What names were used in the 1800s?
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What names were used in the 1800s?
Top names of the 1880s
| Males | Females | |
|---|---|---|
| Rank | Name | Name |
| 1 | John | Mary |
| 2 | William | Anna |
| 3 | James | Emma |
What was a common name in medieval Europe?
While these names were well-used throughout the Middle Ages, the most popular medieval names were classic, familiar choices including Alice, Isabella, and Emma for girls, and William, John, and Henry for boys.
What was a common last name in the 1800s?
Victorian Surnames in England and Wales
| Popularity Rating 1838-1853 | Surname | No. of Persons in 1853 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smith | 253,600 |
| 2 | Jones | 242,100 |
| 3 | Williams | 159,900 |
| 4 | Taylor | 124,400 |
Was George a girl name in the 1800s?
George. The British prince has certainly sparked a spike for this boys’ classic. But in the late-1800s, it was the 350th most popular name for girls. (It was actually far more popular than more feminine-sounding derivatives like Georgette or Georgina at the time.)
What were common names during the Renaissance?
Aldo. This is the perfect name for any young boy who looks like he might be an old soul: the name has Germanic origins and means”old” or “wise.”
What is a medieval last name?
Common surnames such as Smith, Wright, Fletcher, Knight, Cook, Squire, Taylor and Turner are all based around medieval trades or occupations.
What are the Anglo Saxons names?
Other Anglo-Saxon male names include Alwin, Chad, Cuthbert, Edgar, Edmund, Edward, Godwin, Harold and Wilfred. Interestingly, Edward, Alfred and Wilfred are still popular. There aren’t as many recognisable female names, but they include Audrey, Edith, Ethel, Hilda and Mildred.
