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32 medieval names for girls First published on Friday 30 July 2021 Last modified on Wednesday 18 August 2021
Take a look through our gallery below to find out if any of these names would be the perfect pick for your new little girl. 2. Alice 2 / 32 This medieval name has a regal meaning. It translates to “nobility” in Old German and was first used in England during the 11th century as Alis or Aliz. Ally is a cute nickname and Alyssa is a lovely variation.
Today it’s more popular among celebrities than royals – Emma Watson, Emma Roberts and Emma Stone are three famous namesakes. 7. Giselle 7 / 32 This lovely name has an intriguing backstory. It translates to “pledge” in Old German and may have originated from the medieval practice of sending wealthy children to be raised in foreign courts as a form of diplomacy.
9. Clemence 9 / 32 This gentle French choice has been used for centuries, and translates to"merciful" in Latin. Clementine and Clementina are both pretty variations, and Clemmie or Tina are cute nicknames. 12. Rosalind 12 / 32 A pretty name with a floral feel, Rosalind came to England via the Normans in 1066. The French changed the name from the Germanic Roslindis, which translates to “gentle”.
15. Mary 15 / 32 This classic biblical name ultimately derives from the Hebrew Miryam, meaning “beloved”. Thanks to its religious symbolism, Mary has been a popular pick in England since the 12th century. A variety of modern variations have emerged over the years, including Maria, Molly, and Marie. Two of the UK’s queens, Elizabeth I and II, bear the name, and Meghan and Harry recently named their daughter Lilibet in homage to the latter. Lizzie, Beth, Ella and Libby are all cute nicknames.
23. Charlotte 23 / 32 This elegant French name name is the feminine form of Charles. Linguists believe the name also comes from Charlot, the son of 8th century Frankish King Charlemagne. 25. Lucy 25 / 32 This historical pick originates from the Ancient Roman name Lucia, which means “light” in Latin. It was often given to babies born at dawn. The name became popular throughout Europe in the Middle Ages thanks to 4th century Saint Lucia of Italy. Lucie and Luci are two quirky spelling options.
29. Madeline 29 / 32 This ancient name originates from the biblical figure Mary Magdalene. The French adapted it to Madeleine and carried it to England, where it has since evolved into a variety of spellings including popular pick Madeline, creative Madelyn and pretty short form Maddie.
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