Historical Names

Discover timeless baby names with our list of over 21 historical names for boys and girls. Explore classic and evocative options to honor your heritage.

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powerful ruler

God is my strength

rich, powerful ruler

rich, powerful ruler

strong fortress

counsel, power

famous land

from Rome

Roman woman, from Rome

famous power, glorious ruler

from Rome

of Rome

925.Rościgniewa

To grow fame/glory

Dutch surname, adopted as a given name in America

rose field

of the family of the Rus'

to increase glory

possibly 'red-haired' or 'from Rouville'

supporter, prop, or one who leans on others for support

supporter, helper, nurse

woman from Roxolania

Visigothic, through Spanish

famous counsel

small, little; one who supports or props up

supporter, helper, one who lifts up

fame-bright ruler

famous spear

famous spear

good horse, dragon horse, refreshing horse

Of the Sabines

941.Sacheverell

goat-leap

Saxon man

French, from Greek

Saint Cyricus

944.Saint-Hélène

Saint Helena

945.Saint-Martin

Saint Martin

French, Germanic

Saint Audomar

947.Sainte-Croix

Holy Cross

left garden; former times, old

Righteousness of the faith

950.Salah-Eddine

righteousness of the faith

Righteousness of the faith

952.Salahédine

righteousness of the faith

Salvation

peace

from the manor of Salisbury

pledged to God

Italian (Corsican)

Saint Peter

heard by God

Latin through Spanish

saintly, holy

Travel wish

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