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100 Surprisingly Modern-Sounding Victorian Girl Names

Nov 19, 2024

100 Surprisingly Modern-Sounding Victorian Girl Names

Ahead: Classic Victorian baby names that feel fresh in 2025

Looking for a name that’s both vintage and vibrant?

These Victorian-era girl names have stood the test of time, offering the perfect blend of classic charm and modern appeal.

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Sweet & simple Victorian girl names

These vintage baby names have a friendly ring to them.

Addie

  • Name meaning: Noble.
  • Popularity: This A name is not in the top 1000.

Annie

  • Name meaning: Grace.
  • Popularity: #202

Delia

  • Name meaning: From Delos.
  • Popularity: This Greek name is not in the top 1000.

Dora

  • Name meaning: Gift.
  • Popularity: This short name is not in the top 1000.

Effie

  • Name meaning: Pleasant speech.
  • Popularity: This E name is not in the top 1000.

Goldie 🔥

  • Name meaning: Gold.
  • Popularity: #685

Ida

  • Name meaning: Industrious one.
  • Popularity: This 3-letter name is not in the top 1000.

Josie

  • Name meaning: Jehovah increases.
  • Popularity: #108

Lena

  • Name meaning: Ray of light.
  • Popularity: #271

Lottie 🔥

  • Name meaning: From Charlotte, meaning free.
  • Popularity: Lottie ranks #775 and Charlotte is #3.

Marie

  • Name meaning: Drop of the sea; or beloved.
  • Popularity: #649

Minnie

  • Name meaning: Intellect.
  • Popularity: This M name is not in the top 1000.

Nellie

  • Name meaning: Light.
  • Popularity: #611

Pearl

  • Name meaning: Gem.
  • Popularity: #805

 

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Rosie

  • Name meaning: Like the flower.
  • Popularity: #392

Tillie

  • Name meaning: Strength in battle.
  • Popularity: Tille isn’t ranking, but Matilda ranks #437.

If you like these cute Victorian girl names you’ll also like this list of names ending in ie and y.

Nature-inspired Victorian girl names

These Victorian baby names have earthy or botanical meanings.

Daisy

  • Name meaning: Flower.
  • Popularity: #110

Flora

  • Name meaning: Flowers or plants.
  • Popularity: #684

Iris

  • Name meaning: Means rainbow in Greek. Also a flower.
  • Popularity: #78

Lillian

  • Name meaning: Lily flower.
  • Popularity: Lillian ranks #558 and Lilian is #558. Lily is #20, Lilly is #257, and Lillie is #699.

Olive

  • Name meaning: A shade of green. Fruit of an olive tree.
  • Popularity: #181

Related: Tree-Inspired Names

Primrose

  • Name meaning: First rose.
  • Popularity: Neither spelling of this Hunger Games-reminiscent name is ranking.

Rose

  • Name meaning: Flower.
  • Popularity: Rose ranks #124 and Rosie is #392.

Ruby

  • Name meaning: Strong red gemstone.
  • Popularity: #66

Stella

  • Name meaning: Star.
  • Popularity: #46

If you like these nature-inspired Victorian girl names you’ll like this huge list of nature names.

Regal & romantic Victorian girl names

These elegant names are fit for a princess.

Adelaide

  • Name meaning: Noble. South Australia’s cosmopolitan coastal capital.
  • Popularity: #284

Adeline

  • Name meaning: Noble.
  • Popularity: Adeline ranks #71 and Adaline ranks #192.

Alexandra

  • Name meaning: Defender.
  • Popularity: #204

Related: Middle Names for Alex

Angelina

  • Name meaning: Angel.
  • Popularity: #314

Arabella

  • Name meaning: Yielding to prayer.
  • Popularity: #227

Augusta

  • Name meaning: Magnificent.
  • Popularity: Augusta isn’t ranking but August ranks #913.

Aurelia 🔥

  • Name meaning: Golden one. Also a type of jellyfish.
  • Popularity: #371

Beatrice

  • Name meaning: Bringer of joy.
  • Popularity: #587

Clementine

  • Name meaning: Mild and merciful; or citrus fruit.
  • Popularity: #543

Constance

  • Name meaning: Steadfastness.
  • Popularity: This 2-syllable name isn’t in the top 1000.

Cordelia

  • Name meaning: Daughter of the sea.
  • Popularity: This C name isn’t in the top 1000.

Dorothy or Dorothea

  • Name meaning: Gift of God.
  • Popularity: Dorothy ranks #467 while Dorothea isn’t ranking.

Evangeline

  • Name meaning: Bearer of good news.
  • Popularity: #212

Georgiana

  • Name meaning: Farmer.
  • Popularity: This long name isn’t in the top 1000.

Harriet

  • Name meaning: Ruler of the home.
  • Popularity: This vintage name isn’t in the top 1000.

Henrietta

  • Name meaning: Estate ruler.
  • Popularity: This 4-syllable name isn’t in the top 1000.

Imogen

  • Name meaning: Maiden.
  • Popularity: This 3-syllable name isn’t in the top 1000.

Juliana

  • Name meaning: Youthful.
  • Popularity: Juliana ranks #248 and Julianna ranks #330.

Leonora

  • Name meaning: Light.
  • Popularity: #763

Octavia

  • Name meaning: Eighth.
  • Popularity: #279

Philippa

  • Name meaning: Lover of horses.
  • Popularity: This P name isn’t in the top 1000.

Rosalind

  • Name meaning: Pretty rose.
  • Popularity: This R name isn’t in the top 1000.

Valentina

  • Name meaning: Strength.
  • Popularity: #49

Victoria

  • Name meaning: Winner.
  • Popularity: #45

If you like these sophisticated Victorian girl names you’ll also like these elegant girl names and these royal names.

Timeless Victorian girl names

These vintage baby names have staying power.

Agatha

  • Name meaning: Good, kind.
  • Popularity: This 6-letter name isn’t ranking.

Anne

  • Name meaning: Grace.
  • Popularity: #581

Caroline

  • Name meaning: Free man.
  • Popularity: #83

Catherine or Katherine

  • Name meaning: Pure.
  • Popularity: Catherine ranks #332, Katherine ranks #169, and Kate ranks #478.

Celia

  • Name meaning: Heavenly.
  • Popularity: #829

Edith

  • Name meaning: Prosperous in war.
  • Popularity: #504

Frances

  • Name meaning: Free man.
  • Popularity: #405

Hannah

  • Name meaning: Grace.
  • Popularity: #48

Related: Middle Names for Hannah

Jane

  • Name meaning: God is gracious.
  • Popularity: #281

Jessie

  • Name meaning: Gift.
  • Popularity: #789

Louisa

  • Name meaning: Famous warrior.
  • Popularity: #809

Mary

  • Name meaning: Beloved.
  • Popularity: #135

Mercy

  • Name meaning: Compassion.
  • Popularity: #833

Miriam

  • Name meaning: Beloved.
  • Popularity: #251

Ruth

  • Name meaning: Friend.
  • Popularity: #187

Susanna

  • Name meaning: Lily.
  • Popularity: This S name isn’t ranked.

Tabitha

  • Name meaning: Gazelle.
  • Popularity: This T name isn’t ranked.

Winifred

  • Name meaning: Friend of peace.
  • Popularity: #967

If you like these timeless Victorian girl names you may like these southern names.

Unique Victorian girl names

These Victorian-era girl’s names aren’t ones you hear every day.

Jump ahead to 2025 predictions for viral names if this isn’t your vibe.

Artemisia

  • Name meaning: Gift of Artemis.
  • Popularity: This highly unusual name isn’t ranking.

Celestia

Lavinia

  • Name meaning: From Rome.
  • Popularity: This L name isn’t ranking.

Lucretia

  • Name meaning: Profit.
  • Popularity: This Victorian baby name isn’t ranking.

Millicent

  • Name meaning: Strong in work.
  • Popularity: This badass name isn’t ranking.

Parthenia

  • Name meaning: Virgin.
  • Popularity: This practically unheard-of name isn’t ranking.

Perdita

  • Name meaning: Lost.
  • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Prudence

  • Name meaning: Caution, discretion.
  • Popularity: This classic name isn’t ranking.

Sophronia

  • Name meaning: Wise and sensible.
  • Popularity: This unique Victorian girl’s name isn’t ranking.

Thomasina

Wilhelmina

  • Name meaning: Resolute protection.
  • Popularity: This name ending in a isn’t ranking.

If you like these unique Victorian girl names you may like these exotic names.

Victorian girl names past their prime

IMHO, these Victorian girl names aren’t as appealing as the others, but you can decide for yourself!

If you prefer, jump ahead to 2025 predictions for viral names.

Agnes

  • Name meaning: Pure, holy.
  • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Bertha

  • Name meaning: Bright, famous.
  • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Bessie

  • Name meaning: Pledged to God.
  • Popularity: This Victorian name isn’t ranking.

Ethel

  • Name meaning: Noble.
  • Popularity: This 5-letter name isn’t ranking.

Eunice

  • Name meaning: Good victory.
  • Popularity: This Victorian girl’s name isn’t ranking.

Gertrude

  • Name meaning: Strength of a spear.
  • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Hester

Irene

  • Name meaning: Peace.
  • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Judith

  • Name meaning: Woman from Judea.
  • Popularity: This Hebrew name isn’t ranking.

Laura

  • Name meaning: Laurel tree.
  • Popularity: This Victorian-era name isn’t ranking.

Lucinda

  • Name meaning: Light.
  • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Martha

  • Name meaning: Lady.
  • Popularity: This name isn’t ranking.

Mildred

  • Name meaning: Gentle strength.
  • Popularity: This Victorian girl’s name isn’t ranking.

Rosamund

  • Name meaning: Horse protection.
  • Popularity: This German name isn’t ranking.

What say you? Do you agree that this set of Victorian girl names has seen better days?

Predictions for 2025

These four Victorian girl names are poised to go viral.

Mabel

Current rank: #278

This Victorian charmer has shown a remarkable pattern: in England & Wales, Mabel soared from #1112 in 1996 to #50 in 2022, with its steepest climb happening since 2015. The US is following this exact trajectory, just 3-4 years behind.

The numbers tell the viral story: After re-entering the US top 1000 in the early 2010s, Mabel has climbed steadily upward, recently accelerating from #428 (2020) to #310 (2022) to #278 (2023). This acceleration pattern mirrors other names right before they exploded in popularity.

Celebrity adoption has been perfectly timed: Bruce Willis (2012), Russell Brand (2016), and Topher Grace (2017) created waves of visibility without oversaturation.

Current pop culture keeps it trending through “Only Murders in the Building” and “Wednesday.”

My viral prediction is supported by multiple factors: its position at #278 (the sweet spot where names often explode), its ‘M’ beginning (like rising Maeve and Millie), and its proven ability to hit top-50 status in the UK.

When a name shows this pattern of steady growth followed by acceleration, plus international success, viral growth typically follows.

Lottie

Current rank: #775

From #950 to #775 in just one year (2022-2023), Lottie made one of the biggest jumps in the US top 1000.

The timing is perfect: in England & Wales, Lottie has already soared from #686 in 1996 to #52 in 2022, spawning trendy variants like Lottie-Mae and Lottie-Rose.

This dramatic rise isn’t just numbers – it’s cultural momentum.

As a nickname for Charlotte (#3 in US), Lottie benefits from royal connections while feeling fresher than Charlie or Charlee.

Literary appearances in “A Little Princess” and Disney’s “The Princess and the Frog” keep it visible to multiple generations.

The ‘ie’ ending follows the same pattern that launched Sadie (#59) and Sophie (#60) into the top ranks.

Historic US data shows Lottie has done this before, ranking in the top 200 in the early 1900s.

When a name jumps 175 spots in one year, has proven international success, and rides multiple style trends (vintage revival, nickname-names, British exports), it’s showing all the markers of a name about to go viral.

Aurelia

Current rank: #371

Aurelia’s momentum is extraordinary: after barely making the US top 1000 in 2012, it jumped 117 spots in 2023 alone (from #488 to #371).

This acceleration matches its UK trajectory, where it climbed from #2096 in 1996 to #167 in 2022, with its steepest rise since 2018.

The 2023 birth of Aurelia Chan Zuckerberg, daughter of Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan, adds major cultural momentum. Tech leaders have a proven track record of influencing baby names, and this high-profile choice came right as the name hit its strongest growth.

Aurelia hits multiple sweet spots: the ‘ia’ ending of top names Olivia (#1) and Sophia (#5), the ‘Aur-‘ beginning of rising Aurora (#22), and a meaning (“golden”) that appeals to parents seeking names with light and positivity.

When a name shows accelerating growth in multiple countries, gets a perfectly-timed celebrity boost, and follows successful sound patterns, it’s poised for viral growth.

Aurelia’s current position at #371 is exactly where many names sit right before exploding into the top 100.

Goldie

Current rank: #685

Goldie’s rise is outpacing even our fastest-moving predictions: after jumping 64 spots in 2022, it doubled its climb rate with a 130-spot leap in 2023 (from #815 to #685).

Unlike other rising Victorian names, Goldie is leading in the US rather than following UK trends (where it’s #940).

Celebrity adoption shows perfect timing: from Steve Madden’s daughter (2013) to Carson Daly’s Goldie Patricia (2020), each high-profile choice has preceded a rankings surge. Daly’s ongoing visibility on NBC’s TODAY show and “The Voice” keeps the name in the public eye.

The name rides multiple trends: precious materials (like Ruby, #66), vintage nicknames (like Millie), and happy meanings (trending post-pandemic).

Its previous peak at #114 in 1905 proves it can reach the top ranks.

When a name doubles its growth rate, benefits from consistent celebrity visibility, and hits multiple trend categories while still feeling fresh, it shows classic viral potential.

Goldie’s current trajectory suggests it’s just starting its climb.

Why these names are different

These Victorian girl names aren’t just trending – they’re showing specific patterns that predict viral growth.

Each name is at a different ranking sweet spot (from #278 to #775) but all are showing accelerating momentum.

They’re benefiting from different trends rather than riding the same wave: Mabel from pop culture, Lottie from nickname style, Aurelia from sound patterns, and Goldie from meaning.

Most importantly, they’ve each hit critical mass: the perfect combination of familiarity and freshness that triggers viral growth.

Their international success patterns differ: Mabel and Lottie are following UK trends, Aurelia is rising simultaneously in both countries, and Goldie is US-led.

Together, they represent the next wave of Victorian revival names – but each has its own unique path to viral status in 2025.

Final thoughts on choosing a Victorian girl name

All of these names capture the heart of the Victorian Era and would make wonderful choices for your baby girl.

Whether you’re drawn to the regal elegance of Adelaide, the literary charm of Florence, or the sweet simplicity of Rose, these names carry both historical depth and modern appeal.

Consider pairing these Victorian gems with middle names from your family tree to create a meaningful connection between past and present.

Remember that the best name is one that not only honors tradition but also feels natural for your family to say and cherish for years to come.

The enduring popularity of Victorian names reminds us that true style transcends time – these names have already proven their staying power for over a century, making them both classic and surprisingly fresh for 2025 baby girls.

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The source for popularity data is SSN.

This article was originally published on Aug 29, 2021 and was updated on Nov 19, 2024.

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