – “woman of Judea”
Kitty – “pure”
Leah – “light of the sun”
Lucia – “light”
Lucy – “born at dawn”
Lydia – “beautiful or noble one”
Mary – “the wished for child”
Margaret – “pearl”
3. Be confident if you want to go toward personalized spellings for your baby’s name.
SURE. You should be confident when giving personalized spellings to your baby’s name.
However, it is important that you do not make it weird. Adding or removing an alphabet would be enough here.
Try changing these baby names spellings into personalized ones:
Maria – “rebellious”
Marjorie – “child of light”
Martha – “mistress”
Mary Ann – “drop of the sea”
Mercy – “compassion”
Nancy – “grace”
Orinda – “pine trees”
Patience – “enduring”
4. Crossing your favorite colonial female names on the feedback on friends and family members.
Feedback is important. But it does not mean to listen to every other person’s opinion.
You will hardly find colonial female names that everybody would like. Therefore, get feedback but still know your choice.
Consider getting feedback on these baby names from your friends and family members:
Peggy – “pearl”
Phoebe – “bright”
Rachel – “ewe”
Rebecca – “captivating moderator”
Ruth – “friend”
Sally – “princess”
Sarah – “joy or delight”
Sophia – “wisdom”
Susan – “lily flower”
5. Do a little research and find what is out there.
Research is important step for the first-time parents as well for those who do not know what sort of names people pick.
You will be all good once you do a little internet research. You will also be able to find some great colonial female names that you might consider now or in the future.
Here are some common baby names examples to help you:
Temperance – “moderation”
Veronica – “victory”
Alexis – “protector of mankind”
Ellis -means “benevolent or kind”
Frankie – “truthful”
Kelly – “warrior”
Kennedy – “helmeted chief”
Melatiah – “deliverance of the Lord”
Morgan – “chief of the sea”
6. Consider names of the subsequent children.
Maybe, you are first time parents and figuring out some cool colonial female name. It is a good idea to consider the names of subsequent children too.
7. Avoid names with bad meanings.
Baby names with bad meanings can be a cause of embarrassment for you and your kid.
Be sure to know the meaning of the name you are gonna pick and be sure it is encouraging and positive.
Here are some of the cool colonial female names with meanings:
Noel – “Christmas”
Regan – “the sovereign”
Renata – “born again”
Schuyler – “scholar”
ddison – “son of Adam”
Bailey – “city fortification”
Blythe – “a pleasant person”
Edel – “noble or splendid”
8. Pick up good people names from history.
The name of person has effect on his/her personality, it is said. Maybe, that’s the reason why people choose names from history.
You can consider this as well. I am sure you have heard about many legends from the past.
I bet you’d find some awesome and useable colonial female names if you look into it.
We have a small list of colonial female names here for you to check out and know if you have heard them before:
Godiva -“gift of God”
Holace – “close to the
Beatrice – “one who makes others happy”
Constance – “constant”
Enoch – “dedicated or experienced”
Gertrude – “the strongest spear”
Hester – “star”
Ida – “to work or labor”
Lazarus – “God will help”
9. Make sure the first and second name fit with each other.
This happens rarely that the first and seconds names do not fit and meet each other well. It is, however, something you would not want.
Check out colonial female names and try to make full names that fit each other nicely:
Maud – “powerful fighter”
Penelope – “weaver”
Silas – “the youngest”
Avice – “refuge in battle”
Geoffrey – “peaceful pledge”
Gilbert – “bright pledge”
Isolde – “fair lady”
Marge – “pearl”
Matilda – “strength in battle”
10. Avoid names with too many syllables.
Baby names with too many syllables are complex. They are hard to remember. They should be avoided.
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