Old English Female Names

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Old English female names

Finding a name for the baby is a difficult task. Further it makes it even more difficult when everyone in the family wants a name of their choice. Old English female names belong to a rich history and cultural significance that shines till today. These names reflect the unique traditions and values of the Anglo-Saxon people who lived in England during the early medieval period.

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1 Here we will see a list of Old English Female Names that are strong and have good meaning.
1.1 More names and their variations:

Religion has played an important role in the naming of Old English girls. Many names are derived from bible such as Sara or Hager. Although, these names may sound old-fashioned to some, they continue to be used today as a way to honor the rich history and cultural heritage of the Anglo-Saxon people. They are a reminder of the strong women who came before us and the values they lived with, such as courage, strength, and nobility.

Well, either you are just browsing for a name or are serious to find a name for your baby girl, you have come to right place!. We are are sure you will find a good name and don’t forget to vote on names and discuss with your partner.

Also it is a good idea to check our list for unisex names. 

Here we will see a list of Old English Female Names that are strong and have good meaning.

1. Abigail: Meaning “Father’s Joy”
2. Alice: Meaning “Noble”
3. Anna: Meaning “Grace”
4. Eleanor: Meaning “Light”
5. Elizabeth: Meaning “My God is an Oath”
6. Emma: Meaning “Universal”
7. Faith: Meaning “Devotion”
8. Grace: Meaning “God’s Favor”
9. Margaret: Meaning “Pearl”
10. Matilda: Meaning “Powerful in Battle”
11. Sarah: Meaning “Princess”
12. Hager: Meaning “Enclosure”
13. Victoria: Meaning “Victory”
14. Winifred: Meaning “Peaceful Friend”

 More names and their variations:

Abigail [Gayle, Gayel], Adela [Edelle, Adelle], Adelaide [Lady, Laidey], Adeline [Lina,Edelie], Afra [Aphra, Affra], Alexandra [Zondra, Zohndra], Alison [Alyson, Alysoun], Amanda [Mandy, Mando], Amelia [Milly, Millie], Anastasia [Tasya, Tasja], Angela [Gelya, Tangela], Anne [Oni, Onie], Arabella [Orbelle, Orbella], Ashton [Ashtyn, Ashten], Aubrey [Aubry, Aubury], Audrey [Audry, Audrye], Augusta [Tina, Gusta], Azaria [Azariah], Beatrice [Trixy, Trixie], Bernice [Veronike, Veronique], Bertha [Birtha, Laberta], Blanche [Branca, Blinny], Boadicea, Brett [Britt, Brette], Brianna [Brynne, Breayanna], Bristol, Brittania [Brittanya, Britannia], Brittany [Bryttney, Bryttnee], Carden [Cardon, Cardin], Caroline [Sharlyne, Sharline], Cecilia [Sissy, Sissie], Charlotte [Tottie, Sheryl], Chelsea [Chessie, Cheslee], Claire [Seara, Searra], Cymbeline [Cymbaline], Devon [Devyn, Devynn], Dorsey [Dorsie, Dorseigh], Ebba [Ebbe], Edina [Edyna, Edeena], Edna [Ena, Ednah]
Elfrida [Fryda, Friede], Elizabeth [Yzabelle, Ysabella], Ella [Elly, Ellina], Emma [Ima, Emmylou], Euronwy, Floella, Gytha [Githa], Haldana [Haldane, Haldanna], Hebe, Henrietta [Yetta, Yettie], Hilda [Hylda, Hildy], Irene [Rina, Yarina], Jacobina [Jakobine, Jakobina], Jacqueline [Zhakelina, Zhaqueline], Jemima [Mima, Mimma], Jocelyn [Jozlyn, Joycelyn], Karin, Kendall [Kyndal, Kyndall], Lacey [Laycie, Laisey], Leslie [Lezlie, Lezley], Letitia [Tish, Tisha], Lynette [Lynnet, Lynnette], Margaret [Rita, Peggy], Margery [Marjy, Marjory], Maria [Moriah, Moraiah], Marion [Maryon, Maryonn], Marjorie [Marjy, Marjory], Matilda [Tilly, Tillie], Melba [Melva, Mellba], Mercia, Norma [Normie, Normina], Pippa [Pip, Pippy], Priscilla [Prissy, Prysilla], Prudence [Prue, Prudy], Rona [Ronna, Ronelle], Rose [Zita, Ruzsa], Sabrina [Zabrina, Sebrina], Selina [Sylina, Sylena], Shandy [Shandie, Shandey],  Talbot [Tallbot, Talbott], Venus [Venusita, Venusina], Veronica [Vonnie, Veronqua], Victoria [Vitoria, Vittoria], Wallis [Wally, Wallys], Zara [Zayra, Zayeera]

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