The Regency era, spanning from approximately 1811 to 1820 during the reign of Prince George, was a period of cultural and artistic rebirth in England. This era followed the Georgian era and preceded the Victorian era. The Regency era is known for its fashion, etiquette, and the works of authors such as Jane Austen, Charlotte and Emily Bronte, and Mary Shelley. Here is a list of popular Regency era names for both genders, as well as various titles and terms related to this period.
Popular Regency Era Names for Girls:
- Elizabeth: From Hebrew, meaning "my God's oath."
- Emma: German for "whole or universal."
- Grace: Latin for "graceful blessing."
- Charlotte: French for "free man," a diminutive of Charles.
- Hannah: Hebrew for "favor, grace."
- Isabella/Isabella: Spanish variation of Elizabeth, meaning "god is my oath."
- Julia: Latin for "youthful."
- Sarah: Hebrew for "princess."
- Sophia: Greek for "wisdom."
- Abigail: Hebrew for "father's joy."
- Alice: German for "noble."
- Amelia: German for "industrious."
- Betty: A diminutive form of Elizabeth, meaning "oath of God."
- Caroline: French for "strong."
- Catherine: Greek for "pure."
- Diana: Latin/Greek for "divine."
- Emmeline: German for "industrious."
- Genevieve: Welsh for "white wave."
- Helena: Greek for "shining light."
- Jenny: Old English for "fair one."
- Jessie: Hebrew for "lord exists."
- Judith: Hebrew for "praised."
- Juliet: French for "youthful."
- Kate: English/Greek for "pure."
- Laura: Latin for "honor."
- Lily: Latin for "pure."
- Madeline: Greek/English for "high tower."
- Marianne/Mary Ann: French for "little and bitter."
- Susanna: Hebrew for "graceful lily."
- Violet: Latin for "purple."
Classic Regency Era Names:
- Mary: Traditional Regency Era name still widely used today.
- William: One of the most popular names for boys in 2022.
- John: Hebrew for "the Lord is gracious."
- Thomas: One of the classic Regency Era names still used today.
- Elizabeth: One of the most common names for girls in the Regency Era.
Unique Regency Era Names for Girls:
- Aurelia: Latin for "golden one."
- Amabella: Latin for "loveable."
- Celine: French/Latin for "heavenly."
- Clarissa: German/Latin for "bright and famous."
- Daphne: Greek for "laurel tree."
- Imogene: Latin for "maiden, innocent."
- Lilias: Scottish for "lily."
- Marina: Latin for "of the sea."
- Peace: Latin for "peace. tranquility."
- Phoebe: Greek for "radiant."
- Portia: French/Latin for "an offering."
- Selina: Greek for "moon."
- Serafina: Latin for "fiery, burning."
- Siena: Italian for "reddish-brown."
- Simon: Hebrew for "one who hears."
- Unity: English for "oneness. together."
- Uriana: Greek for "heavenly. unknown."
- Zillah: Hebrew for "shade, protection."
Regency Era Literary Names for Girls:
Names inspired by authors of Regency Era literature, such as Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, and Mary Shelley.
Old-Fashioned Regency Era Names for Girls:
Names that were popular during the Regency Era but may not be fashionable today.
- Agnes: Greek for "pure. holy."
- Alfread: English for "elf power."
- Annette: French for "Grace."
- Arabella: Latin for "yielding to prayer."
- Augusta: Latin for "great, magnificent."
- Bridget: Irish for "strength."
- Cecelia: Latin for "blind."
- Cressida: Greek for "gold."
- Deborah: Hebrew for "bee."
- Drusilla: Latin for "fruitful."
- Edith: Old English for "riches."
- Edwina: German for "prosperous friend."
- Eleanor: Greek for "shining light."
- Ellen: English for "light. a variation of Helen."
- Eloise: French for "healthy and wide."
- Euphonia: Greek for "well-spoken."
- Fanny: Today, most people associate this word with a person’s bottom or other female anatomy. However, if you're familiar with Funny Girl or Jane Austen books, you may be familiar with this French name that is a nickname for Frances.
- Florentina: Latin for "flourishing. prosperous."
- Francesca: Old French for "free. This is a more feminized form of Frances used for girls and boys, especially in France."
- Georgiana: Greek for "farmer. A feminized version of George."
- Gwendoline: Irish/Welsh. White ring.
- Harriet: French for "ruler of the household."
- Henrietta: German for "house ruler."
- Helen: Greek for "torch."
- Honora: Latin for "honor."
- Hyacinth: Greek for "blue crystal. flower."
- Jemima: Hebrew for "dove."
- Joanna: Hebrew for "god is gracious."
- Josephine: Hebrew for "god increases."
- Lavinia: Lavinia may have the ring to it of an old, maiden aunt, but this Latin name means "pure."
Non-Trends Regency Era Names for Girls:
Names that may sound modern or new but were actually popular during the Regency Era.
- Agnes: Greek for "pure. holy."
- Alfread: English for "elf power."
- Annette: French for "Grace."
- Arabella: Latin for "yielding to prayer."
- Augusta: Latin for "great, magnificent."
- Bridget: Irish for "strength."
- Cecilia: Latin for "blind."
- Cressida: Greek for "gold."
- Deborah: Hebrew for "bee."
- **Drusilla:**拉丁语：fruitful
- **Edith:**古英语：riches
