British Baby Names

'Twas Ever Thus...

Bizarre name "meanings" are everywhere these days, but they are certainly nothing new. Just to prove it, here is a delighfully quirky article from the Regency era. To be fair, this does at least go from an etymological standpoint, and some of them still stand up. 

 

    

ON DEFINITION AND THE ORIGIN OF NAMES To the Editor of the Lancaster Gazette     SIR -- Chance threw in my way the other day, Verstegan's "Restoration of Decayed Intelligence," a scare work abounding with much information, conveyed in the quaint language of the time (1634). In some observations on the structure of the English language, he differs materially with Johnson in the derivatives, although it is evident, that our great lexicographer, in other modes, was much indepted to Verstegan in the arrangement of his dictionary -- I subjoin a few specimens: --                               VERSTEGAN                                 JOHNSON GAVELKIND, Saxon, Give all kind        A provencial word for ground. ALMANAC, Sx Al-mon-aught*             From al, Arabic, and men (Gt)      i.e. All mon (moon) heed                      a month BABBLE, from Babel, Sax. to             From babil, French, to talk      confuse.                                                 idly.  EVE, from even, Teutonic                    From æpen Sax. ABLE,  from Abel, Teutonic                 From habite, French;     sufficient.                                               habilis, Latin. ALSO, from Aelsira, Sax.                    From all and se. HERALD, from Heait, Teut                   From herault, French.    a champion a challenger     ESQUIRE, from Seyld-knapa,              From escues, French.    Sax. shield knave.        I think the origin of the three first of these words, decidedly favours Verstegan's thesis -- Where Johnson ascertained that Gavelkind is a provencial word for ground, I am at a loss to discover. Bailey, too, differs materially in opinion with Johnson. He has it from Gavel and Cind (Sax) natural tribute; and I think it is but natural to conclude, that Verstegan is more correct in his definition of Almanac, from obsolete terms in our own language, than Johnson in his far-fetched references to Arabic and Greek -- In the words of Babble, Herald, and Esquire, I should be inclined to adopt Johnson's explanation in preference to the other. [...]                           PROPER NAMES OF MEN &c. ALDRED, from all dread - originally given to Princes. ALLEN, from all __, beloved. BALDWIN, from bold win, to overcome, to conquer. BARNARD, from beorn hart, -- bear's heart -- the courage of a bear. DUNSTAN, from Dum, a hill or mountain, and stone -- mountain stone, or rock, similar to Peter, in the Hebrew. EDWARD, from Ead, or Eath -- and oath, and word, to hold or keep his oath.  FRANK (now called FRANCIS) from franc, free.  FREDERICK, from fred -- peace, and ryc -- rich: rich in peace -- peaceful.  GERTRUDE, from Gar -- all, and trude -- troth; good faith. GILBERT, from gild -- free, and bert -- right; very free and bountiful. HENRY, from hen or han -- have, and ryc -- rich; a possessor of wealth -- a rich man.  HERBERT, or HEUBERT, from here -- an army, and hert -- right -- one well informed in military matters.  HUGH, anciently written HEOGHE, from heugh -- a festival -- a joyful meeting. HUMPHREY, from hum -- an abbreviation of home, and frid -- free; a peaceful or free home.  RICHARD, from ric -- rich, free, and hart -- heart; a liberal mind.  WILLIAM, from gild helme -- During the war, of the Romans with the Germans, when one of the former was killed, his helm, or helmet, which was generally gilt, was placed on the head of the soldier who had slain him, who was honoured with the valour-inspiring title of gild helme.  WYNE, wine, metaphorically, being beloved. Hence probably the British Gwynne, or Wynne. I am fearful, in giving these extracts, I am incroaching too far on the limits of your paper; I shall, therefore, postpone the origin of English surname, till a future opportunity; and am, &c    Dec 4, 1814                                                                      H.  * From a custom among the Saxons, of marking festival days and the moons, on carved sticks.                          The Lancashire Gazette and General Advertiser                                  (Lancaster, England), December 17, 1814

 

 

Name of the Week

 

As the tragic heroine of Shakespeare, this name has a 
destinct literary feel to it. 

  

Origin:

From the Greek οφελος (ophelos) meaning "help."

Usage:

The name appears to have been first used in the form Ofelia by Jacopo Sannazaro in his poem Arcadia (1502). Shakespeare used Ophelia for his play Hamlet (1600) and much of its usage can be attributed to this.  We can find the name used occasionally in the 17th but its usage particularly picked up in the Victorian age. Both John Everett Millais' Ophelia (1852) and a character in the popular novel Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe (1852) seem to have had an impact on its popularity around this time. Ophelia continued to be a popular subject for Pre-Raphaelite artists throughout the 19th century.  In 2010 71 girls (rank #559) were registered with the name in England and Wales. 4 girls were given the name in Scotland in 2011.

Famous Bearers:

* Ophelia Alcantara Dimalanta (1932– 2010) was a Philippine poet and author. * Ophelia Lovibond (b.1986) is a British actress.  * Ophelia Dahl is a social justice and healthcare equity promoter, daughter of author Roald Dahl and actress Patricia Neal.  * Ophelia Marie is a popular Dominican singer of Cadence-lypso.  * Ophelia S. Lewis (b.1961) is a Liberian author and humaniarian.

Variants:

Ofelia (Italian, Spanish) Ophélie (French)

Pronunciation:

oh-FEE-lee-ə (UK) [key]

Diminutives:

Feeli, Fifi, Lela, Lia, Lio, Lily, Lola, Ola, Polly, Poppy

Sibling Names:

Cressida     Perdita    Rosalind     Clementine     Penelope     Camilla  Rupert     Hugo     Maxim      Xavier      Angus      Lysander

Name Lists:

Upright Elegance   Shakespearean Names  Astronomical Names   Names of Roses

 

If you like Ophelia you may also like:   Alethea, Viola, Elora, Helena, Sabina, Oriana, Sylvia, Aurea, Evadne, Thalia

 

Sibling Spotlight for Fabian

Below is a selection of British siblings with Fabian, from the last century to modern times. The year relates to the decade of birth for that set. 

1840s: James Josiah Fabian Theophilus Oliver Anne "Annie"  Eleanor Sophia  John William Stephen Matilda Victoria Emily Jane Rosetta Julia Denham Edward Fabian Randolph    1850s: Lucy Ann Adeline Augusta Eliza Louisa Alfred William Fabian James Thomas Botley Flora Elizabeth 1860s: William James Michael Ernest Leonora Soloman Andrew Fabian Elisha   Leah  Annie Matilda Adelaide Rachel Abraham Fabian  Hyam Cecilia    Edward Rosina Fabian Bertha Pauline Sarah Louis Miriam Samuel  Lilian Adolph  1870s: Fabian Mercer  Lilian Mary Rose Muriel  Daisy Moira   Christabel  Cecilia Geraldine Hesper Carmina Eva Maybyrn Adelaide  Evelyn Elsie Fabyan Paul    Lucian  Florence Emily Fabian Percival    1880s: Madeline Etheldreda Fabian  Raymund Genevieve Mildred Adelaide    Leondra Gustavius (b)  Darsie Harold Ianthe Thomasyn Corasanda Beatrice Reginald Ashton Nora Geraldine Fabian Steedman Lorna Hypatia Sylvia Leonora Claud Harkwright Olivia Gwendolen Audrey Gwendoline Hilda Gladys Irene Venita  Leonard Christopher  Kathleen Emily E Reginald Basil E Edgar Oswald E Earengey Maurice Percy Fabian Eustace E Oscar Edward E Clementina Margaret  Eva Mary Lizzie Isabella Hypatia Jane Eleanor John Robert Fabian  William Archibald Annie Florence Alexander    Lillian Howard Herbert Bartlett Effie Irene Rosina Winifred "Winifred" Arthur Charles Henry Fabian "Fabian" Louisa Gladys "Gladys" Irene Margaret Dorothy Vanda Esme Vera & Vera Esme (twins)

1890s: Agnes Minna Julian Frederick Fabian Alexander Lucian Christian Henry Eileen    Gabriel Raymond Benedict Fabian Sebastian    1900s James Adrian Raymund Mowbray Sebastian Mary Isabel Fabian Veronica Josephine Norman Anita Lilian Vincent Augustine   Clifford Sanders Fabian Trevor Kenred Burt Muriel Elwynne  1910s: Fabian Ella L Hilda E Angela G Clare M T Fabian E Edward M J    1920s: Fabian N A Douglas M Mary J A Gabrielle J Christoper D  Fabian A L Bernadette E  1970s: Louise Leonore Fabian Alexander Amelie Anita Ama-Belinda    Shane Edward Justin Anthony Fabian Wesley Dean Michael   1980s: Fabian Zachary O Tristan Zane B Saffron Louise I    Fabian Connor Tamara Alana Arianna Elizabeth Nathan Luther     Zoe Jade Morag Ebe Fabian Kyle  Lian Clinton Fabian Sylvian Sydonie Shaunte  1990s: Fabian Benedict India Mary    Fabian Verrel Freya Romany & Vida Estelle (twins)    Fabian Leon Nathan Owen    Fabian Anthony Sadie May    2000s: Enisha Elizabeth Fabian Alexander    Fabian David Tristan Xander Jacob Roquentin Florence Liberty    Gabriel Fabian James Spencer   Fabian Xander Finlay Iago    Sebastian Anthony Fabian Guy    Amelia Florence Fabian Alfie

 

Name of the Week

 

Irish. Literarary. Legendary. Victorian. 
It's hard to pin Oscar down, but he certainly has style.

 

Origin:

There are two possible origins for Oscar: 1) From the Old Irish os "deer" and cara "friend; lover of." Oscar appears in Irish mythology as the grandson of Fionn mac Cumhaill.  2) From the Old English Osgar, os "a god" and gar "spear". It was in use prior to the Norman Conquest but does not seem to have lasted much beyond.  The Oscar of Irish legend is sometimes found in Old Irish texts as Osgar. It is possible that the name was carried over to Ireland by the Vikings in the form Asgeirr (a cognate of the OE Osgar) and homophonised with Oscar.

Usage:

Beyond its use in mythology, the name appears in early Irish records among the ancestors of the O'Connors of Clare. In the fourteenth century it saw some use among the Maguires.  The name became popularised in Europe in the 18th century with the hugely popular Ossianic Poems by Scottish poet James Macpherson. Napoleon was a great admirer of Macpherson and even bestowed the name as a second name for his godson, who later became King Oscar I of Sweden in 1844. His son became Oscar II.  The name's royal connections led to it becoming widespread in Europe. The impact can be seen in Britain, in particular, from the 1880s with the widespread popularity of the the works of Oscar Wilde.  In 2010 the name ranked #19 in England and Wales with 3035 births. Over the last decade the name has been steadily rising from its rank of #90 in 2000. In Scotland, the name ranked #68 in 2011 with 103 births.

Famous Bearers:

* Oscar appears in the Finn tales as the son of Oisin, one of the warriors of the Fianna. * Oscar Wilde (1854–1900) was a notable Irish poet and writer.  * Oscar has been used by the Swedish royal family since the succession of Oscar I in 1844. * Oscar Peterson (1925–2007) was a Canadian jazz musician and composer.  * Oscar Hammerstein (1895–1960) was an American theatre producer, director and lyracist. * Oscar de la Renta (b. 1932) is an internationally renowned fashion designer.

Variants:

Oskar (German, Czech, Polish, Swedish), Oskari (Finnish), Oskars (Latvian)

Possible Diminutives:

Oggy, Ozzie

Sibling Names:

Charlotte     Daisy     Matilda    Amelie     Kitty     Ella  Archie     Harvey     Finlay     Louis     Hugo    Lucas

Name Lists:

Cosy Celtic   Upright Elegance   Victorian Darlings   Demi-Gods and Mortals of Mythology   Royal Names of Europe  Operatic Appellations   February Names

 

If you like Oscar you may also like:   Osborn, Oliver, Eoghan, Ossian, Duncan, Edmund, Otto, Stanley, Lorcan, Douglas

 

Purple Names

Purple has for centuries been associated with wealth and sovereignty. Purple dye was extremely expensive and so, in ancient societies, could only be afforded by the wealthy. Similarly, in Feng Shui, it symbolises wealthy and prosperity. 

The colour is also associated with mourning and solemnity, and as such, is often used in association with Lent. 

Words used to describe the colour purple include: wealthy, magic, dignity, drama, extravagance, wisdom, spirtuality, royalty, solemnity, drama, fiendship, sympathy.

Purple isn't an exact colour, and is technically any shade between red and blue. There are hundreds of shades of purple, including:

Amethyst
Cerise
Crocus
Heliotrope
Indigo
Lavender
Lilac
Mauve
Mulberry
Orchid
Pansy Purple
Plum
Thistle
Tyrian Purple
Veronica
Violet
Wisteria 

 

The Ancient Greek's referred to the rich purple dye as πορφυρα (porphyra), which was also used as a feminine name (Porphyra). The masculine Porphyrios survives in the Anglicised form Porphyry (which is also the name of a semi-precious purple stone), and the Italian and Spanish Porfirio, which was used by several early saints. The Latin form is purpura, from which our word for purple is derived. 

Old Irish gives us corcra "reddish purple" from which derives the name Corcran, borne by at least one early Irish saint. It is also possibly the source for Corcc, a name used popularly in medieval Munster, surviving in the surname Quirke. 

The Greek ιον (ion) "violet" is found in the names Ianthe, a mythological water nymph; Iole, a lover of Herakles; Iamos, the son of Evadne and Apollo; and the 19th century creation Iolanthe. 
Viola is the Latin cognate, famously used by Shakespeare for the heroine of Twelfth Night. Violet, Violetta and Violette are variant forms. Other "violet" names include Ibolya (Hungarian), Ljubica (Slavic) and Sigalit (Hebrew). 

Amaranthine is a poetic term, thought to have been coined by Milton, which is often used to describe a shade of deep purple-red. It is taken from the Amaranth flower, which derives from the Greek for "everlasting."

For straight purple translations we can use: lila (German), lilla (Danish), morado (Spanish) and roxo (Portuguese).

The most well known purple gem stone is the Amethyst, derived from the Greek αμέθυστος (amethystos) "not intoxicated." In Greek mythology a young maid named Amethystos was turned into the gem by Artemis, to save her from the unwelcome advances of Dionysus. Other purple gems include Lavender Chalcedony, Charoite, Sugalite, Tanzanite, Purple Jade.

 

Finds from 1853

Some finds from the GRO Birth Records for England and Wales in 1853. All are first names and middle names -- the surnames are not included unless indicated by "sn"-- and have been checked against census records for accuracy.

 

Alexander Thurstanus Alfred Appleton Percival Allan Homer Annesley Charles Ernest Bourchier Beresford Bradshawe Washington Cary Charles Casebow Theodore Chedorlaomer  Dalton Harper Demosthenes Alexander Devonshire Alexander Dionysis Kinsman Fenwick Yellowley George Bagot Gosset Francis Richard Pigot Glanville Alexander Hamlet Frederick Hannibal Nicholas Hercules Benjamin Hollyoak Mazzini Owen Jephthah Ballantine Leicester Wellesley Leoline Arthur Leonidas Cornelius Lovedon John Tom Lucretius Augustus Luke Waterloo Major Dunn Masfen James Melbourne Burnere Short Merchant Charles Octavius Montague Archer Morman Moroni Joseph* Napoleon The Great Nebuchadnezzar Knight Nestor Isidore Charles Nimrod Lilly Nugent Ezra Obadiah Josiah Orpheus Joseph Peachey Alban Gregory Peleg Eber Rider Edwin Rochford Augustus Stanford Jacob King St Ledger John Sydney Syria Theophilus Elam Tito Durell Hodges Trevelyan Charles Tudley Humphrey Urban (sn: Cave) Uvedale Bennett  Virgo James Warden Alexander  William Reform Wolfgang Sigismund Geoffrey Chaucer Freydon

Ada Bianca Constantia Adelaide Avarine Agnetta Theodosia Alice Goodwill Evangelina Amanda Malvina Amicia Henrietta Arminal Christiana Armine Horatia Josephine Asenath Persis Aspasia Fanny Basilia Bathsheba Bathsheba Asenath Brilliana Arletta Camille Valentine Emelyn Cinderella Ann Isabella Clara Herminia Czarina Amelia Delilah Alvenah Domonicka Isabel Josepha Dulcinea Ann Eglantine Helena Frances Eleanor Bennett Susan Arabella Frances Eleanor Marlene Vivian Eliza Desdemona Elizabeth Septimus Albinia Emilie Arnoldine Emmadela Zipporah Eunice Lavender Faith Thessalonia Fortunata Elizabeth Gaetana Theodora Selvaggia Annesta Alexandra Marin Maddalena Gesina Jemima Gweneffred Llewynora Hannah Hermina Hannahretta  Inez Margaretta Mivanwy Jessina Georgina Johnetta Williametta Mary Louisa Napoleona Love Rosaline Marianne Maddy Marie Adolphine Desiree Marisco Ruhamah Alice Mary Swete Admonition Medinah Rebecca Messalina Lucina Augustina Milcah Marian Olympia Clara Ondine Frances Ophelia Godiva Prima Emma & Secundas Georgius Rhyna Roberts Rosalthe Albina Rosavenia Alberta Sarah Josephine Amelia Pacifique Sidonia Lydia Squirrell Louisa Stephanie Ernestine Stivina Louisa Tempe Flora Temperance Ann Cordelia Upton Jessie Matilda Zeila Catherine Zenobia Zenoclea Zorayda Constance

*Thanks to Dellitt for the explanation of the significance of Moroni Joseph.

Name of the Week

 

A lyrical, classical-sounding name that has 
a host of potential nicknames.

 

Origin:

A feminisation of Evangel, the Christian Gospel, which comes from the Geek ευ (eu) "good" and αγγελμα (angelma) "message."

Usage:

It is thought to have been invented by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow for the heroine of his poem Evangeline (1847). However, despite the popularity of the poem, the name was not used in Britain until the October-December quarter of 1852, when, quite suddenly, 20 girls were given it as a first name, and several more as a middle name. 150 births were registered in the following year of 1853, and 118 in 1854. The Latinised Evangelina was used from 1853.  This sudden starting date of usage is no doubt due to the novel Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe, which sold 200,000 copies in England when it was first published in 1852, and featured a character named Evangeline St. Claire "Little Eva." Indeed, many of the early British Evangelines seem to have used Eva as a hypocoristic.  After its initial peak in popularity, the name fell to a steady and consistent usage of around 40-50 births per year until the 1920s. In 2010 142 girls (rank #330) were registered with the name in England and Wales. 4 girls were given the name in Scotland in 2011.

Famous Bearers:

Peerage * Evangeline Cory Booth (1865 – 1950) was the first female general of the Salvation Army.  * Evangeline Walton (1907 – 1996) was an American. * Evangeline Adams (1868 - 1932) was an American astrologer.  * Evangeline Lilly (b.1979) is a well known Canadian actress.  Other Several fictional characters have borne the name including: * Evangeline the star in Disney's The Princess and The Frog. * Evangeline McDowell from Negima. * Evangeline in Nanny McPhee.  * Evangeline Whedon is a Marvel Comic character.

Variants:

Evangelina (Latinised)

Pronunciation:

e-VAN-jel-een (UK) [key]

Diminutives:

Angel, Ania, Annie, Eva, Eve, Evie, Genie, Gina, Ginny, Iva, Ivie/Ivy, Lena, Lia, Laney, Liv, Livvy, Nia, Van, Vanya

Sibling Names:

Genevieve     Seraphina    Christabel     Magdalene     Antonia     Felicity  Maximilian     Dominic     Leander      Matthias      Phineas      Raphael

Name Lists:

Vintage   Names of Roses

 

If you like Evangeline you may also like:   Delphine, Clementine, Vivienne, Angelica, Aurora, Evelina, Rosaline, Alexandrina, Valentina, Marceline

 

Occupational Surnames

image by Jeff Cottenden

It most likely hasn't escaped your notice that several well known surnames are currently enjoying much popularity as first names. The use of surnames as firstnames is nothing new -- they have been borne by both boys and girls for centuries, and were usually directly taken from family surnames. But they have never enjoyed quite such popularity beyond a familial connection.

A large proportion of these surname-firstnames are taken directly from occupational names. And, with a punchy rhythm and down-to-earth heritage, it's not hard to see why.

Below is a selection of occupational English surnames; some are currently used as first names, others have some historical use. 

Abbey Abbott Ackerman Archer Avner Bailey Baker Barker  Baxter Bayliff Bayliss Booker Bower Bowman Bowyer Burman Bridger  Butler

Carder Carter Cartwright Carver Castellan Catcher Chancellor Chandler Chapman Chaucer Clark Claver Coleman Collier Colter Corden Corder Cook

Cooper  Cutler Dean Dexter  Draker Draper Drover Faber Falconer Farrier Faulkner Fisher Fletcher Forester Forster Foster Fowler Gardner

Garner Glover Grainger Gunner Harbisher Harper Hayward Hunter Jagger Keeler Lister Marshall Mason Mercer Miller Palmer Parker Piper

Porter Potter Ranger Reeve Roper Ryder Sadler Sailor Sawyer Sexton Shearer Shepherd Slater Smith  Spencer Stewart Sumner Tanner

Taylor  Thane Thatcher Tiller Tillyer Tilley Tucker Turner Tyler  Walker Warden Weaver Webb Webber Webster Wheeler Willer Wright

Name of the Week

 

An extremely rare name that sounds like a modern spin on Aidan, 
but can claim its origins in the court of Charlemagne.

Origin:

A corrupted form of the Germanic name Aldric, from ald "old" and ric "ruler." Although unrelated, it is similar in sound to the Anglo Saxon Eadric / Edric (from ead "rich, blessed, happy" and ric "ruler"), which was revived in the 19th and early 20th century to some popularity.

Usage:

As a name, Aidric is most often associated with St Aidric, bishop of Le Mans in the 9th century. His name is alternatively listed as the Latinised Aldericus, or Aldric.   As a name it is rare. You are more likely to find examples of Aldric, or the similar Edric, Aldred, and Alaric in use over the last hundred years. However, there is evidence that some parents are using Aidric.

Famous Bearers:

St Aidric (d.856) was a diplomat in the court of Charlemagne. He later became the bishop of Le Mens and was known or his virtue and civic works.

Variants:

Aldric (Germanic), Aldericus (Latinised), Alderic (French)

Pronunciation:

AY-dric (UK) [key]

Possible Diminutives:

Ayd, Cay, Day, Dray, Ray, Ric

Sibling Names:

Aurea     Sabina     Lenka    Teia     Kateri     Mella  Maxen     Alban     Ivo     Blaine     Soren    Torben

Name Lists:

Saintly and Stylish  January Names

 

If you like Aidric you may also like:   Eadric, Alden, Leofric, Alaric, Emeric, Beckett, Atticus, Alberic, Edred, Aldred

 

Sibling Spotlight for Aurora

Below is a selection of British siblings with Aurora, from the last century to modern times. The year relates to the decade of birth for that set. 

1840s: Henry Horace Powell "Horace" Stapleton Charles Adolphus George Finch Elmira Georgina Charlotte Hanbury Inez Harriot Antoinette Augusta Albert Ellis Pine Aurora Octavia Rosina Alfred Edgar Octavius Ethelred Edwin William Walter Agnes Barbara Aurora Bolina  Alice Bedman Alfred Blaxdon Jane Anna Eliza James Aurora Ellen Blanche Marion Philip   1850s: Aurora Mary Michael John Bridget Patrick  David Willesley Arthur Percy Aurora Gertrude Emma Wallis Godolphin   Amanda Aurora Orlando Robert Henry    Richard Godfrey "Godfrey" George Gillespie  Alfred William Arthur Henry Flora Aurora  Octavia  Helena Percival John "Percy"    1860s: Harriet Morris Henry George Catherine Eliza Sarah Charles Alfred Lucy Frederick Walter Aurora May Florence Rosalind Anthony    Aurora Christiane Henry George Hawthorn Carl Algernon Valner Albert Hunter Eleanore Adeline   Josephine Mary Aubrey Arther Hungerford Aurora Marian Lionel Samuel Kathleen Esther   Grace Marion Thomas Hudson Horatio Hubert St John Aurora Beatrice & Cornelia Dorothy (twins)   1870s: Edith Elizabeth Mary Maria Amy Laura Julia Hamlet Archibald Thomas Woods "Archibald" Ada Chloris Georgina C "Chloris" Oswald Julius Jonah Ross Alma Desdemona Ethel G M "Desdemona" Samuel Cassio Charles Victor "Cassio" Oscar Robert Gilbert Moses Aurora Queenie Lilian Maud Ada Flora Lavinia Aurora Felicia M Anne Constance Lily Amelia Florence Fanny Augusta Frances Edith  Aurora Therese A Eugene Christian H Veronica Minna E Franz Emil F "Frank" Amelia Marie L Therese Marie L William / Wilhelm   Charles Dido Aurora Matthew Neptune  Richard R 1880s: Ceferino Aurora Anastasio Presentacion (g) Pilar Florentino  Percival Vesta Aurora Fred Walter Harry John    Robert Albany  Jane Adeline  "Adeline" Richard Elliott Aurora Annie & Zana Caroline (twins)    Harwood (b) Aurora Celia Amy Beatrice Florence Maude Irene Fenetta

1890s: Maud Mary Arthur Florence Helen R Norman Horatio Jordan Stella Ellen Dorothy Frederick William Aurora Irene   Lucy Elizabeth Aurora "Aurora" Herbert Silverthorne (b) Elsie   Archibald Took J E H R Albert Edward G W Alithea Hilda S Amelia Nesta Lilian Ambrose Owen J L Aurora Evangeline E   1900s Blanche Althea John James Clarise Eugene  Aurora Jane    Violet Vera Leonora Josephine Severina Jenny Muriel Pauline Aurora Gabrielle Lionel Nicolo  Aurelia Viola Vivienne Oressia Marita Thelma Nina Mary 1910s: Aurora V Harold W J Clifford C Donald K Leonard G    1920s: Vera I William H C Aurora P Phyllis J  1940s: Gloria A Aurora M    Cynthia Cedric V Stella Aurora    Aurora C A Alexander R    1980s: Tabitha Effie Rupert Solomon Aurora Isabel   Penelope Gwenhwyvar T Aurora Gabrielle M   1990s: Aurora Lilith Luther Yannick   Clementine Isabel Alexander Jesse Aurora Juliet & Celeste Isadora (twins)   Aurora Sophia I Asa Lemmie  Aurora Dakota R Anthony Xavier M   Alana June Aurora Liamanda Troy Ivan Willow Eloise    Liam Gavin-Chi Kichelle Corinne Aurora Atlanta Adonis Tay-Juan    Aurora Emily Francesca Fleurie    Ezra Malachi Azaria Poppy Aurora Tallulah    2000s: Eloise Olivia Romanée "Lulu" Aurora Anastasia Margaux   Aurora Caroline M Flora Celia Archie James Crawford   Oonagh Jacoba Aurora Anna I    Alexander Cristian Angel Anastasia Aurora Harmony P    Aurora Luciana Athena Monet    Aurora Seren B Phoebe Eirian A    Trinity Willow Aurora Lupe