400+ Victorian Names from the 1800s

With a meaning like "elf power," Alfreda could find some appeal among fantasy enthusiasts. "Freda" makes for a pleasant nickname.

Not a blend of Gwendolyn and Lillian! Gwenllian was a medieval Welsh princess noted for her bravery and beauty. Sometimes referred to as the Welsh Bouddica, Gwenllian resisted invasion by English and Norman forces.

Josepha is less heard in this country than in other parts of the world, seen as a slightly awkward feminization a la Ricarda and Benjamina. In the U.S., Josephine or Joanna is the more usual feminine form of Joseph, though you might consider Josepha if you want to break rank.

Greek name found in the New Testament makes for one of the unique baby names still undiscovered from the Bible.

An English surname derived from multiple place names, which ranked in the Top 500 for boys in the US until the turn of the 20th century.

A lively English surname that was popularly given as a male first name in the Victorian period, and is ripe for revival today.

Possible (and offbeat) middle name twist when honoring a familial John.

Rather formal word name that has been used occasionally over the years, most notably for the autism activist and animal expert Temple Grandin.