While names like Adelaide, Bernadine, Dorothea, and Lucrezia might sound old-fashioned and a bit stuffy, these Victorian baby names are making a long-overdue comeback. The Victorian era excludes royalty and elegance, much like the names on this list; it’s no wonder that parents are looking back to this period for inspiration when choosing names for their daughters. So if you love the Victorian era or just want to give your daughter a classically beautiful name, here are 60 stunning options from back then with an adorable nickname to go with them. We only chose our favorite nicknames, but the possibilities are endless.
1. Adelaide
Della
Origin: English
Meaning: Noble
2. Alderose
Rose
Origin: English
Meaning: Old rose
3. Alethea
Thea
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Truth
4. Antoinetta
Nettie
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Praiseworthy
5. Arabella
Ara
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Uncertain
6. Athaliah
Thalia
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: God is exalted
7. Beatrice
Bea
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Bringer of happiness
8. Bellamira
Mira
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Beautiful, wondrous
9. Bernadine
Dina
Origin: German
Meaning: Brave as a bear
10. Cecelia
Cecily
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Blind
11. Clarinda
Clara
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Bright, clear
12. Clementina
Clea
Origin: Latin, French
Meaning: Merciful
13. Constance
Connie
Origin: English
Meaning: Constant, steadfast
14. Cordelia
Delia
Origin: Latin, Celtic
Meaning: Heart, the jewel of the sea
15. Cornelia
Nellie
Origin: Irish
Meaning: Strong-willed or wise
16. Deidamia
Mia
Origin: Greek
Meaning: She who is patient in battle
17. Dorothea
Dorie
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Gift of God
18. Edwina
Winnie
Origin: English
Meaning: Wealthy friend
19. Elenora
Ella
Origin: Spanish, Italian
Meaning: Bright, shining one
20. Emmeline
Emma
Origin: German, French, English
Meaning: Work
21. Ernestine
Nessie
Origin: English
Meaning: Determined, earnest
22. Esmeralda
Esma
Origin: Spanish
Meaning: Emerald
23. Eudora
Dora
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Generous gift
24. Euphemia
Effie
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Well-spoken
25. Evangeline
Evie
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Gospel
26. Florence
Flora
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Blossom
27. Genevieve
Nevie
Origin: Celtic
Meaning: Woman of the race
28. Gertrude
Trudy
Origin: German
Meaning: Strong spear
29. Harriet
Hattie
Origin: French, English
Meaning: Estate ruler
30. Henrietta
Etta
Origin: English
Meaning: Ruler of the home
31. Hermione
Mimi
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Messenger of God
32. Hesperance
Essie
Origin: English from Spanish and Italian
Meaning: Hope
33. Imogene
Imma
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Maiden, innocent
34. Josephina
Josie
Origin: French, English
Meaning: God will increase
35. Keturah
Ketty
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Incense
36. Lavinia
Livy
Origin: Latin
Meaning: From Lavinium
37. Leonora
Leni
Origin: Italian
Meaning: Light
38. Lucinda
Lucy
Origin: Spanish and Latin
Meaning: Light
39. Lucrezia
Luca
Origin: Latin, Italian
Meaning: Wealth
40. Marguerite
Daisy
Origin: French
Meaning: Pearl, daisy
41. Marjorie
Jorie
Origin: Scottish
Meaning: Pearl
42. Matilda
Tilly
Origin: German
Meaning: Strength in battle
43. Mildred
Millie
Origin: English
Meaning: Gentle strength
44. Millicent
Mila
Origin: German
Meaning: Labor strength
45. Minerva
Minnie
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Intellect
46. Novella
Nova
Origin: Latin
Meaning: New, young
47. Octavia
Tavia
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Eighth
48. Ophelia
Phia
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Help
49. Ottilie
Lottie
Origin: German
Meaning: Riches
50. Petronia
Nia
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Rock, crag
51. Philomena
Mena
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Lover of strength
52. Prudence
Prue
Origin: English
Meaning: Provident
53. Rosetta
Rosie
Origin: Italian, Persian
Meaning: Splendid
54. Sophronia
Sophie
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Sensible, prudent
55. Tabitha
Tabby
Origin: English from Aramaic
Meaning: Gazelle
56. Theodora
Teddie
Origin: Greek
Meaning: Gift of god
57. Thomasine
Tasmin
Origin: Aramaic
Meaning: Twin
58. Vesperina
Vesper
Origin: Latin
Meaning: Evening star
59. Wilhelmina
Willa
Origin: German
Meaning: Will-helmet
60. Winifred
Winnie
Origin: Welsh
Meaning: Blessed, reconciled
