Names Categorized "women's history"

Charlotte is a French feminine given name, a diminutive form of Charles. It means "free man" or "petite" and dates back to at least the 14th century. The name was introduced to Britain in the 17th century and gained prom...

Chelsey is a variant of Chelsea, a female given name derived from the Chelsea district of London. The place name Chelsea itself comes from Old English, originating from a term meaning "landing place for chalk or limeston...

Christabel is a feminine given name of English origin, formed by combining the name Christina with the suffix bel (inspired by Latin bella, meaning "beautiful"). The name thus carries the overall meaning of "beautiful Ch...

Clara is a feminine given name of Late Latin origin, ultimately derived from the masculine name Clarus, meaning "clear, bright, famous." The name carries a connotation of luminosity and renown, originating from the Latin...

Claudina is a Spanish diminutive of Claudia, which itself is the feminine form of the ancient Roman family name Claudius. The name Claudius is thought to derive from the Latin claudus, meaning "lame" or "crippled." Despi...

Cleopatra is the Latinized form of the Greek name Kleopatra, meaning "glory of the father", from Greek kleos (kleos) "glory" and pater (pater) "father". This name was particularly prominent in the Ptolemaic dynasty of Eg...

Comfort is a female given name of English origin, derived from the English word comfort, which ultimately comes from the Latin verb conforto meaning “to strengthen,” itself a derivative of fortis (“strong”). As a virtue...

Constance is a feminine given name of medieval origin, introduced to England by the Normans. It is derived from the Late Latin name Constantia, which itself is a feminine form of Constantius, ultimately from Constans, a...

Cora is a feminine given name with multiple origins, most commonly viewed as a Latinized form of Kore, an epithet of the Greek goddess Persephone meaning "maiden" or "daughter." It was popularized in the English-speaking...

Coretta is a diminutive of Cora, typically used as a feminine given name in English-speaking countries. While the name itself is rare, its claim to fame lies in its association with Coretta Scott King (1927–2006), the ci...

Corina is a Romanian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Corinna, as well as a German variant. EtymologyThe name ultimately derives from the Greek name Κόριννα (Korinna), which comes from κόρη (kore), meaning "maiden." This...

Corine is a feminine given name used primarily in Dutch and French contexts. In Dutch, it is a form of Corinne, while in French it serves as a variant of the same name. The name is ultimately linked to Corinna, the Latin...

Cornelia is a feminine given name of Latin origin, being the feminine form of Cornelius. In ancient Rome, it was the nomen gentilicium borne by women of the gens Cornelia, a prominent patrician family. Etymology and Hist...

Daisy is a feminine given name from the English word for the white flower, ultimately derived from Old English dægeseage meaning "day eye" — because the daisy opens its petals at dawn and closes them at dusk. The name wa...

Darleen is a feminine given name and a variant of Darlene, which itself is derived from the English word darling combined with the feminine suffix lene (as found in names like Marlene). The name Darlene came into use at...

Dewi is an Indonesian form of Devi, a feminine given name derived from the Sanskrit word devī (देवी), meaning 'goddess'. The name traces its linguistic roots through the Indonesian adaptation of Sanskrit, reflecting the...

Diana is a feminine given name of Latin origin, meaning "divine, goddesslike". It derives from Latin dia or diva meaning "goddess", ultimately from the Indo-European root *dyew-, also found in Zeus. The name is linked to...

EtymologyDollie is a feminine given name that originated as a variant of Dolly, which itself is a diminutive of Dorothy. Dorothy is the English form of Dorothea, from the Greek name Δωρόθεος (Dorotheos), composed of the...

Domnica is the feminine form of the Latin name Domnicus, a derivative of Domnus, from Vulgar Latin domnus meaning "lord, master" (from Latin dominus). This name was borne by a 4th-century Roman empress, the wife of Emper...

Donaldina is a feminine form of Donald, a Scottish name. While Donald itself has been widely used for centuries, its feminine counterpart Donaldina is much rarer and is primarily found in Scotland. The name is formed by...

Doris is a feminine given name derived from the Greek name Δωρίς (Doris), meaning "Dorian woman." The Dorians were one of the major ancient Greek tribes, known for settling the Peloponnese around the 12th century BC duri...

Dorothy is the usual English vernacular form of Dorothea, derived from the Greek name Δωροθέα (Dōrothéa), meaning "gift of god" — from δῶρον (doron, "gift") and θεός (theos, "god"). The name has been in use in English si...

Dorte is a Danish feminine given name, functioning as a local form of Dorothy, which itself derives from Dorothea. The name traces back to the Greek Dorotheos, meaning "gift of god" from doron (gift) and theos (god). It...

Eartha is a feminine given name in English, combining the English word earth with the common feminine suffix -a. The name was used in honour of African-American philanthropist Eartha M. M. White (1876-1974), and its most...

Édith is the French form of Edith. The name derives from the Old English name Eadgyð, composed of the elements ead meaning "wealth, fortune" and guð meaning "battle". Notably, the name was borne by Édith Piaf (1915–1963)...

Edna is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "pleasure, delight". It is derived from the Hebrew root ʿaḏan meaning "to delight" and is etymologically related to the name Eden. Religious and Historical Context...

'Edna is the Biblical Hebrew form of Edna, a name meaning "pleasure" in Hebrew. It is derived from the root ʿaḏan, meaning "to delight." This name appears in the Old Testament Apocrypha, specifically in the Book of Tobit...

EtymologyElaine is a feminine given name originating from an Old French form of Helen, which itself derives from the Greek name Helenē, possibly meaning 'torch' or 'light'. Some scholars have also proposed a Welsh etymol...

Eleanor is a feminine given name that originated from the Old French adaptation of the Old Provençal name Aliénor. The name's most famous early bearer was Eleanor of Aquitaine (12th century), who became queen consort of...

Electra is a Latinized form of the Greek name Ἠλέκτρα (Elektra), which derives from ἤλεκτρον (elektron), meaning "amber". In Greek mythology, Electra is best known as the daughter of King Agamemnon and Queen Clytemnestra...

Elfreda is a Middle English form of the Old English name Ælfþryð, derived from the elements ælf meaning "elf" and þryþ meaning "strength", hence "elf strength". Common in Anglo-Saxon England, it was born by several notab...

Elfrida is a female given name, the variant of Elfreda. Both names are modern revivals of the Old English name Ælfþryð, which is composed of the elements ælf "elf" and þryþ "strength", giving it the meaning "elf strength...

EtymologyElisabetta is the Italian form of Elizabeth, which derives from the Greek Elisabet, itself from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "my God is an oath." The name is composed of the elements ʾel (God) and shavaʿ (o...

EtymologyElizabeth is a feminine given name originating from the Greek form Ἐλισάβετ (Elisabet), which itself derives from the Hebrew name אֱלִישֶׁבַע (ʾElishevaʿ), meaning "my God is an oath." The name is composed of tw...

Elma is a primarily feminine given name of diverse origins, primarily used in Dutch, English, and German cultures. Often understood as a short form of names such as Wilhelmine or those ending in -elma (like Anselma), Elm...

Elnora is a contracted form of Eleanora, itself a Latinate variant of Eleanor. The name Eleanor ultimately derives from the Occitan name Alienòr, famously borne by Eleanor of Aquitaine (12th century), who was named Aenor...

Eloísa is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Eloise, a name with rich historical and literary associations. The name ultimately derives from the Old French Héloïse, which has its roots in the Germanic name Helewidis, com...

Eloise is an English female given name derived from the Old French name Héloïse. Etymologically, it traces back to the Germanic name Helewidis, composed of the elements

Etymology Elspeth is the Scottish form of Elizabeth, ultimately deriving from the Hebrew name Elisheva, meaning "my God is an oath" or "God is my oath." The name is comprised of the elements ʾēl, meaning "God," and shāva...

Emily is a feminine given name of English origin, derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, making it the feminine form of Emil. The name ultimately comes from the Latin word aemulus, meaning "rival" or "striving to e...

Emmeline is a feminine given name of French origin, introduced to England by the Normans. It derives from the Old French Emeline, a diminutive of Germanic names beginning with the element amal, which means "unceasing, vi...

Erin is a feminine given name derived from the Hiberno-English word for Éireann, the genitive case of the Irish Gaelic name for Ireland, Éire. It is an Anglicized form that has become a popular first name, particularly i...

Ernestina is the Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese feminine form of Ernest, derived via ernust from the Old High German word meaning "serious, earnest." The name Ernest (and its feminines) became popular in German-speakin...

Ernestine is the feminine form of Ernest, a name derived from the Old High German element ernust, meaning "serious" or "earnest." It is used in English, French, and German, and gained popularity in the 19th century along...

Erzsébet is the Hungarian form of Elizabeth. This name has deep religious and historical roots in Hungary. It is the native name of Saint Elizabeth of Hungary (1207–1231), a princess who used her wealth to aid the poor a...

Esperança is the Portuguese and Catalan cognate of Esperanza, meaning 'hope' in English. Both names trace their origin to the Late Latin name Sperantia, itself derived from the Latin verb spero meaning 'to hope'. Esperan...

Estefanía is the Spanish feminine form of Stephen. The name ultimately derives from the Greek Stephanos, meaning "crown" or "wreath," symbolizing victory and honor. Etymology The root name Stephen comes from the Greek Στ...

Ethelyn is a feminine given name of English origin, primarily used as a diminutive of Ethel.The name Ethel itself is derived from the Old English element æðele, meaning "noble." It emerged in the 19th century during the...

Eugenia is a feminine given name used in English, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Spanish, and other languages. It is the female form of Eugene, which derives from the Greek name Eugenios (Εὐγένιος), meaning "well born," from...

Eunice is a female given name with deep biblical roots, originating from the Latinized form of the Greek name Εὐνίκη (Eunike), which means "good victory" — derived from εὖ (eu) meaning "good" and νίκη (nike) meaning "vic...

EtymologyEvalyn is a variant spelling of Evelyn, ultimately derived from the Norman French name Aveline. Aveline itself is a diminutive of the Germanic name Ava, which may mean 'desired' or 'life'. The surname Evelyn eme...

Évelyne is a French feminine given name, equivalent to the English Evelyn. It is the French form of Evelina, which itself is a Latinate elaboration of Aveline, derived from the Norman French form of the Germanic name Avi...

Evita is a diminutive form of Eva, which itself derives from the Latin rendering of the Hebrew name Eve (חַוָּה, Ḥawwāh), meaning “living” or “life.” The name appears in Spanish and Latvian usage, though it is most famou...

EtymologyFatimatou is a variant of Fatima, used in parts of French-influenced West Africa. The name Fatima ultimately derives from the Arabic root faṭama meaning "to abstain" or "to wean". Fatima was the youngest daughte...

Faye is a feminine given name in English usage, primarily considered a variant of Fay. It shares the same roots, deriving from the Middle English word faie meaning “fairy” or “enchanted,” which can be traced through Old...

Felisa is a Spanish feminine given name, a variant of Felicia. It ultimately traces back through Felicia to the Latin root Felix, which means "lucky, successful" from a Roman cognomen. The name Felix was popular among ea...

Fermina is the Spanish feminine form of Firmina, which itself derives from the Late Latin name Firminus, based on the Latin adjective firmus meaning "firm" or "steadfast". Through this chain, the name ultimately traces b...

Flora is a feminine given name of Latin origin, derived from flos meaning "flower" (genitive floris). In Roman mythology, Flora was the goddess of flowers, spring, and fertility, often depicted with blooming blossoms and...

Florence is a feminine given name of both English and French origin, derived from the Latin Florentius or its feminine counterpart Florentia, which themselves come from the word florens, meaning “prosperous, flourishing....

Etymology and Origins Freda is a feminine given name that originated as a short form of names ending in -freda or -fred, such as Winifred or Alfreda. In central and eastern Europe, the name is also a short form of compou...