Old Prince Edward Island Names
- Hilaire
Origin:
French from LatinMeaning:
"cheerful"Description:
Hilaire, a name that has rarely been exported out of its native France, was originally bestowed in honor of the fourth century bishop and theologian St. Hilaire of Poitiers.
- Hannora
- Henricus
- Iphigenie
- Irenaeus
Origin:
GreekMeaning:
"peace"Description:
Sometimes used as the masculine form of Irene / Eirene, Irenaeus is a name seen in the Early Christian church (for example, Saint Irenaeus who is considered to be one of the Church fathers). Other forms of this name are Irenaus and Eireneus.
- Imilda
- Izaire
- Jeniece
- Judique
- Leamon
- Lorette
- Lusie
- Marcella
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"warlike"Description:
Marcella has been in mothballs for so long it's starting to feel stylish again. Depicted as the world's most beautiful woman in Don Quixote (where it's spelled Marcela), this long neglected name seemed dated for decades but just might be ready for restoration.
- Marleen
- Maxime
- Melinus
- Nelda
Origin:
EnglishMeaning:
"one who lives by the alder tree"Description:
Occasionally heard in Ireland, small chance of success here.
- Obeline
- Onésime
- Oville